Sponsors & Exhibitors Opportunities

Invitation

On behalf of the Organising Committee, we are pleased to invite your organisation to participate as a sponsor or exhibitor at the 13th Australasian Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (AEHDI) Conference. The event will take place from 10–11 March 2027 at Te Pae, Christchurch.

The AEHDI Conference offers a premier opportunity for delegates to connect, collaborate, and exchange ideas on early hearing screening, childhood hearing loss, consumer programmes, diagnostics, and emerging digital research.

Partnering with us offers your organisation key strategic benefits:

  • Targeted Exposure: Connect with a highly qualified, influential audience before, during, and after the event.
  • Direct Networking: Engage directly with key decision-makers to promote your products and services.
  • Industry Leadership: Position your brand as a vital, visible supporter of early hearing detection and intervention.
  • Relationship Building: Consolidate existing industry relationships and foster valuable new connections.

The following packages are designed to maximise your brand visibility and engagement with industry leaders. While we offer a range of standard sponsorship packages, we also welcome custom proposals. The committee is happy to discuss tailored packages that align perfectly with your marketing objectives.

Your participation and support are highly valued, and we thank you for your consideration.

Package Overview

All prices are quoted in Australian Dollars (AUD$)

GST is not applicable due to the conference being held in New Zealand.

Platinum Partner (Exclusive) $22,500 AUD
Gold Partner (Two Available) $16,000 AUD
Language Equity Partner (Exclusive) $16,000 AUD
Live Captioning Partner (Exclusive) $14,000 AUD
Catering and Coffee Cart Sponsor (Exclusive) $10,500 AUD
Cocktail Function Sponsor (Exclusive) $8,500 AUD
Breakout Room Session Sponsor (Three Available) $7,500 AUD
Name Badge and Lanyard Sponsor (Exclusive) $6,500 AUD
Exhibition Display (Multiple Available) $4,500 AUD

Bookings Opening Soon

Platinum Partner – $22,500 AUD

Exclusive Opportunity

Exhibition and Registration

  • One (1) 3mx2m exhibition display area
    • Trestle Table
    • Two (2) Chairs
    • One (1) 4-Amp Power Outlet
  • Four (4) Complimentary Registrations including access to the full conference and the Cocktail Function.

Onsite Benefits

  • Logo and acknowledgement as the Platinum Partner on all conference materials including print, PDFs, and broadcast emails.
  • Formal acknowledgement as Platinum Partner during the conference sessions.
  • Opportunity for a company representative to briefly address delegates (5 minutes) in the opening plenary session.
  • Three (3) Pull-up banners displayed during the conference (Sponsor to supply):
    • 1x in the main session room next to the stage.
    • 1x in the primary exhibition area.
    • 1x next to the main registration desk.
  • Logo prominently displayed in the printed pocket program.
  • Double Page (2x A6) colour advert in the printed program (sponsor to provide artwork).
  • Logo displayed on a dedicated individual Platinum Partner slide in the plenary hall.
  • ONE PPT 16:9 Slide Advert included in the high-rotation plenary holding slides.
  • Opt-in sponsors delegate list provided 1 week prior to the conference.

Online Benefits

  • Logo & hyperlink on the conference website home page.
  • Logo & hyperlink on the conference website supporter’s page.
  • Profile on the conference website supporter’s page.
  • One (1) dedicated standalone email promotion sent out to the entire AHNS Conference mailing list.
  • One (1) dedicated social media spotlight post on the AHNSC LinkedIn page.
  • Conference Website and Booking Portal Positioning:
    • Company logo and hyperlink featured on every single footer page of the conference website.
    • One (1) web ad with hotlink (150 x 150 tile) on the conference website home page (sponsor to provide).
    • One (1) promotional video available for viewing on the conference website home page (sponsor to provide).
    • Company logo featured natively on all attendee and abstract booking portals.

Gold Sponsor – $16,000 AUD

Two Available

Exhibition and Registration

  • One (1) 3mx2m exhibition display area
    • Trestle Table
    • Two (2) Chairs
    • One (1) 4-Amp Power Outlet
  • Four (4) Complimentary Registrations including access to the full conference and the Cocktail Function.

