The HAUC(UK) Convention Committee is delighted to announce our annual convention. See below for the table of sponsorship packages.
Why sponsor the HAUC(UK) Convention 2026?
Sponsoring the Convention puts your brand in front of the most influential names in highways, utilities, and street works. It's more than visibility — it’s a chance to connect, influence, and lead with 500 industry experts.
- Access a highly targeted audience of decision-makers and practitioners
- Boost your brand credibility and visibility
- Build valuable relationships and generate high-quality leads
- Get featured across web, social, and in-app channels.
There are several options for exhibition and sponsorship opportunities at the event, which will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
Getting involved in this key industry event will give you:
- Meaningful access to your target market
- Brand awareness
- Visibility to industry leaders
There are a several options for exhibition and sponsorship opportunities at the event, which will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
Convention app
Created to support the Convention, all sponsors are featured in the app — a tool to view and engage with attendees. We’ll use the app to generate interest in the event and drive visitors to your stand. It will give you information on who’s attending so that you can target your staff at the people you would like to talk to the most. Your digital presence extends far beyond the exhibition floor.
Promoting your presence
We'll start to promote your presence at the Convention from sign up, via social media and your profile on the Convention website and app.
Sponsorship opportunities
Below are several options for exhibition and sponsorship opportunities at the event, which will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Sponsors can choose from a wide range of cost-effective packages, giving you the choice of brand profile and exposure options. Our packages are tailored to what you’d like to get out of the event, ie:
- Headline sponsor – maximum exposure from signing-up to close of the Convention
- Lunch sponsor – premium midday placement
- Break sponsor – engage during high-traffic times
- Equipment sponsor – physical equipment at high-visibility entrance to the venue
- Networking sponsor – align with relationship-building moments
- Exhibitor package – showcase your brand on the floor
- Can’t see the right fit? - we’re happy to tailor a bespoke sponsorship package aligned to your goals. Get in touch to co-create something impactful.
The first table highlights the unique features and benefits associated with each of the 6 different levels of sponsorship. The second table below covers the features and benefits available to all event sponsors. If none of these quite fit your requirements, do contact us for a bespoke quote.
If you wish to get in touch, please email Megan Ferguson
| Benefits for the different levels of sponsorship | Headline sponsor | Lunch sponsor | Refreshment sponsor | Equipment sponsor | Pre and post drinks sponsor | Exhibition sponsor |
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| Delegate passes including refreshments and lunch |
10 passes
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| Logo on delegate badges |
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| One 15-minute presentation to delegates as part of the main programme |
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| Floor decal of your logo in front of your stand |
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| Branding on registration desk |
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| Full colour logo on the stage set in main auditorium |
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| Name, job title and organisation provided for ‘opted-in’ attendees after the event for your marketing purposes |
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| Acknowledgement of sponsorship on refreshment table |
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| A 5-minute presentation to delegates as part of the main programme |
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| A 3-minute presentation to delegates as part of the main programme |
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| Sponsor networking drinks, either the night before the conference, or at the close of the day in the conference venue. |
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| Prominent position for your exhibition stand in refreshment area |
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| Opportunity to display hardware at the Convention Entrance |
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| Rotating headline logo on the Convention website with directional URL functionality |
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Benefits for the different levels of sponsorship
Headline sponsor
Delegate passes including refreshments and lunch (10 passes)
Logo on delegate badges
One 15-minute presentation to delegates as part of the main programme
Floor decal of your logo in front of your stand
