HEA Annual Debate 2017 Sponsorship Opportunities

The opportunity

This year, as a new addition to the HEA calendar, we are hosting our first Annual Debate on the

evening of the second day of the Annual Conference. Key sector issues and policies will be debated

following a four course meal at the Mercure Hotel in Manchester on 5 July 2017.

We will be inviting four speakers to explore a critical, cross-sector issue and respond to questions

from the floor during the 90 minute parliamentary-style debate.

The opportunity is for exclusive sponsorship of this high profile lively debate and dinner.

Expected delegate numbers: Over 100

Delegate profile: Largely Lecturers and Academic Staff with a number of Deans and Heads, as well

as some senior leaders.

By sponsoring this event you will:

Align yourself with a prominent player in the sector

Position your brand at the heart of teaching excellence in higher education

Benefit from excellent and profitable networking opportunities

Achieve positive endorsement by association with a trusted voice and delivery partner

Efficiently reach your target audience

How to get involved

This exclusive package is available for £9,500 plus VAT. The package includes:

Opportunity to address delegates for up to 5 minutes

Four complimentary places at the dinner and debate

Branding on dinner menus

Branding on seating plans

Branding on webpage with hyperlink

Opportunity to provide marketing materials in Annual Conference delegate packs

Packages can be tailored to your budget and requirements.

Contact sponsorship@heacademy.ac.uk to discuss this opportunity further.