Onsite Benefits

  • Logo and acknowledgement as the Gold Partner on all conference materials including print, PDFs, and broadcast emails.
  • Formal acknowledgement as Gold Sponsor during the conference.
  • Two (2) Pull-up banners displayed during the conference (Sponsor to supply):
    • 1x in the session room next to the stage.
    • 1x in the exhibition area.
  • Logo prominently displayed in the printed program.
  • Full Page (A6) colour advert in the printed program (sponsor to provide artwork).
  • Logo displayed on a shared Gold Sponsor slide in the plenary hall.
  • ONE PPT 16:9 Slide Advert included in the plenary holding slides.
  • Opt-in sponsors delegate list provided 1 week prior to the conference.

Online Benefits

  • Logo & hyperlink on the conference website home page.
  • Logo & hyperlink on the conference website supporter’s page.
  • Profile on the conference website supporter’s page.
  • One (1) dedicated social media post on the AHNSC LinkedIn page.

Language Equity Partner $16,000 AUD

Exclusive Opportunity

Positioned prominently adjacent to the live main-stage interpreter zones, your agency will directly power the essential New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) services for the conference, anchoring your brand as a premier champion of linguistic accessibility.

  • Exhibition & Registration:
    • One (1) 3mx2m exhibition display area
      • Trestle Table
      • Two (2) Chairs
      • One (1) 4-Amp Power Outlet
    • Four (4) Complimentary Registrations including access to the full conference and the Cocktail Function.

Onsite Benefits:

    • Logo and acknowledgement as the Language Equity Partner on all conference materials including print, PDFs, and broadcast emails.
    • Formal acknowledgement as Language Equity Partner during the conference sessions.
    • A dedicated 16:9 PowerPoint slide advert or short 30-second video clip highlighting the sponsor’s role in multi-device accessibility and translation, played during session breaks.
    • One (1) pull-up banner displayed in the main plenary session room next to the captioning screens (sponsor to supply).
    • Full-page (A6) colour advertisement in the printed pocket program (sponsor to provide artwork).

Online Benefits:

    • Company logo featured natively on the online attendee registration portal
    • Logo and hyperlink on the conference website home page and supporter’s page, plus a dedicated profile on the supporter’s page.
    • One (1) dedicated social media spotlight post focusing on the accessibility features of the 2027 conference, tagging and thanking Sponsor.
    • Opt-in delegate registration list provided 1 week prior to the conference.

Live Captioning Partner $14,000 AUD

Your brand will directly provide the essential infrastructure for real-time live captioning screens throughout the conference, showcasing your technology across all major sessions with high-visibility screen watermarks and championing equity and universal design for the early hearing community.

Exclusive Opportunity

Exhibition & Registration:

    • One (1) 3mx2m exhibition display area
      • Trestle Table
      • Two (2) Chairs
      • One (1) 4-Amp Power Outlet
    • Two (2) Complimentary Registrations including access to the full conference and the Cocktail Function.

Onsite Benefits:

    • Co-branded “Live Captioning Partner” digital framework/logo watermark running continuously on the main or side-monitors where their live text captioning is rendered during plenary sessions.
    • Formal verbal recognition by the conference chair during the Opening Plenary Session, thanking Caption Connect for enabling real-time accessibility.
    • One (1) pull-up banner displayed in the main plenary session room next to the captioning screens (sponsor to supply).
    • Full-page (A6) colour advertisement in the printed pocket program (sponsor to provide artwork).

Online Benefits:

    • Company logo featured natively on the online attendee registration portal
    • Logo and hyperlink on the conference website home page and supporter’s page, plus a dedicated profile on the supporter’s page.
    • One (1) dedicated social media spotlight post focusing on the accessibility features of the 2027 conference, tagging and thanking Sponsor.
    • Opt-in delegate registration list provided 1 week prior to the conference.

Catering and Coffee Cart Sponsor – $12,500 AUD

Exclusive Opportunity

Exhibition and Registration

  • One (1) 3m x 2m exhibition display space positioned directly adjacent to the mobile coffee cart hub.
    • Coffee table
    • Two tub chairs
    • One (1) 4-Amp Power Outlet
  • Two (2) Complimentary Registrations including access to the full conference and the Cocktail Function.

