2025 Sponsorship & Exhibition prospectus

Key Information

About Concrete NZ

Concrete New Zealand (NZ) has a membership of more than 600 corporates and individuals who make a significant contribution to the New Zealand construction and infrastructure sectors.

The association represents the interests of the concrete industry and is comprised of the:

Cement Sector Group
Precast Sector Group
Learned Society
Readymix Sector Group
Masonry Sector Group
Reinforcing Sector Group

Concrete NZ helps to position concrete as the resilient construction material of choice for a modern New Zealand. This is achieved through a consolidated voice that brings confidence, knowledge and leadership to members, industry and regulators.

An important aspect of Concrete NZ’s endeavours is to facilitate the sharing of technical knowledge. The annual conference is a key tool to deliver this objective, giving members and non-members a valuable professional development opportunity.

Benefits for Partners

Partnering with Conference 2025 provides a unique opportunity for your organisation to show its support for the advancement of concrete based knowledge in a respected forum.

The conference offers a high level of exposure:

Bolster your market position in the minds of existing and potential customers.
Boost the branding and product exposure for your organisation.
Create new relationships and build on existing ones – there is no replacement for face-to-face interaction.
Grow your customer contacts and opportunities.
Increase exposure and enhance your organisation’s profile.
Make contact with decision makers amongst the wider concrete industry.

Partner Packages Overview

The Concrete NZ 2025 Conference organising committee has endeavoured to offer all partners a range of options to support the event. These have been designed to provide value for money across a range of budgets as well as flexibility in terms of adding extra features.

All amounts are in NZD and excl. 15% GST

	PATRON (4 Available)	GOLD (6 Available)	SILVER (12 Available)	TRADE STAND (45 Available)
	$16,000+GST	$10,000+GST	$5,000+GST	$4,500+GST
Logo included on website, promotion emails, social media, conference screens and smartphone app	✔	✔	✔
Company Profile in the conference smartphone app	200 words	150 words	100 words	75 words
Inclusion in the Passport Competition	✔	✔ (if purchasing a trade stand)	✔ (if purchasing a trade stand)	✔
Promotional images provided to promote conference on your website and to your networks via newsletters, social media etc	✔	✔	✔
3m wide x 2.4m deep trade stand	✔			✔
50% discount on 3m wide x 2.4m deep trade stand		✔	✔
Advertisement in Concrete NZ Concrete magazine in lead-up to the conference	Full Page	Half Page	Quarter Page
Complimentary full conference registrations (including Awards Dinner on Thursday 16 October)	3	2	1
Any further full registrations from same company receive 10% discount	✔	✔	✔
Direct mail contact list of the conference attendees (subject to privacy opt-out)	before & after	after	after	after
Complimentary exhibitor pass (no access to conference sessions or Awards Dinner)	2	2 (if purchasing a trade stand)	2 (if purchasing a trade stand)	2

Additional Options

Onsite Registration Kiosks | $6,000 + GST

(1 Available)

Your logo will appear on the main screen of the self-service registration kiosks and on the printed nametags. You also have the option to include printed branding signage on the kiosks/counters for an additional cost. Company logo also included on the conference website with link to your homepage, plus a 75-word company profile in conference app.

President's Reception | $5,000 + GST

(1 Available)

Sponsorship of the Conference 2025 President’s Reception offers a range of high-profile benefits, including exclusive naming rights for the reception, with the sponsor’s banner (provided by the sponsor) prominently displayed at the event. The sponsor will also receive recognition in the official Conference 2025 programme, as well as acknowledgment as the reception sponsor during the final sessions of the day. Additional exposure includes a listing on the Conference 2025 website featuring the sponsor’s name, logo, and a direct link to their website. Sponsors will also have the opportunity to provide branded napkins or a suitable alternative for use during the reception. As part of the sponsorship package, the organisation will receive one complimentary full Conference 2025 registration and two complimentary tickets to the formal dinner.

Lanyards | $4,000 + GST

(1 Available)

As Conference 2025 attendees are required to wear their name badges at all times, the event lanyard provides unique exposure for such things as your organisation’s name, logo, or web address. Your exposure continues after the event through the photos taken of delegates during the event which can end up being shared on social media and used in future Concrete NZ publications.

(Lanyards supplied by sponsor)

Coffee Cart | $3,500 + GST

(1 Available)

You will be very popular giving delegates something they really appreciate as the Coffee Cart Sponsor! The coffee cart will provide a limited number of complimentary barista served coffee during the Conference on arrival, morning tea and lunch.

The coffee cart is often a hub for social interaction and is visited frequently by delegates. Add on options include the ability to brand the coffee cart, supply branded barista aprons and supply compostable/ reusable coffee cups. Your support will also be recognised on the conference website and holding slide during the event.

Notepads & Pens | $1,500 + GST

(1 Available)

Exclusive branding of the notepads and pens with your company logo. Notepads and pens will be included in the conference bags handed out from the registration desk to all delegates. Includes a 75-Word company profile in the conference smartphone app.

(Pads & Pens to be supplied by sponsor)

Terms & Conditions

All prices are quoted in New Zealand dollars and exclude GST. GST is calculated at date of payment and is currently 15%. The Conference reserves the right to vary the quoted prices in line with any changes in the rate of the GST.

Sponsorship packages and exhibition spaces will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Confirmation of receipt of your application will be sent together with a tax invoice for the required package amount.

Payment is required within 7 days of invoice or prior to the event whichever is first.
Stand site selection is available on a first come, first served basis. The committee reserves the right to hold spaces for sponsors and make changes if required to the final layout.
General site and access security will be provided for exhibition locations by the security staff. Security of your exhibition site during the day is an individual responsibility.
Additional equipment can be ordered through the display provider at your own cost. We will send you an exhibitor manual in July 2025 which contains ordering details as well as confirmation on access/setup/breakdown and health & safety.
All exhibitors are asked to have current public liability insurance.

DISCLAIMER:
The conference convenors reserve the right to change activities, topics and presenters where necessary. Neither the organisers (Conferences & Events Ltd) nor the convenors shall be liable for any loss caused by the cancellation of the conference where such cancellation is due to Force Majeure. The term “Force Majeure” means any circumstance beyond the reasonable control of the organisers including but not limited to war, hostilities (whether war be declared or not), terrorism, aircraft hijacking, military operation, riot, civil war, rebellion, civil commotion or unrest, natural disasters, Acts or Regulations of government, refusal to grant visas, explosions, transport delays, transport difficulties and the insolvency of airline carriers. The organisers will use all reasonable efforts to conduct the conference despite the intervention or occurrence of any such cause.

Let's Talk

Sometimes it is helpful to talk over your reasons for being involved to find the best fit. Or perhaps you want a bespoke package created.

Contact Adam Leach
adam@concretenz.org.nz
027 5355 144

For invoicing, logistics and admin contact:

Conferences & Events Ltd
concrete@confer.co.nz
04 384 1511