SPONSORSHIP PROSPECTUS
Invitation from State of Energy Research Conference 2025 Chair
On behalf of the Organising Committee for the State of Energy Research Conference 2025 (SoERC 2025), we would like to invite you to support Australia’s premier energy transition conference, which will feature the latest research on social, technological, and policy issues.
The Conference will run over three days from 14 – 16 July 2025 at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, NSW, with The UNSW Energy Institute as host. This year’s conference theme is “The Need for Speed: research in the race to net zero”
Australian and State senior government ministers will be speaking at the event, and media is expected to attend.
Sponsoring at SoERC 2025 provides your organisation with a unique opportunity to promote your brand and share key messages with delegates from a wide range of backgrounds, expertise and influence across Australia. It will provide a unique opportunity to show your commitment to energy transition and demonstrate the importance you place on research and development across
the energy sector.
The range of support options is detailed in the sponsorship package section below.
On behalf of the Organising Committee, we would like to encourage you to explore
the benefits of participating as a sponsor and/or exhibitor and secure your
preferred options.
Dani Alexander
CEO, UNSW Energy Institute
Chair, State of Energy Research Conference 2025
Environmental Sustainability Policy
The Organising Committee and Arinex respect our relationship with the environment and openly acknowledge the adverse effects events may have. Thus, sustainability is at the forefront of every decision we will make in order to minimise our environmental footprint. We are committed to reducing material waste and to using sustainable design and, where financially possible, carbon offsetting. We aim to work with partners and suppliers who have strong sustainable policies, encouraging environmental discussions and awareness. We encourage you to make environmentally friendly choices where possible.
Sponsorship and Exhibition Offerings
Exclusive Opportunity
The Platinum Sponsor is our principal partner in the success of SoERC 2025, and we will work closely with you to provide opportunities to promote your organisation prior to and throughout the event. Your participation at this level will provide your organisation with exceptional exposure and profile in the energy community.
$35,000 (incl. GST)
PROGRAM INVOLVEMENT
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Opportunity to sponsor one of the keynote sessions. This will be a keynote presentation offered to the full Conference audience and not scheduled against any other presentation. The sponsor will be offered the opportunity to introduce a keynote session which the SoERC 2025 Program Committee organises on a topic relevant to the sponsor (with an introduction/welcome of up to 5 minutes).
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Welcome presentation (up to two minutes) at the official Conference opening.
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Verbal acknowledgements at the official opening and closing of the event.
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Acknowledgement in all major shared sessions during the Conference as the Platinum Partner.
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
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Four (4) Conference registration passes (including entry into the official Welcome Reception and the Conference Gala Dinner).
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Two (2) trestle table in the exhibition area including four (4) exhibitor registrations inclusive of social functions.
POST-EVENT
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Use of Conference event logo until end of July 2025.
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Access to the delegate list (subject to privacy legislation) up to two weeks post Conference.
BRANDING AND VISIBILITY
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Sponsor logo on the Conference welcome slides and holding slides.
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Conference Room sponsorship including pull-up banners (to be provided by the sponsor) placed on the plenary stage during sponsored session.
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Two brochures (A4 size – to be provided by the sponsor) to be placed on the seats in the room of the sponsored conference session.
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Acknowledgment on the sponsors page of the Conference website as the Platinum Partner, including sponsor’s logo with link to the organisation’s website.
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Acknowledgement in all official Conference promotional EDMs (Electronic Direct Mail) as the Platinum Partner, including sponsor’s logo with link to its website.
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Opportunity to provide content (to be approved by the Organising Committee) for inclusion in an EDM dedicated to the sponsor, to be sent to registered attendees at least 6 weeks prior to the event.
Limited Opportunity
A$3,000 (incl. GST)
PROGRAM INVOLVEMENT
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Opportunity to sponsor one of the keynote sessions. This will be a keynote presentation offered to the full Conference audience and not scheduled against any other presentation. The sponsor will be offered the opportunity to introduce a keynote session which the SoERC 2025 Program Committee organises on a topic relevant to the sponsor (with an introduction/welcome of up to 5 minutes).
BRANDING AND VISIBILITY
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Keynote Room sponsorship including pull-up banners (to be provided by the sponsor) placed on the keynote stage of their sponsored keynote session.
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Acknowledgment on sponsors page of the Conference website as a keynote session sponsor, including sponsor’s logo with link to the organisation’s website.
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Organisation logo to feature on the audio visual screen in the session room prior to and at the conclusion of the sponsored session.
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Verbal recognition by the Session Chair directly before and after the Speaker’s session.
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Corporate literature may be displayed in the sponsored session room (sponsor to supply)
POST-EVENT
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Use of Conference event logo until end of July 2025.
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Access to the delegate list (subject to privacy legislation) up to two weeks post Conference.
Exclusive Opportunity
All delegates to SoERC 2024 are required to wear the official name badge, which is attached via an event-branded lanyard. This is an opportunity for just one organisation to have its logo included on all delegate lanyards in addition to the Conference logo. A great way to gain considerable exposure throughout the entire event.
A$2,500 (incl. GST)
BRANDING AND VISIBILITY
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One colour version of the sponsor’s logo to be printed on each lanyard, to appear beside the Conference logo.
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Acknowledgement on the Conference website as the Lanyard Sponsor.
POST-EVENT
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Use of Conference logo until end of July 2025.
Exclusive Opportunity
The Poster session will be one of the most eagerly anticipated networking opportunities of the conference. This is an unparalleled chance for you to take you organisation and your message to event attendees in a relaxed and informal environment.
A$5,000 (incl. GST)
BRANDING AND VISIBILITY
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The poster area can be themed to suit the sponsor’s marketing needs (in consultation with the Organising Committee and at the sponsor’s cost).
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The opportunity to distribute promotional material within the space.
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Naming rights in conjunction with the conference to the poster session.
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Sponsor can provide “meet & greet” personnel wearing the sponsor’s provided apparel to welcome delegates (at the sponsor’s cost).
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The opportunity to display the sponsor’s brand via pull-up banners (to be supplied by the sponsor) in and around the poster space.
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Acknowledgement on the Conference website as the poster session sponsor.
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
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Four (4) tickets for nominated guests to attend the Welcome reception / poster session.
POST-EVENT
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Use of the Conference logo until end of July 2025.
Limited Opportunities
A$1,500 (incl. GST)
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To be sent to all attending delegates at least 8 weeks prior to Conference opening.
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Opportunity to have an eBlast distributed to all registered delegates. Advertiser to provide HTML email design.
Exhibition Space
There is no better way to showcase your organisation and its products and/or services than to be an SoERC 2025 exhibitor, with unparalleled opportunities to engage one-on-one with delegates attending the Conference.
A$3,000 (incl. GST)
EACH EXHIBITION SPACE INCLUDES
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Trestle table display space 2m wide x 2m deep, includes: One (1) trestle table, one (1) vertical poster board, one (1) black or white cloth and two (2) chairs.
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Two exhibitor registrations (which include morning/afternoon teas and lunches each day).
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A comprehensive exhibition manual.
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Organisation name listed on exhibition page of the Conference website.
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Note that additional exhibitor registration is $550 incl. GST.
Conference Managers
Catalyst Events Solutions has been appointed as the official Professional Conference Organiser (PCO) and looks forward to delivering an inspiring experience.
Sponsorship & Exhibitions Account Manager
State of Energy Research Conference 2025
Catalyst Events Solutions
PO Box 49, Artarmon NSW 1570, Sydney, Australia