Additional Sponsorship Opportunities

Companies who have booked an exhibition stand at mmc2027 will also have the chance to build on their presence both pre-event and during the event, by choosing from our range of tailored sponsorship opportunities. Whether you are looking for maximum visibility across the entire event or targeted brand exposure in specific areas, we have options to suit every budget

All items are available on a first come, first served basis. Prices vary depending on exclusivity and placement.

Additional sponsorship bookings including tiered packages open on Wednesday 18 November 2026 at 14:00 GMT. Please note that the additional sponsorship tickets will only show for companies who have had their exhibition stand confirmed by a member of the RMS team. 

 

1 . Sponsorship Packages

For companies seeking maximum exposure and recognition, our tiered sponsorship packages provide the most comprehensive way to showcase your brand. Each package is designed to deliver strong visibility both before and during the event, ensuring your organisation is positioned as a leader within the microscopy community. From our headline Gold sponsorship to our entry-level Bronze option, these packages offer opportunities to align your company with innovation, reach a wide professional audience, and gain recognition across the event.

Please also check out tab 2 for the Individual Sponsorship Items.

Please note that all prices are exclusive of VAT which will be added at the prevailing rate.

 

Gold

£15,000

Silver

£7,500

Bronze

Number of Packages Available

1

3

Unlimited

If you book an individual sponsorship item you will be considered a Bronze Sponsor

Please note this does not include co-sponsor event promotion, additional shared company conference passes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lanyard Branding Provide branding for the mmc2027 lanyards  
External Flags Flags at the entrance to Manchester Central with your company logo  

Branding at the Venue

Individual Digital Branding

Individual Digital Branding

Social Media Promotion

2 Posts

1 Post

Email Marketing

 

 

1 x exclusive e-Blast sent to registered delegates before the event 

2 x e-Newsletter Articles sent to the mmc marketing list, and 2 weeks presence on the mmc2027 website

1 x non exclusive e-Blast sent to registered delegates before the event 

1 x e-Newsletter Article sent to the mmc marketing list, and 2 weeks presence on the mmc2027 website

Premium Commercial Workshop Room (Lunchtime)

2

1

Official Congress App Sponsor

X

 

Banner Advert on Congress App

1

1

Notifications on Congress App

3

1

Additional Company Conference Passes

4

2

Sustainability Partners

 

X

2. Individual Sponsorship Items

If you prefer to tailor your involvement, our individual sponsorship items allow you to target specific touchpoints of the exhibition. These opportunities are ideal for companies to create a lasting impression with attendees through branded materials. Each item is offered on a first-come, first-served basis and is designed to maximise your visibility in creative and effective ways.


 

Commercial Workshops at mmc2027

Our hugely popular commercial workshops have proven to be successful vehicles for sponsors to showcase their products and services to a targeted audience at previous mmcs. There will be opportunities to present during dedicated slots within the scientific programme from Tuesday 6 July 2027 to Thursday 8 July 2027.  

Workshops will be strictly 30 minutes in length and will run back-to-back. In most cases this doesn’t allow for the setup of demonstration equipment. We therefore recommend a PowerPoint presentation. All rooms will be set up theatre-style and will be equipped with a lectern, microphone, projector, screen, laser pointer and laptop with PowerPoint. 

There are two types of workshops on offer, Standard and Premium. Standard workshops will be in parallel with the conference sessions in the mornings and afternoons. Premium workshops will take place during the mid-day break. 

Standard workshops on Tuesday and Wednesday will be charged at £325.00 + VAT per workshop. There is no limit to the number of standard commercial workshops that you may select. In addition, Gold and Silver corporate members can select one complimentary standard workshop as part of their corporate member package, by selecting the appropriate ticket.

Premium workshops are available during the mid-day break on Tuesday and  Wednesday and will be charged at £625.00 + VAT.  Please note that the premium workshops are limited to only two bookings per exhibiting company. Any remaining premium workshops will be released and available to all exhibitors in the spring of 2027. 

Thursday Workshops will be charged at £150 + VAT. It will be possible to select a workshop during the morning or mid-day break on Thursday, subject to availability.

Once your booking has been confirmed you will be sent a link to select your preferred date and time. 


Commercial Talks/ 5-Minute Techno Bite Presentations

Exhibiting companies will have the opportunity to submit an abstract for a commercial talk/ 5-minute techno bite presentation through the abstract submission system, by selecting techno bite as the submission type as well as the preferred conference session. This can be a commercially orientated presentation. The submitted abstract would be reviewed by the session chairs alongside other submissions. If the abstract is accepted by the session organiser, the submitter will be notified, and an invoice raised for the commercial opportunity.

Accepted commercial talks / techno bites will be charged at £695.00 + VAT

If you wish to submit an abstract for an academic presentation, this can also be submitted through the abstract system. The abstracts must not be commercial in nature, and they will be reviewed by the session organiser. If successful they will not incur a charge.

Further details will follow on how this can be submitted.


 

Please also check out tab 1 for the Sponsorship Packages.

