Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities at RDF26
RDF26 is the UK’s flagship conference for the health and care R&D community, and an unmissable opportunity to showcase your organisation to over 900 delegates from across the four nations. Whether through a Premier Sponsorship Package, a high-profile Premier Plus option, an exhibition stand in the busy conference hub, or tailored opportunities like demo sessions and delegate bag inserts, your brand can take centre stage. With refreshed packages for 2026, there’s never been a better time to align your organisation with the people who deliver and manage research every day.
Browse options below and read full information in sponsorship brochure.
Premier Sponsorship
The RDF26 Premier Sponsor Package offers maximum brand visibility and engagement opportunities, bringing together a comprehensive range of benefits in one high-value package. Your organisation will be showcased across the conference on all key platforms and channels, ensuring lasting recognition among attendees and the wider R&D community.
Premier Sponsor Package
£5,000
Brand Visibility
Sponsor Presence
Premium Plus Stand
Premier Plus Sponsorship
Our Premier Plus Sponsors receive all the benefits of the Premier Sponsor Package, combined with one of three exclusive, high-profile opportunities, the Conference Dinner, Event App, or Lanyards, giving your organisation exceptional visibility and prestige at RDF26.
Conference Dinner Sponsor Package
£8,000
On-Table Branding
Two Complimentary Places
Awards Spotlight
+ All Premier Sponsor benefits
Event App Sponsor Package
£8,000
Featured Logo
App Advert
Logo in event app email communications
+ All Premier Sponsor benefits
Lanyard Sponsor Package
£8,000
High Visibility
Photographic Exposure
Take-Home Reach
+ All Premier Sponsor benefits
More Sponsorship Opportunities
Looking for something more tailored? Alongside our core Premier and Premier Plus packages, RDF26 also offers a range of additional sponsorship opportunities to help your organisation stand out. From delegate bag sponsor and branded stationery to hotel keycard wallets and more, these options provide high-impact visibility across the delegate journey. Each opportunity is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis, giving you flexible ways to align your brand with the UK’s flagship health and care R&D conference.
Photography Sponsor
£3,000
Logo watermark on photos
Online and social exposure
Branded photo session
Video Sponsor
£2,500
Logo watermark on videos
Online and social reach
Branded interview session
Delegate Bag Sponsor
£3,000
Logo on (one side of) delegate bags
Guaranteed full distribution
Long-term brand presence
Poster Zone Sponsor
£3,000
Logo on poster boards
Judge poster zone sponsor award
On-stage prize presentation
Hotel Keycard Sponsor
£1,500
Branded keycard wallets
Daily delegate visibility
Extended brand exposure
Day 1/Day 2 Sponsor
£1,000
Logo on session screens
Breaktime video slot
Flyer Distribution on main room seats
Awards Sponsor (per award)
£350
Logo on award
Website & delegate guide recognition
On-stage presentation
Pen Sponsor
£250
Branded conference pen
Guaranteed delegate distribution
Ongoing brand visibility
Notebook Sponsor
£250
Branded conference notebook
Guaranteed delegate distribution
Continued post-event use
Showcase your Organisation
The exhibition is at the heart of RDF26, with all refreshment and lunch breaks served in the exhibition hall to maximise delegate footfall. Booking a stand gives your organisation consistent visibility and the chance to connect directly with the UK health and care R&D community. With locations now priced by position (Premium Plus, Premium, or Standard) you can choose the space that best fits your brand presence and goals.
Premium Plus Exhibition Stand
£2,250
Prime, high-traffic locations
Maximum delegate visibility
Strongest brand impact
Premium Exhibition Stand
£1,625
Central, well-placed positions
Consistent delegate flow
Balanced visibility and value
Standard Exhibition Stand
£1,100
Alignment with leading UK R&D Conference
Guaranteed delegate reach
Cost-effective exposure
Maximise Delegate Reach
Want to put your organisation directly into the hands and minds of delegates? Live Lounge demo sessions offer a platform to showcase your innovations in an informal setting, while delegate bag inserts ensure your materials are seen by every attendee. Together, these opportunities provide a simple but effective way to increase your reach and leave a lasting impression throughout the conference.
Demo Session in the Live Lounge
£600
The “Live Lounge,” brought to you by RDF26, provides a dedicated session to gather a group of attendees for the opportunity to present your software, app, company or projects of choice. The Live Lounge is an open sided seated theatre in the main exhibition hall. With 40 seats and plenty of standing room, it is the opportunity for you to demonstrate your products to an audience in both a formal, and informal way.
Organisations can purchase the opportunity to include a flyer (A4 size or smaller) in every delegate’s conference bag at RDF26. This ensures your material is placed directly into the hands of all attendees.
Delegate Bag Insert