Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities
Sponsoring and exhibiting at RDF25 offers a unique opportunity to engage with a highly influential audience following the record-breaking successes of RDF23 and RDF24, which saw over 870 participants. RDF25 promises to be even more impactful, with two full days of content, pre-event professional development sessions, and evening networking opportunities. The conference attracts a diverse range of delegates from across the UK, including NHS R&D Directors, R&D Managers, Quality Assurance Directors, Finance & Administration professionals, Project Managers, Patient Group representatives, and key figures from the NIHR, HRA, MHRA, and the Department of Health & Social Care. By becoming a sponsor or exhibitor, you will have the chance to connect directly with these key decision-makers and influencers in the health research sector, showcasing your brand, products, and services in a vibrant and collaborative environment.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this essential event for professionals dedicated to health and care research management. For over two decades, this conference has been the cornerstone event for networking, professional development, and knowledge sharing across the sector.
Explore the RDF25 sponsorship opportunities available below.
| Sponsorship | Premier Sponsor | Other Sponsor | Price |
| Premier (stand alone) |  |
 |
£2000 |
| Sunday Networking | |
|
£3250 (SOLD) |
| Conference Dinner | |
|
£3750 (SOLD) |
| Event App | |
|
£3250 (SOLD) |
| Poster Zone | |
|
£2500 (SOLD) |
| Lanyards | |
|
£3500 (SOLD) |
| Photography | |
|
£2500 |
| Video | |
|
£2500 |
| Awards | |
|
£350 each |
| Pen & Notebook | |
|
£250 (SOLD) |
| Day 1 | |
|
£1000 |
| Day 2 | |
|
£1000 |
Premier Sponsors
RDF25 Premier Sponsors will gain significant brand exposure throughout the event. Your organisation’s logo will be prominently displayed on all key platforms, including the event app, website, and on-stage screens. Sponsors will also benefit from a full-page, full-colour advert in the event app, a dedicated sponsor profile with logo, description, and web link, plus social media promotion from the R&D Forum. Additionally, you’ll have the chance to showcase a roller banner in a prime location, ensuring your brand is highly visible to all attendees.
RDF25 Premier Sponsors will benefit from the following:
- Organisation Logo displayed underneath the event title on electronic and printed materials (e.g. event app, website, signage).
- Organisation Logo displayed on the main stage throughout the event
- Full page full colour advert in the event app
- Sponsor profile: Logo, description and web link to your organisation and on App
- Social Media acknowledgements from the R&D Forum
- Opportunity to display a roller banner at a highly visible location within venue
Exhibition Opportunities
Exhibition Stands
Exhibiting is an excellent way to promote and showcase your organisation at RDF25. All exhibition stands will be in the exhibition hall where refreshments and lunch will be served. All delegates will have to pass through this area throughout the 2 days. All exhibitor stands include the following:
- Wi-Fi
- Power
- Table and 2 chairs
- 2 exhibitor personnel attending daytime only (this can be upgraded to include B&B and Dinner at extra cost)
Price per stand:
- Commercial: £1,600
- Non-commercial, charity or government: £800 (50% discount)