Sponsorship
Please also read through the Sponsor and Exhibitor Terms & Conditions.
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INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE
On behalf of the Organising Committee, we invite you to participate as a sponsor and/or exhibitor at the 10th Oceanic Conference on International Studies which will be held at the University of Melbourne 5 – 7 July 2023.
Established in 2004, the biennial OCIS conference is the largest International Relations conference in Oceania, providing an exceptional forum for research and discussion both from and about the region. The conference brings together scholars working across all fields of international studies and is known for its relaxed yet intellectually stimulating atmosphere.
This year’s event will be the first in-person event since 2018 and will attract in excess of 220 attendees.
As a supporter of the conference your organisation will be associated with Australasia’s premier conference for international studies. Your brand exposure will commence pre-event and continue throughout the conference and post‑event.
Furthermore, you will enjoy the opportunity to:
- Demonstrate and launch new services, products, and programs
- Network with delegates
- Demonstrate your involvement, commitment, and support of OCIS
- Identify, learn from, and engage with leading local, national, and international experts
- Start relationships with contacts who may not be part of your current market or marketing strategy
- Access all plenary and sessional presentations
You can choose from a variety of sponsorship packages as listed below that best suit your budget and marketing needs. We are happy to consider ideas and amendments to the packages that maintain the spirit of supporting the conference at the designated levels.
We look forward to your support of this important event and seeing you in Melbourne.
2023 OCIS Committee
Dr Daniel McCarthy
Professor Robyn Eckersley
Associate Professor Terry MacDonald
Dr. Sara Meger
Dr Carla Winston
Gold Sponsor – $8,000 (EXCLUSIVE)
Benefits:
- Exhibition table (includes a clothed trestle table, two chairs, access to a standard power outlet)
- Four (4) complimentary full conference registrations (in-person or online)
- Four (4) pull-up banners displayed during the conference: two in the plenary hall and two in the registration area (sponsor to supply)
- Logo and acknowledgement as the Gold Sponsor on all conference materials including PDFs and broadcast emails
- Verbal acknowledgement as Gold Sponsor in the opening session
- Logo, hyperlink and 200-word profile on the conference website, online platform, and app
- Logo displayed on a holding slide in the plenary room
- Five (5) PDF brochures/flyers available for download from the conference portal and app
- Two (2) promotional videos included in the conference portal and app
- Three (3) app push notifications throughout the conference – one (1) per day
- Full page (A6) advertisement in the pocket program (sponsor to provide content)
Silver Sponsor – $3,000 (MULTIPLE OPPORTUNITIES)
Benefits:
- Exhibition site (includes a clothed trestle table, two chairs, access to a standard power outlet)
- Two (2) complimentary full conference registrations (in-person or online)
- One (1) pull-up banner displayed during the conference in the plenary hall (sponsor to supply)
- Logo and acknowledgement as Silver Sponsor on all conference materials including PDFs and broadcast emails
- Verbal acknowledgement as Silver Sponsor in the opening session
- Logo, hyperlink and 200-word profile on the conference website, online platform, and app
- Logo displayed on a holding slide in the plenary room
- Two (2) PDF brochures/flyers available for download from the conference portal and app
- One (1) promotional videos included in the conference portal and app
- One (1) app push notifications throughout the conference
- Full page (A6) advertisement in the pocket program (sponsor to provide content)
Exhibition Display Sites – $2,000
The exhibition will run for the duration of the conference with morning tea, afternoon tea and lunch served in the exhibition area.
Each exhibition site includes:
- Exhibition site (includes a clothed trestle table, two chairs, access to a standard power outlet)
- Logo, hyperlink and 200-word profile on the conference website, online platform, and app
- Two (2) PDF brochures/flyers available for download from the conference portal and app
- One (1) complimentary full conference registration
Welcome Reception – $8,000 (EXCLUSIVE)
The welcome reception will immediately follow the conference keynote address, which will be delivered on the eve of the conference by the renowned postcolonial scholar Professor Robbie Shilliam. This address is the opening event of the conference and the reception will be the social highlight of the conference. It will provide an opportunity for delegates to discuss the keynote and mingle and socialise. The Conference Reception Sponsor will be given the opportunity to address the delegates at the reception.
