2023 Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities

“Building on 40 Years of Strength  for a sustainable, skilled & safe workforce”

There is no better opportunity to place your brand, product or service in front of remote health professionals in one place, at one time,
and to show your support for this important,  and developing area in Australia.

2023 CRANAplus Conference
10 October – 12 October

Cairns Convention Centre | Cairns, Queensland

CRANAplus is pleased to invite you to participate as either a Sponsor or Trade Exhibitor at the 40th CRANAplus Conference in Queensland from 10 – 12 October 2023.

The Annual CRANAplus Conference provides a unique opportunity to engage with remote health professionals from across Australia, while promoting your brand, product, or service on the national stage.

As a signature event in the remote health calendar, our 40th Conference is the ideal forum to demonstrate your support for the remote health workforce. Your engagement contributes to CRANAplus’ advocacy for rural, remote, and isolated nurses, midwives, and other health professionals.

Our 2023 theme is “BUILDING ON 40 YEARS OF STRENGTH For a sustainable, skilled and safe workforce.”

As a sponsor/exhibitor, you will be able to:

  • Promote your brand, service or product
  • Access remote and isolated health professionals, stakeholders and leaders
  • Network with leading service providers, policy makers and professionals
  • Demonstrate your involvement, ongoing commitment and support to improving remote health outcomes
  • Establish and maintain a prominent profile across government agencies, service providers and stakeholders in remote health
  • Promote and market your organisation pre- and post-conference

CRANAplus encourages and creates opportunities for exhibitors to interact with delegates during the conference program, inclusive of welcome drinks, featured sponsor highlights, allocated exhibitor time, and social opportunities.

Available opportunities are detailed below. If you are ready to book a package head to the sponsorship booking portal.

Whether we are welcoming you back to our most important CRANAplus event, or you are joining us as a new sponsor, we look forward to partnering together at this year’s conference.

Warm regards,

The CRANAplus Conference Committee

Contact Us

To discuss sponsorship opportunities, contact conference managers, Conference Design.

+61 3 6231 2999 / mail@conferencedesign.com.au

Sponsorship Opportunities

PRINCIPAL PARTNER – $22,000 inc. GST

Exclusive Opportunity

Becoming the Principal Partner gives your organisation maximum exposure at the conference and the opportunity to develop an ongoing relationship with the conference delegates and CRANAplus members.

Benefits:

  • One (1) 3m x 2m Floor Space/Shell Scheme exhibition booth, including:
    • White panel shell scheme booth
    • Fascia board with your company name
    • Your choice of two (2) furniture packages
    • 2 x spotlights
    • 1 x 4-amp power outlet
    • 1 x wastepaper basket
  • Two (2) inclusive registrations, including social functions
  • Formal acknowledgment as Principal Partner during the opening and closing sessions
  • Logo and acknowledgement as Principal Partner on all advertising including print, web, app and e-flashes
  • Two pop-up signs/banners displayed during the conference in the catering area (Sponsor to supply)
  • Logo displayed on an individual sponsor’s slide
  • Logo displayed in CRANAplus Conference Newsletters with recognition as a Principal Partner
  • Logo, profile and hyperlink on the conference website – home page and sponsors’ page
  • Logo in the printed program
  • One satchel insert (Sponsor to supply)
  • Acknowledgement in all media releases during the conference
  • One half (A5) page advertisement in the December edition of the CRANAplus Magazine
  • Opt-in delegate list via the Conference App and emailed post-conference

MAJOR PARTNER – $10,000 inc. GST

Benefits:

  • Two (2) inclusive registrations, including social functions
  • Formal acknowledgment as Major Partner during the opening and closing sessions
  • Logo and acknowledgement as Major Partner on all advertising including print, web, app and e-flashes
  • One pop-up sign/banner displayed during the conference in the catering area (Sponsor to supply)
  • Logo displayed on an individual sponsor’s slide
  • Logo displayed in CRANAplus Conference newsletters with recognition as a Major Partner
  • Logo, profile and hyperlink on the conference website – home page and sponsors’ page
  • Logo in the printed program
  • One satchel insert (Sponsor to supply)
  • Acknowledgement in all media releases during the conference
  • One half (A5) page advertisement in the December edition of the CRANAplus Magazine
  • Opt-in delegate list via the Conference App and emailed post-conference

