Thank you for your interest in sponsoring the 47th Annual Interferry Conference
in Hobart, Tasmania November 4-8, 2023!
The Sponsor Levels and the Sponsor Benefits are in the tables below.
The annual Interferry Conference is the longest running international event devoted to the ferry industry, and has been held in venues around the world for more than 46 years. Conference sessions address the latest topics of specific interest to the ferry industry including regulatory, technical, operations and commercial issues for both large and small operators.
The Interferry Conference includes a program of highly informative speakers, a technical tour as well as three evening functions which are known for their exceptional networking opportunities.
By sponsoring the 47th Annual Interferry Conference you can:
- Promote awareness of your company and brand.
- Generate interest and enthusiasm to help grow your new and existing products and services.
- Participate in a lively, interactive atmosphere which offers optimal possibilities for the exchange of experience, ideas and contacts.
- Be part of one of the premier annual events in the calendar of shipping conferences.
- Reach key decision makers among ferry owners and operators.
- Support the worldwide ferry community and industry!
Are you interested in becoming a Conference Sponsor?
Contact Shari Corrigan, Director of Conferences and Finance
or Karen Giffon, Sponsorship Manager, for more information.
| 2023 SPONSORSHIP LEVELS | PRICE* | AVAILABLE | REMAINING |
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| PLATINUM | $US 29,500 | 2 | SOLD OUT |
| GOLD | $US 17,500 | 8 | 1 |
| MEETING ROOM | $US 15,000 | 1 | 1 |
| SILVER | $US 11,000 | 12 | 1 |
| DELEGATE TRANSPORTATION | $US 11,000 | 2 | 2 |
| BRONZE | $US 4,650 | 15 | 10 |
| HAPPY HOUR | $US 4,100 | 4 | 4 |
| LANYARDS | $US 4,900 | 1 | SOLD OUT |
| DIGITAL CONFERENCE GUIDE | $US 4,900 | 1 | SOLD OUT |
| SPEAKER GIFTS | $US 3,300 | 1 | SOLD OUT |
| DELEGATE APP | $US 3,300 | 1 | 1 |
| EXHIBITION SPACE | $US 5,500 |
*NOTE: All sponsorship prices subject to 10% Australian GST.
| 2023 SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS | PLATINUM | GOLD | SILVER & MEETING ROOM | TRANSPORTATION | BRONZE | OTHER* |
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| Exhibition space (location choice is allocated by sponsor level and date of sponsorship confirmation) |
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| Opportunity to show a three (3) minute “flash” video presentation during regular conference sessions |
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| Opportunity to submit a full-page article for digital conference guide** |
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| Joint sponsorship of the Tuesday evening Farewell Dinner |
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| Joint sponsorship of the Monday Evening Networking Reception |
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| Shared sponsorship of one lunch |
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| Shared sponsorship of one coffee break |
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| Joint sponsorship of transportation to Conference events, with signage displayed near departure and/or return |
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| First option to retain same sponsorship level at the 2023 conference in Hobart, Tasmania |
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| Advertisement in the digital conference guide** |
full page |
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1/2 page |
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1/4 page |
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| Logo integrated into the Conference banner graphic which appears on all marketing collateral and mediums |
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| Logo on Conference website (with link to sponsor’s website) |
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| Company description on Conference website |
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| Logo on magazine advertisements (digital and print) |
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| Logo on Conference app |
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| Number of complimentary delegate registrations |
5 |
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| Number of discounted delegate registrations ($300 off the posted rate) |
2 |
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| Number of complimentary spouse/partner evening social packages |
5 |
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| Banners with logo at Conference registration, all breakout and conference administration areas |
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| Banners with logo in the Conference hall and foyer |
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| Interferry conference raffle participation option |
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| Raffle prize photo displayed on Conference app with company name, logo and sponsor level |
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| Shared display table for raffle prize display for sponsors without an exhibition space |
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| Logo on the screen saver shown between sessions in the Conference hall |
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| Logo on name badges |
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| Logo on email campaigns promoting the Conference |
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| Logo on Conference delegate notepad |
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| One complimentary invitation (with one guest) to attend the Interferry Board of Directors dinner |
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| Own sponsorship benefit suggestion in consultation with Interferry |
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| Two tables in a prime location at the Farewell Dinner |
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*”Other” includes Delegate App, Happy Hour, Lanyards and Speaker Gifts sponsorships. ** As of 2022 the Interferry Conference Guide – including articles, advertisements and schedule – will be solely in a digital format.