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Sponsors and supporters

Kia ora and welcome from

Dr Fiona Bolden and Dr Pratyush Kumar

We invite you to support the 21st WONCA World Rural Health Conference.

As a sponsor of the Conference your contribution goes past the financial, the branding presence and the leveraging of credibility. This conference is about people who are living and working in rural and remote communities, where doing more with less is the norm.

This global conference is a unique opportunity to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and forge connections that will strengthen our rural connections across towns, regions, and countries. It is a global platform for systemic change that is most successful when developed and delivered with rangatiratanga and kotahitanga, leadership and togetherness.

Sponsorships play a crucial role in ensuring that health conferences remain impactful, accessible, and beneficial to the broader rural health community. If you support our Conference, your support is another voice that says yes, rural people and rural communities are important and deserve our notice.

Nāku te rourou nāu te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi | With your basket and my basket, the people will thrive future.

I hope you will bring your basket to join ours and others creating a unique offering to our rural health conference attendees.

Ngā mihi nui,

Fiona and Pratyush

WHY SPONSOR

You might wish to sponsor so that your business or organisation can:

Visibility and Brand Recognition: Your organisation will be prominently featured throughout the event, ensuring that attendees recognise your commitment to rural health.
Networking Opportunities: You'll have the chance to connect with healthcare professionals, policy makers, and leaders in rural health, fostering valuable relationships and collaborations.
Support for Rural Communities: Say “yes, rural communities and the people that live and work in them count”.
Educational Impact: By sponsoring, you support the dissemination of best practices and innovative solutions that can transform community health in rural areas where access is limited, and training is often urban-centric.
Corporate Social Responsibility: Aligning your brand with efforts to improve rural health showcases your organisation's commitment to social drivers of health and equity

SPONSORS CHANGE COMMUNITIES

We know that the world is in constant change, and we are all moving, adapting and changing to keep current and true to our values and goals. With this in mind, we can offer a range of sponsorship packages that are flexible, and partner centered.

We have 4 levels of sponsorship

Pounamu NZ$15,000.00 + GST and up - SOLD

Gold NZ$10,000.00 + GST - NZ$15,000.00 + GST

Silver NZ$5,000.00 + GST - NZ$10,000.00 + GST

Bronze up to NZ$5,000.00 + GST

We are ready to work with you to create the ideal package for your organisation.

GOLD

A gold sponsor package entitles you to the following benefits

Brand Placement
As a Gold Sponsor you can increase your exposure by supporting one of the following:

Conference Awards Dinner
Espresso Coffee Lounge (3 available)
Keynote Speaker (5 available)

Registration and social functions

two full registrations to the conference (including the welcome reception and conference dinner)

Exposure

status associated with being a gold sponsor of the conference
organisation logo and acknowledgement in all printed material, as a gold sponsor
organisation logo on the conference website, as a gold sponsor, linking to your organisation website
organisation logo displayed in opening multimedia presentation
acknowledgement of the organisation sponsorship in the conference opening and closing address

Delegate information

a list of conference delegates who have agreed to name disclosure in relation to the conference sent two weeks before the conference

SILVER

A silver sponsor package entitles you to the following benefits

Brand Placement
As a Silver Sponsor you can increase your exposure by supporting one of the following:

Welcome Reception
Panel Session (3 available)
Conference App

Registration and functions

two full registrations to the conference (including the welcome reception and conference dinner)

Exposure

status associated with being a silver sponsor of the conference
organisation logo and acknowledgement in all printed material, as a silver sponsor
organisation logo on the conference website, as a silver sponsor, linking to your organisation website
organisation logo displayed in opening multimedia presentation
acknowledgement of the organisation sponsorship in the conference opening and closing address

Delegate information

a list of conference delegates who have agreed to name disclosure in relation to the conference sent two weeks before conference

BRONZE

A bronze sponsor package entitles you to the following benefits

Brand Placement
As a Bronze Sponsor you can increase your exposure by supporting one of the following:

Speciality Tea Station
Conference Catering
Name Badges
Lightning Talks (1 session available)
A Conference Sub-theme

Registration and social functions

one full registration to the conference (including the welcome function and conference dinner)

Exposure

status associated with being a bronze sponsor of the conference
organisation logo and acknowledgement in all printed material, as a bronze sponsor
organisation logo on the conference website, as a bronze sponsor, linking to your organisation website
organisation logo displayed in opening multimedia presentation
acknowledgement of the organisation sponsorship in the conference opening and closing addresses

Delegate information

a list of conference delegates who have agreed to name disclosure in relation to the conference sent two weeks before conference

WHAT ELSE CAN I SUPPORT?

MEDICAL/HEALTH STUDENTS

The pipeline for the next generation of rural health practitioners. This group of hardworking, dedicated young people love to come to Conference. Networking, meeting their idols and making new friends is high on their agenda but they also want to be engaged and challenged.

At RuralWONCA2026 we would like to establish a Student Hub – a relaxed space for connecting and reflecting. Tākina, our conference venue has a fabulous space for this hub and as a sponsor you can brand this space.

In 2026 we will be running a Student Panel. This panel will feature students from New Zealand and internationally, diverse and inclusive. The panel topic will be agreed on by our health students and expect this to be a lively and interesting panel discussion.

$5,000 Student Hub sponsorship
Investment includes branding, sponsor acknowledgement, national and international social placement.
Brand our student hub that we house WONCA’s Rural Seeds, our Students of Rural Health Aotearoa, Grass Roots and Matagori.
$2,000 Students of Low- and Middle-Income countries
Supporting low and middle income students to attend the conference can be life changing.
Investment supports travel, accommodation, registration at the conference and per diems.
This is a very personal sponsorship.

