Sponsorship Prospectus
Welcome to the GSNZ Annual Conference 2026
Tēnā tātou katoa,
We would like to welcome you to the 2026 Geoscience Society of New Zealand conference in Rotorua. This conference will be held in a uniquely dynamic geological environment, that is home to a wide array of natural geothermal features with deep links to iwi Māori, at an event that seeks to grow our understanding of the world around us and tackle ongoing challenges.
The conference will be hosted at the Rotorua Toi Ohomai campus from 30 November - 3 December. With a mix of oral and poster sessions, pre-conference workshops and field trips, this conference will be an exciting event for all. We will also ensure that another successful EarthFest event will be hosted alongside, to bring the community together to learn about the exciting Geoscience work currently underway.
Social functions will include an icebreaker event, gala dinner and less formal opportunities to engage, including an Early Career event.
The local organising committee looks forward to seeing you all in Rotorua!
Geoff Kilgour, Conference Convenor
Catherine Reid, President, Geoscience Society of New Zealand
Sponsorship Packages Overview
Scroll down the page to explore more sponsorship opportunities outside of the standard packages.
All partnership opportunities are available on a first in, first served basis. We are happy to tailor a package to suit your organisation’s specific needs. Talk to us about ideas, we would love to hear from you.
| Benefits | Gold $12,000+GST 2 Available | Silver $6,500+GST 3 Available | Bronze $4,000+GST |
| Freestanding company banner displayed in the main conference room for the duration of the conference (banner supplied by your company) | Y | ||
| Opportunity to provide branded Pens and A5 Paper Pads (supplied by you) at the registration desk | Y | ||
| Opportunity to introduce a Plenary or Keynote Speaker and have your logo next to this speaker in the programme | Y | ||
| Choose a Session or Lunch to support, chair and have your logo next to this in the programme | Y | Y | |
| Verbal acknowledgement by the MC at the beginning of each day | Y | Y | Y |
| Electronic copy of the ‘opt -in’ delegate list | Before & After conference | After conference | After conference |
| Recognition as a partner in pre-conference marketing material, conference programme. | Y | Y | Y |
| Company logo on the main screen at the beginning of all plenary sessions acknowledging your partnership status | Y | Y | Y |
| Your company logo on the conference website, linked to your website | Y | Y | Y |
| Complimentary full registration including the Icebreaker Function | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Complimentary Tickets to the Gala Dinner | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Complimentary exhibition display (3m x 1.8m SPACE ONLY, table and chair provided) in a prime position | Double-sized exhibition space | 1x exhibition space | 1x exhibition space |
Sponsorship Packages
Conference Dinner and Awards
$4,000 + GST | Exclusive
The GSNZ annual awards dinner will be held on Wednesday 2 December with good food, prize-giving and dress-up. Benefits include:
- Opportunity to give a 3-minute welcome address.
- Naming rights and recognition in the conference promotional material and conference programme.
- Verbal acknowledgement as the dinner sponsor during the evening.
- Acknowledgment on the conference website, including logo and link to your website.
- Opportunity to display your own free-standing banner (supplied by your organisation) in the venue.
- Opportunity to brand, decorate and /or provide promotional material/gifts and activities at the dinner (at your expense and with committee approval).
- 1 x complimentary full conference registration.
- 1 x complimentary dinner ticket.
Icebreaker Function
$3,000 + GST | Exclusive
Monday 30 November. This is the first networking opportunity for all delegates. Food and drinks will be served. Benefits include:
- Opportunity to give a 2-minute welcome address.
- Recognition in the conference promotional material and programme.
- Logo on the conference holding slide, which is displayed at all sessions.
- Acknowledgment on the conference website, including logo and link to your website.
- Opportunity to display your own free-standing banner (supplied by your organisation) at the event.
- Opportunity to brand and provide promotional material /gifts at the function (at your expense, items to be approved by the committee).
Early Career Researcher Catch Up
$2,000 + GST | Exclusive
Have direct access to the early career researchers in an informal setting. This function follows on from the Icebreaker function and will be held on Monday 30 November. Food and drink will be served. Benefits include:
- Opportunity to give a 2-minute welcome address.
- Recognition in the conference promotional material and conference programme.
- Logo on the conference holding slide, which is displayed at all sessions.
- Acknowledgment on the conference website, including logo and link to your website.
- Opportunity to display your own free-standing banner (supplied by your organisation) in the venue.
- Opportunity to brand and provide promotional material /gifts at the function (at your expense, items to be approved by the committee).
Session Partner
$2,000 + GST
Support, chair and promote your selected session relevant to your organisation. Partnership benefits include:
- Recognition in the conference promotional material.
- Your logo on the welcome slide at the beginning and end of the selected session.
- Opportunity to display your own free-standing banner (supplied by your organisation) in the room during your sponsored session.
- Recognition in the conference promotional material and conference programme.
- Acknowledgment on the conference website, including logo and link to your website.
Field Trip Partner
$1,500 + GST
Several field trips will take place post-conference on Friday 4 December. Benefits include:
- Recognition in the conference promotional material and conference programme.
- Acknowledgment on the conference website, including logo and link to your website.
- 1 x Complimentary pass to join the field trip (depending on space availability at time of booking).
Exhibition 3m (w) x 1.8m (d) Space Only
$1,750 + GST
The conference exhibition will be in the L Block at the Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology Mokoia Campus, close to the catering and registration desk.
Includes:
We encourage exhibitors to create a dynamic and creative display, providing participants with an added incentive to visit their stand. Need More Equipment? If you need additional items for your stand, such as velcro-receptive panels, furniture, lighting etc. these can be hired by contacting Exhibition Hire. Contact details will be sent to you in the Exhibition Manual. Exhibitor Pass
| Exhibition Times * (Times may be subject to change) Monday 30 November 12.00pm to 4.00pm - Exhibition pack-in. 4.00pm to 7.00pm - Exhibition open for registration and the Icebreaker Function. Tuesday 1 December 8.00am to 5.30pm Exhibition open for the duration of the day. Wednesday 2 December 8.00am to 5.30pm Exhibition open for the duration of the day. Thursday 3 December 8.00am to 2.00pm Exhibition open until after lunchtime. Pack out after 2.30pm. Space Allocation Spaces are held first for package partners. All other spaces are available on a first in, first served basis. The final floor plan is at the discretion of the Conference Organisers who reserve the right to make any modifications required. For Exhibition enquiries, please contact: Conferences & Events Ltd gsnz@confer.co.nz
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