Sponsorship opportunities
On behalf of the Local Organising Committee and the Australasian Society of Clinical and Experimental Pharmacologists and Toxicologists (ASCEPT), we are delighted to invite organisations that offer services, products, and experience in pharmacology and/or therapeutics to partner with us in supporting the 20th World Congress of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology 2026 (WCP2026).
From 12–17 July 2026, we will welcome the world’s pharmacology and therapeutics community to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre in Melbourne/Narrm, Australia. We look forward to connecting with and celebrating the diversity of this community which includes students, early career pharmacologists, and global leaders and innovators in education, research and clinical pharmacology, including those at the cutting edge of drug discovery and development in academia and industry.
A range of tailored sponsorship and exhibition opportunities are available, designed to increase brand visibility and cater to organisations of all sizes. Your partnership and involvement in the congress will help us to achieve our aims of bringing together a large and diverse group of participants from around the world who are passionate about advancing pharmacology through collaboration and discovery.
By partnering with us, you’ll gain unparalleled access to a captive audience of key decision-makers, thought leaders, and influential stakeholders in the pharmacology and therapeutics industries. Secure your sponsorship today and position your brand at the forefront of this globally significant event.
Professor Kevin Pfleger
ASCEPT Immediate Past President
WCP2026 Local Organising Committee
Who will be attending?
We are expecting the congress to be attended by over 2,500 leading national and international researchers, academics, clinicians and educators from around the world in the fields of:
- clinical and experimental pharmacology
- clinical and experimental toxicology
- health services research
- medicines regulation and clinical research
- quality use of medicines
- drug delivery, drug formulation and drug delivery research
- higher education and learning.
Previous congress attendance:
WCP2018 Kyoto, Japan –
4,554 attendees from 82 countries and regions
WCP2023 Glasgow, Scotland –
Over 2,000 attendees from 83 countries
Highlights from the World Congress of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology 2023.
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Sponsor packages
We aim to ensure that delegates leave the congress feeling inspired and that those who support WCP2026 receive the greatest exposure possible. Please contact the congress organiser, Expert Events, to discuss in detail the following or any other sponsorship opportunities.
All sponsorship packages are in Australian dollars (AUD) and include Australian Goods and Services Tax (GST).
Principal sponsor
Opportunity to be named as the Principal sponsor of the congress including the opening plenary session and welcome reception.- Five (5) minute live address by a senior representative or pre-recorded video to introduce the organisation at the opening plenary.
- Display one freestanding pull-up banner (sponsor supplied) at the opening plenary session and welcome reception.
- Ability to provide delegates with a branded gift (sponsor expense) to be distributed at the welcome reception.
- Acknowledgement and introduction by the MC at the opening plenary session.
- Opportunity to have one (1) 30-minute presentation in the innovation theatre located in the exhibition hall.
- Sponsor logo featured in all congress emails distributed to delegates in the lead-up to the event.
- Banner advertisement on the rotating banner on the home page of the congress app.
- Sponsor logo to be displayed on the thank you page of the online delegate registration form.
- One (1) push notification sent via the app to all delegates during the congress (content to be provided by the sponsor).
- Exclusive use of private hospitality suite at the congress venue for meetings.
Subject to the time of booking, recognition as the Principal sponsor on all congress material including:
- Congress website (sponsor and home page) and app (with hyperlinks to company website).
- Final PDF program (to be available for download from the congress website).
- Opening PowerPoint slide of the opening plenary session.
- Congress signage included in the main plenary room and the combined sponsor PowerPoint holding slides displayed at the beginning and end of each plenary session.
- Congress signage throughout the venue.
- One (1) double exhibition booth (6m x 3m) or equivalent floor space in a prominent position of your choice in the exhibition hall.
- Ten (10) complimentary congress registrations, which include attendance at the welcome reception, all sessions, lunches, morning and afternoon teas, exhibition, and the congress dinner.
- Three (3) additional complimentary tickets to the congress dinner
- Three (3) additional complimentary tickets to the welcome reception
A copy of delegate names and organisations is provided one week before the congress, subject to privacy laws.
Diamond sponsor
Opportunity to be named as the sponsor of one plenary session(excluding the opening plenary)
- Five (5) minute live address by a senior representative or pre-recorded video to introduce the organisation at the commencement of the sponsored plenary session.
