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Sponsorship opportunities
On behalf of the HERDSA Executive and the Western Australia Branch, we invite you to be a sponsor of the Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA) annual conference to be held at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, Western Australia from 7–10 July 2025.
Format and venue
Virtual
Showcasing contemporary practice, HERDSA 2025 will combine vibrant face-to-face and virtual streams to welcome participants wherever they are to friendly and collegial activities.
Onsite
The physical conference will be held at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, located in the heart of Perth’s business district. World class hotels and local attractions are within walking distance.
Who will be attending?
HERDSA 2025 will provide a platform for your organisation to showcase the latest products and services available to professionals with a commitment to higher education. It is estimated that there will be approximately 500 attendees at the conference with 85% of attendees expected from Australia and 15% from overseas including New Zealand, USA, Hong Kong and Singapore (face-to-face and virtual).
HERDSA 2024 conference Australian delegates
(Held in Adelaide)
VIC
25%
NSW
22%
SA
22%
QLD
14%
WA
6%
ACT
4%
NT
1%
TAS
1%
Why become a sponsor?
Connect
Connect face-to-face with your audience at this premier event in Perth, Australia.
Showcase
Showcase your organisation's products, services and expertise.
Establish
Establish new relationships and strengthen existing ones.
Leverage
Leverage sponsorship opportunities crafted to amplify your brand awareness and meet your specific goals.
Sponsor packages
A variety of opportunities are on offer to ensure the best exposure for your organisation, while enabling us to offer the highest quality program to our delegates.
If you would like to discuss any of the opportunities within, or negotiate a customised sponsorship, please contact the conference organiser, Expert Events.
Amounts are in Australian dollars and inclusive of 10% GST.
Exclusive sponsorship packages
Coffee cart sponsor
$
10,000
000000
inc GST
Exclusive
- Complimentary barista coffee served to delegates during the morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea breaks
- Coffee cart branded with your company logo*
- One complimentary full delegate registration
- The option to provide branded aprons for the baristas^^
- Your logo printed on coffee cups in one colour*
- A 30 second pre-recorded promotional video played at the conference, to be supplied by the sponsor
- Recognition as a Coffee cart sponsor with your logo and hyperlink on the conference website
- The option to provide a pull-up banner to be displayed next to the coffee cart^^
- Verbal acknowledgment of your sponsorship at opening and closing of the conference
- Sponsor acknowledgement on signage
- Twitter (X) post with sponsor mention
- Logo acknowledgment on the conference website with URL link to your organisation page
- Logo, company profile, digital flyer, video link and URL link featured in the conference app and virtual platform
- Logo acknowledgment on the conference sponsor PowerPoint slide
- Delegate list including name, organisation and state/country (no contact details)
- Logo included on marketing emails promoting the conference
- One tabletop display with a trestle table, two chairs and one backboard
- One exhibitor registration including morning and afternoon teas, lunches, access to the exhibition, and ticket to the welcome reception. This DOES NOT include attendance at the conference sessions. Exhibitor staff are welcome to purchase tickets to the conference
dinner, and additional exhibitor passes for the conference duration can be purchased for
$300 per person
*Subject to print deadlines
^^Sponsor to supply, subject to venue and committee approval
Coffee cart sponsor
$
10,000
000000
inc GST
Exclusive
- Complimentary barista coffee served to delegates during the morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea breaks
- Coffee cart branded with your company logo*
- One complimentary full delegate registration
- The option to provide branded aprons for the baristas^^
- Your logo printed on coffee cups in one colour*
- A 30 second pre-recorded promotional video played at the conference, to be supplied by the sponsor
- Recognition as a Coffee cart sponsor with your logo and hyperlink on the conference website
- The option to provide a pull-up banner to be displayed next to the coffee cart^^
- Verbal acknowledgment of your sponsorship at opening and closing of the conference
- Sponsor acknowledgement on signage
- Twitter (X) post with sponsor mention
- Logo acknowledgment on the conference website with URL link to your organisation page
- Logo, company profile, digital flyer, video link and URL link featured in the conference app and virtual platform
- Logo acknowledgment on the conference sponsor PowerPoint slide
- Delegate list including name, organisation and state/country (no contact details)
- Logo included on marketing emails promoting the conference
- One tabletop display with a trestle table, two chairs and one backboard
- One exhibitor registration including morning and afternoon teas, lunches, access to the exhibition, and ticket to the welcome reception. This DOES NOT include attendance at the conference sessions. Exhibitor staff are welcome to purchase tickets to the conference
