Sponsorship Opportunities
We offer a range of sponsorship packages for the BSSM's 20th International Conference on Advances in Experimental Mechanics, Swansea Arena, Swansea, UK. 8 – 10 September 2026. Sponsorship is designed to fit different goals - from high-visibility headline sponsorships to focused opportunities.
Exhibitors are warmly welcomed, with dedicated space. And if you’re looking for something more tailored, we’re happy to work with you to create an individual package that fits your organisation’s needs perfectly.
Please complete the registration link below or contact us directly at info@bssm.org All rates are exclusive of VAT.
HEADLINE SPONSOR
- Your logo on the BSSM website as the Headline sponsor
- Your logo on conference materials including on the online programme and conference slides
- Exclusive sponsorship of the BSSM Young Stress Analyst competition
- First selection of exhibition stand, exhibition stand costs are not included
- Exclusive sponsorship of the Conference dinner + exclusive introductory talk at the main conference dinner
- A4 single sheet inserts in conference delegate bags
- Branded lanyards for all conference delegates (supplied by sponsor)
- Delegate contact information (subject to GDPR)
Full Rate £10,000
GOLD SPONSOR
- Your organisation's logo on the BSSM website as a Gold sponsor
- Your logo on conference materials
- Sponsorship of the Measurements Lecture, including short introduction
- Sponsorship of the Drinks reception + exclusive introduction talk at drinks reception
- A4 single sheet inserts in conference delegate bags
- Branded pens in conference delegate bags
Delegate contact information (subject to GDPR)
Full Rate £3,000
SILVER SPONSOR (2 available)
- Your organisation's logo on the BSSM website as a Silver sponsor
- Sponsorship of one Plenary Lecture
- Short introduction to Plenary Lecture
- Your logo on conference materials
- A4 single sheet inserts in conference delegate bags
- Branded pens in conference delegate bags (sponsor to supply)
- Delegate contact information (subject to GDPR)
Full Rate £1500
BRONZE SPONSOR
- Your organisation's logo on the BSSM website as a Bronze sponsor
- Sponsorship of one Session
- Your logo on conference materials
- A4 single sheet inserts in conference delegate bags
- I additional item in delegate bags
- Pop up banners on stage
- Delegate contact information (subject to GDPR)
Full Rate £1000
EMex EXHIBITION
The Exhibition of Experimental Mechanics is the premier UK exhibition for manufacturers and suppliers of strain measurement and stress analysis equipment and will take place across three days on 8, 9 and 10 September 2026 as part of the 20th International Conference on advances in Experimental Mechanics which will take place between 8 - 10 September 2026, Swansea Arena, Swansea, UK.
The conference attracts well over 100 UK and overseas delegates who will visit the exhibition during all refreshment and lunch breaks. Lunch will be served as a standing finger buffet to allow delegates to visit the exhibition stands.
3 days
Corporate 1 Member £1290
Corporate 2 Member £1635
Non Member £2400
2 days
Corporate 1 Member £860
Corporate 2 Member £1090
Non Member £1600
1 day
Corporate 1 Member £480
Corporate 2 Member £595
Non Member 855
EMex - What is provided to Exhibitors
-Exhibitors will be provided with one table approx 2ft by 5ft with space behind for pop up banners
-2 chairs and access to power points, wi-fi
-Refreshments and lunch will be provided throughout the day
-Exhibitors will have the opportunity to present a one minute pitch/slide to delegates during the conference
-Delegate contact details available post event, subject to GDPR
-Two exhibitors can attend per stand
Please bring your own table covers, power cables, fixings and ensure equipment is PAT tested.
BBSM Corporate Members who are exhibiting are eligible for 1 A4 single sheet bags (maximum size) insert in delegate free of charge. This is available to non members for an additional charge. See Additional Opportunities above)
ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Branded pens in conference delegate bags
Corporate Member £300
Non Member £490
A4 single sheet inserts in conference delegate bags
Corporate Member - free of charge - £0.00
Non Member £340
Conference
- Presence on Skin : Graphic Display around the outside of the Arena
- Presence on TV's within Arena
- Presence on Event Website, Social Media etc.
- Titled Rooms (we can't physically sign the room but conferences have referred to rooms as: Meeting Room 1 = The Swansea Building Society Lounge for example)
- Sponsored tea and coffee breaks / Networking Sessions
- Wraps on poles inside the Arena
Dinner
- Arrival Drinks Sponsor
- Table Numbers Sponsor
- Menu Sponsor (branding on menus or evening guide etc.)
- Pop Ups on Stage
PGEM SPONSOR
Sponsorship is also available for the 10th Postgraduate Experimental Mechanics (PGEM) Workshop which takes place on 9 September 2026 at the University of Swansea, UK.
PGEM will take place the day before the BSSM's 20th International Conference on Advances in Experimental Mechanics. Delegates are welcome to attend both events PGEM webpage
PGEM usually attracts between 25 to 30 postgraduate students who are welcome a space to network, learn from experts through practical activities and gain inspiration from speakers with diverse career paths, including academia, industry, and entrepreneurship involved in the field of engineering measurement and experimental techniques in stress, strain and vibration analysis.
Sponsorship includes
Your logo on the BSSM website
Your logo on certificate
Opportunity to present at PGEM
Sponsorship of cash prize
Delegate contact information (subject to GDPR)
Full rate £500