- Display one freestanding pull-up banner (sponsor-supplied) at the sponsored session.
- Acknowledgment and introduction by the chair at the commencement of the sponsored plenary session.
- Opportunity to have one (1) 30-minute presentation in the innovation theatre located in the exhibition hall.
- Banner advertisement on the rotating banner on the home page of the congress app.
Subject to the time of booking, recognition as a diamond sponsor on all congress material including:
- Congress website (sponsor page) and app (with hyperlinks to company website).
- Final PDF program (to be available for download from the congress website).
- Opening PowerPoint slide of the sponsored session.
- Congress signage included in the main plenary room and on the combined sponsor PowerPoint holding slides displayed at the beginning and end of each plenary session.
- Congress signage throughout the venue
- One exhibition booth (3m x 3m) or equivalent floor space in a prominent position of your choice in the exhibition hall.
- Five complimentary congress registrations, which include attendance at the welcome reception, all sessions, lunches, morning and afternoon teas, exhibition, and the congress dinner.
- Two additional complimentary tickets to the congress dinner.
A copy of delegate names and organisations is provided one week before the congress, subject to privacy laws.
Platinum sponsor
Opportunity to be named as a sponsor of one keynote session.- Acknowledgement and introduction by the chair at the commencement of the keynote session.
- Display one freestanding pull-up banner (sponsor-supplied) at the sponsored keynote session.
- Opportunity to have one (1) 30-minute presentation in the innovation theatre located in the exhibition hall.
- Banner advertisement on the rotating banner on the home page of the congress app.
Subject to the time of booking, recognition as a platinum sponsor on all congress material including:
- Congress website (sponsor page) and app (with hyperlinks to company website).
- Final PDF program (to be available for download from the congress website).
- Opening PowerPoint slide of the sponsored keynote session.
- Congress signage included in the main plenary room and included on the combined sponsor PowerPoint holding slides displayed at the beginning and end of each plenary session.
- Congress signage throughout the venue.
One exhibition booth (3m x 3m) or equivalent floor space to be in a prominent position in the exhibition hall.
- Four complimentary congress registrations, which include attendance at the welcome reception, all sessions, lunches, morning and afternoon teas, exhibition, and the congress dinner.
A copy of delegate names and organisations is provided one week before the congress, subject to privacy laws.
Gold sponsor
Opportunity to be named as a sponsor of one symposium session.- Acknowledgement and introduction by the chair at the commencement of the sponsored symposium.
- Display one freestanding pull-up banner (sponsor-supplied) at the sponsored symposium.
- Opportunity to have one (1) 15-minute presentation in the innovation theatre located in the exhibition hall.
Subject to the time of booking, recognition as a gold sponsor on all congress material including:
- Congress website (sponsor page) and app (with hyperlinks to company website).
- Final PDF program (to be available for download from the congress website).
- Opening PowerPoint slide of the sponsored symposium session.
- Congress signage included in the main plenary room and included on the combined sponsor PowerPoint holding slides displayed at the beginning and end of each plenary session.
- Congress signage throughout the venue.
One exhibition booth (3m x 3m) in the exhibition hall.
Three complimentary congress registrations, which include attendance at the welcome reception, all sessions, lunches, morning and afternoon teas, exhibition, and the congress dinner.
A copy of delegate names and organisations is provided one week before the congress, subject to privacy laws.
Silver sponsor
Opportunity to be named as a sponsor of one oral presentation.- Acknowledgment and introduction by the chair at the commencement of the sponsored oral session.
- Display one freestanding pull-up banner (sponsor-supplied) at the sponsored oral presentation.
Subject to the time of booking, recognition as a silver sponsor on all congress material including:
- Congress website (sponsor page) and app (with hyperlinks to company website).
- Final PDF program (to be available for download from the congress website).
- Opening PowerPoint slide of the sponsored oral session.
- Congress signage included in the main plenary room and included on the combined sponsor PowerPoint holding slides displayed at the beginning and end of each plenary session.
- Congress signage throughout the venue.
One exhibition booth (3m x 3m) in the exhibition hall.
Two complimentary congress registrations, which include attendance at the welcome reception, all sessions, lunches, morning and afternoon teas, exhibition, and the congress dinner.
A copy of delegate names and organisations is provided one week before the congress, subject to privacy laws.
