Sponsorship Prospectus

VSS AnnualConference2027

Celebrating Our 10th Anniversary
VenueBCEC, Brisbane
Dates13 – 14 March 2027
FloorEntire Plaza Level

A highly targeted, highly engaged audience of veterinary professionals — and an exhibition space designed to put your brand in front of every one of them, all day, both days.

A note from the chair

Why sponsor VSS 2027

The 2027 VSS Annual Conference offers a range of exciting sponsorship opportunities to reach a highly targeted and engaged audience of veterinary professionals who align with your brand's target audience, ensuring you will receive an excellent return on your investment.

Next year's program promises to be exceptional! Featuring an informative array of veterinary stream presentations, as well as a dedicated nursing stream, and a host of fun social events, sponsors and delegates will come together to network and build lasting relationships.

The conference and exhibition will return to the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre and, after a busy 2026 conference, we have expanded to the entire Plaza Level conference floor — an expanded trade display area strategically positioned as a thoroughfare and focal point of the event.

With subsidised ticket pricing thanks to our sponsors, we can ensure maximum attendance at the event, amplifying the exposure of our conference sponsors' brands. Our sponsors play an integral role in making the VSS Conference the renowned event that it has become.

Many thanks and we look forward to working with you next year.

Kind regards,
David Simper
Conference Chair

Delegates networking in the VSS exhibition space
2026 VSS Conference - Exhibition Floor
50+
Local speakers
95+
Presentations
400+
Expected delegates
75%
General practice attendees
The exhibition floor

Centre Stage - not a side room

Trade displays run the length of the Plaza Level, anchored by the Plaza Lecture Foyer and registration desk with the Plaza Auditorium Foyer being the centerpiece. Delegates pass through for every breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and pre-dinner drinks breaks across both days providing sustained exposure rather than a single, scheduled visit.

VSS 2027 exhibition floorplan showing trade display bays P6 to P11 on the Plaza Level, Plaza Lecture Foyer, Plaza Auditorium, Foyer, registration and amenities
Delegates browsing exhibitor booths along the VSS conference exhibition floor
Included with every package

Benefits of Sponsorship

Every sponsorship package includes a number of free inclusions. Different package levels offer different free inclusions, such as:

Poster Sessions Delegate Passports Delegate Gift Bags Conference Raffle

These are explained in more detail below. Have a particular promotion in mind that's not listed? Our Conference team can work with you to tailor promotional opportunities that are meaningful for your brand — please reach out to discuss.

Delegates gathered for a poster session presentation at a VSS conference

Poster Sessions

Our valued Platinum and Gold sponsors are invited to run a clinical or non-clinical "Poster Session". Typically these sessions are interactive, fun and offer prizes to the audience, leaving a lasting impression and connecting delegates with your brand.

Each poster session runs for 15 minutes and there are only 5 sessions available on a first in, first served basis, with timeslot priority given to our Platinum Sponsor:

Saturday 13 March: morning tea, lunch or afternoon tea
Sunday 14 March: morning tea or lunch

There is only 1 Poster Session per break, to ensure you receive maximum exposure. Please contact us ASAP if you wish to secure one of these coveted spots, as they will fill quickly.

Please note: talk topics are to be provided in advance, subject to approval by the VSS Conference team.
VSS Conference Passport exhibition floorplan and sponsor listing

Delegate Passport

All sponsorship levels are added to our printed "Passport", which is given to all delegates during Conference registration and includes an event floorplan listing each sponsor exhibit.

Delegates will be encouraged throughout the Conference to visit every sponsor stand to receive a "stamp" on their passport (stamps to be provided by VSS). Once they've received stamps from every sponsor, delegates can return their completed passport to reception and go in the draw to win prizes.

This is a great opportunity to ensure your exhibit receives maximum visitation and engagement by delegates.

Delegate gift bag contents including VSS branded merchandise and sponsor flyers

Delegate Gift Bags

All sponsorship levels are invited to contribute promotional flyers (maximum A4 size) and/or merchandise to our "Delegate Gift Bags", which are included with Conference tickets and handed out upon registration.

VSS provides the bags and a number of quality promotional items within each bag. The addition of sponsor gifts adds value to the bags, which are always a highlight of the event and are designed for long-term use to stay top of mind with delegates.

Enjoy maximum exposure for your brand amongst a captive target audience — both during and long after the Conference.

Delegates and raffle winners posing with prizes at a VSS conference

Raffle

All sponsorship levels are invited to contribute a prize or prizes to our "Raffle", which will be held during the afternoon tea break in the Exhibition Hall on the final day of the Conference (Sunday).

This is always a highlight of the Conference with maximum attendance and participation by delegates, as the total prize pool typically exceeds $10K!

Your brand will receive maximum exposure, with acknowledgement of your contribution throughout the event and logo inclusion in the Raffle section of the printed Program Guide.