Sponsorship Benefits

  • The opportunity to provide co-branded takeaway coffee cups used throughout the event (Sponsor to provide).
  • Three (3) pull-up banners displayed in the catering zone:
    • 1x directly next to the barista coffee cart.
    • 2x next to the main buffet catering stations.
  • Logo featured alongside all scheduled catering breaks in the online and printed programs.
  • Logo on custom A4 signage displayed on all catering stations during the daily breaks.
  • Logo featured on catering break transition slides in the plenary hall.

Promotional Benefits

  • Logo and acknowledgement as the Catering and Coffee Cart Sponsor on all conference materials including print, PDFs, and broadcast emails.
  • Formal acknowledgement as Catering and Coffee Cart Sponsor during the conference.
  • Logo prominently displayed in the printed program.
  • Logo displayed on a shared sponsor slide in the plenary hall.
  • Opt-in sponsors delegate list provided 1 week prior to the conference.
  • Logo & hyperlink on the conference website home page.
  • Logo & hyperlink on the conference website supporter’s page.
  • Profile on the conference website supporter’s page.

Cocktail Function Sponsor – $8,500 AUD

Exclusive Opportunity

Registration

  • Two (2) Complimentary Registrations including access to the full conference and the Cocktail Function.
  • Two (2) additional standalone tickets to the Cocktail Function for local staff or guests.

Sponsorship Benefits

  • Exclusive naming rights to the premiere networking evening Cocktail Function.
  • Opportunity to address delegates and deliver a welcome toast during the Cocktail Function (5 minutes).
  • Two (2) pull-up banners displayed in the exhibition area for the duration of the Cocktail Function (partner to provide).
  • Logo displayed explicitly alongside the function listing in the online & printed program.
  • Company logo featured on table talkers displayed around the networking venue.

Promotional Benefits

  • Logo and acknowledgement as the Cocktail Function Sponsor on all conference materials including print, PDFs, and broadcast emails.
  • Formal acknowledgement as Cocktail Function Sponsor during the conference.
  • Logo prominently displayed in the printed program.
  • Logo displayed on a shared Sponsors slide in the plenary hall.
  • Opt-in sponsors delegate list provided 1 week prior to the conference.
  • Logo & hyperlink on the conference website home page.
  • Logo & hyperlink on the conference website supporter’s page.
  • Profile on the conference website supporter’s page.

Breakout Room Sponsor – $7,500 AUD

Three Available

Registration

  • Two (2) Complimentary Registrations including access to the full conference and the Cocktail Function.

Sponsorship Benefits

  • Exclusive naming rights to the scientific Poster Session track.
  • Opportunity to address delegates during the official Poster Session presentation block (5 minutes).
  • Two (2) pull-up banners displayed inside the poster gallery area for the duration of the session (partner to provide).
  • Logo displayed with the session in the online & printed program.
  • Company logo featured on table talkers displayed around the venue.

Promotional Benefits

  • Logo and acknowledgement as the Poster Session Sponsor on all conference materials including print, PDFs, and broadcast emails.
  • Formal acknowledgement as Poster Session Sponsor during the conference.
  • Logo prominently displayed in the printed program.
  • Logo displayed on a shared sponsor slide in the plenary hall.
  • Opt-in sponsors delegate list provided 1 week prior to the conference.
  • Logo & hyperlink on the conference website home page.
  • Logo & hyperlink on the conference website supporter’s page.
  • Profile on the conference website supporter’s page.

Name Badge and Lanyard Sponsor – $6,500 AUD

Exclusive Opportunity

Registration

  • Two (2) Complimentary Registrations including access to the full conference and the Cocktail Function.

Sponsorship Benefits

  • Company logo featured on all official delegate lanyards OR Opportunity to provide custom pre-printed branded lanyards (Sponsor to provide).
  • Company logo featured prominently on the front of each delegate name badge.

