Sponsors

Please contact our Partnerships Team on +61 2 9904 8200
or email partnerships@associations.net.au for the AFNC 2024 Prospectus.

Major Sponsors

National Convention Centre Canberra

Managed by InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), the National Convention Centre Canberra (NCCC) is Canberra's leading meetings and events venue, offering more than 15 spaces over two floors in a compact and logical design. NCCC is equipped to deliver events of all sizes, including gala events, conferences, exhibitions, and concerts for up to 2,448 delegates. A key difference in choosing the NCCC is the ability to have Exclusive Use for your conference. This provides increased status and privacy for your ev ent, relaxed networking for your delegates, and the ability to brand the entrances, main foyer and all meeting and function spaces.

Encore

End-to-End Event Production Services: For award winning events that transform
Encore Event Technologies is aleading providerof event production services in the ACT, and all aroundthe Asia Pacific. Theyprovideend-to-end creative, technical andproductionservices, so you get the convenience and peace of mind of working with one provider from start to finish. Encore distinguishes itself by delivering immersive experiences with the help of theirspecialistteamsto create all types of events; from small meetings to conferences and luxury gala dinners,you can trust them to surpass your expectationsand ensure your event is one to remember

Destination Sponsor

Canberra Convention Bureau

Canberra Convention Bureau is the peak body responsible for attracting conferences and meetings to the Canberra region. Our mission is to promote Canberra as an exceptional business events destination to Australia and the world. With the support of a highly collaborative community, our team secures conferences, meetings, incentives programs and other business events to the region by working with associations, corporate organisations and meeting planners.

Gold Sponsor

D2L

D2L is on a mission to transform the way the world learns. Our learning management system – D2L Brightspace is used by millions of learners across the world. With Brightspace you can engage members and staff with the flexible, meaningful learning opportunities they crave and unlock new streams of revenue to maximise profitability and drive success. In Australia and New Zealand, a range of leading associations use Brightspace including the property, health and governance sectors. Our local presence is strong with an office located in Melbourne and a team of 40 passionate professionals ready to help associations transform learning.

Business Events Perth

Business Events Perth has been helping not-for-profit associations, corporations and agents bring their conferences and incentive groups to Western Australia for nearly 50 years.
Our charter is to market, in conjunction with local organisations, Western Australia nationally and internationally as a destination for conventions, exhibitions and incentive travel groups. We want you to hold your conference in WA and we can help you do so.

Silver Sponsor

Higher Logic

Higher Logic Thrive brings together three core pillars of association technology - Community, Marketing and Member Management - into one integrated and easy-to-use solution. Association professionals gain actionable insights into what their members value most, enabling organizational growth and creating staff efficiency while minimizing technology costs. With Higher Logic Thrive, associations will jumpstart member engagement using pre-built communities and save staff time with out-of-the-box automated marketing solutions. And, with member management included, many organizations can consolidate their technology costs and transition away from complicated, expensive, and non-integrated vendors.

Bronze Sponsors

Causeis

Causeis is the market leader in providing associations with digital growth consulting across member experience, UX design, association strategies and data driven solutions. Combined with our technology partners including the global-leading software iMIS and Higher Logic we help associations grow, transform and thrive. Find out how you can transform your association via www.causeis.com.au

Dinner Sponsor

RA Venues

RA Venues will host the National Conference Dinner at the Old Parliament House. We’re in the business of turning beautiful ideas into memorable realities at some of the most iconic and culturally significant venues around the world. Thinking laterally and pushing creative boundaries is what inspires us, and that is why we always listen intently, think creatively and deliver seamlessly to your vision. From corporate conferences to wedding banquets, our collaborations with local and global talent bring the best ideas in the world to your table, so you can shine at your own event with on-trend food and impeccable service.

Closing Plenary Speaker Sponsor

ICMI

ICMI is a family operated business with over 35 years’ industry experience. We are one of Australia’s best-known and most trusted talent agencies for Speakers, Entertainers and Hosts. Founded in 1986, we are dedicated to finding the best talent available in Australia and beyond. We are also highly attuned to the need of our clients, understanding that events are often key milestones in their calendar. Our team is dedicated to personalised service, creative ideas and flawless execution – so why not contact us today and feel confident about securing the perfect talent for your event?

Accommodation Sponsor

Ozaccom+

Ozaccom+ are committed conference and event management specialists, offering unique industry specific services and technology to support the needs of our customers. Widely recognised by clients and peers for our unique ‘world-first’ accommodation system, conference logistic services and modern technology. Ozaccom+ has applied the philosophy of combining superior systems, with dedicated personalised service, to earn the reputation as one of the most highly respected accommodation, registration and full conference management firms in the industry.

Other Sponsors

Professional Advantage

For 30 years Professional Advantage has been meeting the evolving technology needs of our clients in Australia and internationally. Our focus on business outcomes for our clients, and wealth of knowledge across a wide range of industries and solutions has ensured we have remained an integral partner and trusted adviser for over a thousand organisations. We are one of the few Microsoft partners that are in the unique position to not only fulfill your cloud and application licensing needs, but also support you in your IT journey with software implementation, user adoption, helpdesk, and security services.