We extend a warm invitation to your organisation to become a valued sponsor or exhibitor at the 2026 ACIPC International Conference.
The conference will take place from 8 – 11 November at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre and online.
The conference theme is “From Knowledge to Action: Delivering Impact in Infection Prevention & Control”.
With an expected attendance of 500 delegates, this conference will bring together national and international IPC experts, nurses, IPC managers and consultants, aged care workers, scientists, academics, educators, policymakers, medical practitioners, hospital managers, and those overseeing IPC programs in non-healthcare settings.
By choosing to sponsor, you align your brand with innovation and industry leadership and gain prominent visibility among key decision-makers and influencers in the IPC sector. Major sponsors also enjoy heightened visibility and exclusive promotional opportunities.
For exhibitors, the conference provides a unique platform to showcase your products and services to a targeted audience actively seeking the latest solutions and advancements. Engage directly with potential clients, collaborators, and industry leaders in a dynamic and conducive setting.
The exhibition hall will be open Monday 9 – Wednesday 11 November and the conference will feature the following highlights for sponsors and exhibitors:
We are open to tailoring packages to suit your specific goals, ensuring a meaningful return on investment for your company.
Join us in shaping the future of Infection, Prevention, and Control. We look forward to the prospect of having your organisation as a vital part of our conference and appreciate your consideration of this invitation.
Kind Regards
Sally Havers
President, Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control
Jessica Schults & Ursula Howarth
Co-Chairs, Scientific Conference Organising Committee
Please contact Conference Design to discuss supporting the conference.
+61 3 6231 2999
mail@conferencedesign.com.au
Click on a package for more information.
Sponsor and exhibitor terms and conditions are located at the bottom of this prospectus. Click here for terms and conditions.
If you are a not-for-profit organisation or charity with an interest in infection prevention control, we want to hear from you.
ACIPC is keen to build meaningful relationships with organisations that share common interests with the College and offer value to our members.
To get in touch with us please email acipc@conferencedesign.com.au.
*Dinner tickets can be purchased in addition
In recognition of the ongoing support of ACIPC’s top-tier partners, Platinum sponsors will receive enhanced marketing opportunities across ACIPC channels in 2026, including:
*Dinner tickets can be purchased in addition
PLUS 1 OF THE FOLLOWING (subject to booking order and availability):
This opportunity offers prominent exposure of your organisation and brand. Each delegate will receive a name badge and lanyard with your logo printed on both when they register at the conference.
OR
This is a great opportunity to reinforce your brand to all delegates. Each delegate will receive a copy of the printed program with your logo printed on the cover and each page when they register at the conference.
In recognition of the ongoing support of ACIPC’s top-tier partners, Gold sponsors will receive enhanced marketing opportunities across ACIPC channels in 2026, including:
*Dinner tickets can be purchased in addition
In recognition of the ongoing support of ACIPC’s top-tier partners, Silver sponsors will receive enhanced marketing opportunities across ACIPC channels in 2026, including:
*Dinner tickets can be purchased in addition
Please contact mail@conferencedesign.com.au to discuss exhibition options.
Packages are “Exhibition Ready” and include:
*Dinner tickets can be purchased in addition
Packages are “Exhibition Ready” and include:
*Dinner tickets can be purchased in addition
Exhibition Pod packages are available for any Australian business that meets the ABS definition of a small business:
Small business (excluding Agriculture) is defined as those businesses employing less than 20 people. Where detail is available data are presented in business size groups.
The following opportunities are available to enhance other sponsor or exhibitor packages, or as individual items.
Please contact mail@conferencedesign.com.au if you are interested in purchasing any of the below items.
The gelato cart offers a refreshing and engaging activation, providing the sponsor with an opportunity to brand the area with your signage and connect with delegates while they enjoy a scoop of gelato.
The gelato cart will have a staff member serving scoops of fresh gelato throughout each day of the conference.
The location of the gelato cart will be confirmed in consultation with the sponsor and conference organisers and is subject to space and supplier availability at the time of booking.
*Dinner tickets can be purchased in addition
Your sponsorship of the Coffee Cart will allow you to engage delegates by branding the area with your signage and developing a relaxed café style atmosphere.
The coffee cart will have a barista serving coffee, hot chocolate, and tea throughout each day of the conference.
The location of the coffee cart will be confirmed in consultation with the sponsor and conference organisers and is subject to space and supplier availability at the time of booking.
*Dinner tickets can be purchased in addition
The Welcome Reception offers a prime opportunity for attendees to unwind, connect, and build relationships in a casual setting, creating a positive and collaborative atmosphere that extends beyond formal sessions, enriching the overall conference ambiance. As the sponsor, you will have the opportunity to give a brief address to delegates during the reception.
*Dinner tickets can be purchased in addition
This is an opportunity to host a one-hour educational breakfast session on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday morning of the conference.
Catering, speakers, theming, and all other associated expenses not mentioned below are in addition to the $5,500 cost of the package and the responsibility of the sponsor.
*Dinner tickets can be purchased in addition.
*Note this opportunity does not preclude other sponsors or exhibitors organising independent breakfast functions.
**This opportunity is subject to the approval of ACIPC.
These terms and conditions apply to organisations and their staff (you, your organisation, your group) participating in this event (the event) being organised by Conference Design Pty Ltd on behalf of the Host (us, we, Conference Design, the Host). By participating in the event, you are deemed to have agreed to these terms and conditions. It is your responsibility to ensure all your staff participant are aware of these terms and conditions.
Acceptance
Acceptance of all applications is subject to our approval and we reserves the right to decline any application.
Payment
Payment is required within 7-days of Conference Design issuing your tax invoice. Sponsorship and exhibition entitlements, including the allocation of exhibition space, do not commence until payment has been received.