All Raffle sponsors will be listed in 1 x Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and website blog posts, after the conclusion of the Conference.

Have a particular promotion in mind that's not listed?

Our Conference team can work with you to tailor promotional opportunities that are meaningful for your brand. Please reach out to conferences@vss.net.au to discuss.

Sponsorship packages

Four ways to stand out

Every package includes exhibition space, brand exposure across the event, and a place at the table for two days of QLD's largest gathering of veterinary professionals.

Flagship
Platinum
$11,500
6m × 3m · first choice of placement
  • Business name associated with the conference name as "Our Platinum Partner"
  • Business name as "Our Platinum Partner" on the conference bags
  • First choice of placement in Trade Display area
  • Acknowledgement as Platinum Sponsor during official proceedings
  • Banner display throughout the event
  • Full-page advert in the program guide (back cover)
  • Logo on all printed material and the VSS Conference website
  • A4 brochure in delegate gift bags
  • Opportunity to present a clinical case in the conference program
  • 4 x registrations to the conference
  • 4 x tickets to the conference dinner
  • Logo in newsletters to over 4,000 vet practices
  • 2× Instagram, 2× Facebook, 1× LinkedIn acknowledgement posts
  • Inclusion in 1× article on the VSS website blog
  • Logo & Platinum acknowledgement on A4 promotional flyer
Premium
Gold
$9,000
5m × 3m · exclusive Gold area
  • 5m × 3m space in exclusive Gold Sponsor exhibition area
  • Acknowledgement as Gold Sponsor during official proceedings
  • Banner display throughout the event
  • Half-page advert in the program guide
  • Logo on all printed material and the VSS Conference website
  • A4 brochure in delegate gift bags
  • 2 x registrations to the conference
  • 2 x tickets to the conference dinner
  • Logo in newsletters to over 4,000 vet practices
  • 1× Instagram, 1× Facebook, 1× LinkedIn acknowledgement posts
  • Inclusion in 1× article on the VSS website blog
  • Logo & Gold acknowledgement on A4 promotional flyer
Established
Silver
$7,500
4m × 3m · exclusive Silver area
  • 4m × 3m space in exclusive Silver Sponsor exhibition area
  • Acknowledgement as Silver Sponsor during official proceedings
  • Banner display throughout the event
  • One-third page advert in the program guide
  • Logo on all printed material and the VSS Conference website
  • A4 brochure in delegate gift bags
  • 1 x registration to the conference
  • 1 x ticket to the conference dinner
  • Logo in newsletters to over 4,000 vet practices
  • 1× Instagram, 1× Facebook, 1× LinkedIn acknowledgement posts
  • Logo & Silver acknowledgement on A4 promotional flyer
Entry
Bronze
$6,000
3m × 3m · exclusive Bronze area
  • 3m × 3m space in exclusive Bronze Sponsor exhibition area
  • Acknowledgement as Bronze Sponsor during official proceedings
  • Banner display throughout the event
  • Logo on all printed material and the VSS Conference website
  • A4 brochure in delegate gift bags
  • 1 x registration to the conference
  • 1 x ticket to the conference dinner
Feature sponsorships

Make your brand impossible to miss

Enhance your existing sponsorship or select a stand‑alone touchpoint to sharpen your presence at a strategic moment of the conference and connect with delegates when attention is at its peak.

