Engagement Australia Annual Conference 2023 Sponsorship Prospectus
Engagement Australia International Conference
Western Sydney University
Parramatta South Campus
20-22 November 2023
About The Conference
The annual Engagement Australia International Conference Engaged Universities – The Next 20 Years, actively supports the emergence of new knowledge, professional development, and the establishment and practice of University – Community Engagement within, and beyond Australia.
The Engagement Australia Conference is a significant annual event for university leaders, academics, practitioners and delegates from other sectors including government, community, social impact and corporate.
This Conference is the premier gathering in Australia and regularly attracts international attendance through our affiliation with Carnegie and the Talloires Network and provides opportunities for delegates to converse, share, learn and inspire.
Session formats include concurrent streams for presenting research insights, workshops, roundtables and panel discussion sessions providing many opportunities for delegates to participate and learn.
The Conference venue at Western Sydney University, Parramatta South Campus. Parramatta is rapidly becoming the heart of Sydney’s business, creative and cultural landscape, providing convenient accommodation, transport and entertainment opportunities for delegates.
The Conference Aims To:
- Provide a forum for provocative and interactive discussion about University – Community Engagement in Australia and internationally;
- Provide an opportunity for universities and communities to showcase University – Community Engagement research, theoretical aspects and best practice;
- Engage with individuals and organisations outside of the higher education sector in order to better sustain University – Community Engagement;
- Provide a venue for high quality research that uses University – Community Engagement as a methodology; and
- Attract new members, individuals, institutions and organisations, to Engagement Australia from across Australia and internationally.
Conference partners, sponsors, presenters and delegates are encouraged to think about how these themes play out in the context of their own work in particular, and how they relate to University- Community Engagement in general.
Who Should Participate?
We encourage attendance from a broad range of educators, researchers and practitioners, including:
- Academics interested in the scholarly dimensions of engagement through specific teaching, research or service activities undertaken by universities;
- Students interested in engagement with communities, whether as a research focus, an engaged experience or area of passion and interest;
- Managers and leaders in universities and education providers focused on how to structure, strategise and develop engagement within their institutions;
- Practitioners working in community, government, business and industry organisations focused on enhancing connectivity with higher education formutual benefit.
Engaged Universities: The Next 20 Years
What is the function of a University? During a time when society is facing challenges that demand the questioning of dominant values and established ways of being, a reinvigoration of purpose and function of the University is necessary.
Supported through the Accord process, Australia is collectively re-imagining the purpose of higher education where community engagement and work for the public good is seen as the vital third pillar on what we deliver.
The 2023 sector leading Engagement Australia Conference will examine this redefinition of purpose across a number of workshops, plenaries and sessions.
Another feature is the extremely high quality of keynote addresses by nationally and internationally recognised and respected commentators and opinion leaders on these issues. The Conference represents an ideal opportunity for your organisation to be an integral part of this event and to demonstrate your commitment to supporting University – Community Engagement, to be positioned alongside Engagement Australia, and to connect with the influencers, decision and change makers in University – Community Engagement.
The benefits for our partners are considerable and include:
• Excellent opportunities to maintain a high profile with academic and professional staff from Australian and international universities, not-for-profit organisations, and community groups, as well as business and industry associations;
• Promotion of your organisation through Conference collateral including internet marketing via e-lists, advertising and editorials in key industry publications and other public relations activities;
• Exposure for your organisation to delegates at the Conference in an engaging environment that encourages conversation by being away from everyday distractions;
• The opportunity to have issues critical to your organisation addressed, discussed, debated and progressed with a broad range of key players; and
• The opportunity to have your involvement, commitment and support for the Conference openly demonstrated and widely acknowledged before, during and after the conference.
We are offering your organisation a range of partnership and/or sponsorship opportunities, so that you can choose the opportunity that best suits your marketing strategy and budget. We want to work with you to make your partnership with Engagement Australia a valuable one and welcome tailoring a proposal to your needs.
Engagement Australia: Excellence Awards
In 2023, Engagement Australia continues to recognize excellence in engagement through the Engagement Australia Excellence Awards. These awards identify and celebrate the most exciting and impactful engagement activities undertaken by Australian and New Zealand Universities. Award recipients will be announced at the Engagement Australia Awards ceremony 21 November at CommBank Stadium in Sydney.
Award Categories
Excellence in Community Engagement
Recognising outstanding collaborations between commun1t1es, higher education, and industry for societal benefit. Emphasis placed on partnerships that engage rural, regional, urban, disadvantaged, or marginalised groups within Australia and New Zealand.
Excellence in Indigenous Engagement
Recognising outstanding collaborations between tertiary education and Indigenous communities in Australia, New Zealand and beyond, that directly reduce disadvantage, and empower and give voice to First Nations peoples.
Excellence in Industry Engagement
Recognising outstanding collaborations of mutual benefit between tertiary education and industry that enhances the quality and impact of tertiary education.