Branding on registration desk
Full colour logo on the stage set in main auditorium
Name, job title and organisation provided for ‘opted-in’ attendees after the event for your marketing purposes
Prominent position for your exhibition stand in refreshment area
Rotating headline logo on the Convention website with directional URL functionality
Delegate passes including refreshments and lunch (10 passes)
Logo on delegate badges
One 15-minute presentation to delegates as part of the main programme
Floor decal of your logo in front of your stand
Branding on registration desk
Full colour logo on the stage set in main auditorium
Name, job title and organisation provided for ‘opted-in’ attendees after the event for your marketing purposes
Prominent position for your exhibition stand in refreshment area
Rotating headline logo on the Convention website with directional URL functionality
Lunch sponsor
Delegate passes including refreshments and lunch (6 passes)
Floor decal of your logo in front of your stand
Branding on registration desk
Full colour logo on the stage set in main auditorium
Name, job title and organisation provided for ‘opted-in’ attendees after the event for your marketing purposes
Acknowledgement of sponsorship on refreshment table
A 5-minute presentation to delegates as part of the main programme
Prominent position for your exhibition stand in refreshment area
Rotating headline logo on the Convention website with directional URL functionality
Delegate passes including refreshments and lunch (6 passes)
Floor decal of your logo in front of your stand
Branding on registration desk
Full colour logo on the stage set in main auditorium
Name, job title and organisation provided for ‘opted-in’ attendees after the event for your marketing purposes
Acknowledgement of sponsorship on refreshment table
A 5-minute presentation to delegates as part of the main programme
Prominent position for your exhibition stand in refreshment area
Rotating headline logo on the Convention website with directional URL functionality
Refreshment sponsor
Delegate passes including refreshments and lunch (4 passes)
Floor decal of your logo in front of your stand
Branding on registration desk
Full colour logo on the stage set in main auditorium
Name, job title and organisation provided for ‘opted-in’ attendees after the event for your marketing purposes
Acknowledgement of sponsorship on refreshment table
A 3-minute presentation to delegates as part of the main programme
Prominent position for your exhibition stand in refreshment area
Rotating headline logo on the Convention website with directional URL functionality
Delegate passes including refreshments and lunch (4 passes)
Floor decal of your logo in front of your stand
Branding on registration desk
Full colour logo on the stage set in main auditorium
Name, job title and organisation provided for ‘opted-in’ attendees after the event for your marketing purposes
Acknowledgement of sponsorship on refreshment table
A 3-minute presentation to delegates as part of the main programme
Prominent position for your exhibition stand in refreshment area
Rotating headline logo on the Convention website with directional URL functionality
Equipment sponsor
Delegate passes including refreshments and lunch (3 passes)
Floor decal of your logo in front of your stand
Branding on registration desk
Full colour logo on the stage set in main auditorium
Name, job title and organisation provided for ‘opted-in’ attendees after the event for your marketing purposes
Opportunity to display hardware at the Convention Entrance
Rotating headline logo on the Convention website with directional URL functionality
Delegate passes including refreshments and lunch (3 passes)
Floor decal of your logo in front of your stand
Branding on registration desk
Full colour logo on the stage set in main auditorium
Name, job title and organisation provided for ‘opted-in’ attendees after the event for your marketing purposes
Opportunity to display hardware at the Convention Entrance
Rotating headline logo on the Convention website with directional URL functionality
Pre and post drinks sponsor
Delegate passes including refreshments and lunch (3 passes)
Floor decal of your logo in front of your stand
Branding on registration desk
Full colour logo on the stage set in main auditorium
Name, job title and organisation provided for ‘opted-in’ attendees after the event for your marketing purposes
Sponsor networking drinks, either the night before the conference, or at the close of the day in the conference venue.
Prominent position for your exhibition stand in refreshment area
Rotating headline logo on the Convention website with directional URL functionality
Delegate passes including refreshments and lunch (3 passes)
Floor decal of your logo in front of your stand
Branding on registration desk
Full colour logo on the stage set in main auditorium
Name, job title and organisation provided for ‘opted-in’ attendees after the event for your marketing purposes
Sponsor networking drinks, either the night before the conference, or at the close of the day in the conference venue.