Promotional Benefits

  • Logo and acknowledgement as the Name Badge and Lanyard Sponsor on all conference materials including print, PDFs, and broadcast emails.
  • Formal acknowledgement as Name Badge and Lanyard Sponsor during the conference.
  • Logo prominently displayed in the printed program.
  • Logo displayed on a shared sponsor slide in the plenary hall.
  • Opt-in sponsors delegate list provided 1 week prior to the conference.
  • Logo & hyperlink on the conference website home page.
  • Logo & hyperlink on the conference website supporter’s page.
  • Profile on the conference website supporter’s page.

Exhibition Display – $4,500 AUD

Multiple Available

Exhibition and Registration

  • One (1) 3mx2m exhibition display area
    • Trestle Table
    • Two (2) Chairs
    • One (1) 4-Amp Power Outlet
  • Two (2) Complimentary Registrations including access to the full conference and the Cocktail Function.

Promotional Benefits

  • Logo prominently displayed in the printed program.
  • Logo displayed on a shared exhibitor slide in the plenary hall.
  • Opt-in sponsors delegate list provided 1 week prior to the conference.
  • Logo & hyperlink on the conference website supporter’s page.
  • Profile on the conference website supporter’s page.

Advertising Opportunities (Add-ons)

  • Pocket Program Ad | $750 AUD: Full Page (A6) colour advert in the printed program (sponsor to provide artwork).
  • Holding Slide Ad | $750 AUD: ONE PPT 16:9 Slide Advert included in the main plenary holding slide loop (sponsor to provide artwork).

Terms and Conditions

These terms and conditions apply to organisations and their staff (you, your organisation, your group) participating in this event (the event) being organised by Conference Design Pty Ltd on behalf of the Host (us, we, Conference Design, the Host). By participating in the event, you are deemed to have agreed to these terms and conditions. It is your responsibility to ensure all your staff participant are aware of these terms and conditions.

Acceptance

Acceptance of all applications is subject to our approval and we reserves the right to decline any application.

Payment

Payment is required within 7-days of Conference Design issuing your tax invoice. Sponsorship and exhibition entitlements, including the allocation of exhibition space, do not commence until payment has been received.

Currency and GST

All prices are quoted in Australian Dollars (AUD$) and include GST, unless otherwise stated.

Confirmation of Bookings and Tax Invoice

Once you have completed an online booking, you will be sent a confirmation email with a PDF Tax Invoice.

Point of Contact & Conference Updates

You will provide a single point of contact when booking to coordinate your participation. All information and updates be sent via email to your point of contact.

EFT Payments

Please include the EFT Reference shown on your Tax Invoice when submitting an EFT and email Conference Design the details including date, amount and your bank’s reference.

  • BSB: 017 010
  • Account #: 1085 82575
  • Account Name: Conference Design Pty Ltd
  • Bank: ANZ Bank, 61 Liverpool Street, Hobart 7000
  • Swift Code: ANZBAU3M
Credit Card Payments

Credit card charges appear as Conference Design Pty Ltd on your card statement. When using the online payment system credit card transactions will be processed directly by ANZ eGate and Conference Design does not store or transmit your credit card details. ANZ eGate is a secure and PCI compliant platform.

Attendee Numbers

We will promote the event to maximise participation, but we do not guarantee a minimum number of attendees either onsite or online.

Package Inclusions & Associated Costs

Refer to the sponsor and exhibitor prospectus for inclusions for each package. All costs associated with your inclusions in the event will be borne solely by you and we shall have no liability for any costs unless we have explicitly agreed in writing.

No Cancellation of your Booking

All payments are non-refundable once an application has been accepted. If you are no longer able to attend the event, please contact Conference Design to discuss your participation.

Cancellation or Postponement of an In-person Event

We do not accept any liability for losses incurred, including but not limited to travel, accommodation, exhibition and displays, or any other costs or expenses, if the in-person Event is cancelled or postponed due to an unforeseen circumstances or any occurrence that renders performance of the Event inadvisable, illegal, impracticable or impossible in our sole opinion. An unforeseen event could include, but is not limited to, an infectious disease outbreak; industrial disruptions; service provider failures; governmental restrictions or regulations; war or apparent act of war; terrorism or apparent act of terrorism; disaster; civil disorder, disturbance, and/or riots; curtailment, suspension or restriction on transportation; or any other emergency.

