Sponsorship Information

SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES

All costs are inclusive of VAT.

The HGM 2025 Meeting and Exhibition is committed to the principles that:

  • Sponsorship activities should be executed and acknowledged in such a way that the Meeting is not perceived as a commercial endeavour.
  • The aim of the Meeting is to be a vehicle to enhance the dissemination and exchange of scientific information.

The following sponsorship packages are available on a first come, first served basis:

DIAMOND SPONSOR (LIMITED TO 1 SPONSOR)

≥ R454,000 | ≥ US$25,000

Your investment will entitle you to the following benefits:

  • Recognition as a Diamond Sponsor (logo)
    • Home and sponsorship pages of the Meeting website
    • Digital programme book
    • Meeting slide displayed during the breaks in all the venues
    • Meeting Information email blast sent before the Meeting
    • Thank you email blast sent at the conclusion of the Meeting
  • Verbal recognition at the Welcome and Opening
  • One day workshop (Scientific content only. Speaker costs for the sponsors account and subject to Scientific Programme Committee approval). Workshop to be advertised in one social media post.
  • Exclusive social media exposure – Three mentions (sponsor to supply)
  • Delegate List – supplied in accordance with POPI Act (opt in), at the conclusion of the Meeting
  • One full page advertisement in the digital programme book
  • One three-minute video to be played in the mornings before the plenary sessions.
  • Bag insert (supplied by sponsor)
  • One 6m² exhibition space (includes two exhibitor registrations)
  • Five delegate registrations

PLATINUM SPONSOR (LIMITED TO 3 SPONSORS)

≥ R230,000 | ≥ US$12,420

Your investment will entitle you to the following benefits:

  • Recognition as a Platinum Sponsor (logo)
    • Home and sponsorship pages of the Meeting website
    • Digital programme book
    • Meeting slide displayed during the breaks in all the venues
    • Meeting Information email blast sent before the Meeting
    • Thank you email blast sent at the conclusion of the Meeting
  • Verbal recognition at the Welcome and Opening
  • One presentation in the scientific programme (Scientific content only. Speaker costs for the sponsors account and subject to Scientific Programme Committee approval). Speaker to be included in one social media post advertising the speakers
  • Exclusive social media exposure
  • three mentions (sponsor to supply)
  • Delegate List
  • supplied in accordance with POPI Act (opt in), at the conclusion of the Meeting
  • One full page advertisement in the digital programme book
  • One three-minute video to be played in the mornings before the plenary sessions.
  • Bag insert (supplied by sponsor)
  • One 6m² exhibition space (includes two exhibitor registrations)
  • Four delegate registrations

GOLD SPONSOR (LIMITED TO 3 SPONSORS)

≥ R190,000 | ≥ US$10,260

Your investment will entitle you to the following benefits:

  • Recognition as a Gold Sponsor (logo)
    • Sponsorship page of the Meeting website
    • Digital programme book
    • Meeting slide displayed during the breaks in all the venues
    • Meeting Information email blast sent before the Meeting
    • Thank you email blast sent at the conclusion of the Meeting
  • One official Corporate Symposium in the Plenary Halls (30 minutes, programme subject to the Scientific Programme Committee approval. AV equipment and technical support included). Permission to use the phrase “Official Corporate Symposium of the Human Genome Organization Meeting”. The symposium programme and abstract will be include in the programme.
  • Symposium invitation emailed to registered delegates (sponsor to supply)
  • Exclusive social media exposure
  • two mentions (sponsor to supply)
  • One full page advertisement in the digital programme book
  • One 6m² exhibition space (includes two exhibitor registrations)
  • Three delegate registrations

SILVER SPONSOR (LIMITED TO 4 SPONSORS)

≥ R150,000 | ≥ US$8,100

Your investment will entitle you to the following benefits:

  • Recognition as a Silver Sponsor (logo)
    • Sponsorship page of the Meeting website
    • Digital programme book
    • Meeting slide displayed during the breaks in all the venues
    • Thank you email blast sent at the conclusion of the Meeting
  • One corporate sponsored session after lunch in the Parallel Hall (30 minutes, up to 50 people programme subject to the Scientific Programme Committee approval. AV equipment and technical support included).
  • Session invitation emailed to registered delegates (sponsor to supply)
  • Exclusive social media exposure
  • one mention (sponsor to supply)
  • One 6m² exhibition space (includes two exhibitor registrations)
  • Two delegate registration

BRONZE SPONSOR

≥ R100,000 | ≥ US$5,400

Your investment will entitle you to the following benefits:

  • Recognition as a Bronze Sponsor (logo)
    • Sponsorship page of the Meeting website
    • Digital programme book
    • Meeting slide displayed during the breaks in all the venues
  • One delegate registration

MEETING SPONSOR

≤ R99,999 | ≤ US$5,399

Your investment will entitle you to the following benefits:

  • Recognition as a Supporter Sponsor (logo)
    • Sponsorship page of the Meeting website

SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES SUMMARY

PACKAGE PLATINUM GOLD SILVER BRONZE SUPPORTER
PRICE ≥ R230,000
≥ US$12,420
≥ R190,000
≥ US$10,260
≥ R150,000
≥ US$8,100
≥ R100,000
≥ US$5,400
≤ R99,999
≤ US$5,399
PRE-SYMPOSIUM RECOGNITION
Logo on the home page of the website        
Logo on the sponsorship page of the website
Meeting Information email blast      
Exclusive social media exposure 3 2      
ON-SITE RECOGNITION
Verbal recognition at the Welcome & Opening        
Presentation in the scientific programme        
Corporate Symposium (plenary)        
Corporate Session (parallel)        
Logo in the digital programme book  
Meeting slide displayed during the breaks  
Advertisement in programme book Full page Full page Half page    
Three-minute video 1        
Exhibition stand (6sqm) 1    
Delegate Registration/s 4 3 2 1  
Bag insert 0 2 1    
POST EVENT RECOGNITION
Thank you email blast  
Delegate list        

SPONSORSHIP ITEMS

All costs are inclusive of VAT.