Currency and GST
All prices are quoted in Australian Dollars (AUD$) and include GST, unless otherwise stated.
Confirmation of Bookings and Tax Invoice
Once you have completed an online booking, you will be sent a confirmation email with a PDF Tax Invoice.
Point of Contact & Conference Updates
You will provide a single point of contact when booking to coordinate your participation. All information and updates be sent via email to your point of contact.
EFT Payments
Please include the EFT Reference shown on your Tax Invoice when submitting an EFT and email Conference Design the details including date, amount and your bank’s reference.
BSB: 017 010
Account #: 1085 82575
Account Name: Conference Design Pty Ltd
Bank: ANZ Bank, 61 Liverpool Street, Hobart 7000
Swift Code: ANZBAU3M
Credit Card Payments
Credit card charges appear as Conference Design Pty Ltd on your card statement. When using the online payment system credit card transactions will be processed directly by ANZ eGate and Conference Design does not store or transmit your credit card details. ANZ eGate is a secure and PCI compliant platform.
Attendee Numbers
We will promote the event to maximise participation, but we do not guarantee a minimum number of attendees either onsite or online.
Package Inclusions & Associated Costs
Refer to the sponsor and exhibitor prospectus for inclusions for each package. All costs associated with your inclusions in the event will be borne solely by you and we shall have no liability for any costs unless we have explicitly agreed in writing.
No Cancellation of your Booking
All payments are non-refundable once an application has been accepted. If you are no longer able to attend the event, please contact Conference Design to discuss your participation.
Cancellation or Postponement of an In-person Event
We do not accept any liability for losses incurred, including but not limited to travel, accommodation, exhibition and displays, or any other costs or expenses, if the in-person Event is cancelled or postponed due to an unforeseen circumstances or any occurrence that renders performance of the Event inadvisable, illegal, impracticable or impossible in our sole opinion. An unforeseen event could include, but is not limited to, an infectious disease outbreak; industrial disruptions; service provider failures; governmental restrictions or regulations; war or apparent act of war; terrorism or apparent act of terrorism; disaster; civil disorder, disturbance, and/or riots; curtailment, suspension or restriction on transportation; or any other emergency. If an in-person conference is cancelled or postponed, refunds will not be issued but available funds will be credited towards an online conference or a in-person conference.
Moving to an Entirely Online Event
If we believe, at our sole discretion, that a hybrid or in-person event needs to be held entirely online, all bookings will be transferred to the online event. The package fees will be revised to reflect an online format and you will be refunded any difference between the in-person and online package fees. Full refunds of sponsor and exhibitor bookings will not be available due to an event moving online.
Changes
We reserve the right to change any and all aspects of the event, including but not limited to, the name, themes, content, program, speakers, format, performers, hosts, moderators, venues, and times. We reserve the right to amend or remove any sponsorship package, exhibition package or exhibition floor plan.
Disclaimer
Every effort has been made to present all the information accurately, however, we do not accept any liability for any inaccuracies in any published information. We will correct any published information as soon as possible and advise you as soon as possible.
Code of Conduct and Disruptive Behaviour
You agree your representatives will abide by the Conference Code of Conduct.
Revocation of Participation
We may revoke an agreement with you, if we believe, in our sole opinion, the participation of an organisation is prejudicial to the interests and objectives of the event Host.
Product or Service Endorsement
Your participation in the event or sponsorship of any activity does not indicate endorsement of your products or services and must not be stated or inferred in any way.
Exhibition Floor Plan
The exhibition floor plan is subject to change without notice. The floor plan is not to an exact scale but accurately represents the position and sizes of exhibition spaces at in-person conferences.
Allocation of Exhibition Space
Exhibition spaces are selected when booking online. We may revise allocated spaces after taking into account an organisation’s sponsorship, the date of application, preferences, proximity to competitors and any other matters deemed relevant by us.
Insurance
No insurance is provided. All sponsors and exhibitors must have adequate insurance for the period of the conference, including public and product liability cover and professional indemnity insurance. You will need to provide a certificate of currency to confirm your participation onsite.
Indemnity
You shall indemnify and hold harmless the Host and Conference Design for any loss, damage to property or injury to persons suffered as a result of your participation in the conference, except where the Host or Conference Design are found to be negligent.
Supply of Goods and Services
The supply of any goods, services, samples or advice is entirely at your own risk.
Security
Valuable items should NOT be left unattended at your exhibition space at any time and especially not overnight. No responsibility is accepted for any loss or damage to equipment and display materials.
Representatives
Anyone from your organisation attending the conference or guests you wish to invite to the conference must register with Conference Design before the conference. An official name badge will be required to access the in-person meeting and exhibition areas.
Registration Terms and Conditions
All terms and conditions listed on the Registration page apply to your representatives.
Custom Stands
All custom stands must fit within the purchased exhibition space. Custom stands must not exceed 3.0 metres high. If you have any questions please email us a floor plan and elevations of your proposed stand.
Opt-in Delegate List
The opt-in delegate list will be supplied to eligible sponsors and exhibitors prior to the conference and will include name, organisation, state and email address. The list provided will exclude the names of delegates who have not provided their consent.
Interactive Exhibitions
Whilst we encourage you to develop entertaining and interactive displays to attract delegates, please be mindful not to disturb other exhibitors or delegates.
Signage at the venue
Your signage should be free standing to allow for easy placement and should be contained with your exhibition space.
Dismantling Displays
Due to safety requirements you will not be able to dismantle your display before the published closing time.
Damage to the Venue
You indemnify us from all liability for damage to the venue deemed to have been caused by your staff, contractors, agents or guests. The cost of repairs will be the sole responsibility of your organisation.
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