Prominent position for your exhibition stand in refreshment area
Rotating headline logo on the Convention website with directional URL functionality
Exhibition sponsor
Delegate passes including refreshments and lunch (2 passes)
Delegate passes including refreshments and lunch (2 passes)
| Benefits for every sponsor | Headline Sponsor | Lunch sponsor | Refreshment sponsor | Equipment sponsor | Pre and post drinks sponsor | Exhibition sponsor |
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| Exhibition stand (pop up or banners - maximum size of 3m by 2m) in refreshment area |
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| Dedicated page on the Convention website, including your profile, contact details and inclusion of case studies and videos on your sponsor profile page on the Convention website |
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| Link to your website home page from the Convention website |
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| Participation in the exhibition ‘orienteering challenge’ to encourage delegate interaction with exhibitors |
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| Invitation to the pre-and post-Convention drinks reception |
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| Profile on and use of our hi-tech mobile event app with live on-site real-time functionality including meeting scheduling, pop-ups, alerts, networking, lead generation and analytics capability and more |
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Benefits for every sponsor
Headline Sponsor
20sec video played during refreshment break
Exhibition stand (pop up or banners - maximum size of 3m by 2m) in refreshment area
Rotating logo on Convention website
Dedicated page on the Convention website, including your profile, contact details and inclusion of case studies and videos on your sponsor profile page on the Convention website
Link to your website home page from the Convention website
Participation in the exhibition ‘orienteering challenge’ to encourage delegate interaction with exhibitors
Invitation to the pre-and post-Convention drinks reception
Profile on and use of our hi-tech mobile event app with live on-site real-time functionality including meeting scheduling, pop-ups, alerts, networking, lead generation and analytics capability and more
20sec video played during refreshment break
Exhibition stand (pop up or banners - maximum size of 3m by 2m) in refreshment area
Rotating logo on Convention website
Dedicated page on the Convention website, including your profile, contact details and inclusion of case studies and videos on your sponsor profile page on the Convention website
Link to your website home page from the Convention website
Participation in the exhibition ‘orienteering challenge’ to encourage delegate interaction with exhibitors
Invitation to the pre-and post-Convention drinks reception
Profile on and use of our hi-tech mobile event app with live on-site real-time functionality including meeting scheduling, pop-ups, alerts, networking, lead generation and analytics capability and more
Lunch sponsor
20sec video played during refreshment break
Exhibition stand (pop up or banners - maximum size of 3m by 2m) in refreshment area
Rotating logo on Convention website
Dedicated page on the Convention website, including your profile, contact details and inclusion of case studies and videos on your sponsor profile page on the Convention website
Link to your website home page from the Convention website
Participation in the exhibition ‘orienteering challenge’ to encourage delegate interaction with exhibitors
Invitation to the pre-and post-Convention drinks reception
Profile on and use of our hi-tech mobile event app with live on-site real-time functionality including meeting scheduling, pop-ups, alerts, networking, lead generation and analytics capability and more
20sec video played during refreshment break
Exhibition stand (pop up or banners - maximum size of 3m by 2m) in refreshment area
Rotating logo on Convention website
Dedicated page on the Convention website, including your profile, contact details and inclusion of case studies and videos on your sponsor profile page on the Convention website
Link to your website home page from the Convention website
Participation in the exhibition ‘orienteering challenge’ to encourage delegate interaction with exhibitors
Invitation to the pre-and post-Convention drinks reception
Profile on and use of our hi-tech mobile event app with live on-site real-time functionality including meeting scheduling, pop-ups, alerts, networking, lead generation and analytics capability and more
Refreshment sponsor
20sec video played during refreshment break
Exhibition stand (pop up or banners - maximum size of 3m by 2m) in refreshment area
Rotating logo on Convention website
Dedicated page on the Convention website, including your profile, contact details and inclusion of case studies and videos on your sponsor profile page on the Convention website
Link to your website home page from the Convention website
Participation in the exhibition ‘orienteering challenge’ to encourage delegate interaction with exhibitors
Invitation to the pre-and post-Convention drinks reception
Profile on and use of our hi-tech mobile event app with live on-site real-time functionality including meeting scheduling, pop-ups, alerts, networking, lead generation and analytics capability and more
20sec video played during refreshment break
Exhibition stand (pop up or banners - maximum size of 3m by 2m) in refreshment area
Rotating logo on Convention website
Dedicated page on the Convention website, including your profile, contact details and inclusion of case studies and videos on your sponsor profile page on the Convention website
Link to your website home page from the Convention website
Participation in the exhibition ‘orienteering challenge’ to encourage delegate interaction with exhibitors
Invitation to the pre-and post-Convention drinks reception
