Become a sponsor

Support the Congress and Connect with New Global Partners

 The IUCN World Conservation Congress is a unique platform to connect with and invest in conservation and sustainability initiatives. It offers powerful marketing and partnership opportunities leading up to, during and through the Congress until the next Congress.

The Congress is a stimulus for cohesive action, convening once every four years with worldwide experts who support specific IUCN conservation plans and the newly established United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Sponsors will have an opportunity to interact with 6,000+ delegates from over 170 nations, including leaders from governments, multilateral agencies (such as the World Bank, European Commission and International Finance Corporation) NGO’s, United Nations, Businesses and Academia.

Forging new relationships and partnerships across a wide range of sectors and countries is a key element of the Congress, including developing business-to-business connections and public-private partnerships for national and multinational projects. During the Forum, delegates are encouraged to participate in the process of designing the global conservation agenda.

What is the IUCN value proposition for partners to consider when investing in the Congress?

Benefit

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International multi-stakeholder platform

One of the most ethical, sound, and holistic platforms for engagement on environment and sustainable development at national, regional and global levels, with an authoritative voice within the United Nations and other multilateral organisations.

Programme involvement

Direct involvement with conservation issues and implementation at local level.

Alignment

Aligning with an internationally-recognised authority on environment and development.

Responsible corporate citizenship

Displaying good corporate citizenship in demonstrating active involvement and seeking solutions in non-core business activities that impact the future well-being of broader society.

Public sector engagement opportunities

Accessing and influencing non private sector decision makers including lobbying and network building opportunities.

IUCN brand recognition and value

IUCN is seen as a leading authority on conservation and biodiversity issues globally.

Preferred access to scientific data and products

As an IUCN partner (and through programmatic engagement), gaining direct access to world class technical and scientific expertise in the area of environment and development.

Competitive advantage

Gain competitive advantage through direct involvement in innovative and cutting-edge programme activities related to IUCN work.

 

2016 sponsor categories:

Legacy Partners play an essential role in ensuring the overall lasting impact of the Congress, by committing 75 % of funds for the Congress and 25 % for long-term programmatic work in areas, action and projects identified as essential through the IUCN 2017-2020 program. Additional benefits include: highest visibility as a title sponsor across all Congress materials including the website and on-site information screens, acknowledgement at the opening and closing ceremonies, daily presentations throughout the duration of the Congress at one of the listed themed Pavilions and a package of (50) non-transferable complimentary registrations.
Legacy Partners: USD $ 1,000,000

Congress Partners benefits include: sponsoring one of the themed Pavilions of 40’ x 40 ‘exhibit space (1,600 square feet in dimension), located in the main exhibit area on the ground floor of the Hawai‘i Convention Center which is open to the public, visibility in all Congress materials including the website and onsite information screens, acknowledgement at the opening ceremonies, daily 30-minute presentations during the Forum week at the themed Pavilions selected and a package of (25) non-transferable complimentary registrations.
Congress Partners: USD $ 500,000

Island Exhibit Partners benefits include: a 20’ x 30’ exhibit space (600 square feet in dimension) for the ten day duration of the Congress, located in the main exhibit area on the ground floor of the Hawai‘i Convention Center which is open to the public, visibility across all Congress materials including the website and on-site information screens and (12) non-transferable complimentary registrations. Island Exhibit Partners spaces have no audio presentations permitted. 
Island Exhibit Partners: USD $ 250,000

Network Lounge Partners additional benefits include: a 30’ x 30 ‘ (900 square feet) open space for networking on the 3rd floor of the Convention Center, visibility across all Congress materials including the website and on-site information screens and (6) non-transferable complimentary registrations. Network Lounge Partners spaces are accessible to registrants only and there are no audio presentations permitted: Network Lounge Partners: USD $125,000

Conservation Campus Sponsorships: The Conservation Campus is the capacity-building component of the Forum, with opportunities to engage participants from K-12 to university-level and professionals. These half or whole day sessions will allow participants to dive more deeply into scientific and academic topics or to get a focused hands-on experience. Sponsorships include visibility in all Congress materials including the website and onsite information screens.
Conservation Campus Sponsorships: USD $ 100,000

“WCC on the Beach”: WCC on the Beach is the “out-posted venue” of the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2016. Organized around a big screen in the Waikiki Beach area, the space will provide information booths, a stage, and a “learning area” for all visitors. The goal of “WCC on the Beach” is to inspire and inform non-technical audiences, including youth, about environmental issues through eye-catching artistic and cultural activities. Sponsorship includes visibility in all Congress materials including the website and onsite information screens both at the Waikiki venue and within the Convention Center.  
“WCC on the Beach” Sponsorships: USD $ 75,000

IUCN World Conservation Congress 2016 Mobile Application: IUCN advocates for the responsible use of paper and will therefore encourage participants to use the IUCN Congress Mobile App before and during the Congress to access general information about the Congress, view the official program, plan their personal agenda, network and schedule meetings with other participants, share events and info on social media and more. Sponsorship includes exclusivity on the Mobile App secondary launch page, appearance on other sections of the Mobile App prior to and during the Congress, as well as interactive visibility in all Congress materials including the Congress website, onsite information screens and two (2) non-transferable complimentary registrations. Sponsoring Mobile Application (1):  USD $ 50,000 

Knowledge Cafés:  Knowledge Cafés are focused roundtable discussions involving up to 12 people to explore areas of common interest, share experiences, and foster possible partnerships or joint ventures. Knowledge Café sessions will be selected through the same process with similar selection criteria as Workshops. Sponsorship includes visibility on the website and onsite information screens.  
Knowledge Cafés Sponsorships:  USD $ 25,000

Ensure diversity at Congress by Sponsoring Delegates: Sponsoring delegates helps ensure diverse participation at the Congress from regions experiencing economic hardship. There are 400+ delegates eligible for sponsorship, which will cover travel, registration, lodging and a per diem for the duration of the Congress.
The average cost per delegate is estimated at USD $ 5,500.

 

Act now and sponsor the Congress by contacting:
Mark McGuffie at mark.mcguffie@iucn.org  or by calling + 1.808.756.4420
Partnerships Coordinator, IUCN Strategic Partnerships Unit, 2829 Mānoa Road, Honolulu, Hawai‘i, U.S.A

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