Sponsors are crucial!

The International Sea Turtle Society is registered in the United States as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and all sponsorships are tax deductible.

Partnering with the 44th ISTS Symposium in Hawaiʻi offers a unique opportunity to showcase your commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability, particularly for sea turtles and the marine environment.

Your support helps ensure the successful delivery of the Symposium while also building the capacity of participants from the Pacific Islands and around the world to become the next generation of marine conservation and environmental leaders. Sponsorship benefits include public recognition, brand visibility, and opportunities for meaningful engagement with an international audience of scientists, conservationists, educators, and students.

We offer several sponsorship packages, each designed to meet different goals and budgets. We welcome the opportunity to discuss these options, or tailor one to fit your organization’s objectives.

In addition to the credit card and PayPal options available via the link to the left, sponsorships can also be made via electronic transfer or check. For details or to confirm your sponsorship, please contact Symposium President Dr. Alexander Gaos.

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Partnership and sponsorship option descriptions:

Lead Partner

A premier supporter of the 44th ISTS Symposium, contributing at least $100,000 and playing an integral role in planning, organizing, and delivering the event.

Medallion Sponsors

Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze sponsors are vital to the success of the 44th ISTS Symposium and will directly or indirectly support the primary objective of the International Sea Turtle Society. Medallion Sponsors will receive acknowledgments, benefits and entitlements according to the respective level of sponsorship contribution:

Platinum Sponsor

USD $25,000

As the Platinum Sponsor you will be promoted as a top tier supporter of the 44th ISTS Symposium. This is your opportunity to demonstrate to the symposium delegates that your organization is a leader and innovator in its field, with significant entitlements, and recognition comparative to your contribution.

Benefits include:

  • Two complimentary Symposium registrations, including access to all social events, with VIP hosting by organizing staff

  • VIP seating for two at the Final Banquet Dinner

  • Opportunity to provide remarks during the Opening Ceremony

  • Recognition as Platinum Sponsor (with logo) on all Symposium materials

  • Prominent logo placement on Symposium banners

  • Full-page advertisement in the Symposium program (artwork supplied by sponsor)

  • 300-word company profile in the program and website

  • Acknowledgment by the Symposium President during opening and closing addresses

  • Option to include promotional materials in delegate packets

  • Two complimentary Symposium T-shirts (subject to availability)

Gold Sponsor

USD $20,000

Benefits include:

  • One complimentary Symposium registration, including tickets to all social events, with VIP hosting by organizing staff

  • Opportunity to provide brief remarks during the Opening Social or Closing Banquet

  • Recognition as Gold Sponsor (with logo) on all Symposium materials

  • Prominent logo placement on Symposium banners

  • Half-page advertisement in the Symposium program (artwork supplied by sponsor)

  • 150-word company profile in the program and website

  • Acknowledgment by the Symposium President during opening and closing addresses

  • Option to include promotional materials in delegate packets

  • One complimentary Symposium T-shirt (subject to availability)

As a Gold Sponsor you will be recognized as a major sponsor of the 44th ISTS Symposium. You will have high-level exposure and strong brand association with the event. Gold sponsorship includes the following benefits:

Silver Sponsor

USD $15,000

As a Silver Sponsor you will be prominently featured as a primary sponsor during the 44th ISTS Symposium and provided with important advertising opportunities to promote your company or organization. Silver sponsorship includes the following benefits:

Benefits include:

  • Recognition as Silver Sponsor (with logo) on all Symposium materials

  • Logo placement on Symposium banners

  • Quarter-page advertisement in the Symposium program (artwork supplied by sponsor)

  • 100-word company profile in the program and website

  • Acknowledgment by the Symposium President during opening and closing addresses

  • Option to include promotional materials in delegate packets

  • One complimentary Symposium T-shirt (subject to availability)

Bronze Sponsor

USD $10,000

The Bronze Sponsor package is suited to sponsors wanting a range of benefits without the exclusive elements of the Platinum, Gold, and Silver packages. Bronze sponsorship includes the following benefits:

Benefits include:

  • Recognition as Bronze Sponsor (with logo) on all Symposium materials

  • Logo placement on Symposium banners

  • 50-word company profile in the program and website

  • Acknowledgment by the Symposium President during opening and closing addresses

  • Option to include promotional materials in delegate packets

  • One complimentary Symposium T-shirt (subject to availability)

Event Sponsors

In addition to the major sponsorship levels, there are a series of specific events you can choose to sponsor. Each event has its own set of benefits and allow you to tailor how you would like to support this historic event.

Large General Symposium Sponsor

USD $3,000 - $4,000

We direct large general symposium sponsorship to support a variety of fundamental symposium functions, depending on where ongoing funding gaps exist. This could include any of the aforementioned activities that didn't receive full sponsorship. If you would like to provide crucial general support to the 44th ISTS Symposium that can be allocated as necessary, then consider this sponsorship package! The sponsor will receive:

Benefits include:

  • Logo with link on the Symposium website

  • Logo inclusion in the Symposium program

  • Logo and 50-word company profile in the program

  • Logo display on main screens during breaks and between sessions

Small General Symposium Sponsor

USD $2,000 or below

Small general symposium sponsorship provides an excellent opportunity for individuals and organizations with limited sponsorship capacity to still be a part of this historic event and provide important support for its successful execution. These funds are combined to fill vital funding needs and gaps.

