On behalf of the organising committee, we are delighted to invite you to join us as a supporter at the 2026 Australian Primary Principals Association (APPA) National Conference, taking place in Canberra from August 30 – September 3, 2026.
With the theme “Our primary purpose: Vision, Voice, Agency, Impact” APPA 2026 will bring together primary school leaders from Government, Catholic, and Independent sectors across Australia. This is your opportunity to connect with key decision-makers, showcase your brand, and demonstrate your commitment to the future of education.
A range of sponsorship and exhibition packages are available, offering maximum exposure and direct engagement with school leaders who shape policy, purchasing, and innovation in education. We are happy to discuss tailored options to ensure your investment aligns with your strategic goals.
Secure your place today and be part of this education leadership event. Stay updated on conference planning at www.appaconference.com.au.
We look forward to your support and to welcoming you to Canberra in 2026!
| Conference Partner | $37,500 inc. GST – SOLD |
| Gold Sponsor | $29,000 inc. GST |
| Silver Sponsor | $24,000 inc. GST |
| Dinner Sponsor | $21,000 inc. GST |
| Welcome Reception Sponsor | $17,000 inc. GST |
| Coffee Cart Sponsor | $15,500 inc. GST – 1 remaining |
| Lanyard and Name Badge Sponsor | $12,000 inc. GST |
| Pocket Program and Passport Sponsor | $11,500 inc. GST – SOLD |
| Satchel Sponsor | $10,000 inc. GST |
| Charging Station Sponsor | $9,500 inc. GST |
| APPA’s Big Day Out Host | $8,000 inc. GST |
| Display Booth | $6,000 inc. GST |
| Pod Stand | $4,500 inc. GST |
| Networking Booth | $3,750 inc. GST |
| Advertising Opportunities | Various |
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Welcome Reception Benefits:
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Two Available
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*Tickets to the Conference dinner can be purchased at an additional cost.
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Registration:
*Tickets to the Conference dinner can be purchased at an additional cost.
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As the exclusive Pocket Program & Passport Sponsor, your brand will be featured on two of the most-used resources of the conference — the printed pocket program and the interactive Exhibitor Passport Game, designed to drive delegate engagement and exhibition traffic. You’ll also have the unique opportunity to present the Passport Game prize draw on stage during the closing session, putting your brand in the spotlight.
Registration:
*Tickets to the Conference dinner can be purchased at an additional cost.
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Logo and hyperlink on the conference website home page.
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Be carried throughout the conference – and beyond.
As the exclusive Satchel Sponsor, your logo will be prominently displayed on the official conference satchel, given to every delegate upon arrival. With delegates using these bags throughout the event — and often long after — your brand will enjoy ongoing exposure and a practical association with support and quality.
Registration:
*Tickets to the Conference dinner can be purchased at an additional cost.
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3 Opportunities
At a fast-paced event like the APPA Conference, delegates rely on their devices to stay organised, connected, and informed. As the Charging Station Sponsor, your brand will be front and centre at one of the most utilised and appreciated touchpoints of the event.
This is a high-impact, low-effort way to align your brand with innovation, support, and the everyday needs of Australian primary school leaders.
Exhibition and Registration:
*Tickets to the Conference dinner can be purchased at an additional cost.
Charging Station Benefits
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3 Opportunities
As a Big Day Out Tour Host sponsor, your organisation will take centre stage by hosting one of our highly anticipated Monday tours. This is a unique opportunity to showcase your brand to school leaders.
Registration:
*Tickets to the Conference dinner can be purchased at an additional cost.
Speaker Sponsor Benefits:
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Multiple
Ideal for companies wanting to showcase a product, display, or custom-built booth. Perfect if you need space to make an impact and bring your brand to life. Best suited for organisations with a strong presence and visual elements to feature.
Exhibition and Registration:
*Tickets to the Conference dinner can be purchased at an additional cost.
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Multiple Available
Great for those wanting a professional setup for one-on-one conversations while still having a branded presence. The included counter space makes it perfect for product literature, samples, or digital displays. Ideal for companies looking for a balance between connection and visibility.
Exhibition and Registration:
*Tickets to the Conference dinner can be purchased at an additional cost.
Onsite Benefits:
Online Benefits:
Multiple Available
Perfect for entry-level supporters or those who don’t require much space. A simple and effective setup for focused networking, brand exposure, and engaging conversations. Best suited for businesses wanting to connect without a major display. Use your own banners to brand your space or utilise the customisable backdrop to network and converse with potential customers!
Exhibition and Registration:
*Tickets to the Conference dinner can be purchased at an additional cost.
Onsite Benefits:
Online Benefits:
Pocket program half page advert (A7 – 74 × 105 mm) | $650
Pocket program full page advert (A6 – 105 × 148 mm) | $1000
Rolling ad in the holding slides – PowerPoint Slide (16:9) | $750
1 x Push Notification sent out via the conference app to all delegates over the course of the conference | $350
These terms and conditions apply to organisations and their staff (you, your organisation, your group) participating in this event (the event) being organised by Conference Design Pty Ltd on behalf of the Host (us, we, Conference Design, the Host). By participating in the event, you are deemed to have agreed to these terms and conditions. It is your responsibility to ensure all your staff participant are aware of these terms and conditions.
Acceptance of all applications is subject to our approval and we reserves the right to decline any application.
Payment is required within 7-days of Conference Design issuing your tax invoice. Sponsorship and exhibition entitlements, including the allocation of exhibition space, do not commence until payment has been received.
All prices are quoted in Australian Dollars (AUD$) and include GST, unless otherwise stated.
Once you have completed an online booking, you will be sent a confirmation email with a PDF Tax Invoice.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
We will promote the event to maximise participation, but we do not guarantee a minimum number of attendees onsite.
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.
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.
You agree your representatives will abide by the Conference Code of Conduct.
Where relevant, we urge you to observe and follow the Codes of Practice of the Medical Technology Association of Australia (MTAA) which are available at www.mtaa.org.au. This includes sponsors and exhibitors who may not be members of the MTAA. We also encourage sponsors and exhibitors to adhere to the Medicines Australia Code of Conduct and associated guidelines available at https://medicinesaustralia.com.au/code-of-conduct/.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
You shall indemnify 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.
The supply of any goods, services, samples or advice is entirely at your own risk.
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.
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.
All terms and conditions listed on the Registration page apply to your representatives.
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.
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.
Whilst we encourage you to develop entertaining and interactive displays to attract delegates, please be mindful not to disturb other exhibitors or delegates.
Your signage should be free standing to allow for easy placement and should be contained with your exhibition space.
Due to safety requirements you will not be able to dismantle your display before the published closing time.
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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