Sponsorship Opportunity:

The AREF Conference 2024 & Summer Drinks Reception

Are you are looking for a way to promote your brand and network with the best in the real estate industry?  Then you might be interested in sponsoring this event.

We are excited to introduce the AREF Conference for 2024, welcoming both members and non-members. Taking place on Tuesday 25th June 2024 from 10am at Merchant Taylors Hall, Threadneedle Street, London, followed by the Summer Drinks Reception in the evening.

This is a unique opportunity to showcase your products and services to an audience of professionals and decision-makers in the industry, featuring expert speakers, panel discussions, workshops and more.


Draft Programme

Speakers to be confirmed.  Sessions and timings subject to change.

Morning:

09:30 - Registration opens

10:00 - Optional Breakfast 'Tackling Diversity in the Industry': Start the day with thought-provoking conversations with industry leaders and connect with like-minded professionals committed to driving positive change within the industry.

11:00 - Plenary 1 'Welcome & Keynote: An opening session where our Geopolitics speaker will set the scene offering context and foresight to frame the discussions and themes that will unfold throughout the conference.  

11:40 - Plenary 2 'Real Estate Funds Resilience: Exploring the appeal - staying compelling, relevant, and investable in today's market.

12:30 - Lunch

Afternoon:

13:30 - Bookable break-out session 1 'ESG Insights Session: Navigating stranded assets in your portfolios & understanding the impact on risk and returns'.

13:30 - Bookable break-out session 2 'The Investment Landscape of the Future: A session for researchers and investors to converge and explore the possibilities and challenges shaping investment portfolios in the future - what could your portfolio look like in the year 2040?'.

14:30 - Bookable break-out session 3: 'Residential Real Estate: Overcoming challenges for funds accessing the Living Sector'.

14:30 - Bookable break-out session 4: 'Natural Capital Investment: Exploring current trends, challenges, and success stories in natural capital investment (enhancing, preserving, or restoring the Earth's ecosystems and biodiversity while promoting sustainable economic development)'.

15:15 - Break

16:00 - Plenary 3 'Capital Flows: Navigating the dynamic landscape of investor capital movement, with a particular focus on the transition from Defined Benefit (DB) to Defined Contribution (DC) plans'

16:40 - Plenary 4 'The Grand Finale - A glimpse into tomorrow with futurologist insights'

17:15 - Final words and close.

Evening:

17:30 - 'Summer Drinks Reception' - an exclusive gathering to be held in The Cloisters and the scenic outdoor Courtyard, this event provides a perfect setting for industry experts and professionals to network and enjoy a delightful evening. The reception will feature a sparkling wine reception and canapés.


Become a Sponsor

We have two sponsorship opportunities available to our members, they are as follows:

  • Gold Sponsor: £10,000 + VAT - 'sold subject to contract'
  • Silver Sponsor: £5,000 + VAT - 'sold subject to contract'

See below for comprehensive details on both packages. If you are interested in either or both of these packages, please contact Clare via email on [email protected]. We are open to negotiating a deal for taking both packages.


The sponsorship packages in detail:

Gold Sponsor: £10,000 + VAT - sold subject to contract

The opportunity to be the exclusive sponsor of the entire conference, providing extensive visibility and engagement opportunities. The package encompasses:

  1. Prominent Brand Exposure:
    Recognition and prominent display of your logo on all promotional campaigns leading up to the Conference throughout 2024. This includes monthly newsletters, member emails, the AREF website, and our social networks.

  2. Inclusion of your logo/company name in various touchpoints:

    • Email confirmations to all delegates
    • The Conference events page and delegates' e-program
    • All slides utilised during the entire conference
    • Acknowledgment and tagging in social media posts throughout the event
    • Special mention by the Moderator during the conference
       
  3. Branding Opportunity:
    The liberty to showcase your branding throughout the conference venue, allowing for the display of sponsor banners, additional lighting, tablecloths, merchandise, and free gifts at each seat. All branded items are to be supplied and funded by the sponsor.

  4. Employee Benefits:

    • Provision of 2 complimentary tickets to the conference, offering an opportunity for key representatives to attend.
    • Access to discounted tickets at the Early Bird rate for your staff members leading up to the event, even after the Early Bird limited time expires.
       
  5. Post-Event Recognition:
    Recognition and logo inclusion in post-event communications, featured on the AREF website, in the June Newsletter, and in the event write-up on our website, complete with links to event photos.

This comprehensive sponsorship package ensures maximum exposure and engagement, allowing your brand to take center stage throughout the conference and beyond.

Silver Sponsor: Post-Conference Summer Drinks Reception: £5,000 + VAT - sold subject to contract

Elevate your brand by sponsoring the Post-Conference Members' Summer Drinks Reception, an exclusive gathering for approximately 200 attendees. Scheduled to commence at 5:30pm in The Cloisters and the scenic outdoor Courtyard, this event provides a perfect setting for industry experts and professionals to network and enjoy a delightful evening. The reception will feature a sparkling wine reception, a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and canapés, creating a memorable experience for all.

This comprehensive sponsorship package includes:

  1. Prominent Brand Exposure:

    • Acknowledgment and logo featured in all promotional campaigns leading up to the Conference throughout 2024. This includes monthly newsletters, member emails, the AREF website, and our social networks.
  2. Inclusion of your logo/company name in various touchpoints:

    • Email confirmations to all delegates
    • The Conference events page and delegates' program
    • Acknowledgment and tagging in social media posts throughout the Reception
    • Special mention by the Moderator during the conference
  3. Courtyard Branding Opportunity:

    • The exclusive opportunity to brand The Courtyard, a blank canvas allowing the sponsor to customize the space. All branded items to be supplied and financed by the sponsor.
  4. Complimentary Conference Access:

    • Receive 1 complimentary ticket to the Conference, enabling a representative from your organisation to participate.
  5. Employee Benefits:

    • Access to discounted tickets to the Conference at the Early Bird rate for your staff members leading up to the event, even after the Early Bird limited time expires.
  6. Post-Event Recognition:

    • Acknowledgment and logo inclusion in post-event communications, including coverage on the AREF website, the June Newsletter, and the event write-up on our website. This coverage will also include links to event photos.

Embrace this unique chance to highlight your brand and contribute to an unforgettable networking experience.

 

Interested in taking one of these packages?

If you are interested in any of the above packages, or would like to discuss them in more detail, please email Clare on: [email protected].


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Author

Clare Whyte

Clare Whyte

Head of Marketing & Events, AREF

Clare is responsible for all aspects of the planning, development and execution of the marketing strategy for AREF. 

Clare leads on event management, liaising with committees and members to schedule, plan and deliver an effective events calendar for the association.  She also has overall responsibility for brand, as well as the design, development and production of marketing across both digital and offline channels, including the website.