Conference Sponsorship Options

    Individual sponsorship provides an attractive option for companies wishing to target a specific session, materials, or networking event during the conference. This allows your organisation to choose your desired level of involvement and exposure to attendees at the conference. We are offering three sponsorship packages and the ability for organisations to sponsor individual activities during the conference.

    Silver Conference Sponsor  R100 000

    A silver conference sponsorship package combines a marketing and branding association before the conference and exposure during the event. Six silver sponsorship packages are available for the conference.

    Conference PassesA silver sponsor will be offered two complimentary attendee passes with the option to purchase four more at a 10% discount off the full conference registration fee.
    WebsiteYour company will be featured on the conference website from the time a sponsorship agreement is made. You are entitled to promote your company as a Silver sponsor to the conference.
    SignageA silver sponsor is entitled to provide appropriate signage in the main conference area and the conference registration area.
    Literature and Promotional MaterialAs a silver conference sponsor you have the opportunity to include your company’s brochure and a gift/giveaway in the attendee pack that is distributed to participants upon registration at the conference.
    Public Relations and Social MediaYou will be entitled to inclusion in public relations activities, newsletter inserts and social media mentions.

    Gold Conference Sponsor: R250 000

    A gold conference sponsorship package combines marketing and branding association before the event and extensive exposure during the conference. Four gold sponsorship packages are available for the conference.

    Conference PassesA gold sponsor will be offered four complimentary attendee passes with the option to purchase more at a 20% discount off the full conference registration fee.
    WebsiteYour company will be featured on the conference website starting from the time a sponsorship agreement is made. You are entitled to promote your company as a Gold sponsor to the conference.
    SignageA gold sponsor is entitled to provide appropriate signage in the main conference rooms and the conference registration area.
    Literature and Promotional MaterialAs a gold conference sponsor you have the opportunity to include your company’s brochure and a gift/giveaway in the attendee pack that is distributed to participants upon registration at the conference.
    Exhibition OpportunityAs a Gold conference sponsor you can have a stand in the coffee/registration area of the conference where you can exhibit or demonstrate products if appropriate.
    Public Relations and Social MediaYou will be entitled to inclusion in public relations activities, newsletter inserts and social media mentions.

    Platinum Conference Sponsor: R500 000

    A platinum conference sponsorship package combines marketing and branding association before the event and extensive exposure during the conference. It also includes the naming rights of the event [SAPIA Conference & Gala – brought to you by ….]. There is only sponsorship package available for this tier.
    Conference PassesA platinum sponsor will be offered 10 complimentary attendee passes with the option to purchase more at a 20% discount off the full conference registration fee.
    WebsiteYour company will be featured on the conference website starting from the time a sponsorship agreement is made. You are entitled to promote your company as a platinum sponsor to the conference.
    SignageA platinum sponsor is entitled to have their branding on all signage, including welcome packs.
    Literature and Promotional MaterialAs a platinum conference sponsor you have the opportunity to include your company’s brochure and insert a conference gift and branded elements in the attendee pack that is distributed to participants upon registration at the conference.
    Exhibition OpportunityAs a platinum conference sponsor you can have a stand in the coffee/registration area of the conference where you can exhibit or demonstrate products if appropriate.
    Presentation OpportunityAs a Platinum conference sponsor you can be allocated a timetabled slot on the programme to give a presentation/demonstration of your product during one of the refreshment breaks.

    Sponsorship of individual activities during the conference

    Registration: R30 000

    As participants arrive and register before the conference starts, you can showcase your company and its products and services.  One Conference Registration sponsorship is available.

    • As the registration sponsor, you are entitled to provide appropriate signage in the area.
    • Your logo will be on the welcome lanyards and welcome packs.
    • As the registration sponsor, your company’s name and logo will appear on the conference website and ticketing space and on a display board in the conference registration area.
    • You will be entitled to inclusion in public relations activities, newsletter inserts and social media mentions.

    Conference Lunch: R50 000

    Whilst taking place within the formal framework of the conference, sponsoring a lunch provides the opportunity to emphasise your organisation’s services or products in a congenial setting. One Conference Lunch sponsorship is available.

    • As a conference lunch sponsor, you are entitled to provide signage in the lunch area on the day of your sponsored lunch.
    • At your conference lunch, you will have the opportunity to distribute items of your company’s literature.
    • As a conference lunch sponsor your company’s name and logo will appear on the conference website and on a display board in the conference registration area.
    • As sponsor of the refreshment breaks event, two representatives of your organisation can attend the full conference
    • You will be entitled to inclusion in public relations activities, newsletter inserts and social media mentions.

    Conference Refreshment Breaks: R30 000

    There are two refreshment breaks on the day of the conference. In addition to tea and coffee, soft drinks will be served together with snacks. Sponsorship includes tea and coffee breaks for the conference. One refreshment break sponsorship is available.

    • As a sponsor of a day’s refreshment breaks, your company’s name and logo will be prominently featured for the full day in the area where the snacks and beverages are served.
    • At conference refreshment breaks, you will have the opportunity to distribute items of your company’s literature.
    • As a conference refreshment break sponsor your company’s name and logo will appear on the conference website and on a display board in the conference registration area.
    • As sponsor of the refreshment breaks event, two representatives of your organisation can attend the full conference.
    • You will be entitled to inclusion in public relations activities, newsletter inserts and social media mentions. 

    Pre-Gala Cocktails: R80 000

    The SAPIA 30th Anniversary Gala Dinner will be held on the evening of the conference day.  This is always well attended as participants take the opportunity to network and establish contacts in a relaxed setting. While SAPIA will be hosting the dinner, a pre-gala cocktail sponsorship is available.

    • As sponsor of the pre-gala cocktail event your company name and logo will be featured at the dinner venue
    • At the pre-gala cocktail event, you will have the opportunity to distribute items of your company’s literature.
    • As sponsor of the pre-gala cocktail event, one representative of your organisation can attend the full conference
    • You will be entitled to inclusion in public relations activities, newsletter inserts and social media mentions.

    Youth focus

    Sponsor ten STEM students to attend the conference. [Phila to expand on this approach]

    • Branding opportunity?
    • You will be entitled to inclusion in public relations activities, newsletter inserts and social media mentions.
    • Presentation: As a sponsor you will have the opportunity to address the students during a refreshment breakaway session.
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