Benefits:
- Opportunity to address delegates during the reception (five minutes)
- Two (2) complimentary full conference registrations
- Four (4) complimentary tickets to the reception
- Two (2) pull-up banners displayed during the reception (sponsor to supply)
- Logo and acknowledgement as Conference Dinner Sponsor on all conference materials including PDFs and broadcast emails
- Verbal acknowledgement as the Welcome Reception Sponsor at the Keynote session
- Logo, hyperlink and 200-word profile on the conference website, online platform, and app
- Logo displayed with the dinner in the online program and conference app
- Logo displayed on a holding slide in the plenary room
- Two (2) PDF brochures/flyers available for download from the conference portal and app
Conference Day Catering Sponsor – $2,000 (2 AVAILABLE)
This is an opportunity to be acknowledged as day catering sponsor for one day of the conference. Catering breaks including Morning Tea, Lunch and Afternoon Tea each day.
Benefits:
- Two (2) complimentary full conference registrations
- Two (2) pull-up banners displayed in the catering area on your selected day (sponsor to supply)
- Logo and acknowledgment as Conference Day Catering Sponsor on all conference materials including PDFs and broadcast emails
- Verbal acknowledgment as Conference Day Catering Sponsor during the reception and at the opening session
- Logo, hyperlink and 200-word profile on the conference website, online platform, and app
- Logo displayed with catering breaks in the pocket program, online program and conference app
- Logo displayed on a holding slide in the plenary room
Conference Connectivity Sponsor – $5,000 (EXCLUSIVE)
The conference portal and attendee app will be the delegates go-to source for digital information at the time of the conference and include the program, speaker profiles, venue maps, and where the online users can engage and view content.
Benefits:
- One (1) complimentary full conference registration
- Splash image on the app (provided by sponsor). This will pop up on the delegate’s screen each time the app is reopened following a refresh
- Logo and hyperlink on the conference app homepage and main menu
- Dedicated conference app page for the sponsor accessible from the main menu
- Logo and acknowledgement as Conference Connectivity Sponsor on all conference materials including PDFs and broadcast emails
- Verbal acknowledgement as Conference Connectivity Sponsor in the opening session
- Branded banner in the online portal
- Logo, hyperlink and 200-word profile on the conference website, online platform, and app
- Two (2) PDF brochures/flyers available for download from the conference portal and app
- Two (2) promotional videos included in the conference portal and app
- One (1) app push notification during the conference
Keynote Speaker Sponsor – $5,000 inc. GST
This is your opportunity to have a speaker of your choice included in the program. The opportunity is subject to the approval of the speaker and the committee. Sponsor to cover all speaker attendance costs.
Benefits:
- Logo and acknowledgment as Keynote Sponsor on the conference website.
- 200-word profile on the conference website.
- Logo and acknowledgment as the Keynote Sponsor on all conference materials including print, PDFs, and broadcast emails.
- Acknowledgment as the Keynote Sponsor in the opening and closing sessions.
- Logo displayed with the speaker on the online program.
- Logo printed with the speaker in the printed pocket program.
- Name association with the Keynote Speaker’s plenary session, including use of an introductory slide with the company logo and acknowledgment.
- Opportunity to introduce your sponsored Keynote Speaker prior to their session (2 minutes maximum).
- One company pull-up banner displayed during the keynote session on-stage (banner supplied by your company).
- Your company logo on the sponsors’ PowerPoint slide, acknowledging your support as a ‘Keynote Sponsor’.
- ONE full registration including the social function.
- Opt-in sponsors delegate list provided 1 week prior to the conference
Name Badge and Lanyard Sponsor – $2,000 (EXCLUSIVE)
This sponsorship opportunity offers prominent exposure of your organisation and logo. Each delegate will receive a lanyard and name badge when they register at the conference.
Benefits:
- One (1) complimentary full conference registration
- One colour logo printed on each delegate name badge and lanyard
- Logo and acknowledgement as Name Badge and Lanyard Sponsor on all conference materials including PDFs and broadcast emails
- Verbal acknowledgement as Name Badge and Lanyard Sponsor in the opening session
- Logo, hyperlink and 200-word profile on the conference website, online platform, and app
- Logo displayed on a holding slide in the plenary room
- Two (2) PDF brochures/flyers available for download from the conference portal and app
