Sponsorship Prospectus
Discover the Power of Partnership.
The organising committee invites you to support The Ocean in a High-CO₂ World 6th International Science Symposium.
Join global thought leaders and researchers to explore the impacts of rising CO₂ and help shape future ocean science solutions.
Held in Wellington, New Zealand at Tākina Convention & Exhibition Centre, the Symposium offers opportunities for:
• Networking: Connecting with 400+ professionals working in and with ocean science
• Knowledge exchange: Sharing research, ideas, and approaches across disciplines
• Collaboration: Building partnerships for projects, research, and community initiatives
• Policy engagement: Contributing to discussions that influence decision-making
• Professional growth: Supporting early-career development and cross-sector learning
• Visibility: Showcasing your organisation's work to a diverse and engaged audience
Whether you're looking to support the event, exhibit your work, or connect with leaders in the field, this is a unique opportunity to be part of a forward-looking conversation.
Tiered support options: scroll down for full package details & benefits.
| Partner - Mātairangi | Major - Te Awa Kairangi | Supporter - Kaiwharawhara | Exhibitor - Ahumairangi | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost in NZD, excluding 15% GST | $20,000 | $10,000 | $5,000 | $3,000 |
| Estimated in EUROS, excluding 15% GST | ~9,750 | ~4,875 | ~2,450 | ~1,475 |
| Estimated in USD, excluding 15% GST | ~11,275 | ~5,636 | ~2,818 | ~1,691 |
| PROFILE - Your company logo will appear on: | ||||
| - Symposium website home page | ✔ | |||
| - Symposium website sponsors page | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| - Timetable used throughout the symposium | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| - Holding slide displayed at the symposium | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| - Delegates' name tag | ✔ | |||
| - On the event app | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| PUBLICITY - Your organisation/company will receive: | ||||
| - Recognition in the event newsletter | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| - Verbal recognition by the MC at opening and closing sessions | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| NETWORKING BENEFITS | ||||
| - Full symposium registrations (can be broken into day passes) | 3 | 2 | 1 | |
| - Dinner tickets | 3 | 2 | 1 | |
| - Exhibitor pass (dinner at additional cost) | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
| SPECIAL OPTIONS | ||||
| - Exhibitor display | Double space | Single space | ||
| - Plus pick from list below, specific to sponsor tier | 2 | 1 |
*All values above are shown in New Zealand Dollars (NZD) with cost estimates in EUROS or USD based on the exchange rate on 10 Nov 2025. Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a New Zealand tax of 15% added to the price of goods and services.
Scroll down for full package details plus more sponsorable options...
| INDIVIDUAL SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS | NZD COST | ESTIMATED IN EUROS | ESTIMATED IN USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dinner Sponsor - Exclusive | $8,000 + GST | ~3,900 + GST | ~4,511 + GST |
| Coffee Cart Sponsor - 2 Available | $6,000 + GST | ~2,925 + GST | ~3,384 + GST |
| Tuesday Welcome & Poster Reception - Exclusive | $6,000 + GST | ~2,925 + GST | ~3,384 + GST |
| Wednesday Poster Reception Sponsor - Exclusive | $4,000 + GST | ~1,950 + GST | ~2,255 + GST |
| Special Session Sponsor | $3,000 + GST | ~1,465 + GST | ~1,691 + GST |
| Plenary Sponsor | $2,500 + GST | ~1,220 + GST | ~1,410 + GST |
| Lunch Break Sponsor | $2,000 + GST | ~975 + GST | ~1,128 + GST |
| Tea Break Sponsor | $1,000 + GST | ~490 + GST | ~564 + GST |
*All values above are shown in New Zealand Dollars (NZD) with cost estimates in EUROS or USD based on the exchange rate on 10 Nov 2025. Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a New Zealand tax of 15% added to the price of goods and services.
