Sponsors are crucial!

The International Sea Turtle Society is registered in the United States as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and all sponsorships are tax deductible.

Partnering with the 44th ISTS Symposium on this historic event offers a unique opportunity to showcase your commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability, particularly of sea turtles and the marine environment. In addition, your support will help build the capacity of participants from Polynesia/Oceania (and around the globe) to become the next generation of marine conservation and environmental leaders. Sponsorship benefits include public recognition, brand exposure and visibility, and ample opportunities for content marketing.

We have several different sponsorship packages under the “Medallion Sponsors” and “Event Sponsors” outlined below to suit your organizational needs, objectives, and financial situation. We would be delighted to discuss these promotional opportunities or any ideas you might have for promoting your products or services.

For further information or to confirm your sponsorship contact the Symposium President Alexander Gaos or the Symposium Co-Organizer Ingrid Yañez.

Medallion Sponsors

Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze sponsors are vital to the success of the 44th ISTS Symposium and will directly or indirectly support the primary objective of the International Sea Turtle Society. Medallion Sponsors will receive acknowledgments, benefits and entitlements according to the respective level of sponsorship contribution:

Platinum Sponsor

USD $75,000

As the Platinum Sponsor you will be promoted as the top tier supporter of the 44th ISTS Symposium. This is your opportunity to demonstrate to the 44th ISTS Symposium delegates that your organization is a leader and innovator in its field, with significant entitlements, and recognition comparative to your contribution. You will have a high-brand exposure throughout the 44th Symposium and will receive the following benefits:

All customary acknowledgements PLUS:

  • Five complimentary 44th ISTS Symposium registrations, including tickets to all social events, where the sponsor will be hosted as VIP by key organizing staff

  • One VIP table at the final night banquet dinner (table of five)

  • An opportunity to provide an announcement during the 44th ISTS Symposium opening ceremony

  • Option to visit a local sea turtle conservation project or a similar

    attraction with the 44th ISTS Symposium President

  • A full page advertisement on the inside front cover of the 44th ISTS Symposium program (artwork to be supplied by the sponsor)

  • Recognition as Platinum Sponsor (with company logo) on all 44th ISTS Symposium material

  • Your logo will be featured on banners for the 44th ISTS Symposium

  • 300-word company profile in 44th ISTS Symposium program and website

  • You will be acknowledged by the 44th ISTS Symposium President during the opening and closing addresses of the conference

  • Option to include brochures, magazines, or other advertisement materials in each registrant’s materials packet

  • Five free symposium t-shirts (subject to availability)

Gold Sponsor

USD $50,000

All customary acknowledgements PLUS:

  • Three complimentary 44th ISTS Symposium registrations, including tickets to all social events, where the sponsor will be hosted as VIP by key organizing staff

  • Option to provide a provide an announcement during the symposium opening social or closing banquet

  • Recognition as Gold Sponsor (with company logo) on all 44th ISTS Symposium material

  • Your logo will be featured on banners for the 44th ISTS Symposium

  • A half page advertisement in the 44th ISTS Symposium program (artwork to be supplied by the sponsor)

  • 150-word company profile in 44th ISTS Symposium program and website

  • You will be acknowledged by the International Sea Turtle Society President during the opening and closing addresses at 44th ISTS Symposium

  • Option to include brochures, magazines, or other advertisement materials in each registrant’s materials packet

  • Three free symposium t-shirts (subject to availability)

As a Gold Sponsor you will be recognized as a major sponsor of the 44th ISTS Symposium. You will have high-level exposure and strong brand association with the event. Gold sponsorship includes the following benefits:

Silver Sponsor

USD $25,000

As a Silver Sponsor you will be prominently featured as a primary sponsor during the 44th ISTS Symposium and provided with important advertising opportunities to promote your company or organization. Silver sponsorship includes the following benefits:

All customary acknowledgements PLUS:

  • Two complimentary 44th ISTS Symposium registration, including tickets to all social events

  • Recognition as Silver Sponsor (with company logo) on all 44th ISTS Symposium material

