Sponsorship Opportunities at BSME Annual School Leaders' Conference 2027
Our last Annual School Leaders’ Conference was attended by approximately 200 School Leaders and the next one will be taking place from Tuesday, 2nd to Thursday, 4th February 2027 in Abu Dhabi. This is a 2.5 day event, featuring a full professional learning programme and a partner exhibition, exclusive to BSME Members, with various opportunities to interact both professionally and socially with decision-making school leaders from British schools across the MENA region.
The Annual Conference will offer exhibitor space to approximately 75 partner members and alongside this we are pleased to extend the following sponsorship opportunities, designed to help you raise brand profile and increase awareness with key decision-makers; BSME School Principals and Heads of School. In addition to the benefits outlined in each package below, all sponsors will receive:
- A choice of exhibition table location (if sponsorship is confirmed by 31st October 2026)
- Your logo featured on the Annual Conference webpage and Conference App
| Headline Sponsorship | Available |
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Price: AED 80,000
- Opportunity to open Day One of the Conference, alongside BSME CEO, Debra Forsyth, and BSME Chair, Mark Leppard
- Official vote of thanks during the Conference opening
- Sole branding in the main conference room throughout the conference (excluding student sessions). This may include banners, small table decorations etc.
- Opportunity to deliver a thought leadership workshop session (subject to BSME approval)
- Company logo featured on all official Conference name badges
- An extended exhibition space
- Three company exhibitor places
- Choice of location in Exhibition Hall (must be selected before 31st October 2026)
- Opportunity to provide promotional materials to guests at check-in/registration (subject to BSME approval)
- Your company logo on all holding slides in the main conference room
- Headline exposure on the Annual Conference page of BSME’s website
- Three social media posts on BSME’s LinkedIn page
- Opening pop-up advert on the official Conference app
- Sponsor recognition on the official Conference app
- Full page advertisement in the BSME Newsletter
- Featured in a dedicated sponsor e-shot to all school members in the month before Annual Conference
- Priority access to a plenary Partner Pitch presentation slot
Enquire About Headline Sponsorship
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| Student Sponsor | Available |
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Price: AED 50,000
- Official vote of thanks to be given by the BSME CEO at the student panel session
- An extended exhibition space
- Two complimentary exhibitor places
- Opportunity to book one additional paid delegate
- Choice of location in Exhibition Hall (must be selected before 31st October 2026)
- Your company logo on all holding slides in the main conference room
- Sponsor recognition on the official conference app and the Annual Conference page of BSME’s website
- Two social media mentions on BSME’s LinkedIn page
- Half-page advertisement in the BSME Newsletter
- Featured in a dedicated sponsor e-shot to all school members in the month before Annual Conference
- Priority access to a plenary Partner Pitch presentation slot
Enquire About Student Sponsorship
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| Dinner & Drinks Sponsor | Available |
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Price: AED 50,000
- Exclusive branding at the official conference Dinner and Drinks (sponsor to provide branding, subject to BSME approval)
- Short introduction to be given by BSME CEO or BSME Chair
- An extended exhibition space
- Two complimentary exhibitor places
- Opportunity to book one additional paid delegate
- Choice of location in Exhibition Hall (must be selected before 31st October 2026)
- Your company logo on all holding slides in the main conference room
- Sponsor recognition on the official conference app and the Annual Conference page of BSME’s website
- Two social media mentions on BSME’s LinkedIn page
- Half-page advertisement in the BSME Newsletter
- Featured in a dedicated sponsor e-shot to all school members in the month before Annual Conference
- Priority access to a plenary Partner Pitch presentation slot
Enquire About Dinner & Drinks Sponsorship
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| Welcome Reception Sponsor | Available |
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Price: AED 35,000
- Exclusive branding at the official conference Welcome Drinks (sponsor to provide branding, subject to BSME approval)
- Short introduction and thanks at the event to be given by BSME CEO or BSME Chair
- One delegate and standard exhibition table included
- Choice of location in Exhibition Hall (must be selected before 31st October 2026)
- Company logo on all holding slides in the main conference room
- Sponsor recognition on the official conference app and the Annual Conference page of BSME’s website
- Two social media mentions on BSME’s LinkedIn page
- Featured in a dedicated sponsor e-shot to all school members in the month before Annual Conference
- Priority access to a plenary Partner Pitch presentation slot
Enquire About Welcome Reception Sponsorship
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| Workshop Room Sponsor | 3 Available |
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Price: AED 20,000
- Exclusive sponsorship of a workshop room, including room branding throughout the Conference
- One delegate and standard exhibition table included
- Choice of location in Exhibition Hall (must be selected before 31st October 2026)
- Company logo on all holding slides in the main conference room
- Sponsor recognition on the official conference app and the Annual Conference page of BSME’s website
- One social media mention on BSME’s LinkedIn page
- Featured in a dedicated sponsor e-shot to all school members in the month before Annual Conference
