Sponsorship Opportunities
About the 3rd Global Congress On New Emerging Genetic Biocontrol Technologies
The Consortium is delighted to announce the 3rd Global Congress on New and Emerging Genetic Biocontrol Technologies to take place in Lusaka, Zambia from March 15-18, 2027. The aim of the Congress is to bring together experts from around the world to share learnings across diverse disciplines related to genetic biocontrol technologies in a four-day event at the Radisson Blu Hotel.
This Congress promises to be an engaging and stimulating event. Attendees interested in genetic biocontrol drawn from a broad spectrum of vector biologists, biosafety, and biosecurity, pharmaceutical, biotechnology research, development and clinical organizations are expected to attend. The conference draws national and international attendees from academic, commercial, research, non-governmental, and governmental sectors. It is a great opportunity to showcase your products to a broad audience of professionals.
Timeline:
The Global Congress on Emerging Genetic Biocontrol Technologies is the foremost gathering for experts in the biocontrol sector and invites experts from across the globe.
The Biennial Congress was launched in 2023 in Nairobi, Kenya. In 2025, the Congress was held in Accra, Ghana.
Year | Destination | Congress | Theme |
2027 | Lusaka, Zambia | 3rd Global Congress on New and Emerging Genetic Biocontrol Technologies | Advancements in Engineered Modification Strategies for Vector Control |
2025 | Accra, Ghana | 2nd Global Congress on New Emerging Genetic Biocontrol Technologies | Harnessing Genetic Biocontrol potential solutions in a changing climate |
2023 | Nairobi, Kenya | 1st Global Congress on New Emerging Genetic Biocontrol Technologies | New and Emerging Genetic Biocontrol Technologies: Progress made in Science, Research, Testing and Environmental Release of Experimental Genetically Modified Biocontrol Products |
Sponsorship Packages
The various sponsorship levels are identified here, along with the benefits and recognition that will be provided to sponsors. If you are interested in being a sponsor, please complete and mail, fax, or e-mail the attached sponsorship form. The amounts are U.S. bank drafted funds.
There are opportunities for sponsorship of the conference through Diamond, Platinum, Gold, and Silver-level packages. Each package includes exclusive sponsorship of a unique aspect of the event (e.g., a session focused on an important industry topic, an off-site program, a social networking reception, etc.). In addition, each sponsorship package delivers other great benefits, such as maximizing speaking opportunities, the promotion of your company brand and expertise internationally—both in advance of the conference and at the event itself, offering complimentary delegate registrations, and much more.
Contact the Congress Secretariat congress@genbioconsortium.africa for more details on sponsorship opportunities.
Why Sponsor the 3rd Genetic Biocontrol Congress?
- Promote your company brand to industry leaders.
- Develop collaborative partnerships and business leads.
- Reinforce your company’s expertise in a certain field or important industry topic.
- Better understand international business opportunities
- Network with top influential people in the industry internationally, regionally, and locally
- Pursue a prominent speaking opportunity or a session-chair role.
- Enjoy social-networking events at top venues in your region.
- Be promoted to media outlets in conjunction with the conference.
- Include your logo on conference collateral.
- Gain knowledge and insight in the latest thinking on sustainability, tall buildings, and urban development
Special Event Sponsor (1 Spot available)
This is an elite sponsorship opportunity providing superior recognition and visibility at the Congress.
Sponsor or co-sponsor one of the following major conference events:
- Internationally recognized Keynote Speaker (s)
- Name Badges with company logo on badge
- Gift with company logo for all attendees
- Conference App
- Opening Reception
- Any combination of 2 events, Gold, Silver, or Bronze
Sponsor benefits
- Designation as a “Special Event Sponsor” of the Global Genetic Biocontrol Congress and recognition accordingly throughout the year.
- One-time opportunity for an exclusive email blast sent to the Congress delegates pre-Congress.
- One-time opportunity for an exclusive email blast sent to Congress delegates post-Congress.
- Corporate acknowledgment in all media materials and Global Genetic Biocontrol Congress e-Program, as well as in social media.
- Sponsor of the highest-profile project in the exhibit hall
- Opportunity to introduce your company/organization from the conference podium
- 12 complimentary conference registrations
- Acknowledgement in the speaker’s section of the Congress website
- Acknowledgement by the Chair prior to each speaking session
- Double exhibit booth (10’ x 10’) in exhibit hall
- Full-page back cover, 4-color ad in conference program
- Logo on conference giveaway (prominent Corporate logo placement in or on Congress Delegate Bag (Placement on bags) and Lanyards
- Promoted on conference mobile application
- Company profile, logo, and contact information in conference program
- Logo on conference signage, event promotions, event wear and event website
- Attendee email list
- Option to participate in ongoing event-day promotions
- Organization profile included in pre-event social media promotions
- Opportunity to host a Symposium
Platinum Sponsor $50,000 (2 Spots available)
This is a unique marketing opportunity, and we are confident your participation in this prestigious event at this level will provide your company with exceptional commercial rewards.
Sponsor benefits: As a Platinum Sponsor, your company will benefit from the highest level of exposure.
