Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities

The Economic Society of Australia (ESA) invites you to participate as a sponsor at the 51st Australian Conference of Economists (ACE 2023) to be held at the W Brisbane in Brisbane from 9 – 12 July 2023.

The Australian Conference of Economists is the premier economic conference in Australasia and is of national significance, being covered by the leading financial press. It typically brings together 300 or more top academic, public-sector, media, business, and consulting economists, to share their research, explore policy questions and discuss the future of the profession.

For any enquiries, please contact the Conference Managers at ace2023@arinex.com.au.

Platinum Sponsor - $20,000 (incl. GST)

ACE 2023 Platinum Sponsors will have the exclusive opportunity to work closely with the conference committee and conference organisers in planning their participation throughout the conference program.

Benefits include:

  • Four (4) fully transferable conference registrations including the Welcome Reception and Conference Dinner
  • Up to 10 free seats (equivalent to 1 table) at the RBA Governor Business Lunch that will take place during the ACE 2023 conference
  • Logo recognition as a Platinum Sponsor on marketing and communication materials including conference app, website and banners
  • Chairing rights to a plenary session (keynote speaker or opening session), on-stage banner display, logo on title slides and verbal recognition during the sponsored session
  • Sponsors own signage prominently displayed in the main conference venue (2 pull up banners) and on the screensaver on conference screens
  • Prominent logo display on the ACE 2023 website with corporate message (up to 150 words) and direct links to your corporate website
  • Platinum sponsorship recognition on your conference badge
  • Opportunity to provide handouts and/or a small corporate gift made available to conference participants (provided by sponsor and subject to ACE approval)
  • Access to the opted-in delegate list – name, position, organisation, city
  • Recognition as the Platinum sponsor and Exhibition stand which includes:
    • One (1) standard size clothed trestle table
    • Two (2) chairs
    • Comprehensive exhibition manual
Silver Sponsor - $8,000 (incl. GST)

The Silver sponsorship package is an opportunity for organisations to take a key sponsorship position at the Conference and thereby to raise the profile of their organisations prior to and throughout the event.

Organisations supporting a special session will receive:

  • One (1) fully transferable conference registration including the Welcome Reception and Conference Dinner
  • Logo recognition as a Silver Sponsor on marketing and communication materials including conference app, website, and banners
  • Sponsors own signage displayed in the main conference venue (1 pull up banner) and on screensaver on conference screens
  • Logo display on the ACE 2023 website with corporate message (up to 100 words) and direct links to your corporate website
  • Silver sponsorship recognition on your conference badge
  • Access to the opted-in delegate List – name, position, organisation, city
  • Exhibition stand which includes:
    • One (1) standard size clothed trestle table
    • Two (2) chairs
    • Comprehensive exhibition manual
Special Session Sponsorship - $4,000 (incl. GST)

Organisations may sponsor a Special Session of the conference. Each Special Session will feature a panel of leading economic policy thinkers and communicators. More details about potential speakers or format for particular sessions are available upon request.

Organisations supporting a special session will receive:

  • On-stage banner display, logo on title slides and verbal recognition by the chair during the sponsored session
  • One (1) conference registration including the Welcome Reception and Conference Dinner
Gold Sponsor - $15,000 (incl. GST)

ACE 2023 Gold Partners will have the opportunity to work closely with the conference committee and conference organisers in planning their participation throughout the conference program.

Benefits include:

  • Three (3) fully transferable conference registrations including the Welcome Reception and Conference Dinner
  • Logo recognition as a Gold Sponsor on marketing and communication materials including conference app, website, and banners
  • Chairing rights to a plenary session (keynote speaker or opening session), on-stage banner display, logo on title slides and verbal recognition during the sponsored session
  • Sponsors own signage displayed in the main conference venue (2 pull up banners) and on screensaver on conference screens
  • Prominent logo display on the ACE 2023 website with corporate message (up to 150 words) and direct links to your corporate website
  • Gold sponsorship recognition on your conference badge
  • Handouts and/or small corporate gift made available to conference participants (provided by sponsor and subject to ACE approval)
  • Access to the opted-in delegate List – name, position, organisation, city
  • Recognition as the Platinum sponsor and Exhibition stand which includes:
    • One (1) standard size clothed trestle table
    • Two (2) chairs
    • Comprehensive exhibition manual
Dinner Sponsor - $8,000 (incl. GST)

Benefits include: 

  • One (1) fully transferable conference registration including the Welcome Reception and Conference Dinner
  • An opportunity to welcome delegates to the dinner
  • Verbal recognition at the dinner of your sponsorship role
  • Logo featured on menu
  • Opportunity to provide a small, branded gift for each delegate at the dinner (to be provided by sponsor and subject to ACE approval)
  • Opportunity to display signage at the dinner venue (2 pull up banners to be provided by sponsor)
Exhibition - $4,000 (incl. GST)

The exhibition is an energised component of the Conference, with lunch and refreshment breaks held within the exhibition area to ensure high traffic flow, which in turn provides ideal networking and engagement opportunities. For companies taking up sponsorship opportunities in 2023, premium space has been reserved if you intend to exhibit.

Inclusions:

  • One (1) standard size clothed trestle table
  • Two (2) chairs
  • One (1) exhibition registration per stand which includes:
    • Name badge and access to the exhibition
    • Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea each day
    • Attendance at all Conference sessions
    • Attendance at the Welcome Reception
    • Attendance at the Conference Dinner
  • 50-word company profile in the Conference Mobile App
  • Comprehensive exhibition manual

Additional Sponsorship Opportunities

We welcome additional sponsorship possibilities. If you have an idea for a special event that you would like to sponsor, please contact us and we would be happy to discuss arrangements.

We would also welcome sponsorships from:

  • organisations wishing to place an Exhibit at the conference
  • organisation wishing to support the provision of a child-care facilities for those wishing to attend the conference but with carer responsibilities

Contact us directly to discuss your options today: ace2023@arinex.com.au. 

Terms & Conditions

To view the Australian Conference of Economists 2023 Sponsorship and Exhibition booking terms & conditions, please click here.