Profile on and use of our hi-tech mobile event app with live on-site real-time functionality including meeting scheduling, pop-ups, alerts, networking, lead generation and analytics capability and more
Equipment sponsor
20sec video played during refreshment break
Exhibition stand (pop up or banners - maximum size of 3m by 2m) in refreshment area
Rotating logo on Convention website
Dedicated page on the Convention website, including your profile, contact details and inclusion of case studies and videos on your sponsor profile page on the Convention website
Link to your website home page from the Convention website
Participation in the exhibition ‘orienteering challenge’ to encourage delegate interaction with exhibitors
Invitation to the pre-and post-Convention drinks reception
Profile on and use of our hi-tech mobile event app with live on-site real-time functionality including meeting scheduling, pop-ups, alerts, networking, lead generation and analytics capability and more
20sec video played during refreshment break
Exhibition stand (pop up or banners - maximum size of 3m by 2m) in refreshment area
Rotating logo on Convention website
Dedicated page on the Convention website, including your profile, contact details and inclusion of case studies and videos on your sponsor profile page on the Convention website
Link to your website home page from the Convention website
Participation in the exhibition ‘orienteering challenge’ to encourage delegate interaction with exhibitors
Invitation to the pre-and post-Convention drinks reception
Profile on and use of our hi-tech mobile event app with live on-site real-time functionality including meeting scheduling, pop-ups, alerts, networking, lead generation and analytics capability and more
Pre and post drinks sponsor
20sec video played during refreshment break
Exhibition stand (pop up or banners - maximum size of 3m by 2m) in refreshment area
Rotating logo on Convention website
Dedicated page on the Convention website, including your profile, contact details and inclusion of case studies and videos on your sponsor profile page on the Convention website
Link to your website home page from the Convention website
Participation in the exhibition ‘orienteering challenge’ to encourage delegate interaction with exhibitors
Invitation to the pre-and post-Convention drinks reception
Profile on and use of our hi-tech mobile event app with live on-site real-time functionality including meeting scheduling, pop-ups, alerts, networking, lead generation and analytics capability and more
20sec video played during refreshment break
Exhibition stand (pop up or banners - maximum size of 3m by 2m) in refreshment area
Rotating logo on Convention website
Dedicated page on the Convention website, including your profile, contact details and inclusion of case studies and videos on your sponsor profile page on the Convention website
Link to your website home page from the Convention website
Participation in the exhibition ‘orienteering challenge’ to encourage delegate interaction with exhibitors
Invitation to the pre-and post-Convention drinks reception
Profile on and use of our hi-tech mobile event app with live on-site real-time functionality including meeting scheduling, pop-ups, alerts, networking, lead generation and analytics capability and more
Exhibition sponsor
20sec video played during refreshment break
Exhibition stand (pop up or banners - maximum size of 3m by 2m) in refreshment area
Rotating logo on Convention website
Dedicated page on the Convention website, including your profile, contact details and inclusion of case studies and videos on your sponsor profile page on the Convention website
Link to your website home page from the Convention website
Participation in the exhibition ‘orienteering challenge’ to encourage delegate interaction with exhibitors
Invitation to the pre-and post-Convention drinks reception
Profile on and use of our hi-tech mobile event app with live on-site real-time functionality including meeting scheduling, pop-ups, alerts, networking, lead generation and analytics capability and more
20sec video played during refreshment break
Exhibition stand (pop up or banners - maximum size of 3m by 2m) in refreshment area
Rotating logo on Convention website
Dedicated page on the Convention website, including your profile, contact details and inclusion of case studies and videos on your sponsor profile page on the Convention website
Link to your website home page from the Convention website
Participation in the exhibition ‘orienteering challenge’ to encourage delegate interaction with exhibitors
Invitation to the pre-and post-Convention drinks reception
Profile on and use of our hi-tech mobile event app with live on-site real-time functionality including meeting scheduling, pop-ups, alerts, networking, lead generation and analytics capability and more
(One Headline package available)
- Ten guaranteed delegate passes including refreshments and lunch *
- One 15-minute presentation to delegates as part of the main programme
- Your logo on delegates’ registration badge
- Your logo prominently printed on the stage set in main auditorium
- 2 x 3m exhibition stand space in the refreshment area
- Most prominent position for your exhibition stand in refreshment area
- Floor decal of your logo in front of your stand
- Logo on registration desk
- Prominent logo on the Convention website with directional URL functionality
- Dedicated sponsor page on the Convention website, including your profile, contact details and inclusion of case studies and videos
- Name, job title and organisation provided for opted-in attendees after the event for your marketing purposes
- Participation in the exhibition ‘orienteering challenge’ to encourage delegate interaction with exhibitors
- Profile, banner logo and usage on the Convention app
* Please note that, due to venue capacity limitations, we are unable to provide additional exhibitor passes. This allows us to preserve a strong delegate presence, which is essential in ensuring maximum value and exposure for all exhibitors.
