Securing a partnership with BPA 2026 offers a unique opportunity for organisations to build their profile, showcase products and services, and foster relationships with key players in the UK port and maritime industry.
We have developed a range of flexible partnership opportunities that can be tailored to the needs of individual organisations, offering exposure to senior decision makers and opinion formers from across the sector.
We have developed a range of flexible partnership opportunities that can be tailored to the needs of individual organisations, offering exposure to senior decision makers and opinion formers from across the sector. Packages include:
Delegate registration will take place on the ground floor. The main exhibition will be based on the first floor with catering stations serving refreshments before and during each break within the conference programme. This ensures a consistent footfall and provides exhibitors with a valuable opportunity to meet face-to-face with key industry contacts and stakeholders.
As an event partner, sponsor or exhibitor at BPA 2026, you will secure a valuable and effective platform to connect and engage with our multi-disciplinary audience and ensure your organisation is at the forefront of debate and discussion around the future of our industry.
See our 2025 attendees, and some of the businesses you may also expect to see at the 2026 BPA conference.
| PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES | PARTNERSHIP CATEGORY | ||
| PARTNER | GOLD | EXHIBITION STAND ONLY | |
| Conference tickets (two day pass) | ✅ - 4 | ✅ - 3 | ✅ - 2 |
| Social event tickets | ✅ - 4 | ✅ - 3 | ❌ |
| Exhibition space | ✅ - 3m x 3m | ✅ - 3m x 2m | ✅ - 2m x 2m |
| Networking opportunities at the Welcome Reception (Tues) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Headline sponsorship of one of three evening events | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Main conference area branding | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Exhibition area advertising | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Mention in opening/closing speeches | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Opportunity to join/sponsor a main panel session | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Branding on conference holding slides | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Content in digital programme e-book | ✅ - Full page | ✅ - Half page | ✅ - Listing |
| Press release - sponsor mention in official release | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Promoted social posts | ✅ - 3 | ✅ - 1 | ❌ |
| E-shot to delegates - pre-event communication | ✅ - 3 | ✅ - 1 | ❌ |
| Logo placement on delegate emails | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Logo and company profile on event website | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Logo and company profile on conference app | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Logo spotlight on conference app | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Use of BPA “proud to support” graphics | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Applications for partnership opportunities should be made online.
Once your application has been reviewed you will receive an agreement which must be signed within 7 working days.
After the agreement is signed you will be issued an invoice. We require payment in full before you are listed as a confirmed sponsor online.
If a signed agreement and payment are not made within the timeline discussed the opportunity may be given to the next organisation in line.
* Please indicate on your application form if you would like to discuss a tailored package *
If you have any specific questions relating to partnership opportunities at BPA 2026, please get in touch with our event team at BPAconference@freshwater.co.uk
A selection of pictures from the 2024 and 2025 event can be found below.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Accessibility Cookies Website privacy policy Terms and Conditions
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
More on: British Ports Association
Contact us: BPAconference@freshwater.co.uk
Organised by Freshwater