Sponsorship package entitlements will apply, depending on the sponsorship item value. All items below to be approved by the Committee.

ADVERTISEMENTS – Digital Final Programme
* Item design and content subject to approval of the Committee.
* Adverts to be sent on or before 13th February 2025.
Inside front cover R46,300  |  US$2,500
Inside back cover R27,780  |  US$1,500
Outside front cover R51,900  |  US$2,800
Inside full page R18,520  |  US$1,000
Half page R9,260  |  US$500

BAG INSERT (SPONSOR TO SUPPLY)

  • Literature or product
  • Sponsors logo can be displayed on the product
  • Products will be distributed in the Meeting bag

* Insert to be supplied on or before 7th March 2025.

R18,520  |  US$1,000
CATERING
The following are available:
Thursday, 13th March 2025 Friday, 14th March 2025 Saturday, 15th March 2025
Tea & Coffee mid-morning & mid-afternoon Lunch Tea & Coffee mid-morning & mid-afternoon Lunch Tea & Coffee mid-morning
Lunch (one opportunity per day) R10,200  |  US$550
  • Sponsor will be acknowledged in the programme adjacent to the lunch break
  • Sponsor’s logo will be displayed on the buffet tables
  • Sponsor will be able to display banners in the lunch area
Tea & Coffee (two opportunities per day- morning and afternoon) R7,410  |  US$400
  • Sponsor will be acknowledged in the programme adjacent to the tea & coffee break
  • Sponsor’s logo will be displayed on the tea & coffee serving counters
  • Sponsors will be able to display banners in the tea & coffee area
MEETING BAG
Subject to actual cost

  • Sponsor’s logo will be displayed on the bag
CONVERSATION TABLES
These rectangular cocktail tables (2400mmL x 500mmW x 1070H) will be placed in the exhibition area.

  • Sponsor’s logo will be displayed on the table
R15,000  |  US$795

CPD ACCREDITATION

  • Sponsor’s logo to be displayed on the CPD certificate
  • Acknowledgement in the digital final programme book adjacent to the CPD information
R25,000  |  US$1,320

DIGITAL INFORMATION SCREEN

  • The screen will be placed near the registration desk for the Meeting and will display the programme updates and notices
  • Sponsor’s logo will be displayed on the screen
R25,000  |  US$1,320

EDUCATIONAL GRANTS FOR THOSE WITH ACCEPTED ORAL / POSTER PRESENTATION

  • This grant will assist to defray costs of the Meeting registration, travel, and accommodation
R37,100  |  US$2,000
LANYARDS
Subject to actual cost

  • Sponsor’s logo and the Meeting logo will be displayed on the lanyard

POCKET PROGRAMME

  • Sponsor’s logo will be printed on the pocket programme distributed with the Meeting badge
R25,000  |  US$1,320
POSTER AREA
Subject to actual cost

  • Sponsor to supply banners for this area
  • Sponsor to be acknowledged in the digital programme book

REGISTRATION DESK BRANDING

  • Sponsor can display banners (sponsor to supply) next to the registration desk
  • Sponsor’s logo will be displayed on the registration desk counters
R92,600  |  US$5,000
SESSIONS (per session)
Corporate Luncheon Session R55,560  |  US$3,000
Workshop / Meet-the-Expert Session R55,560  |  US$3,000
Sponsor Scientific Session R74,100  |  US$4,000
  • Sponsor’s name will be acknowledged in the programme adjacent to the session or symposium
  • Sponsor’s logo will be displayed on the holding slide before the session
  • Sponsor’s banners can be displayed inside and outside the room (sponsor to supply) for the duration of the session
SOCIAL EVENTS
Welcome Reception (co-sponsored)
Thursday, 13th March 2025

  • Sponsor will be acknowledged (“sponsored by”) in the final programme adjacent to the Welcome Reception
  • Sponsor will be acknowledged in relevant digital and printed promotion
  • Sponsor may display 4 banners inside the venue
  • Sponsor may also provide serviettes and other items bearing your company or product logo for use at the event
R55,560  |  US$3,000
Gala Dinner (co-sponsored)
Friday, 14th March 2025

  • Sponsor will be acknowledged (“sponsored by”) in the final programme adjacent to the Gala Dinner
  • Sponsor will be acknowledged in relevant digital and printed promotion
  • Sponsor’s logo on dinner menu cards and on the holding slide
  • Acknowledgement of your sponsorship by the dinner MC
  • Opportunity for a 2-minute address to dinner attendees
  • Opportunity to provide sponsor-branded table decorations
  • Sponsor may display 4 banners inside the venue
R55,560  | US$3,000

  

SPONSORS

PLATINUM SPONSOR

SILVER SPONSORS

CONGRESS SPONSORS

Sponsorship Information

For More Information On Sponsorship Opportunities

Please contact Catherine Taylor: catherine@tcon.org.za