ARBEC III · 23–27 Nov 2026 · Nairobi

Partner with ARBEC III

ARBEC III welcomes partnerships with organisations committed to advancing blue economy science and sustainable development.

11 packages18 organisations on boardApplications open

Why partner

What partners gain

Visibility that lasts

Your logo and profile on the event website, programme, delegate communications and on-site branding, before, during and after ARBEC III.

Access to decision-makers

Researchers, government, industry and development partners in one place: speaking slots, exhibition space and hosted networking by package.

A visible contribution

Partners make the conference possible, from student bursaries to field visits. We report back on what your support delivered.

Packages

Choose how you take part

Every package can be tailored. Amounts are indicative and exclude applicable taxes; in-kind and hybrid contributions are welcome.

Sponsorship tiers

Recognition, branding, speaking slots, exhibition space and delegate places scale with the tier.

Sponsorship

Gold

Major partner

USD 50,000

to USD 99,999

  • Major partner recognition
  • Panel participation
  • 15 m² exhibition space
  • 8 conference registrations
  • Branding on selected materials
Sponsorship

Silver

Partner recognition in the programme and on the website

USD 25,000

to USD 49,999

  • Partner recognition in the programme and on the website
  • 10 m² exhibition space
  • 6 conference registrations
Sponsorship

Bronze

Logo placement and exhibition presence

USD 10,000

to USD 24,999

  • Logo placement
  • 6 m² exhibition space
  • 4 conference registrations
Sponsorship

Coral

Entry-level support with visibility

USD 5,000

to USD 9,999

  • Logo recognition
  • Small exhibition presence
  • 2 conference registrations

Side events and partnerships

Sponsor-driven sessions curated with the organisers: the contribution covers the venue, facilitation, visibility and documentation.

Partnership

Premium side event

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.

  • Venue allocation and logistics
  • Technical facilitation and moderation
  • Communication and visibility (webpage and programme listing)
  • Documentation and synthesis of outcomes
Partnership

Standard technical session

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.

  • Venue allocation and logistics
  • Technical facilitation and moderation
  • Communication and visibility (webpage and programme listing)
  • Documentation and synthesis of outcomes
Partnership

Partner showcase / Innovation lab

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.

  • Venue allocation and logistics
  • Technical facilitation and moderation
  • Communication and visibility (webpage and programme listing)
  • Documentation and synthesis of outcomes
Partnership

Youth / early-career event

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.

  • Venue allocation and logistics
  • Technical facilitation and moderation
  • Communication and visibility (webpage and programme listing)
  • Documentation and synthesis of outcomes

Exhibition

Booths in the exhibition and information centre inside the venue; allocation is rolling and confirmed on payment.

Exhibition

Exhibition booth - Africa & developing countries

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.

  • Exhibition booth (3 × 3 m)
  • Full conference package for two exhibitors
  • One table and two chairs
  • Access to the full conference programme and carry-on materials for two participants
  • Exhibitor recognition in the marketing campaign and on social media
Exhibition

Exhibition booth - Developed countries

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.

  • Exhibition booth (3 × 3 m)
  • Full conference package for two exhibitors
  • One table and two chairs
  • Access to the full conference programme and carry-on materials for two participants
  • Exhibitor recognition in the marketing campaign and on social media

Apply

Tell us about your organisation

Five minutes is all it takes. The committee reviews applications within five working days and replies by email with the agreement and next steps.

1. What are you applying for?

You can change the package later with the team.

2. Your organisation

JPG, PNG or WebP up to 2 MB. Used on the event page once your partnership is confirmed.

3. Who should we talk to?

You will receive a confirmation email with a link to track the application.

What happens next

  1. 1We confirm receipt by email straight away, with a link to track your application.
  2. 2The organising committee reviews it within five working days and may call to discuss details.
  3. 3Once approved you receive the partnership agreement and invoice; your logo goes live on the event page.

Prefer to talk first?

The partnerships team is happy to shape a package around your goals.

arbec2026@kmfri.go.ke +254 (20) 8021561 / 712003853 About the event