Sponsorship & partnerships
ARBEC III welcomes partnerships with organisations committed to advancing blue economy science and sustainable development. Sponsorship tiers, a Blue Economy Exhibition and Information Centre within the conference venue, and sponsor-driven side events put your organisation in front of researchers, policymakers, industry and development partners from across Africa and beyond.
Your logo and profile on the event website, programme, delegate communications and on-site branding — seen by every participant before, during and after ARBEC III.
Meet researchers, government, industry and development partners in one place: speaking slots, exhibition space and hosted networking depending on your package.
Partners make the conference possible — from student bursaries to field visits. We report back on what your support delivered.
Packages
Every package can be tailored. Amounts are indicative and exclude any applicable taxes; in-kind and hybrid contributions are welcome.
Recognition, branding, speaking slots, exhibition space and delegate places scale with the tier.
Title partner of ARBEC III
USD 100,000
or more
Major partner
USD 50,000
to USD 99,999
Partner recognition in the programme and on the website
USD 25,000
to USD 49,999
Logo placement and exhibition presence
USD 10,000
to USD 24,999
Entry-level support with visibility
USD 5,000
to USD 9,999
Sponsor-driven sessions curated with the organisers: the contribution covers the venue, facilitation, visibility and documentation.
High-level or flagship side event
USD 10,000
to USD 15,000
Ideal for organisations wishing to convene ministerial-level roundtables, launch major reports or host plenary-style policy sessions aligned with the conference themes. Side-event applications are open until 30 September 2026; final programme integration prioritises thematic balance and regional representation.
Focused technical deep-dive session
USD 5,000
to USD 8,000
Suitable for presenting research findings, convening expert working groups or facilitating thematic dialogues on specific blue economy sub-sectors. Side-event applications are open until 30 September 2026.
Demonstrate innovations, technologies or programmes
USD 3,000
to USD 5,000
Dedicated space to demonstrate innovations, technologies or programmes related to the blue economy, with time for interactive demonstrations and structured networking. Side-event applications are open until 30 September 2026.
Co-sponsored capacity-building forum
USD 2,000
to USD 4,000
Capacity-building forums targeting youth, students and early-career professionals: mentorship circles, career panels or skills-building workshops. Side-event applications are open until 30 September 2026.
Booths in the exhibition and information centre inside the venue; allocation is rolling and confirmed on payment.
Blue Economy Exhibition and Information Centre inside the conference venue
USD 1,000
per booth
Open to local, national, regional and international players in the blue space: government agencies, innovators, academia, entrepreneurs, financial institutions and other stakeholders showcasing their activities and the role of science in the blue economy. Booth allocation is rolling and confirmed on full payment; early booking is strongly recommended as booths are limited. Extra participants register as delegates.
Blue Economy Exhibition and Information Centre inside the conference venue
USD 2,000
per booth
The same booth package for exhibitors from developed countries. Booth allocation is rolling and confirmed on full payment; early booking is strongly recommended as booths are limited. Extra participants register as delegates.
In good company
Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI)
Kisii University
Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA)
International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)
African Center for Aquatic Research and Education (ACARE)
National Research Foundation (NRF)
African Institute for Capacity Development (AICAD)
FSD Africa
East African Wild Life Society
National Bank of Kenya
Apply
Five minutes is all it takes. The committee reviews applications within five working days and replies by email with the agreement and next steps.