If an in-person conference is cancelled or postponed, refunds will not be issued but available funds will be credited towards an online conference or a in-person conference.

Moving to an Entirely Online Event

If we believe, at our sole discretion, that a hybrid or in-person event needs to be held entirely online, all bookings will be transferred to the online event. The package fees will be revised to reflect an online format and you will be refunded any difference between the in-person and online package fees. Full refunds of sponsor and exhibitor bookings will not be available due to an event moving online.

Changes

We reserve the right to change any and all aspects of the event, including but not limited to, the name, themes, content, program, speakers, format, performers, hosts, moderators, venues, and times. We reserve the right to amend or remove any sponsorship package, exhibition package or exhibition floor plan.

Disclaimer

Every effort has been made to present all the information accurately, however, we do not accept any liability for any inaccuracies in any published information. We will correct any published information as soon as possible and advise you as soon as possible.

Code of Conduct and Disruptive Behaviour

You agree your representatives will abide by the Conference Code of Conduct.

Codes of Practice

Where relevant, we urge you to observe and follow the Codes of Practice of the Medical Technology Association of Australia (MTAA) which are available at www.mtaa.org.au. This includes sponsors and exhibitors who may not be members of the MTAA. We also encourage sponsors and exhibitors to adhere to the Medicines Australia Code of Conduct and associated guidelines available at https://medicinesaustralia.com.au/code-of-conduct/.

Revocation of Participation

We may revoke an agreement with you, if we believe, in our sole opinion, the participation of an organisation is prejudicial to the interests and objectives of the event Host.

Product or Service Endorsement

Your participation in the event or sponsorship of any activity does not indicate endorsement of your products or services and must not be stated or inferred in any way.

Exhibition Floor Plan

The exhibition floor plan is subject to change without notice. The floor plan is not to an exact scale but accurately represents the position and sizes of exhibition spaces at in-person conferences.

Allocation of Exhibition Space

Exhibition spaces are selected when booking online. We may revise allocated spaces after taking into account an organisation’s sponsorship, the date of application, preferences, proximity to competitors and any other matters deemed relevant by us.

Insurance

No insurance is provided.

All sponsors and exhibitors must have adequate insurance for the period of the conference, including public and product liability cover and professional indemnity insurance. You will need to provide a certificate of currency to confirm your participation onsite.

Indemnity

You  shall indemnify the Host and Conference Design for any loss, damage to property or injury to persons suffered as a result of your participation in the conference, except where the Host or Conference Design are found to be negligent.

Supply of Goods and Services

The supply of any goods, services, samples or advice is entirely at your own risk.

Security

Valuable items should NOT be left unattended at your exhibition space at any time and especially not overnight. No responsibility is accepted for any loss or damage to equipment and display materials.

Representatives

Anyone from your organisation attending the conference or guests you wish to invite to the conference must register with Conference Design before the conference. An official name badge will be required to access the in-person meeting and exhibition areas.

Registration Terms and Conditions

All terms and conditions listed on the Registration page apply to your representatives.

Custom Stands

All custom stands must fit within the purchased exhibition space. Custom stands must not exceed 3.0 metres high. If you have any questions please email us a floor plan and elevations of your proposed stand.

Opt-in Delegate List

The opt-in delegate list will be supplied to eligible sponsors and exhibitors prior to the conference and will include name, organisation, state and email address.  The list provided will exclude the names of delegates who have not provided their consent.

Interactive Exhibitions

Whilst we encourage you to develop entertaining and interactive displays to attract delegates, please be mindful not to disturb other exhibitors or delegates.

Signage at the venue

Your signage should be free standing to allow for easy placement and should be contained with your exhibition space.

Dismantling Displays

Due to safety requirements you will not be able to dismantle your display before the published closing time.

Damage to the Venue

You indemnify us from all liability for damage to the venue deemed to have been caused by your staff, contractors, agents or guests. The cost of repairs will be the sole responsibility of your organisation.

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