Evening Event
Conference Dinner
$6,250
Conference Dinner Sponsor
One Opportunity
  • Designated placement in Trade Display area
  • 1 x table in Trade Display area
  • Acknowledgement as the Conference Dinner Sponsor throughout the evening
  • Branded costume item (e.g. masks) provided by you that must be worn by delegates to receive free cocktail drinks (optional)
  • Logo display on the big screen throughout the evening
  • Pull-up banner display on stage throughout the evening
  • Logo on VSS Conference website - sponsors page
  • A4 flyer/s & branded gift/s inclusion in delegate bags (must be supplied by 10 February 2027 to VSS Underwood)
  • Inclusion in "Delegate Passport" - all delegates are incentivised to visit your trade exhibit to win prizes totaling $10K+
  • 2 x tickets to the conference including the Gala Dinner & pre-dinner Cocktail Party
  • Logo inclusion in the printed Conference Program
  • Organised promotional activities - scan delegate lanyards to obtain contact information for marketing purposes
Program Guide
Program
$6,000
Program Sponsor
One Opportunity
  • Designated placement in Trade Display area
  • 1 x table in Trade Display area
  • Full-page advertisement in the Program Guide - inside cover (artwork must be supplied by 1 February 2027)
  • Acknowledgement as Program Sponsor in official proceedings
  • Pull-up banner display throughout the event
  • Logo on VSS Conference website - sponsors page
  • A4 flyer/s & branded gift/s inclusion in delegate bags (must be supplied by 10 February 2027 to VSS Underwood)
  • Inclusion in "Delegate Passport" - all delegates are incentivised to visit your trade exhibit to win prizes totaling $10K+
  • Brand acknowledgement throughout the event as a "Raffle" prize donor (optional)
  • 1 x ticket to the conference including the Gala Dinner & pre-dinner Cocktail Party
  • Logo inclusion in the printed Conference Program
  • Organised promotional activities - scan delegate lanyards to obtain contact information for marketing purposes
Delegate Engagement
Passport
$6,000
Passport Sponsor
One Opportunity
  • Designated placement in Trade Display area
  • 1 x table in Trade Display area
  • Full-page advertisement in the Conference Passport (artwork must be supplied by 1 February 2027)
  • Acknowledgement as Passport Sponsor in official proceedings
  • Pull-up banner display throughout the event
  • Logo on VSS Conference website - sponsors page
  • A4 flyer/s & branded gift/s inclusion in delegate bags (must be supplied by 10 February 2027 to VSS Underwood)
  • Inclusion in "Delegate Passport" map - all delegates are incentivised to visit your trade exhibit to win prizes totaling $10K+
  • Brand acknowledgement throughout the event as a "Raffle" prize donor (optional)
  • 1 x ticket to the conference including the Gala Dinner & pre-dinner Cocktail Party
  • Logo inclusion in the printed Conference Program
  • Organised promotional activities - scan delegate lanyards to obtain contact information for marketing purposes
Sweet Treat
Gelato Cart
$3,500
Gelato Cart Sponsor
One Opportunity
  • Designated placement in Trade Display area
  • Branding on gelato cart signage (provided by sponsor)
  • Branding on gelato server apron (provided by sponsor)
  • Branded gelato cups (provided by sponsor) or branded stickers on gelato cups (provided and applied by sponsor)
  • Pull-up banner display throughout the event
  • Logo on VSS Conference website - sponsors page
  • A4 flyer/s & branded gift/s inclusion in delegate bags (must be supplied by 10 February 2027 to VSS Underwood)
  • Inclusion in "Delegate Passport" - all delegates are incentivised to visit your trade exhibit to win prizes totaling $10K+
  • Brand acknowledgement throughout the event as a "Raffle" prize donor (optional)
  • Logo inclusion in the printed Conference Program
  • Organised promotional activities - scan delegate lanyards to obtain contact information for marketing purposes
Morning Fuel
Coffee Cart
$2,500
Coffee Cart Sponsor
Two Opportunities
  • Designated placement in Trade Display area
  • Branding on coffee cart signage (provided by sponsor)
  • Branding on barista apron (provided by sponsor)
  • Branded coffee cups (provided by sponsor) or branded stickers on coffee cups (provided and applied by sponsor)
  • Pull-up banner display throughout the event
  • Logo on VSS Conference website - sponsors page
  • A4 flyer/s & branded gift/s inclusion in delegate bags (must be supplied by 10 February 2027 to VSS Underwood)
  • Inclusion in "Delegate Passport" - all delegates are incentivised to visit your trade exhibit to win prizes totaling $10K+
  • Brand acknowledgement throughout the event as a "Raffle" prize donor (optional)
  • Logo inclusion in the printed Conference Program
  • Organised promotional activities - scan delegate lanyards to obtain contact information for marketing purposes
Naming Rights
Stream
$2,250
Stream Sponsor
  • Stream sponsorship available in addition to Platinum, Gold or Silver packages only
  • Naming rights to the designated stream on both days (choice of Medicine, Surgery, Nursing, Feline or Consultant streams)
  • One sponsor per stream on a first in, first served basis
  • 5-minute presentation at the start of both days
  • Pull-up banners on stage in the designated stream room throughout the event
  • Display of marketing materials in the designated stream room
  • Logo inclusion in the printed Conference Program
  • Note: This sponsorship package is only available in conjunction with Platinum, Gold or Silver sponsorship packages.
Good to know

The details that make the difference

Audience

Drawing from the success of previous conferences, where roughly 75% of delegates were from general practice, we expect the 2027 VSS Conference to again facilitate invaluable networking opportunities for sponsors with a highly targeted and engaged audience.

Attendance

With subsidised ticket pricing, thanks to our sponsors, we ensure maximum attendance at the event — amplifying the exposure of our conference sponsors' brands across both days.

Location

The exhibition returns to the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, now expanded across the entire Plaza Level conference floor, acting as a thoroughfare and focal point of the event.

How to reserve

Select any package or feature sponsorship above and press Confirm. A short form collects your details, and your reservation request is sent straight to our team.

Ready to reserve your spot?

Let's build something great together

Please see the packages above for detailed inclusions. If you'd like to reserve one or more, click "Confirm" and complete the short form — it goes straight to our team.

Conference Chair
David Simper
Many thanks — we look forward to working with you next year.

Enquiries

conferences@vss.net.au
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