dinner, and additional exhibitor passes for the conference duration can be purchased for
$300 per person
*Subject to print deadlines
^^Sponsor to supply, subject to venue and committee approval
Conference app sponsor
$
6,000
inc GST
Exclusive
- Logo and sponsorship acknowledgement on the home page of the conference app
- One banner advertisement in the conference app (artwork to be supplied by the sponsor as per specifications provided)
- Verbal acknowledgment of your sponsorship at opening and closing of the conference
- One complimentary full delegate registration
- Twitter (X) post with sponsor mention
- Sponsor acknowledgement on signage
- Logo acknowledgment on the conference website with URL link to your organisation page
- Logo, company profile, digital flyer, video link and URL link featured in the conference app and virtual platform
- Logo acknowledgment on the conference sponsor PowerPoint slide
- Logo included on marketing emails promoting the conference
- Delegate list including name, organisation and state/country (no contact details)
Virtual platform sponsor
$
5,000
inc GST
Exclusive
- Naming rights to the conference virtual platform and your organisation’s logo featured at the log-in screen and homepage
- A 30 second pre-recorded promotional video played at the virtual conference, to be supplied by the sponsor
- Verbal acknowledgment of your sponsorship at the opening and closing of the conference
- Four downloadable flyers included in the online conference portal, to be supplied by the sponsor
- Sponsor acknowledgement on signage
- Logo acknowledgment on the conference website with URL link to your organisation page
- Logo, company profile, digital flyer, video link and URL link featured in the conference app and virtual platform
- Logo acknowledgment on the conference sponsor PowerPoint slide
- Delegate list including name, organisation and state/country (no contact details)
- Logo included on marketing emails promoting the conference
- One complimentary virtual registration
Lanyard sponsor
$
4,000
inc GST
Exclusive
- Organisation logo printed on the lanyards*
- Sponsor acknowledgement on signage
- Logo acknowledgment on the conference website with URL link to your organisation page
- Logo, company profile, digital flyer, video link and URL link featured in the conference app and virtual platform
- Logo acknowledgment on the conference sponsor PowerPoint slide
- Delegate list including name, organisation and state/country (no contact details)
- Logo included on marketing emails promoting the conference
*The conference committee reserves all rights in the selection of the appropriate conference name badge and
lanyard.
Name badge sponsor
$
3,000
inc GST
Exclusive
- Organisation logo printed on the name badges*, along with the HERDSA conference logo
- Sponsor acknowledgement on signage
- Logo acknowledgment on the conference website with URL link to your organisation page
- Logo, company profile, digital flyer, video link and URL link featured in the conference app and virtual platform
- Logo acknowledgment on the conference sponsor PowerPoint slide
- Logo included on marketing emails promoting the conference
- Delegate list including name, organisation and state/country (no contact details)
*The conference committee reserves all rights in the selection of the appropriate conference name badge and
lanyard.
Educational segment
Keynote speaker sponsor
$
5,000
inc GST
three only
- Sponsorship of one (1) keynote speaker
- Organisation provided pull-up banner displayed at sponsored keynote speaker session
- Verbal acknowledgment of your sponsorship at the opening and closing of the sponsored keynote speaker session
- 2-minute speaking opportunity or video at the commencement of the keynote.
- Sponsor acknowledgement on signage
- Logo acknowledgment on the conference website with URL link to your organisation page
- Logo, company profile, digital flyer, video link and URL link featured in the conference app and virtual platform
- Logo acknowledgment on the conference sponsor PowerPoint slide
- Delegate list including name, organisation and state/country (no contact details)
- Logo included on marketing emails promoting the conference
Sponsored presentation
$
5,000
inc GST
two only
- This is an opportunity to provide a sponsored presenter* for either a showcase or roundtable presentation at the conference
- One full delegate registration for the session presenter* to attend the conference
- Organisation provided pull-up banner displayed at the sponsored presentation
- Verbal acknowledgment of your sponsorship at the opening and closing of the sponsored presentation session
- Sponsor acknowledgement on signage
- Logo acknowledgment on the conference website with URL link to your organisation page
- Logo, company profile, digital flyer, video link and URL link featured in the conference app and virtual platform
- Logo acknowledgment on the conference sponsor PowerPoint slide
- Delegate list including name, organisation and state/country (no contact details)
- Logo included on marketing emails promoting the conference
*The chosen presenter and content of the session must be approved by the HERDSA program committee.