- Designation as a “Platinum Sponsor” of the Global Genetic Biocontrol Congress and recognition accordingly throughout the year.
- One-time opportunity for an exclusive email blast sent to the Congress delegates pre-Congress.
- One-time opportunity for an exclusive email blast sent to Congress delegates post-Congress.
- Corporate acknowledgment in all media materials and Global Genetic Biocontrol Congress e-Program, as well as in social media.
- Acknowledgement in the speakers’ section of the Congress website
- Acknowledgement by the Chair prior to each speaking session
- 6 complimentary conference registrations
- One double exhibit booth (10’ x 20’) with prime location in exhibit hall
- VIP seating at front of conference hall
- Full-page, 4-color ad in conference program
- Company/organization branding on all event lanyards and conference bags
- Logo gets top billing on conference giveaway
- Company profile, logo, and contact information in conference program
- Logo on conference signage, event promotions, event wear and event website
- Attendee email list
- Option to participate in ongoing event-day promotions
- Organization profile included in pre-event social media promotions
Gold Sponsor $35,000 (4 spots available)
As a Gold Sponsor or co-sponsor, you may sponsor one of the following major conference events:
- Regionally-recognized Keynote Speaker
- Name Badges with company logo on badge
- Gift with company logo for all attendees
- Conference App
- Opening Reception
Sponsor benefits: As a Gold Sponsor, you will be recognized as a key sponsor of the Meeting and will have the following entitlements.
- Designation as a “Gold Sponsor” of the Genetic Biocontrol Congress and recognition accordingly throughout the contract period.
- One-time opportunity for an exclusive email blast sent to Congress delegates post-Congress.
- Corporate acknowledgment in all media materials and Congress e-Program, as well as in social media.
- Podium recognition during conference proceedings
- Podium speaker introduction as sponsor of ONE of the Keynote speakers
- 4 complimentary conference registrations
- One double exhibit booth (10’ x 20’) in the exhibit hall
- VIP seating at front of conference hall
- Full-page, 4-color ad in conference program
- Logo on conference giveaway
- Company profile, logo, and contact information in conference program
- Logo on conference signage, event promotions, event wear and event website
- Attendee email list
- Option to participate in ongoing event-day promotions
- Organization profile included in pre-event social media promotions
Silver Sponsor $20,000 (8 spots available)
A Silver sponsor or co-sponsor one of the following conference events:
- Invited Speaker
- Printing Conference Proceedings book
- Lunches
Sponsor benefits: As a Silver Sponsor, you will be recognized as a key sponsor of the Congress and will have the following entitlements.
- Designation as a “Silver Sponsor” of the Genetic Biocontrol Congress and recognition accordingly throughout the contract period.
- Corporate acknowledgment in all media materials and Congress e-Program, as well as in social media.
- Podium recognition as sponsor of ONE of the following event meals or luncheon
- Two complimentary conference registrations
- One single exhibit booth (10’ x 10’) in exhibit hall
- VIP seating near mainstage
- ¾-page, 4-color ad in conference program
- Recognition (with logo) in rotating signage from conference main stage
- 50-word profile of company/organization in conference program
- Logo on conference signage, event promotions, and event website
- Attendee email list
- Option to participate in ongoing event-day promotions
- Organization profile included in pre-event social media promotions
Bronze Sponsor $5,000 (10 spots available)
A Bronze sponsor or co-sponsor one of the following conference events:
- Breakfast or morning teas or lunches
- One reception
Sponsor benefits: As a Bronze Sponsor, you will be recognized as a key sponsor of the Congress and will have the following entitlements.
- Designation as a “Bronze Sponsor” of the Genetic Biocontrol Congress and recognition accordingly throughout the contract period.
- Corporate acknowledgment in all media materials and Congress e-Program, as well as in social media.
- Two (2) complimentary conference registrations
- One single booth (10’ x 10’) in exhibit hall
- ½-page, 4-color ad in conference program
- Recognition (with logo) in rotating signage from main stage
- 50-word profile of company/organization in conference program
- Logo on conference signage, event promotions, and event website
- Attendee email list
- Option to participate in ongoing event-day promotions
- Organization profile included in pre-event social media promotions
Young Investigator Forum Sponsor $10,000 (2 spots available)
The African Genetic Biocontrol Consortium is supporting the Young Investigator Forum that support, graduate, post-doctoral students and early career research scientists through travel grants and opportunities for them to show case their research. Expected to attract more than 60 attendees, the Young Investigator Forum objectives are to:
- Introduce varied career paths open to trainees.
- Enable the exchange of ideas between trainees and mentors in the field of genetic biocontrol.
As a Young Investigator Sponsor you will be able to achieve the following benefits and recognition:
- Recognition according to the level of support throughout the contract period.
- Corporate acknowledgment in all media materials and social media where the Young Investigator Forum is promoted.
- Opportunity for an exclusive email blast, which will be sent to trainees prior to the event.
- Opportunity to address the audience.
- Corporate logo placement included on:
- On-site signage.