Benefits include:

  • Logo with link on the Symposium website

  • Logo inclusion in the Symposium program

  • Logo display on main screens during breaks and between sessions

Travel Grant Sponsor

USD $10,000

Travel Grants are a long-standing tradition that help students and representatives from emerging economies attend the 44th ISTS Symposium. We expect about 200 applications, with a special focus on supporting participants from the Pacific Islands to foster future conservation leaders. If your organization would like to help make their participation possible, consider this sponsorship opportunity!

Benefits include:

  • Recognition as a Travel Grant Sponsor in the program

  • Logo displayed on oral and poster presentations by grant recipients

  • Logo with link on the Symposium website

  • Logo and 50-word company profile in the program

  • Logo display on main screens during breaks and between sessions

Poster Session Sponsor

USD $8,000

Poster presentations are a vital part of the 44th ISTS Symposium, providing a platform for students and practitioners to share their work. With over 200 posters expected, we’ll design and build displays in the main exhibition area. If your organization wants to be part of this key visual feature, consider this sponsorship opportunity. 

Benefits include:

  • Recognition as the Poster Session Sponsor in the program

  • Opportunity to position two banners in the exhibition area (sponsor to provide)

  • Logo with link on the Symposium website

  • Logo and 50-word company profile in the program

  • Logo featured on Symposium banners

  • Logo display on main screens during breaks and between sessions

Audio/Visual Sponsor

USD $10,000

Audio/Visual equipment is essential to the success of the entire conference as it is needed for all of the high-profile events, including oral presentations, workshops, and all social gatherings. If you would like your company or organization to be associated with supporting vital equipment, then consider this sponsorship package! There is one sponsorship opportunity available to support Audio/visual equipment.

Benefits include:

  • Recognition as the Audio-Visual Sponsor in the program

  • Logo with link on the Symposium website

  • Logo and 50-word company profile in the program

  • Acknowledgment during the Symposium opening session

  • Acknowledgment slide displayed before sessions and during breaks

Welcome Social Sponsor

USD $6,000

There is one sponsorship opportunity available to support the Welcome Event, where old friends and colleagues reconnect, networks are re-established, and new partnerships are formed. The night will feature food, entertainment, and a memorable experience that will set the tone for 44th ISTS Symposium. The sponsor of the event will also receive the following:

Benefits include:

  • Recognition as the Welcome Social sponsor in the program & during the event

  • One complimentary 44th ISTS Symposium registration, including tickets to all social events

  • Opportunity to position two banners at the event venue (sponsor to provide)

  • Logo and 50-word company profile in the program

  • One complimentary Symposium T-shirt (subject to availability)

Final Banquet Dinner Sponsor

USD $6,000

There is one sponsorship opportunity for the Final Night Banquet Dinner, which will be the social highlight of 44th ISTS Symposium. It will be an evening of good food, wine, and entertainment. The banquet is the event for the official hand over to the incoming President and incorporates the awards presentations night. 

Benefits include:

  • Recognition as a Final Banquet Dinner Sponsor in the program & during the event

  • One complimentary Symposium registration, including all social events

  • Opportunity to position two banners at the venue (sponsor to provide)

  • Logo and 50-word company profile in the program

  • One complimentary Symposium T-shirt (subject to availability)

Live Auction Sponsor

USD $5,000

There is one sponsorship opportunity available to support the live auction. Delegates and others bring donated items from all around the world to be auctioned off to raise money for 44th ISTS Symposium Travel Grants. The evening is very casual and a lot of fun as old friends and new acquaintances vie to outbid each other. 

Benefits include:

  • Recognition as the Live Auction Sponsor in the program & during the event

  • Opportunity to position two banners at the auction venue (sponsor to provide)

  • Logo with link on the Symposium website

  • Logo and 50-word company profile in the program

Video Night Sponsor

USD $5,000

Video Night is a beloved Symposium tradition featuring short films and documentaries by NGOs, research teams, and community storytellers from around the world. This year, for the first time, the event will also be open to the public for a nominal admission fee, expanding its reach and visibility. Two Video Night sponsorships are available.

Benefits include:

  • Recognition as a Video Night Sponsor in the program & during the event

  • Opportunity to position two banners at the venue (sponsor to provide)

  • Logo with link on the Symposium website

  • Logo and 50-word company profile in the program

Coffee Break Sponsor

USD $5,000

Refreshment coffee breaks are a vibrant and social time at the Symposium. They are crucial in maintaining delegate satisfaction, social networks and openness to new information. If you would like your company or organization to be associated with the provision of a coffee station, then consider this sponsorship package! Two Coffee Break sponsorships are available.

Benefits include:

  • Recognition as a Coffee Break Sponsor in the program

  • Opportunity to position two banners in the coffee service area (sponsor to provide)

  • Logo with link on the Symposium website

  • Logo and 50-word company profile in the program