Sponsorship

 

The Bio-logging Symposia are internationally recognised events attracting global leaders in scientific research focused on the advancement of bio-logging technology, understanding animal behaviour, monitoring animal physiology, understanding interactions between animals and their environment, developing integrated biophysical observing systems based on animal-based observations and determining the effects of climate change on ecosystem functioning.

The 2011 conference will be the first time that Bio-logging has been held in the Southern Hemisphere and in the Oceania region. This international symposium provides a unique sponsorship opportunity for organisations with interests in marine science and technology.

Sponsoring this event can benefit your organisation/company in a number of ways:

 

Early commitment to sponsorship ensures maximum exposure and publicity for your company/organisation. Your sponsorship will assist us in the promotion, planning and operation Bio-logging 4, reducing the overall cost of managing and staging the event, thereby enhancing participation in Bio-logging 4 by delegates.

 

 

Sponsorship options

We offer a wide choice of attractive packages to potential sponsors, ensuring that opportunities for sponsors to be part of the Bio-logging experience are maximised.

All sponsorship levels include:

 

It is the responsibility of each sponsor to provide logos and/or names and hyperlinks

to the organising committee by 31 December 2010.

Sponsorship options available include:

Platinum AU $20,000

Platinum sponsorship is our premium level of sponsorship, providing the highest level of exposure during the conference.

Diamond AU $15,000

Diamond sponsorship provides a high level of sponsorship, providing significant exposure during the conference.

Ruby AU $10,000

Ruby sponsorship provides a high level of sponsorship, providing significant exposure during the conference.

Icebreaker function AU $5,000

The Bio-logging 4 Icebreaker function will be held on the first evening of the conference Monday 14 March at a yet to finalised venue on the Hobart waterfront from 6 – 8pm. This is a cocktail function with canapés and beverages served throughout the duration of the function. The Icebreaker function is an important opportunity for delegates to mix in a relaxed atmosphere with co-delegates, sponsors and exhibitors so is an important component of the conference, attended by all delegates.

Poster evening AU $5,000

The Bio-logging 4 poster cocktail function will be held in the Tasman Room at the Wrest Point Hotel and Convention Centre on Tuesday 15 March from 6 – 8pm. This is a cocktail function with canapés and beverages served throughout the duration of the function. This function is the only specific time allocated for conference posters, with authors available for discussion so is an important component of the conference, attended by all delegates.

Conference dinner AU $7,500

The Bio-logging 4 dinner is the premier social event of the conference and will be held on the final night of the conference, Thursday 17 March at Moorilla Estate, an internationally renowned winery, boutique brewery and the site of MONA, the Museum of Old and New Art. Moorilla Estate is Hobart’s closest winery situated on the Derwent River just north of Hobart. After travelling directly from Wrest Point to Moorilla Estate via luxury catamaran delegates will enjoy a sit-down three-course dinner with entertainment including the announcement of the hosts for the next Bio-logging Symposium.

Conference goodie bags AU $3,000

Each delegate attending Bio-logging 4 will be given a conference goodie bag on registration at the beginning of the conference. Sponsoring the conferences goodie bags will provide signification exposure for your company or organisation both during the conference and long after the conference has been finalised.

A full listing of sponsorship options can be downloaded here

 

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