  • A quarter page advertisement in the 44th ISTS Symposium program (artwork to be supplied by the sponsor)

  • 100-word company profile in the 44th ISTS Symposium program and website

  • Your logo will be featured on banners for the 44th ISTS Symposium

  • Option to include brochures, magazines, or other advertisement materials in each registrant’s materials packet

  • You will be acknowledged by the International Sea Turtle Society President during the opening and closing addresses at 44th ISTS Symposium

  • Two free symposium t-shirts (subject to availability)

Bronze Sponsor

USD $15,000

The Bronze Sponsor package is suited to sponsors wanting a range of benefits without the exclusive elements of the Platinum, Gold, and Silver packages. Bronze sponsorship includes the following benefits:

All customary acknowledgements PLUS:

  • One complimentary 44th ISTS Symposium registration, including tickets to all social events

  • Recognition as Bronze Sponsor (with company logo) on all 44th ISTS Symposium material

  • 50-word company profile in 44th ISTS Symposium program and website

  • Your logo will be featured on banners for the 44th ISTS Symposium

  • Option to include brochures, magazines, or other advertisement materials in each registrant’s materials packet

  • You will be acknowledged by the International Sea Turtle Society President during the opening and closing addresses at 44th ISTS Symposium

  • One free symposium t-shirt (subject to availability)

Event Sponsors

In addition to the major sponsorship levels, there are a series of specific events you can choose to sponsor. Each event has its own set of benefits and allow you to tailor how you would like to support this historic event.

Welcome Social Sponsor

USD $20,000

There is one sponsorship opportunity available to support the Welcome Event, where old friends and colleagues reconnect, networks are re-established, and new partnerships are formed. The night will feature food, entertainment, and a memorable experience that will set the tone for 44th ISTS Symposium. The sponsor of the event will also receive the following:

  • Recognition as the sole Welcome Social sponsor, supporting the opening social event of the 44th ISTS Symposium

  • One complimentary 44th ISTS Symposium registration, including tickets to all social events

  • Exclusive naming rights to the welcome event

  • Your logo will be featured on banners for the 44th ISTS Symposium

  • Opportunity to position two banners in a prime location at the welcome event venue (sponsor to provide)

  • Your logo on the 44th ISTS Symposium website with a link to your homepage

  • Your logo and 100-word company profile in 44th ISTS Symposium program

  • One free symposium t-shirt (subject to availability)

Final Banquet Dinner Sponsor

USD $20,000

There is one sponsorship opportunity for the Final Night Banquet Dinner, which will be the social highlight of 44th ISTS Symposium. It will be an evening of good food, wine, and entertainment. The banquet is the event for the official hand over to the incoming President and incorporates the awards presentations night. The sponsor of the event will receive the following:

  • Recognition as the sole Final Banquet Dinner sponsor, supporting the major closing event of the 44th ISTS Symposium

  • One complimentary 44th ISTS Symposium registration, including tickets to all social events

  • Your logo will be featured on banners for the 44th ISTS Symposium

  • Opportunity to position two banners in a prime location at the dinner venue (sponsor to provide)

  • Acknowledgment and mention in all announcements regarding the final night banquet dinner

  • Your logo on the 44th ISTS Symposium website with a link to your homepage

  • Your logo and 100-word company profile in 44th ISTS Symposium program (size and prominence of logo varies to reflect sponsorship level)

  • One free symposium t-shirt (subject to availability)

Audio/Visual Sponsor

USD $10,000

Audio/visual equipment is essential to the success of the entire conference as it is needed for all of the high-profile events, including oral presentations, workshops, and all social gatherings. If you would like your company or organization to be associated with supporting vital equipment, then consider this sponsorship package! The sponsor will also receive:

  • Recognition as one of only two audio/visual sponsors, providing this fundamental equipment to all delegates in the 44th ISTS Symposium program