Please note that all prices are exclusive of VAT which will be added at the prevailing rate.

Item

Description

Cost

Availability

Sponsorship of Rolling Teas and Coffees A fantastic opportunity to contribute to the provision of rolling refreshments to all mmc2027 attendees. The free tea and coffee area is situated in the middle of the exhibition hall during exhibition open days – Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. £2,000 1
Sponsorship of Water Bottles and
Water Coolers
Display your company logo all around the venue in the hands of the delegates by providing a sustainable water bottle which will last long after mmc2027. NB: The sponsoring company is required to supply the bottles (product to be approved by the RMS). Approximately 800 units subject to attendee numbers. This sponsorship also includes your company logo displayed at the water cooler locations in the exhibition hall. £1,750 1
Poster Networking Sessions  Prominent recognition before and during the event, with a contribution towards the poster drinks networking sessions. TBC 1

Quiet Room

Provide a calm, inclusive space for all attendees by sponsoring the Quiet Room - a dedicated area to offer rest and peaceful moments away from the crowds. This opportunity offers your company logo on the website, branding in the room, and your support in helping us provide wellness and comfort items.

£1,000 1

Website Page Sponsorship

Registration Page

Be the first point of reference when visitors browse the event website. Your logo will appear near the top of registration webpage and can be linked to your company website.

£600

1

Website Page Sponsorship

Conference Programme Page

Be the first point of reference when visitors browse the event website. Your logo will appear near the top of congress programme webpage and can be linked to your company website.

£600

1

Website Page Sponsorship

Exhibition Page

Be the first point of reference when visitors browse the event website. Your logo will appear near the top of exhibition webpage and can be linked to your company website.

£600

1

Website Page Sponsorship

Commercial Workshop Page

Be the first point of reference when visitors browse the event website. Your logo will appear near the top of commercial workshop programme webpage once live and can be linked to your company website. £600 1
e-Newsletter Article Multiple opportunities to submit an article for inclusion in one of the e-Newsletters in the run up to mmc2027 to coincide with a key conference announcement pre-event.  You will be invited to select the issue date once your booking has been confirmed. Circulated to the mmc2027 marketing list.  Articles will also be made available on the mmc2027 website. £550 5

Standard Workshop

Tuesday and Wednesday

Opportunity to book Standard Workshops which will take place in the exhibition hall in parallel with the conference sessions in the mornings and afternoons. 

* One complimentary Standard Workshop per Gold and Silver Corporate Member.  Requires ticket to be selected.

£325 30

Premium Workshop

Tuesday and Wednesday

Opportunity to book Premium Workshops which will take place in the exhibition hall during the mid-day break. £625 20
Thursday Workshop Opportunity to book a workshop during the morning or mid-day break on Thursday. £150 10

AFM & SPM  Networking Event

Venue, Date and Time TBC

Support an evening of specialised networking and dinner for the AFM & SPM community at a popular Manchester restaurant, community at a popular Manchester restaurant. Based on mmc2025 the anticipated number of attendees is 50. £800 1

Frontiers in BioImaging Networking Event

Venue, Date and Time TBC

Support an evening of specialised networking and dinner for the Frontiers & BioImaging community at a popular Manchester restaurant. Based on mmc2025 the anticipated number of attendees is 90-100. £800 1

EMAG Networking Event

Venue, Date and Time TBC

Support an evening of specialised networking and dinner for the EMAG community at a popular Manchester restaurant. Based on mmc2025 the anticipated number of attendees is 100. £800 1
Co-Sponsor Event Promotion

Should other companies represented on your stand as co-exhibitors, partners and distributors wish to be promoted in their own right, then a charge of £450.00 would apply in respect of this promotional opportunity. The co-sponsor fee will include a website listing, conference app listing / searchable company directory, listing with website link in the June 2027 infocus (for bookings received by 31 April 2027).

Please note we can only send invoices for this promotion to the company who has contracted to exhibit at mmc2027.

£450 Unlimited

Scientific Imaging Competition Sponsor

Sponsor the vibrant RMS Scientific Imaging Competition with your logo clearly displayed on the welcome boards in the foyer as delegates enter the exhibition hall through the imaging competition micrograph competition submissions. The competition covers micrographs submitted from science sections AFM & Scanning Probe Microscopy, Electron Microscopy - Life Sciences, Electron Microscopy - Physical Sciences, Light Microscopy Life Sciences, Light Microscopy Physical Sciences, and Short Video.

£425

6

External Steps Board Freestanding Advert

Sponsor a 1.6m by 3m LED panel located on the external steps at the entrance to Manchester Central. The first thing seen by attendees on arrival at the venue. £2,250 1
Conference Session Sponsorship The RMS welcomes session sponsorship enquiries. Please contact [email protected]. £400 Available

Commercial Talk / Techno Bite

Opportunity to present a 5 minute commercial talk / techno bite in the scientific programme. Subject to acceptance of abstract by session organisers.

£695 Subject to acceptance of abstract by session organisers.

 


 

If you have any questions regarding any of the sponsorship items at mmc2027 please contact [email protected].