Our United Purpose
The 12th International Penguin Conference (12IPC) is a prestigious global event expected to attract approximately 200 delegates, including scientists, conservationists, policymakers, and community leaders.
This conference provides a platform for participants to address the pressing challenges facing penguins, explore innovative pathways, and develop actionable solutions to build effective partnerships for their long-term management and conservation.
In 2026, Milawul (Phillip Island) will proudly host the 12IPC, offering a unique opportunity to highlight world-class penguin research and conservation efforts. The event aims to foster meaningful outcomes that ensure a sustainable future for these iconic seabirds.
Your participation and support of the 12th International Penguin Conference is a powerful demonstration of your commitment to protecting penguin populations and their ecosystems for generations to come.
SPONSORSHIP AND SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES
Supporting the 12th International Penguin Conference will bring many benefits to your organisation:
- Participation in a cutting-edge conference
- Advertising on website and conference collateral
- Keynote address mention
- Support keynote speakers
- Session/workshop sponsors
- Providing travel scholarships for early career students researchers
- Brand exposure
Support and sponsorship proceeds will be used to secure international keynote speakers, provide travel sponsorship opportunities for early-career students, and raise awareness of penguin conservation within our communities.
Choose from the below sponsorship packages*, or contact us to tailor a package to your needs
Major conference sponsor
$10,000 | Exclusive Opportunity
- Premier logo placement on materials and website
- Acknowledgement at the conference dinner
- Four complimentary conference registrations
- Acknowledgement in welcome address
- Logo acknowledgement on conference and media materials
Keynote Speaker sponsor
$5,000 | Exclusive Opportunity
- Logo acknowledgement on conference and media materials
- Recognition at the conference dinner
- Two complimentary registrations
- Acknowledgement during a keynote session
DELEGATE SATCHEL SPONSOR
$5,000 | Exclusive Opportunity
Make a lasting first impression by placing your brand on the official conference satchel received by every delegate.
Benefits include:
• Exclusive sponsorship of the 12IPC Delegate Satchel
• Your organisation’s logo featured on every satchel alongside the conference logo
• Logo acknowledgement on conference and media materials
• Company logo and profile included in the electronic Conference Handbook and on the conference website
• Two complimentary conference registrations
Why sponsor the satchel?
Delegate satchels are carried throughout the conference and often reused long after the event concludes, providing ongoing visibility and recognition for your organisation.
NAME BADGE SPONSOR
$4,000 | Exclusive Opportunity
Ensure your brand is seen by every delegate, speaker and exhibitor throughout the conference.
Benefits include:
• Exclusive sponsorship of the 12IPC Name Badge
• Your organisation’s logo displayed on every delegate name badge
• Logo acknowledgement on conference and media materials
• Company logo and profile included in the electronic Conference Handbook and on the conference website
• Half-page advertisement in the electronic Conference Handbook (finished artwork supplied by sponsor)
• Two complimentary conference registrations
Travel Grant sponsor
$4,000 | Exclusive Opportunity
- Aim is to offer 2 x student sponsorship packages to attend the conference
- Logo acknowledgement on conference materials
- Acknowledgement during a sponsored speaker acknowledgement
Session sponsor
$2,000 | Exclusive Opportunity
- Logo acknowledgement on conference materials
- Acknowledgement during a concurrent session
- One complimentary registration
Award sponsor
$1,000 | Exclusive Opportunity
- Logo acknowledgement on conference materials
- Acknowledgement at poster presentations
*All sponsorship packages are in AUD.