  • Your logo on the 44th ISTS Symposium website with a link to your

    homepage

  • Your logo and 50-word company profile in 44th ISTS Symposium

    program

  • Acknowledgment and mention during the 44th ISTS Symposium plenary session

  • During the 44th ISTS Symposium, a power point slide will be shown at all breaks and prior to the commencement of all sessions showing you as the audio/visual sponsor

Travel Grant Sponsor

USD $10,000

Travel Grants are a time honored tradition that are essential to support attendance by students and representatives of emerging economies to the 44th ISTS Symposium. We anticipate approximately 200 individuals will apply for Travel Grant support for the 44th ISTS Symposium and we will place special focus on identifying and supporting applicants from the Pacific Islands Region, with the goal of developing future conservation leaders. If you would like your company or organization to be associated with supporting the participation of participants with financial needs then consider this sponsorship package! All sponsor will also receive:

  • Recognition as a supporter of the hundreds of travel grant recipients

  • Your logo will be included on oral/poster presentations made by travel grant recipientsYour logo on the 44th ISTS Symposium website with a link to your homepage

  • Your logo and 50-word company profile in 44th ISTS Symposium program

  • Acknowledgment and mention during the 44th ISTS Symposium plenary session

Live Auction Sponsor

USD $10,000

Delegates and others bring donated items from all around the world to be auctioned off to raise money for 44th ISTS Symposium Travel Grants. The evening is very casual and a lot of fun as old friends and new acquaintances vie to outbid each other. The sponsor of the event will receive the following:

  • Opportunity to position two banners in a prime location at the live auction venue (sponsor to provide)

  • Acknowledgment and mention in all announcements regarding the live auction

  • Your logo on the 44th ISTS Symposium website with a link to your homepage

  • Your logo and 50-word company profile in 44th ISTS Symposium program

Video Night Sponsor

USD $10,000

The video Night is an event where community groups, NGOs, and other organizations are invited to screen sea turtle-relevant videos they have produced. This event will occur during one night of 44th ISTS Symposium and is free to delegates. The sponsor of the event will receive the following:

  • You will have exclusive naming rights to the video night

  • Opportunity to position two banners in a prime location at the video night venue (sponsor to provide)

  • Acknowledgment and mention in all announcements regarding the video night

  • Your logo on the 44th ISTS Symposium website with a link to your homepage

  • Your logo and 50-word company profile in 44th ISTS Symposium program

Coffee Break Sponsor

USD $6,000

Refreshment coffee breaks are a vibrant and social time at the Symposium. They are crucial in maintaining delegate satisfaction, social networks and openness to new information. Each refreshment coffee break will have its own environmental message to minimize waste. If you would like your company or organization to be associated with the provision of a coffee station and a positive environmental message, then consider this sponsorship package! All sponsors will receive:

  • Recognition as a coffee break sponsor (with your logo) in the 44th Symposium program

  • Opportunity to position two banners in the coffee serving area (sponsor to provide)

  • Your logo on the 44th Symposium website with a link to your homepage

  • Your logo and 50-word company profile in 44th Symposium program

  • Prior to the ending of the speaker session before the break, you will be acknowledged as the coffee break sponsor

Large General Symposium Sponsor

USD $4,000

We direct large general symposium sponsorship to support a variety of fundamental symposium functions, depending on where ongoing funding gaps exist. This could include any of the aforementioned activities that didn't receive full sponsorship. If you would like to provide crucial general support to the 44th ISTS Symposium that can be allocated as necessary, then consider this sponsorship package! The sponsor will receive:

  • Your logo on the 44th Symposium website with a link to your homepage

  • Your logo and 50-word company profile in 44th Symposium program

  • During the 44th Symposium, a power point slide will be shown at all breaks and prior to the commencement of all sessions showing you as as a large general symposium sponsor

Small General Symposium Sponsor

USD $2,000 or below

Small general symposium sponsorship provides an excellent opportunity for individuals and organizations with limited sponsorship capacity to still be a part of this historic event and provide important support for its successful execution. These funds are combined to fill vital funding needs and gaps.

  • Your logo on the 44th Symposium website with a link to your homepage

  • Your logo in 44th Symposium program