The 2023 NZDEN ‘Disability Inclusive Pathways’ Conference will be held on Thursday 10th and Friday 11th August in Auckland, New Zealand.
Sponsorship revenue allows the creation of a highly valuable conference that can be delivered at a price point that maximises participation.
This year’s conference will consist of symposium, social and networking opportunities.
Sponsoring this event is a unique and valuable way to demonstrate your organisation’s commitment to initiatives that support inclusion of disabled people.
Download our Sponsorship Proposal for more information or register your interest.
The Audience
The conference is projected to be attended by 120-150 delegates, making up a powerful network of business leaders, diversity and human resource professionals, industry experts and influencers from across the public, private and for-purpose sectors.
Benefits to your organisation
The NZDEN ‘Disability Inclusive Pathways’ Conference offers an exceptional opportunity for organisations to connect with other organisations committed to advancing disability and neurodiversity career and inclusion outcomes and fostering a culture of true belonging of disabled and neurodiverse people in the workplace.
The conference will include workshops and presentations from leading national and international experts, practitioners and people with lived experience. It will allow sponsors the chance to showcase their position as committed leaders for the inclusion of disabled and neurodiverse people.
In addition to the reputational benefits, the conference also provides significant opportunities to network with and influence senior decision-makers from leading New Zealand businesses.
Sponsorship Offerings
We have four levels of sponsorship available for the conference. In addition to the packages outlined, we are happy to discuss a tailored sponsorship that meets your organisations specific objectives.
Early confirmation of your sponsorship will ensure a higher level of exposure.
Major Sponsor
$7,500 + GST (Limited to 2)
Major Sponsors will benefit from significant opportunities to demonstrate their commitment as a leader in disability and neurodiversity inclusion.
Return on investment
- Organisation logo displayed as a Major Sponsor on digital and printed promotional materials, including:
- Conference website
- Event signage
- Conference programme
- e-Newsletters
- Holding slides
- Opportunity to insert promotional material into conference packs (approx 120 - 150)
- One half-page full-colour advertisement in the conference programme, printed and also made available digitally to attendees
- 20-minute speaking slot, or a listing as a Major Sponsor of a keynote speaker
- Exhibition space at the conference
- Display up to six self-supplied branded banners throughout the venue and on or near the stage
- Acknowledgment as Major Sponsor by the MC throughout the conference
- Two complimentary tickets for the conference
- Additional tickets available at discounted NZDEN member rates
Technology Sponsor
$4,000 + GST
Technology Sponsors support disability and neurodiversity inclusion, and accessibility by helping to ensure that event material can be accessed via technology and the experience at the conference is fully inclusive.
Return on investment
- Organisation logo displayed as the Technology Sponsor on digital and printed promotional materials, including:
- Conference website
- Conference programme
- e-Newsletters
- Holding slides
- Opportunity to insert promotional material into conference packs (approx 120 - 150)
- One half-page full-colour advertisement in the conference programme, printed and also made available digitally to attendees
- Exhibition space at the conference
- Display up to two self-supplied branded banners throughout the venue
- One complimentary ticket for the conference
- Additional tickets available at discounted NZDEN member rates
General Sponsor
$2,500 + GST
General Sponsors will benefit from the opportunity to demonstrate their support and leadership in disability and neurodiversity inclusion.
Return on investment
- Organisation logo displayed as a General Sponsor on digital and printed promotional materials, including:
- Conference website
- Conference programme
- e-Newsletters
- Holding slides
- Opportunity to insert promotional material into conference packs (approx 120 - 150)
- One complimentary ticket for the conference
- Additional tickets available at discounted rates
Exhibitor
$2,000 + GST (Limited to 4)
Aimed at our partners and other providers in the disability and neurodiversity space, exhibitors are able to connect with a great range of NZ organisations. Perfect for supported employment providers and others who deliver services in the space.
Return on investment
- Organisation logo displayed on the conference website with a link back to the organisation's website
- Opportunity to insert promotional material into conference packs (approx 120 - 150)
- Exhibition space at the conference (one trestle table and power outlet)
- One complimentary ticket for the conference
- Additional tickets available at discounted rates
With a limited amount of exhibition space available, this is a great opportunity to connect with delegates on a one to one basis.
Programme Advertising
Below are the rates for advertising in the conference programme.
- Full page colour ad
(210mm x 297mm) $600+GST
- Half page colour ad
(210mm x 145mm) $375+GST
- Quarter page colour ad
(105mm x 145mm) $210+GST
- Business card sized colour ad
(90mm x 50mm) $150+GST
All advertising is at the discretion of the event organiser.
If you would like to discuss any of the Sponsorship Opportunities further, please use the button below to complete the online Expression of Interest form, or contact us on 09 242 0511 or email events@nzden.org.nz