Conference dinner sponsor
$
7,000
inc GST
Exclusive
- Conference dinner sponsorship including logo on the conference dinner menu
- Two-minute speaking opportunity at conference dinner
- Organisation to provide pull-up banner displayed at the conference dinner
- Verbal acknowledgment of your sponsorship at opening and closing of the conference
- Sponsor acknowledgement on signage
- Logo acknowledgment on the conference website with URL link to your organisation page
- Twitter (X) post with sponsor mention
- Logo, company profile, digital flyer, video link and URL link featured in the conference app and virtual platform
- Logo acknowledgment on the conference sponsor PowerPoint slide
- Delegate list including name, organisation and state/country (no contact details)
- Logo included on marketing emails promoting the conference
- One complimentary full delegate registration
- Two complimentary tickets to the dinner
Lounge sponsor
$
5,000
inc GST
Exclusive
- Be front and center on the exhibition floor by sponsoring the lounge area for delegates to sit and eat
- Opportunity to provide branded tent cards to be placed on the tables (sponsor to supply)
- Organisation to provide pull-up banner displayed near the lounge area
- Verbal acknowledgment of your sponsorship at opening and closing of the conference
- Sponsor acknowledgement on signage
- Logo acknowledgment on the conference website with URL link to your organisation page
- Logo, company profile, digital flyer, video link and URL link featured in the conference app and virtual platform
- Logo acknowledgment on the conference sponsor PowerPoint slide
- Logo included on marketing emails promoting the conference
- Delegate list including name, organisation and state/country (no contact details)
Poster session sponsor
$
5,000
inc GST
SOLD
- Two-minute speaking opportunity at poster session
- Organisation provided pull-up banner displayed in the poster presentation area
- Sponsor acknowledgement on signage
- Logo acknowledgment on the conference website with URL link to your organisation page
- Logo, company profile, digital flyer, video link and URL link featured in the conference app and virtual platform
- Logo acknowledgment on the conference sponsor PowerPoint slide
- Delegate list including name, organisation and state/country (no contact details)
- Logo included on marketing emails promoting the conference
- One ticket to attend the poster session
New to HERDSA
breakfast sponsor
$
4,000
inc GST
Exclusive
- Two-minute speaking opportunity at New to HERDSA breakfast session
- Organisation provided pull-up banner displayed during the breakfast session
- Sponsor acknowledgement on signage
- Logo acknowledgment on the conference website with URL link to your organisation page
- Logo, company profile, digital flyer, video link and URL link featured in the conference app and virtual platform
- Logo acknowledgment on the conference sponsor PowerPoint slide
- Logo included on marketing emails promoting the conference
- Delegate list including name, organisation and state/country (no contact details)
- One ticket to attend the breakfast session
Conference lunch
break sponsor
$
2,500
inc GST
three only
- Logo on signage placed at catering stations during one sponsored lunch
- The option to provide organisation branded napkins for the sponsored lunch (provided by sponsor, subject to venue approval)
- Sponsor acknowledgement on signage
- Logo acknowledgment on the conference website with URL link to your organisation page
- Logo, company profile, digital flyer, video link and URL link featured in the conference app and virtual platform
- Logo acknowledgment on the conference sponsor PowerPoint slide
- Logo included on marketing emails promoting the conference
- Delegate list including name, organisation and state/country (no contact details)
Conference tea
break sponsor
$
2,000
inc GST
five only
- Logo on signage placed at catering stations during one sponsored morning or afternoon tea break
- Sponsor acknowledgement on signage
- Logo acknowledgment on the conference website with URL link to your organisation page
- Logo, company profile, digital flyer, video link and URL link featured in the conference app and virtual platform
- Logo acknowledgment on the conference sponsor PowerPoint slide
- Logo included on marketing emails promoting the conference
- Delegate list including name, organisation and state/country (no contact details)
Additional add on
Any of the above packages can add a tabletop display for $600 which includes:
- One tabletop display with a trestle table, two chairs and one backboard.
- One exhibitor registration including morning and afternoon teas, lunches, access to the exhibition, and ticket to the welcome reception. This DOES NOT include attendance at the conference sessions. Exhibitor staff are welcome to purchase tickets to the conference dinner, and additional exhibitor passes for the conference duration can be purchased for $300 per person.
Exhibition packages
Tabletop display
$
3,500
inc GST
- One tabletop display including trestle table, two chairs and one backboard
- Two exhibitor registrations including morning and afternoon teas, lunches, access to the exhibition, and ticket to the welcome reception. This DOES NOT include attendance at the conference sessions. Exhibitor staff are welcome to purchase tickets to the conference dinner, and additional exhibitor passes for the conference duration can be purchased for $300 per person
- Sponsor acknowledgement on signage
- Logo, company profile, digital flyer, video link and URL link featured in the conference app and virtual platform
- Logo acknowledgment on the conference sponsor PowerPoint slide
- Logo included on marketing emails promoting the conference
- Logo acknowledgment on the conference website with URL link to your organisation page
- Delegate list including name, organisation and state/country (no contact details)
Virtual exhibitor listing
$
1,300
inc GST
This package is suitable for those unable to attend the face-to-face conference in Perth.
- Logo acknowledgment on the conference website with URL link to your organisation page
- Logo acknowledgment on the conference sponsor PowerPoint slide
- Logo included on marketing emails promoting the conference
- Logo, company profile, digital flyer, video link and URL link featured in the conference app and virtual platform
- One virtual registration
Summary table
Tailored packages
We are also able to offer you a customised sponsorship package to promote the benefits of your products and services in a unique way.
If you’d like to discuss these opportunities, please contact the conference organiser, Expert Events, via: Email herdsa@expertevents.com.au or Phone +61 7 3848 2100.
Application to sponsor/exhibit
Applications for sponsor and exhibition packages can be submitted via the sponsor application portal.
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