(One lunch package available)
- A 5-minute presentation in the conference hall to all delegates before the lunch break
- Full colour logo in menu holders on refreshment tables during lunch service
- Six guaranteed delegate passes including refreshments and lunch *
- Full colour logo on the stage set in main auditorium
- 2 x 3m exhibition stand space in the refreshment area
- Prominent position for your exhibition stand in refreshment area
- Floor decal in front of your stand with your logo on
- Logo on registration desk
- Prominent logo on the Convention website with directional URL functionality
- Dedicated sponsor page on the Convention website, including your profile, contact details and inclusion of case studies and videos
- Name, job title and organisation provided for opted-in attendees after the event for your marketing purposes
- Participation in the exhibition ‘orienteering challenge’ to encourage delegate interaction with exhibitors
- Profile, banner logo and usage on the Convention app
* Please note that, due to venue capacity limitations, we are unable to provide additional exhibitor passes. This allows us to preserve a strong delegate presence, which is essential in ensuring maximum value and exposure for all exhibitors.
(Two packages available, morning and afternoon, allocated on a first-come, first-served basis)
- A 3-minute presentation in the conference hall to all delegates before the refreshment break you are sponsoring
- Your full colour logo on refreshment tables during the break you are sponsoring
- Four guaranteed delegate passes including refreshments and lunch *
- Full colour logo on the stage set in main auditorium
- 2 x 3m exhibition stand space in the refreshment area
- Prominent position for your exhibition stand in refreshment area
- Floor decal in front of your stand with your logo on
- Logo on registration desk
- Prominent logo on the Convention website with directional URL functionality
- Dedicated sponsor page on the Convention website, including your profile, contact details and inclusion of case studies and videos
- Name, job title and organisation provided for opted-in attendees after the event for your marketing purposes
- Participation in the exhibition ‘orienteering challenge’ to encourage delegate interaction with exhibitors
- Profile, banner logo and usage on the Convention app
* Please note that, due to venue capacity limitations, we are unable to provide additional exhibitor passes. This allows us to preserve a strong delegate presence, which is essential in ensuring maximum value and exposure for all exhibitors.
(Three places available)
- Display hardware by the Convention entrance (exact location and hardware to be agreed)
- Three guaranteed delegate passes including refreshments and lunch *
- Full colour logo on the stage set in main auditorium
- 2 x 3m exhibition stand space in the refreshment area
- Floor decal in front of your stand with your logo on
- Logo on registration desk
- Dedicated sponsor page on the Convention website, including your profile, contact details and inclusion of case studies and videos
- Name, job title and organisation provided for opted-in attendees after the event for your marketing purposes
- Participation in the exhibition ‘orienteering challenge’ to encourage delegate interaction with exhibitors
- Profile, banner logo and usage on the Convention app
* Please note that, due to venue capacity limitations, we are unable to provide additional exhibitor passes. This allows us to preserve a strong delegate presence, which is essential in ensuring maximum value and exposure for all exhibitors.
