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Sponsorship Opportunities

Partner with AUT’s IT Project Management Research Symposium and connect with leading academics and practitioners in IT Project Management.
Sponsorship provides:

• Visibility to a targeted project management audience
• Opportunities to support emerging research
• Recognition in all symposium materials

For details, please see our Sponsorship Prospectus or contact us at pmro@aut.ac.nz.

Why Sponsor

Sponsorship of the NZ IT Project Management Symposium provides visibility, influence, and engagement with a targeted academic and professional audience who are shaping the future of IT project management research in New Zealand. Sponsors will benefit from direct access to delegates on the day including the latest graduates from the Master of IT Project Management programme at AUT.
Partnering with the symposium signals leadership in advancing New Zealand’s digital transformation capability and a genuine commitment to knowledge-sharing in the profession. For technology companies, consultancies, and employers, it also offers a valuable platform for brand awareness, talent engagement, and thought leadership.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Platinum Partnership – $1,000 – SOLD

This partnership level is ideal for organisations seeking to demonstrate national leadership in IT project management.
Our Platinum partners receive premier recognition across all symposium materials and communications. Their logo and brand story will feature prominently on the event website, in digital and printed programs, and throughout the venue on the day. Platinum sponsors are also welcome to deliver a short presentation and join the panel discussion demonstrating their expertise and innovation to delegates.

Platinum partners receive four complimentary registrations, an exhibitor location in the main networking area, and a full-page advertisement in the official program. The partnership includes social media coverage, acknowledgment during the opening and closing sessions, and the opportunity to include branded material in delegate packs. After the event, Platinum sponsors receive a summary report with attendance data and delegate insights to inform their marketing outcomes.

Gold Partnership – $500

This tier suits organisations that wish to align their brand with innovation in IT project delivery, support professional development, and connect with project managers and researchers across the sector.
Gold partners enjoy strong visibility and engagement. Their logo will appear on the event website, in the symposium program, and on sponsor signage throughout the symposium.

Gold sponsors receive two complimentary registrations, an exhibitor table in the networking area, and a half-page advertisement in the program. They may also host a short micro-session during the scheduled networking breaks, providing an opportunity to showcase tools, case studies, or recruitment initiatives.

Summary of Benefits

Key Dates

Sponsorship commitments should be confirmed by mid-November 2025 to ensure inclusion in all printed and digital materials. Logos, advertisements, and promotional content are due by 20 November 2025.

Join Us

By sponsoring the New Zealand IT Project Management Research Symposium 2025, your organisation becomes part of a national conversation about how technology, leadership, and innovation are transforming project delivery in Aotearoa.