- Priority access to a plenary Partner Pitch presentation slot
Enquire About Workshop Room Sponsorship
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| Book Swap Sponsor | Available |
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Price: AED 15,000
- Co-branding, with BSME, of all bookmarks with your logo, to be inserted into the books. Delegates will be able to select one book each
- One delegate and standard exhibition table included
- Choice of location in Exhibition Hall (must be selected before 31st October 2026)
- Company logo on all holding slides in the main conference room
- Sponsor recognition on the official conference app and the Annual Conference page of BSME’s website
- One social media mention on BSME’s LinkedIn page
- Featured in a dedicated sponsor e-shot to all school members in the month before Annual Conference
- Priority access to a plenary Partner Pitch presentation slot
Enquire About Book Swap Sponsorship
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| Bag Sponsor | Available |
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Price: AED 15,000
- Co-branding, with BSME, of all bags, with your logo, to be offered to all delegates upon registration
- One delegate and standard exhibition table included
- Choice of location in Exhibition Hall (must be selected before 31st October 2026)
- Company logo on all holding slides in the main conference room
- Sponsor recognition on the official conference app and the Annual Conference page of BSME’s website
- One social media mention on BSME’s LinkedIn page
- Featured in a dedicated sponsor e-shot to all school members in the month before Annual Conference
- Priority access to a plenary Partner Pitch presentation slot
Enquire About Bag Sponsorship
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| Notebook Sponsor | Available |
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Price: AED 15,000
- Co-branding, with BSME, of all notebooks with your company logo
- One delegate and standard exhibition table included
- Choice of location in Exhibition Hall (must be selected before 31st October 2026)
- Company logo on all holding slides in the main conference room
- Sponsor recognition on the official conference app and the Annual Conference page of BSME’s website
- One social media mention on BSME’s LinkedIn page
- Featured in a dedicated sponsor e-shot to all school members in the month before Annual Conference
- Priority access to a plenary Partner Pitch presentation slot
Enquire About Notebook Sponsorship
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| After-Party Drinks Sponsor | Available |
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Price: AED 15,000
- Co-branding, with BSME, of drinks tokens displaying your company logo. Provided to all attendees and valid for one complimentary beer, wine or soft drink once the BSME-hosted allocation has concluded.
- One delegate and standard exhibition table included
- Choice of location in Exhibition Hall (must be selected before 31st October 2026)
- Company logo on all holding slides in the main conference room
- Sponsor recognition on the official conference app and the Annual Conference page of BSME’s website
- One social media mention on BSME’s LinkedIn page
- Featured in a dedicated sponsor e-shot to all school members in the month before Annual Conference
- Priority access to a plenary Partner Pitch presentation slot
Enquire About After-Party Drinks Sponsorship
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| Charging Table Sponsor | Available |
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Price: AED 10,000
- Co-branding, with BSME, of two charging stations displaying your company logo and placed in prominent locations
- One delegate and standard exhibition table included
- Choice of location in Exhibition Hall (must be selected before 31st October 2026)
- Company logo on all holding slides in the main conference room
- Sponsor recognition on the official conference app and the Annual Conference page of BSME’s website
- One social media mention on BSME’s LinkedIn page
- Featured in a dedicated sponsor e-shot to all school members in the month before Annual Conference
- Priority access to a plenary Partner Pitch presentation slot
Enquire About Charging Table Sponsorship
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| Lunch Sponsor | 2 Available - One will be Meat Free |
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Price: AED 7,500
- Your company name on tent cards at food tables on one day of the conference
- One delegate and standard exhibition table included
- Choice of location in Exhibition Hall (must be selected before 31st October 2026)
- Company logo on all holding slides in the main conference room
- Sponsor recognition on the official conference app and the Annual Conference page of BSME’s website
- One social media mention on BSME’s LinkedIn page
- Featured in a dedicated sponsor e-shot to all school members in the month before Annual Conference
- Priority access to a plenary Partner Pitch presentation slot
Enquire About Lunch Sponsorship
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| Pre-Conference Activities Sponsor | 4 Available |
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Price: AED 7,500
- Opportunity to provide branding at the sponsored activity - BSME to arrange
- One delegate and standard exhibition table included
- Choice of location in Exhibition Hall (must be selected before 31st October 2026)
- Company logo on all holding slides in the main conference room
- Sponsor recognition on the official conference app and the Annual Conference page of BSME’s website
- One social media mention on BSME’s LinkedIn page
- Featured in a dedicated sponsor e-shot to all school members in the month before Annual Conference
- Priority access to a plenary Partner Pitch presentation slot
The activities we will be offering are:
- Golf Tournament
- Padel Tournament
- Abu Dhabi Mangroves Visit
- Arabic Breakfast & Cooking Class
Enquire About Pre-Conference Activities Sponsorship
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