UKSPA 40th  Anniversary Conference & Gala Awards Dinner

Celebrating 40 Years of Supporting Innovation Locations

 

October 16th- 18th 2024,
University of Warwick
The Slate Conference Centre

UKSPA40 Sponsorship Opportunities

We are offering a wide range of sponsorship opportunities to suit all budgets, from sponsoring sessions, drinks receptions, pre-conference events through to lanyards and delegate packs.

Whilst exhibition space is limited to the main Event Partners, there are many other packages that give your company a unique opportunity to promote your brand and services to the conference delegates.

Sponsorship Packages

Gold Event Partner:

Price: £10,000 + VAT

Availability: 1 Sponsor SOLD OUT

Benefits: Branding & Visibility:

  • Recognition of sponsorship during conference welcome and closing sessions
  • 2 minute sponsor video shown in plenary session on day 1
  • Sponsor logo airtime during coffee breaks – prominent positioning
  • One full-page advertisement and sponsor profile in electronic programme
  • Sponsor materials included in the delegate pack
  • Sponsor logo on conference website – prominent positioning
  • Right to use the UKSPA Conference name in sponsor’s own materials

Benefits: Communications

  • Exclusive blog interview or article on UKSPA website
  • 4 posts in UKSPA social media and UKSPA support to relevant sponsor posts
  • Dedicated UKSPA news piece to celebrate the sponsorship in newsletter
  • Sponsor’s logo prominent in conference-related emails, including sign-up

Benefits: Conference

  • Prominent exhibition stand space
  • 4 Conference Tickets
  • 2 Gala Dinner Tickets
  • Full presence on conference app with a profile

SILVER EVENT PARTNERS:

Price: £5,000 + VAT

Availability: 3 Sponsors SOLD OUT

Benefits: Branding & Visibility:

  • Recognition of sponsorship during conference welcome and closing sessions
  • Sponsor logo airtime during coffee breaks
  • One half-page advertisement and sponsor profile in electronic programme
  • Sponsor materials included in the delegate pack
  • Sponsor logo on conference website
  • Right to use the UKSPA Conference name in sponsor’s own materials

Benefits: Communications:

  • 2 posts in UKSPA social media and UKSPA support to relevant sponsor posts
  • Dedicated UKSPA news piece to celebrate the sponsorship in newsletter
  • Sponsor’s small logo in conference-related emails, including sign-up

Benefits: Conference:

  • Exhibition stand space
  • 2 Conference Tickets
  • Conference App:
  • Full presence on conference app with a profile

GALA DINNER SPONSOR:

Price: £5,000 + VAT

Availability: 1 Sponsor SOLD OUT

Benefits:

  • Sponsor the conference Gala Dinner, a fantastic social event with celebrity after-dinner speaker, entertainment and prominent guests
  • Address the delegates with a short speech (3 minutes)
  • Visibility via branding and signage during the dinner
  • Logo in conference programme, promotional materials and on conference website
  • 4 Gala Dinner Tickets

DRINKS RECEPTION SPONSOR:

Price: £3,000 + VAT

Availability: 1 Sponsor SOLD OUT

Benefits:

  • Sponsor the formal Drinks Reception, a fantastic networking event
  • Visibility via branding and signage during the reception
  • Logo in conference programme, promotional materials and on conference website
  • 2 Gala Dinner Tickets

PRE-CONFERENCE DRINKS/DINNER SPONSOR:

Price: £3,000 + VAT

Availability: 1 Sponsor SOLD OUT

Benefits:

  • Sponsor the conference Welcome Reception, the first time when delegates see each other prior to the main event and a great social occasion
  • Address the delegates with a short speech (3 minutes)
  • Visibility via branding and signage
  • Logo in conference programme, promotional materials and on conference website
  • 2 Conference Tickets

BREAKOUT SESSION/THEMATIC SPONSORS:

Price: £995 + VAT

Availability: 8 Sponsors  3 SOLD

Benefits: Branding & Visibility:

  • One ¼-page advertisement and sponsor profile in electronic programme
  • Branding in room
  • Sponsor logo on conference website
  • Right to use the UKSPA Conference name in sponsor’s own materials

Benefits: Comms:

  • 1 post in UKSPA social media and UKSPA support to relevant sponsor posts

Benefits: Conference:

  • 1 1-day Conference Ticket

Conference App:

  • Full presence on conference app with a profile

CONFERENCE APP SPONSOR:

Price: £3,000 + VAT

Availability: 1 Sponsor

Benefits:

  • High visibility sponsor tile on app home screen
  • Visibility via additional app features like push notifications

Awards Sponsors:

Price: £500 + VAT

Availability: Up to 14 Sponsors

Benefits:

  • Sponsors name on physical award
  • Sponsors logo on screen during award presentation
  • Logo in conference programme, promotional materials and on conference website
  • Option to present award in person

Categories:

  • Most Successful Science Park (2 Awards)  SOLD
  • Environmental Sustainability (2 Awards)   SOLD
  • Future of Work (1 Award)
  • Community Award (2 Awards)
  • Partnership Award – Member Location (2 Awards)
  • Partnership Award – Business Affiliates (1 Award)
  • Most Innovative Company at a Member Location (1 Award)
  • Most Successful Company Growth from a Member Location (1 Award)
  • Customer Service Award – Business Affiliates (1 Award)
  • “Newcomer! Award: Most inspirational Science Park Talent Under 35 (1 Award)

MISCELLANEOUS:

  • Transportation: POA
  • Lanyards: POA SOLD OUT
  • Conference Bags: POA
  • Coffee Breaks: POA
  • Tours: POA

Register Now!

Book your tickets  now to avoid disappointment. Our all inclusive conference ticket includes one nights accommodation.