RURAL SEEDS IMMERSION PROJECT, WONCA

The aim of Rural Seeds is to be a worldwide network that raises awareness and improves the guidance in training for rural practice for people in the early stages of their career development.

One of its main aims is to contribute to the UN17 Sustainable Development Goals, especially goal number 10: “Reduce inequality within and among countries” since inequality in access to health services still persists around the world, particularly in rural areas.

During the RuralWONCA2026 Conference Rural Seeds will be invited to apply for a work/life placement in a rural Practice in New Zealand.

The Placement will be one week in duration with a scheduled to be determined in consultation with the Practice.

On Monday 13th April, each placement will present on their time in New Zealand and at the Conference.

This opportunity is open to Rural Seeds Ambassadors and New Zealand based health students and young doctors.

$5,000 per placement
Investment offsets the cost of transport, accommodation, per diem and Conference Registration fee.

Click here for more on Rural seeds »

AWARD SPONSORS

Celebrating success is what we do because it lifts us up and reminds us that you are valued and we value others.

There are a number of sponsorship opportunities.

Click here to view further details about the awards »

Best Rural Abstract - NZ$1,000.00 + GST
The Best Rural Abstract Award is awarded by the Conference Scientific Committee.
The Award includes financial support for travel, accommodation and registration to the Conference. The winner is notified prior to the Conference.
Oral Presentation: Best Overall presentation - NZ$100.00 + GST
Poster Sessions: Overall Best Poster - NZ$100.00 + GST
Poster: Judges Awards (x5) - NZ$500.00 + GST for all 5 or NZ$100.00 + GST each
- Mātauranga Māori Award
- Empowering Women in Health Award
- Equity in Health Award
- Learning in a Clinical Setting Award
- Outcomes for Rural Communities Award
Lightning Talk: Voted by Audience Winner - NZ$100.00 + GST
Conference Short Video: Best Short Video - NZ$100.00 + GST

STUDENT AWARDS

For NZ$500.00 + GST, sponsor the suite of awards for our young health students.

There are a total of 5 awards rural health students. The awards recognise the work that our students do above and beyond their day-to-day studies.

These rural students are our health heroes of the future.

Global Rural Student Ambassador Awards (x3)
- Community Engagement Award
- Research Award
- Rural student Ambassador Award
Oral Presentation: Best Rural Student Presentation
Poster Sessions: Overall Best Rural Student Poster

NATIONAL RURAL HEALTH CONFERENCE AWARDS

Peter Snow Award - SOLD
Kotahitanga Award - SOLD
Rural Researcher - SOLD
Rural Educator Award NZ$500.00 + GST

INTERNATIONAL SPONSORS

We are delighted to invite you to join us in supporting the upcoming global health conference in New Zealand, a premier event dedicated to advancing global health initiatives.

This conference will bring together leading experts, researchers, and practitioners from around the world to share insights, foster collaborations, and drive innovations in healthcare.

New Zealand, renowned for its commitment to health and wellness, provides the perfect backdrop for this significant gathering. Your sponsorship will not only enhance the conference experience but also demonstrate your dedication to improving health outcomes globally. By partnering with us, you will gain visibility in the Southern Hemisphere, connect with influential stakeholders, and contribute to meaningful discussions that shape the future of healthcare for rural communities around the world.

We look forward to your support and participation in making this conference a resounding success.

SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS

1. Enhance Participation: Sponsorships enable diverse groups of healthcare professionals, researchers, and policymakers from various countries to attend the conference. This diversity enriches discussions and facilitates the exchange of ideas and best practices in rural health.

Option 1: Scholarship – provide funding for low-income country attendee by offering a branded scholarship.
NZ$5,000.00 + GST
Option 2: Pay-it-forward – donate to the Pay-it-forward scheme that support health students to attend conference by subsidising travel and accommodation and paying their registration fee.
NZ$500.00 + GST

2. Keynote Sessions: Funding from international donors to support the presence of high-profile speakers, such as representatives from WHO leverage the profile of the conference. Their insights and experiences will provide valuable perspectives on global health challenges and strategies for improving rural healthcare. These insights have the potential to change the outcomes for rural health in New Zealand and globally.

Sponsor a keynote speaker.
NZ$2,000.00 + GST - NZ$5,000.00 + GST

3. Workshops and Panels: The sponsoring workshops and panel discussions that focus on specific rural health issues, such as access to healthcare, telemedicine, and community health initiatives bring theory to life. Our rural health professional have limited time and access to such opportunities and we look forward to presenting a number of practicum workshops and thought-provoking panel discussions.

Option 1: Sponsor a Workshops – cover the costs of venue hire, catering, and collateral with the branded option
NZ$2,5000.00 + GST
Option 2: Sponsor a Panel Discussion – brand a panel discussion and support the flights and accommodation of the speakers.
NZ$3,000.00 + GST

4. Research and Innovation: Sponsoring the presentation of cutting-edge research and innovative solutions in rural health take our conference and attendees into the future space. These presentations disseminate new knowledge and encourage the adoption of effective practices in various rural settings for improved patient outcomes.

Option 1: Take an exhibition stand at the conference and share your story and products. Our attendees are highly engaged and value our exhibitors.
NZ$3,995.00 + GST
Option 2: Sponsor a sub-theme such as sub-theme 2. “Expanding Knowledge and Research that Grows Rural Health and Integrated Health Care in Rural Areas."
up to NZ$5,000.00 + GST