Science Meets Parliament
Science Meets Parliament is Science & Technology Australia’s annual flagship event.
This gathering powerfully fosters relationships between the science, technology, engineering and maths sector and the key decision-makers who shape Australia’s policies.
The event is a uniquely effective way for scientists to engage directly with Parliamentarians, senior public servants, and industry leaders. It forges powerful connections between those with deep expertise in industry and research, and those making complex policy decisions.
The event includes a dynamic leadership dialogue, panel discussions on hot topics, networking events, and high-quality professional development training. Like no other event, it forges deep networks across the worlds of Australian science, policy, and innovation.
Science Meets Parliament has established a stellar reputation, attracting globally-renowned scientists, influential policymakers, and prominent industry representatives.
““The program was really well designed to
address questions that every scientist may
have in their mind and doesn’t know where to
go to have the answers!"
Dr Kimberley Coulson, SMP2026 Delegate
Partnership Opportunities
“"I loved meeting all of the scientists most, but
also learning about how things work and how
to engage with policy and politicians."
Dr James Dorey, SMP2026 Delegate
“"This was by far the best Science event I have attended in the 20 years of my career. Very Impressed!”
Sarah Chapman, SMP2025 Delegate
Benefits of Partnership
By partnering with Science Meets Parliament, your organisation will secure strong visibility as a sector leader in a diverse audience of agenda-setters, key decision-makers, and sector influencers.
Powerful brand exposure:
Your organisation's logo and branding will be prominently displayed on event collateral, including marketing materials, website, social media platforms, and signage, maximising your brand's visibility and reach.
Thought leadership positioning:
As a partner, your organisation will have the opportunity to send delegates to Science Meets Parliament, contribute to discussions, share expertise, showcase innovative projects, position yourselves as a leader in the field and enhance your reputation.
Networking opportunities:
Science Meets Parliament brings together a diverse group of participants, including scientists, policymakers, industry representatives, and Parliamentarians. Partnership comes with networking opportunities, allowing you to connect with key stakeholders, explore collaborations, and expand your professional networks.
Access to insights and policy developments:
By partnering with Science Meets Parliament, your organisation and delegates will gain access to world class professional development. This event shares invaluable insights on how to shape the Australian policy landscape by giving STEM experts a deeper understanding of how to engage effectively with policymakers.
To read about the success of SMP 2026, download the Impact Report.
Partnership Levels
We offer partnership packages for a wide array of organisational needs and budgets. Detailed information on each of the packages is below. Under each drop-down menu, you’ll find comprehensive information on each partnership level, benefits, and investment levels. We’re also open to discussing customised packages to suit your specific goals and preferences.
Speaking opportunity
- Opportunity to deliver an address during Science Meets Parliament.
- Opportunity to introduce VIP speaker.
Registrations
Eight conference registrations, which includes:
- Attendance at SMP (excludes National Press Club ticket)
- Opportunity to meet with a Member of Parliament (meetings only available for STEM professionals), and;
- Ticket to the Gala Dinner
Functions
Opportunity to invite seven additional guests to the Gala Dinner.
Opportunity to invite five guests to attend the National Press Club address and lunch.
Acknowledgement & logo placement
- Opportunity to display two banners in main conference venue.
- Opportunity to provide delegates with corporate branded hand outs.
- Acknowledgement as Sapphire Partner pre-event & during event.
- Opportunity to highlight your company in bespoke promotion.
- STA will amplify your partnership announcement on social media.
- Logo prominently displayed on the conference website.
- Verbal acknowledgment of your organisation’s support throughout the conference.
- Advertisement in the conference program.
- Logo and website link in conference app.
Speaking opportunity
Opportunity to deliver an address during Science Meets Parliament.
Registrations
Six conference registrations, which includes:
- Attendance at SMP (excludes National Press Club ticket)
- Opportunity to meet with a Member of Parliament (meetings only available for STEM professionals), and;
- Ticket to the Gala Dinner
Functions
Opportunity to invite five additional guests to the Gala Dinner.