Name badge and
lanyard sponsor
Opportunity to be named as the name badge and lanyard sponsor.
- Sponsor logo featured on the name badge and lanyards alongside the host logos.
- Display one freestanding pull-up banner (sponsor-supplied) at the registration desk where delegates collect their badge.
- Sponsor logo featured on the check-in page of all registration kiosks.
- Ability to brand the name badge kiosks (artwork supplied by sponsor and approved by organiser)
Subject to the time of booking, recognition as the name badge and lanyard sponsor on all congress material including:
- Congress website (sponsor page) and app (with hyperlinks to company website).
- Final PDF program (to be available for download from the congress website).
- Congress signage included in the main plenary room and included on the combined sponsor PowerPoint holding slides displayed at the beginning and end of each plenary session.
- Congress signage throughout the venue.
Two complimentary congress registrations, which include attendance at the welcome reception, all sessions, lunches, morning and afternoon teas, exhibition, and the congress dinner.
A copy of delegate names and organisations is provided one week before the congress, subject to privacy laws.
Congress dinner
sponsor
Opportunity to be named as the exclusive sponsor of the congress dinner.
- Five (5) minute live address by a senior representative or pre-recorded video to introduce the organisation at the commencement of the congress dinner.
- Acknowledgement and introduction by the MC at the commencement of the congress dinner.
- Display one freestanding pull-up banner (sponsor supplied) at the congress dinner.
- Sponsor logo on the congress dinner menu.
- Sponsor logo on congress emails promoting the dinner.
Subject to the time of booking, recognition as the congress dinner sponsor on all congress material including:
- Congress website (sponsor page) and app (with hyperlinks to company website).
- Final PDF program (to be available for download from the congress website).
- Congress signage included in the main plenary room and included on the combined sponsor PowerPoint holding slides displayed at the beginning and end of each plenary session.
- Congress signage throughout the venue.
Two complimentary congress registration, which includes attendance at the welcome reception, all sessions, lunches, morning and afternoon teas, exhibition, and the congress dinner.
A copy of delegate names and organisations is provided one week before the congress, subject to privacy laws.
Coffee cart
sponsor
Opportunity to be named as a sponsor of one of the coffee cartslocated in the exhibition.
- Sponsor logo included on coffee cart signage.
- Display one freestanding pull-up banner (sponsor-supplied) next to the sponsored coffee cart.
- Opportunity to supply branded coffee cups (supplied by sponsor and to be approved by the venue).
Subject to the time of booking, recognition as a coffee cart sponsor on all congress material including:
- Congress website (sponsor page) and app (with hyperlinks to company website).
- Final PDF program (to be available for download from the congress website).
- Congress signage included in the main plenary room and included on the combined sponsor PowerPoint holding slides displayed at the beginning and end of each plenary session.
- Congress signage throughout the venue.
One exhibition booth (3m x 3m) in the exhibition hall next to your sponsored coffee cart (where possible).
One complimentary congress registration, which includes attendance at the welcome reception, all sessions, lunches, morning and afternoon teas, and the exhibition. This does not include a ticket to the congress dinner.
A copy of delegate names and organisations is provided one week before the congress, subject to privacy laws.
Congress app
sponsor
Opportunity to be named as the sponsor of the congress app.
- Sponsor logo on the app splash screen (displays when the application first opens).
- Sponsor logo on all congress app signage.
- Banner ad included on the rotating banner on the home page of the congress app.
- One push notification per day sent to all delegates via the app.
- Logo included on all congress emails promoting the app.
- A dedicated page on the app to showcase your organisation (company profile, logo, photos, information, and links can be included).
Subject to the time of booking, recognition as the congress app sponsor on all congress material including:
- Congress website (sponsor page) and app (with hyperlinks to company website).
- Final PDF program (to be available for download from the congress website).
- Congress signage included in the main plenary room and included on the combined sponsor PowerPoint holding slides displayed at the beginning and end of each plenary session.
One complimentary congress registration, which includes attendance at the welcome reception, all sessions, lunches, morning and afternoon teas, and the exhibition. This does not include a ticket to the congress dinner.
A copy of delegate names and organisations is provided one week before the congress, subject to privacy laws.
Student dinner
sponsor
Opportunity to be named as the sponsor of the student dinner
- Display one freestanding pull-up banner at the student dinner (sponsor-supplied)
- Logo included on all congress emails promoting the student dinner.