- Young Investigator Forum Program.
- Young Investigator Forum’s webpage, with link to your corporate website.
- Advertisement in Consortium’s monthly newsletter.
Host a Satellite Symposium/Side Event $ 5000 (10 spots available)
The Congress provides an opportunity for your company to host a separate side event or a symposium of your choice for Congress delegates. A good symposium will add value for delegates by introducing interesting topics and engaging speakers. It is also an opportunity for a sponsor to create a customized experience that reflects the company’s strengths and values and provides exclusive brand awareness among key opinion leaders.
Benefits and Recognition for sponsorship includes:
- Opportunity to address the audience.
- Corporate Logo included on:
- Signage at entrance.
- Signage at each table or as permitted by the Congress Committee.
- Opportunity to include a communication piece in the Congress delegate bag.
Symposium contents and speaker selection are subject to Congress Committee approval. All costs are assumed by the hosting company, including room rental, audio-visual materials, signage (at entrance & on each table), food and/or refreshments.
Media Sponsor $5,000 (1 spot available)
We invite media outlets and partners to help us promote the Congress. As a sponsor your company will be eligible to:
- Promote the Congress extensively in the related digital media outlets and in print if print publication.
- Commitment of media coverage of the Congress before, during and after the event
- Listing of our Congress pre- and post-event on all the social media networks where you have a presence (provide event recap via photo story)
- Placing the Congress e-banner on the company website and other related websites
- Increasing the media exposure of the Congress in all media channels and outlets associated with your organization to promote decision makers’ attendance
- Interview event organizers, the various stakeholders, and partners.
Sponsor benefits: As media sponsor you will get benefits that include:
- Recognition as media sponsor for event
- Branding and sponsorship recognition on all post-event video productions
- Branding on event backdrop for press conferences and speaker interviews
- 10 complimentary conference registrations
- One single exhibit booth (10’ x 10’) in exhibit hall
- Full-page, 4-color ad in conference program
- Full-page, 4-color ad in anniversary banquet and awards ceremony program
- Logo on conference giveaway
- Company profile, logo, and contact information in conference program
- Logo on conference signage, event promotions, event wear and event website
- Attendee email list
- Option to participate in ongoing event-day promotions
- Organization profile included in pre-event social media promotions
Pre-Congress Kickoff Dinner Sponsor $7,500 (1 spot available)
- Dinner with keynotes prior to the first day of the event
- Six complimentary conference registrations
- One single booth (10’ x 10’) in exhibit hall
- ½-page, 4-color ad in conference program
- Recognition (with logo) in rotating signage from main stage
- 50-word profile of company/organization in conference program
- Logo on conference signage, event promotions, and event website
- Attendee email list
- Option to participate in ongoing event-day promotions
- Organization profile included in pre-event social media promotions
Exhibitor Plus $2,500 (shares exhibit hall capacity with Exhibitor level)
- Listing as co-sponsor of exhibit hall
- Two complimentary conference registration passes
- One single booth (10’ x 10’) in the exhibit hall
- ¼-page, 4-color ad in conference program
- Logo on conference signage, event promotions, and event website
- Organization name, website, and contact info in conference brochure
- Attendee email list
- Option to participate in ongoing event-day promotions
- Organization profile included in pre-event social media promotions
On-Site Signage $ 2000 (10 spots available)
Improve your brand visibility by including one standard pull up banner or digital signage in areas where advertising is permissible by the Congress Committee. All associated costs must be covered by sponsor.
GENERAL SPONSORSHIP GUIDELINES
The following sponsorship guidelines seek to optimize industry participation while maintaining professional impartiality.
These guidelines are formulated with consideration to existing guidelines of the African Genetic Biocontrol Consortium, as described below.
- Logos, marks and/or corporate identifiers used for recognizing Congress Sponsors are limited to ‘corporate’ marks. That is, ‘parent brands’ will only be accepted. No product logos or marks will be used for recognition. Individual advertising, as permitted, may use brand names or product names, marks, or identifiers.
- The Congress program agenda and contents are determined by Consortium’s Scientific Program Planning Committee, independent of influence from previous and prospective sponsors or their agents.
- Sponsorship of students, post-graduate or early career scientists is acceptable, if an academic institution makes the selection.
- Industry may not organize any functions involving Congress delegates that will conflict with educational sessions or global social events. Industry promotions should enhance the activities of the Congress and never interfere with the official program. Penalties, including the loss of first right of refusal for sponsorship, will be applied at the discretion of the Consortium.
- The name and/or logo of the Consortium or the Congress may not be used in conjunction with advertising or promotion of any kind without expressed written permission from the Consortium.
- A signed contract agreement for sponsorship will be subject to a 20% cancellation fee. Details of our cancellation policy will be outlined in your sponsorship contract. For shared sponsorship levels, benefits and hosting elements are divided among the number of sponsors.
Conference Sponsorship Form
Sponsor GenBio Congress 2027
In the “Quantity” field, type the number of sponsorships within that level that you’d like to purchase. Select as many as you’d like, then click “Proceed to check out.”