ASSOCIATE PARTNER – $5,500 inc. GST

Benefits:

  • ONE (1) inclusive registration, including social functions
  • Verbal recognition as Associate Partner during the opening and closing sessions
  • Logo and acknowledgement as Associate Partner on all advertising including print, web, app and e-flashes
  • Logo displayed on an Associate Partner sponsor’s slide
  • Logo displayed in CRANAplus Conference newsletters with recognition as a Associate Partner
  • Logo, profile and hyperlink on the conference website – home page and sponsors’ page
  • Logo in the printed program
  • ONE satchel insert in addition to branded pads and/or pens (Sponsor to supply)
  • Opt-in delegate list via the Conference App and emailed post-conference

GALA DINNER SPONSOR – $14,000 inc.GST

Exclusive Opportunity

The CRANAplus Gala Dinner is the highlight social event of the conference. This is an ideal opportunity to network with delegates and be exclusively profiled at this principal social event.

Benefits:

  • Logo and acknowledgement as Gala Dinner Sponsor on all conference material including print, PDFs and emails bearing sponsor recognition
  • Verbal acknowledgement during the dinner & an opportunity to address the audience (5 mins)
  • Logo, profile and hyperlink on the conference website – home page and sponsors’ page
  • Two (2) tickets to the gala dinner
  • Prominent placement of your corporate banner at the dinner (Sponsor to supply)
  • Logo in the printed program
  • One half (A5) page advertisement in the December edition of the CRANAplus Magazine.
  • Logo and hyperlink on the CRANAplus Conference eNewsletter pre and post Conference (distribution to over 7000)
  • Logo displayed on an individual sponsor slide in the plenary hall and at the dinner

WELCOME DRINKS HOST – $8,000 inc. GST

Exclusive Opportunity

The Welcome Drinks is a popular and important feature of each CRANAplus Conference. The event will include official speeches and entertainment and is an important networking opportunity in a super-relaxed atmosphere.

Benefits:

  • Logo and acknowledgement as a Welcome Drinks Host on all Conference material including print, PDFs and broadcast emails
  • Opportunity to briefly address the delegates (5 mins)
  • Logo, profile and hyperlink on the conference website – home page and sponsors’ page
  • Two (2) tickets to the Welcome Reception
  • Logo in the printed program
  • Prominent placement of your banner at this event (Sponsor to supply)
  • Logo and hyperlink on the CRANAplus Conference eNewsletter, Pre and Post Conference (distribution to over 7000)
  • Logo displayed on a joint sponsor slide in the plenary hall

CONFERENCE APP SPONSOR  – $6,500 inc. GST

Exclusive Opportunity

The conference app will be in the hands of all delegates and place conference information at their fingerstips. The app will be available on all iPhone, Android and mobile devices. The conference app provides delegates with access to the conference program, exhibitor listings, contacts and much more.

Benefits:

  • The conference app will feature a button directing users to your company information and latest news
  • Branded welcome screen with your organisation’s logo
  • Daily dedicated ‘Push Notification’ about your organisation to each delegate via the app
  • Included registration for ONE of your staff members to attend the Trade Exhibition to network with delegates, including the social functions
  • Rolling ad on the conference app
  • Logo, profile and hyperlink on the conference website – home page and sponsors’ page
  • Logo in the printed program
  • Logo displayed on a joint sponsor slide in the plenary hall

COFFEE CART SPONSOR – $6,000 inc. GST

Your sponsorship of the espresso stand will allow you to engage delegates by branding the area with your signage and developing a relaxed café style atmosphere. Increase the exposure of your products and services through sponsoring the always popular Coffee Cart.