(One package available)
- Sponsor a welcoming drink for attendees to the Convention the evening before the Convention begins. The HAUC(UK) Convention Committee will identify a venue and invite attendees, using your branding
- Option to display branded banners at the drinks reception
- Three guaranteed delegate passes including refreshments and lunch *
- Full colour logo on the stage set in main auditorium
- 2 x 3m exhibition stand space in the refreshment area
- Prominent position for your exhibition stand in refreshment area
- Floor decal in front of your stand with your logo on
- Logo on registration desk
- Prominent logo on the Convention website with directional URL functionality
- Dedicated sponsor page on the Convention website, including your profile, contact details and inclusion of case studies and videos
- Name, job title and organisation provided for opted-in attendees after the event for your marketing purposes
- Participation in the exhibition ‘orienteering challenge’ to encourage delegate interaction with exhibitors
- Profile, banner logo and usage on the Convention app
* Please note that, due to venue capacity limitations, we are unable to provide additional exhibitor passes on the day of the convention. This allows us to preserve a strong delegate presence, which is essential in ensuring maximum value and exposure for all exhibitors.
(One package available)
- Sponsor post-conference refreshments, a chance for attendees to network at the close of conference. This is an increasingly popular close to the Convention
- Invite delegates to attend from the Convention stage
- Three guaranteed delegate passes including refreshments and lunch *
- Option to display branded banners at the drinks reception
- Full colour logo on the stage set in main auditorium
- 2 x 3m exhibition stand space in the refreshment area
- Prominent position for your exhibition stand in refreshment area
- Floor decal in front of your stand with your logo on
- Logo on registration desk
- Rotating headline logo on the Convention website with directional URL functionality
- Logo included in banner advert on the Convention website with directional URL functionality
- Dedicated sponsor page on the Convention website, including your profile, contact details and inclusion of case studies and videos
- Name, job title and organisation provided for opted-in attendees after the event for your marketing purposes
- Participation in the exhibition ‘orienteering challenge’ to encourage delegate interaction with exhibitors
- Profile, banner logo and usage on the Convention app
* Please note that, due to venue capacity limitations, we are unable to provide additional exhibitor passes. This allows us to preserve a strong delegate presence, which is essential in ensuring maximum value and exposure for all exhibitors.
(18 packages)
- Two guaranteed delegate passes including refreshments and lunch *
- 2 x 3m exhibition stand space in the refreshment area
- Dedicated sponsor page on the Convention website, including your profile, contact details
- Name, job title and organisation provided for opted-in attendees after the event for your marketing purposes
- Participation in the exhibition ‘orienteering challenge’ to encourage delegate interaction with exhibitors
- Profile, banner logo and usage on the Convention app
* Please note that, due to venue capacity limitations, we are unable to provide additional exhibitor passes. This allows us to preserve a strong delegate presence, which is essential in ensuring maximum value and exposure for all exhibitors.
Indirect benefits of sponsorship and exhibiting at the Convention
As well as the direct benefits listed above, there as several indirect benefits of getting involved with this industry leading Convention. These include:
- Audience insights to existing and potential future customers
- Lead capture & lead generation
- Social media/website traffic/focused content strategy
- Opportunities for sales closes with warm prospects
- Highlighting a product or service offering
- Brand building
- Enhanced relationships with partners and customers. Reassurance to customers that you care enough about the industry to participate in the industry event
- Advantage over absentee rivals
- Direct face time with prospects
- Opportunity to reconnect with existing customers
- Increased credibility as a brand, via attendance at the event, social media support and your profile on the Convention website
- Leads for post-event interactions
- In-house knowledge and resources
- CPD and knowledge building for staff.
Exhibition sponsorship packages - Prices
- Headline Sponsor - £10,000
- Lunch Sponsor - £6,600
- Refreshment Sponsor - £4,600
- Pre-conference drinks sponsor: £3,800
- Equipment Sponsor - £3,750
- Post-conference networking sponsor: £2,750
- Exhibition Sponsor - £2,250
* All prices for sponsorship packages are quoted exclusive of VAT
Enquire about sponsorship