Subject to the time of booking, recognition as the student dinner sponsor on all congress material including:
- Congress website (sponsor page) and app (with hyperlinks to company website).
- Final PDF program (to be available for download from the congress website).
- Congress signage included in the main plenary room and included on the combined sponsor PowerPoint holding slides displayed at the beginning and end of each plenary session.
One complimentary congress registration, which includes attendance at the welcome reception, all sessions, lunches, morning and afternoon teas and the exhibition. This does not include a ticket to the congress dinner.
A copy of delegate names and organisations is provided one week before the congress, subject to privacy laws.
Congress supporter
Opportunity to be named as a sponsor of one poster session,lunch, morning, or afternoon tea break.
- Display two freestanding pull-up banners (sponsor-supplied) at the sponsored break.
- Logo acknowledgment as the sponsor of the break in the PDF program.
Subject to the time of booking, recognition as a congress supporter on all congress material including:
- Congress website (sponsor page) and app (with hyperlinks to company website).
- Final PDF program (to be available for download from the congress website).
- Congress signage included in the main plenary room and included on the combined sponsor PowerPoint holding slides displayed at the beginning and end of each plenary session.
A copy of delegate names and organisations is provided one week before the congress, subject to privacy laws.
Exhibition booth
(3m x 3m)
One exhibition booth in the exhibition hall:
- 9sqm of floor space (3m x 3m)
- Back and side walls (all booths will have three walls, unless on a corner)
- Company name on fascia on all open sides
- Two spotlights on track
- One 4amp standard power outlet
- One dressed table and two chairs
Subject to the time of booking, recognition as an exhibitor on all congress material including:
- Congress website (sponsor page) and app (with hyperlinks to company website).
- Final PDF program (to be available for download from the congress website).
One complimentary congress registration, which includes attendance at the welcome reception, all sessions, lunches, morning and afternoon teas, and the exhibition. This does not include a ticket to the congress dinner.
Additional staff members are required to purchase an additional exhibition catering pass. This pass covers entry into the trade exhibition, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and a name badge.
A copy of delegate names and organisations is provided one week before the congress, subject to privacy laws.
Exhibition – space only
(3m x 3m)
Subject to the time of booking, recognition as an exhibitor on all congress material including:
- Congress website (sponsor page) and app (with hyperlinks to company website).
- Final PDF program (to be available for download from the congress website).
One complimentary congress registration, which includes attendance at the welcome reception, all sessions, lunches, morning and afternoon teas, and the exhibition. This does not include a ticket to the congress dinner.
Additional staff members are required to purchase an additional exhibition catering pass. This pass covers entry into the trade exhibition, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and a name badge.
A copy of delegate names and organisations is provided one week before the congress, subject to privacy laws.
Innovation theatre
30-minute slot – $1,500 inc GST
15-minute slot – $750 inc GST
Showcase your company, promote your brand, and extend an invite to drive further traffic to your exhibition stand through the innovation theatre located in the exhibition hall.
- A 15 – 30-minute slot in the innovation theatre to showcase your organisation.
Sponsor logo included in the program PDF next to your session.
One complimentary congress registration, which includes attendance at the welcome reception, all sessions, lunches, morning and afternoon teas, and the exhibition. This does not include a ticket to the congress dinner.
An expression of interest will be required to be submitted along with a proposal outlining your presentation content for approval by the congress committee.
Exhibitor information
Monday 13 July
9:00am–5:00pm Exhibitor bump in
5:00pm–6:30pm Congress opening in plenary hall
6:30pm–8:30pm Welcome reception and official opening of exhibition
Tuesday 14 July
9:00am–5:00pm Exhibition open
Wednesday 15 July
9:00am–5:00pm Exhibition open
Thursday 16 July
9:00am–4:45pm Exhibition open
4.45pm Exhibition officially closes
4.45pm–9:00pm Exhibitor bump out
Friday 17 July
09:00am Congress sessions continue throughout the day
4:00pm Congress officially concludes
An exhibition manual detailing additional items such as furniture, car parking, exhibition catering, etc. will be distributed approximately three months prior to the congress.
A floor plan will be released with the exhibition manual. All exhibition booths will be located in the exhibition halls alongside the catering and poster sessions.