Benefits:

  • Barista Coffee – includes the coffee machine hire, barista, cups and coffee. The only component the sponsor needs to provide is the café furniture and signage
  • Option to purchase branded disposable coffee cups at an additional cost
  • Two (2) pull-up banners in the coffee area (Sponsor to supply)
  • Logo, hyperlink and company profile on the conference website and conference app
  • Logo, profile and hyperlink on the conference website – home page and sponsors’ page
  • Logo in the printed program
  • Logo displayed on a joint sponsor slide in the plenary hall

SUSTAINABLE DELEGATE GIFT (Drink Bottle or Coffee Cup) – $4,400 inc. GST 

These will be given to every delegate at registration as a gift item. This is a great opportunity to promote your brand to all delegates with a desirable item they’ll take and use that is environmentally sustainable at the same time.

Benefits:

  • Included registration for one (1) of your staff members to attend the Trade Exhibition to network
  • Opportunity to provide one (1) sustainable gift item to delegates at registration. Item subject to approval by organising committee
  • Logo, profile and hyperlink on the conference website – home page and sponsors’ page
  • Logo in the printed program
  • Logo displayed on a joint sponsor slide in the plenary hall

NAME BADGE SPONSOR – $4,000 inc. GST

This sponsorship opportunity offers prominent exposure of your organisation and logo. Each delegate will receive a name badge when they register at the conference.

Benefits:

  • Logo and acknowledgement as Name Badge Sponsor on all Conference material including print, PDFs and broadcast emails
  • Logo printed on each delegate name badge
  • Logo, profile and hyperlink on the conference website – home page and sponsors’ page
  • Logo in the printed program
  • Logo displayed on a joint sponsor slide in the plenary hall

DAY CATERING SPONSOR – $4,000 inc. GST

During the conference catering breaks, delegates congregate around the Catering Stations as they network and eat. This is an opportunity to get your brand in front of all delegates. Sponsors can choose to be the Catering Sponsor for either day 1 or 2 of the conference.

Benefits:

  • Sponsor name and logo displayed on serving tables during breaks through the day selected
  • Opportunity to place pull up banners next to the catering stations (Sponsor to supply, maximum 2 banners)
  • Logo, profile and hyperlink on the conference website – home page and sponsors’ page
  • Logo in the printed program
  • Logo displayed on a joint sponsor slide in the plenary hall

LANYARD SPONSOR – $3,500 inc. GST

Ensure your logo is seen by every delegate by placing it around their neck on a Lanyard. This is a great opportunity to put your brand front and centre.

Benefits:

  • Logo and acknowledgement as Lanyard Sponsor on all Conference material including print, PDFs and broadcast emails
  • Logo printed on each delegate lanyard
  • Logo, profile and hyperlink on the conference website – home page and sponsors’ page
  • Logo in the printed program
  • Logo displayed on a joint sponsor slide in the plenary hall

Note: Lanyards are ‘included’ and will be sourced from our preferred supplier. Your brand will be printed in mono on double-clip lanyards which are compatible with the conference name badge style – If you would like to supply your own lanyards – this can be negotiated.

STUDENT SPONSORSHIP – $1,000 inc. GST

Student *Sponsorship is sought to assist with costs for rural health students to attend, thereby supporting the remote health workforce of the future.

*(CRANAplus has DGR status (Designated Gift Recipient) and any donations over $2 are tax-deductible)

CRANAplus to select the recipient.

SATCHEL INSERT – $500 EACH, inc. GST

Company brochure or alternate item (pens, notepads, hand sanitiser etc) in each delegate satchel which all delegates receive upon registration. Sponsor to supply.

*Item subject to approval by the conference organising committee

POCKET PROGRAM ADVERTISEMENT – $500 EACH, inc. GST.

ONE (1) A6 sized, portrait, colour advertisement included in the printed pocket program which every delegate receives upon arrival – Artwork supplied by sponsor.