Partner – Mātairangi
Investment: $20,000 NZD + GST
Your logo will appear on:
- Symposium website home page
- Symposium website sponsors page, including a description of the organisation/company
- Delegates' name badge
- Symposium app
- On the holding slide, displayed between presentations
- On the timetable at the symposium
- Special highlight in the event newsletter
- Verbal recognition by the MC at the Opening and Closing Sessions
- Three (3) full symposium registrations
- Three (3) dinner tickets
Double exhibitor display space (optional)
- Two (2) standard exhibitor package inclusions (as below)
- Two (2) exhibitor passes
Special options (Select up to two)*:
- Choose a special session to support, chair and promote in line with your organisation (to be discussed with organising committee)
- Sponsor a free Public Lecture
- Opening session 3-5min welcome
- Be the named supporter of a student award
Major – Te Awa Kairangi
Investment: $10,000 NZD + GST
Your logo will appear on:
- Symposium website sponsors page
- On the holding slide, displayed between presentations
- Symposium app
- On the timetable at the symposium
- Welcome in the event newsletter
- Verbal recognition by the MC at the Opening and Closing
- Two (2) full symposium registrations
- Two (2) dinner tickets
Single exhibitor display space (optional)
- One (1) standard exhibitor package inclusions (as below)
- One (1) exhibitor pass
Special options (select one)*:
- Choose a special session to support, chair and promote in line with your organisation (to be discussed with organising committee)
- Introduce a keynote speaker
- Be the named supporter of a student award
Supporter – Kaiwharawhara
Investment: $5,000 NZD + GST
Your logo will appear on:
- Symposium website sponsors page
- On the holding slide, displayed between presentations
- Symposium app
- On the timetable at the symposium
- Welcome in the event newsletter
- Verbal recognition by the MC at the Opening and Closing
- One (1) full symposium registration
- One (1) dinner ticket
Exhibitor - Ahumairangi
Investment: $3,000 NZD + GST
Your logo will appear on:
- Symposium website sponsors page
- Symposium app
- Space: 3 x 1.2m footprint (4 days)
- One (1) freestanding poster board (width 2.4m)
- Power access & multiboard
- One Trestle table & two chairs
- One exhibitor registration, which includes attendance at the welcome reception and daily symposium catering (dinner and session attendance at additional cost)
- Build new and strengthen existing relationships
- Meet the decision makers and do business face-to-face
- Raise your company profile and position your company as a leader within the field
- Showcase your products and services to delegates in your target market
- Organisations will receive a high level of visibility through the official website and symposium marketing materials
- All lunch, morning and afternoon refreshment breaks will be served in and around the exhibition area
Symposium Dinner - Exclusive
Investment: $8,000 NZD + GST
- 5-minute presentation on stage at Symposium Dinner (5 slides max.; subject to committee approval)
- Naming rights to the Symposium Dinner
- Two (2) complimentary Symposium Registrations with invitations to all social activities including the Welcome Reception, Poster Reception and Symposium Dinner
- Two (2) additional Symposium Dinner tickets for guests
- One (1) sponsor-provided banner displayed at Symposium Dinner
- Dinner menus branded with sponsor acknowledgement
- Custom slide included in graphics for screen at Symposium Dinner
Your logo will appear on:
- Symposium website sponsors page
- On the holding slide, displayed between presentations
- Symposium app
Coffee Cart - 2 Available
Investment: $6,000 NZD + GST ($1000 discount for 2)
- Promoted during Symposium as the sponsor of complimentary barista coffee during morning tea and lunch breaks
- One (1) complimentary Symposium Registration with invitations to all social activities including the Welcome Reception, Poster Receptions and Symposium Dinner
- One (1) sponsor-provided banner displayed at the coffee cart
- Option to supply branded aprons
Your logo will appear on:
- Symposium website sponsors page
- On the holding slide, displayed between presentations
- Symposium app
Welcome & Poster Reception - Tuesday
Investment: $6,000 NZD + GST (exclusive)
- 3-minute address at Welcome & Poster Reception or immediately before (verbal only; subject to committee approval)
- Naming rights of the Welcome & Poster Reception
- One (1) complimentary Symposium Registration with invitations to all social activities including the Welcome Reception, Poster Reception and Symposium Dinner
- Three (3) additional Poster Reception tickets for guests
- One (1) sponsor-provided banner displayed at the Poster Reception
Your logo will appear on:
- Symposium website sponsors page
- On the holding slide, displayed between presentations
- Symposium app
Poster Reception - Wednesday
Investment: $4,000 NZD + GST (exclusive)
- 3-minute address at Poster Reception or immediately before (verbal only; subject to committee approval)
- Naming rights of the Poster Reception
- One (1) complimentary Symposium Registration with invitations to all social activities including the Welcome Reception, Poster Reception and Symposium Dinner
- Three (3) additional Poster Reception tickets for guests
- One (1) sponsor-provided banner displayed at the Poster Reception
Your logo will appear on:
- Symposium website sponsors page
- On the holding slide, displayed between presentations
- Symposium app
Special Session
Investment: $3,000 NZD + GST
- One (1) Free-standing banner in prominent location for the duration of the session
- Recognition as supporter with logo with special session description on website
- Recognition as session sponsor in programme
Your logo will appear on:
- Symposium website sponsors page
- On the holding slide, displayed between presentations
- Symposium app
Plenary Speaker
Investment: $3,000 NZD+ GST
Your organisation has the opportunity to align itself with one of this year's plenary speakers. You will be offered the chance to introduce the speaker / give a short introduction about your organisation.
- Naming rights of the Plenary Speaker Session
- One free-standing banner in a prominent location for the duration of one plenary session
Your logo will appear on:
- Symposium website sponsors page
- On the holding slide, displayed between presentations
- Symposium app
Catering Break
Lunch Investment: $2,000 NZD + GST
Tea Investment: $1,000 NZD + GST
All breaks are held in the Poster and Exhibition area and provide an opportunity for delegates to network, eat and relax during breaks in the programme. The sponsor of each catered break will receive recognition in the symposium session before the relevant breaks, as well as acknowledgement in the symposium programme.
- Naming rights of the break
- One free-standing banner in a prominent location for the duration of the break
Your logo will appear on:
- Symposium website sponsors page
- On the holding slide, displayed between presentations
- Symposium app
Need an alternative option?
Get in touch by emailing highco2@confer.co.nz to have us tailor a package to suit your needs.
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