Outstanding Engagement for Student Learning
Recognising partnerships and engagement practices that enhance the quality of learning and teaching in tertiary education and outcomes for students.
Outstanding Engagement for Research Impact
Recognising excellence in research that makes a substantial difference to the community, or Australian or New Zealand prosperity, undertaken jointly by researchers in tertiary education institutes and partners in community, business, or industry contexts.
Excellence in Student and/or Alumni Engagement
Recognising outstanding international collaborations that raise the profile of tertiary education and make a substantial difference to communities both overseas and in Australia and New Zealand.
Excellence in International Engagement
Recognising outstanding international collaborations that raise the profile of tertiary education and make a substantial difference to communities both overseas and in Australia and New Zealand.
Outstanding Leadership in Engagement
Recognising an individual who has made notable contributions to engagement above and beyond that expected for their role, resulting in sustained partnerships for longer term impact.
Sponsorship Packages
Sponsorship Packages
Platinum
As the Platinum Sponsor of the conference you will receive:
- Logo recognition as the Platinum Sponsor of the Conference and Awards dinner in all printed material relating to the conference, such as the website, program and the Conference newsletters.
- Organisation banner displayed at Conference and awards venue (maximum of1 pull up banner to be provided by sponsor at each venue).
- One page monochrome advertisement in the Conference and awards handbook (artwork to be provided by sponsor).
- Organisation logo displayed on Conference and awards website with hyperlink to sponsor’s website.
- Organizations logo to be displayed on the lanyards.
- Organisation logo displayed on screen at the 2023 Conference and awards dinner.
- Organisation logo displayed on the delegates name badges for the Conference and awards dinner.
- Delegate list to be provided after the conclusion of the Conference (information provided will be subject to Australian Privacy Legislation).
- Two full Conference registrations.
- Two tickets to the Awards dinner.
- Two tickets to the Welcome Reception.
Gold
As the Gold Sponsor you will receive the following benefits:
- Logo recognition as the Gold Sponsor of the Conference and the Welcome Reception in all printed material relating to the Conference, such as the website, program and the Conference newsletters.
- Organisation banner displayed at Conference and Welcome Reception venue (maximum of 1 pull up banner at each venue to be provided by sponsor).
- One half page monochrome advertisement in the Conference handbook (artwork to be provided by sponsor).
- Organisation logo displayed on Conference website with hyperlink to sponsor’s website.
- Organisation logo displayed on screen atthe Conference and welcome reception.
- Opportunity for a company representative to welcome attendees at the Welcome Reception (maximum 5 minutes).
- Delegate list to be provided after the conclusion of the Conference (information provided will be subjectto Australian Privacy Legislation).
- One Ticket to Awards Dinner.
- Two Tickets to Welcome Reception.
- One full Conference registration.
Silver
As a Silver Sponsor you will receive the following benefits
- Logo recognition as the Silver Sponsor of the Conference in all printed material relating to the conference, such as the website, program and the Conference newsletters.
- Organisation banner displayed at Conference venue (maximum of1 pull up banner to be provided by sponsor).
- One quarter page monochrome advertisement in the Conference handbook (artwork to be provided by sponsor).
- Organisation logo displayed on Conference website with hyperlink to sponsor’s website.
- Opportunity for a company representative to welcome attendees on day 2 (maximum 5 minutes).
- Delegate list to be provided after the conclusion of the Conference (information provided will be subject to Australian Privacy Legislation).
- One full Conference registration.
Booking Form / Expressions of Interest
To submit your expression of interest, please complete the form below.
Booking & payment conditions:
- The Australian Goods and Services Tax (GST) at 10% is applicable to all goods and services ordered by the Conference and all prices in this document are inclusive of the GST. GST is calculated at date of publication. The Conference reserves the right to vary the quoted prices in accordance with any movements in the legislated rate of the GST.
- Sponsorship recognition will be allocated only on receipt of signed Booking Confirmation Form. A letter of confirmation will be provided to confirm the booking, together with a tax invoice for the required 50% deposit. The deposit is payable 7 days from the date of the tax invoice. The balance is due and payable by 15 September 2023. All sponsorship applications received after 15 September 2023, must include full payment.
- All monies are payable in Australian dollars. All monies due and payable must be received prior by to the commencement of the Conference.
- All international payments must include provision for bank fees and exchange rates in the payment amount. Any outstanding balance will be required to be paid by the sponsor prior to the commencement of the conference.
- CANCELLATION POLICY: In the event of cancellation, a service fee of 50% of total fees applies to cancellations on or before 15 September 2023. No refunds will be made for cancellations after this date. After sponsorship space has been confirmed and accepted, a reduction in sponsorship space is considered a cancellation and will be governed by the above cancellation policy.
- No sponsor shall assign, sublet or apportion the whole or any part of their sponsorship package except upon prior written consent of the Sponsorship Manager. Shared sponsorship packages will result in one set of benefits only being available to be shared by all parties involved. This includes but is not limited to logo recognition, profile inclusion, signage benefits.