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Exhibition Options

EXHIBITION DISPLAY – STANDARD RATE $4,600 inc. GST
*limited opportunities available. Please contact Conference Design to discuss. 

The exhibition will run for the duration of the conference with morning tea, afternoon tea and lunch served in the exhibition area.

Packages are “Exhibition Ready” and include:

  • 3m x 2m Floor Space/Shell Scheme, including:
    • White panel shell scheme booth
    • Fascia board with your company name
    • Your choice of two (2) furniture packages
    • 2 x spotlights
    • 1 x 4-amp power outlet
  • Logo & hyperlink on the conference website
  • 50-word profile on the conference website
  • Registrations for TWO (2) company representative to staff the display site & attend the Welcome Reception
  • One (1) ticket to the Conference Dinner

Please note: If you wish to purchase booth upgrades such as digitally printed panels, brochure racks, additional furniture, or mounted LCD screen, these can be arranged directly with the appointed exhibition supply company at an additional cost.

Additional sponsor/exhibitor staff registrations can be purchased for $450 through the sponsorship booking portal. Sponsor/exhibitor registrations do not include social function tickets which can be purchased separately for the below amounts:

  • Welcome Function: $75 per person
  • Conference Dinner: $135 per person

Please note, there is a maximum of 3 exhibitor personnel per 3m x 2m display.

EXHIBITION DISPLAY – CORPORATE CRANAplus MEMBER RATE – $3,700 inc. GST
*limited opportunities available. Please contact Conference Design to discuss. 

The exhibition will run for the duration of the conference with morning tea, afternoon tea and lunch served in the exhibition area.

Packages are “Exhibition Ready” and include:

  • 3m x 2m Floor Space/Shell Scheme, including:
    • White panel shell scheme booth
    • Fascia board with your company name
    • Your choice of two (2) furniture packages
    • 2 x spotlights
    • 1 x 4-amp power outlet
  • Logo & hyperlink on the conference website
  • 50-word profile on the conference website
  • Registrations for TWO (2) company representative to staff the display site & attend the Welcome Reception
  • One (1) ticket to the Conference Dinner

Please note: If you wish to purchase booth upgrades such as digitally printed panels, brochure racks, additional furniture, or mounted LCD screen, these can be arranged directly with the appointed exhibition supply company at an additional cost.

Additional sponsor/exhibitor staff registrations can be purchased for $450 through the sponsorship booking portal. Sponsor/exhibitor registrations do not include social function tickets which can be purchased separately for the below amounts:

  • Welcome Function: $75 per person
  • Conference Dinner: $135 per person

Please note, there is a maximum of 3 exhibitor personnel per 3m x 2m display.

EXHIBITION DISPLAY - CORPORATE MEMBER

EXHIBITION CORPORATE

EXHIBITION POD – $3,000 inc GST
*limited opportunities available. Please contact Conference Design to discuss.

The exhibition will run for the duration of the conference with morning tea, afternoon tea and lunch served in the exhibition area.

Packages are “Exhibition Ready” and include:

  • 2m x 1m Floor Space/Shell Scheme, including:
    • White panel shell scheme booth
    • Fascia board with your company name
    • Small bar table & stool
    • 2 x spotlights
    • 1 x 4-amp power outlet
  • Logo & hyperlink on the conference website
  • 50-word profile on the conference website
  • Registrations for ONE (1) company representative to staff the display site & attend the Welcome Reception

Please note: Pull-up banners are not suitable for this display type.  Your display must be kept within the 2m x 1m footprint.  If you wish to purchase booth upgrades such as digitally printed panels, brochure racks, additional furniture, or mounted LCD screen, these can be arranged directly with the appointed exhibition supply company at an additional cost.

Additional sponsor/exhibitor staff registrations can be purchased for $450 through the sponsorship booking portal. Sponsor/exhibitor registrations do not include social function tickets which can be purchased separately for the below amounts:

  • Welcome Function: $75 per person
  • Conference Dinner: $135 per person

Please note, there is a maximum of 2 exhibitor personnel per pod display.