Opportunity to invite five guests to attend the National Press Club address and lunch.
Acknowledgement & logo placement
- Opportunity to provide delegates with corporate branded hand outs.
- Acknowledgement as Diamond Partner pre-event & during event.
- Opportunity to highlight your company in bespoke promotion.
- STA will amplify your partnership announcement on social media.
- Logo prominently displayed on the conference website.
- Verbal acknowledgment of your organisation’s support throughout the conference.
- Advertisement in the conference program.
- Logo and website link in conference app.
Speaking opportunity
Opportunity to deliver an address during Science Meets Parliament.
Registrations
Four conference registrations, which includes:
- Attendance at SMP (excludes National Press Club ticket)
- Opportunity to meet with a Member of Parliament (meetings only available for STEM professionals), and;
- Ticket to the Gala Dinner
Functions
Opportunity to invite two additional guests to the Gala Dinner.
Opportunity to invite two guests to attend the National Press Club address and lunch.
Acknowledgement & logo placement
- Acknowledgement as Titanium Partner pre-event & during event.
- STA will amplify your partnership announcement on social media.
- Logo displayed on the conference website.
- Verbal acknowledgment of your organisation’s support throughout the conference.
- Advertisement in the conference program.
- Logo and website link in conference app.
Speaking opportunity
Opportunity to deliver a five-minute welcome address at the Gala Dinner.
Registrations
Two conference registrations, which includes:
- Attendance at SMP (excludes National Press Club ticket)
- Opportunity to meet with a Member of Parliament (meetings only available for STEM professionals), and;
- Ticket to the Gala Dinner
Functions
Opportunity to invite ten guests to the Gala Dinner.
Acknowledgement & logo placement
- Acknowledgement as Gala Dinner Partner pre-event & during event.
- Logo displayed on the conference website.
- Prominent logo branding during the Gala Dinner.
- STA will amplify your partnership announcement on social media.
- Verbal acknowledgment of your organisation’s support throughout the conference.
- Advertisement in the conference program.
- Logo and website link in conference app.
Speaking opportunity
Opportunity to deliver an address during Science Meets Parliament.
Registrations
Three conference registrations, which includes:
- Attendance at SMP (excludes National Press Club ticket)
- Opportunity to meet with a Member of Parliament (meetings only available for STEM professionals), and;
- Ticket to the Gala Dinner
Functions
Opportunity to invite two guests to the Gala Dinner.
Acknowledgement & logo placement
- Acknowledgement as Platinum Partner pre-event & during event.
- Logo displayed on the conference website.
- STA will amplify your partnership announcement on social media.
- Verbal acknowledgment of your organisation’s support throughout the conference.
- Advertisement in the conference program.
- Logo and website link in conference app.
Exclusive opportunity. The nationally televised National Press Club luncheon address will feature a prominent person in the STEM sector. Traditionally attended by conference delegates, Press Gallery journalists, senior members of the business and science sectors, and senior policy makers.
Corporate Signage:
Opportunity to place two free-standing banners at the National Press Club.
Functions
- Opportunity to invite ten guests to the National Press Club address.
- Opportunity to meet with the National Press Club speaker and board prior to the address and lunch.
Acknowledgement & logo placement
- Acknowledgement as National Press Club Partner pre-event & during event.
- Logo displayed on the conference website.
- STA will amplify your partnership announcement on social media.
- Verbal acknowledgment of your organisation’s support throughout the conference.
- Logo and website link in conference app.
Opportunity to be named partner of:
- Parliamentary Forum
- Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Panel
- Science Leadership Dialogue
Speaking opportunity
Opportunity to provide an address prior to the session.
Registrations
Two conference registrations, which includes:
- Attendance at SMP (excludes National Press Club ticket)
- Opportunity to meet with a Member of Parliament (meetings only available for STEM professionals), and;
- Ticket to the Gala Dinner
Acknowledgement & logo placement
- Acknowledgement as Named Session Partner during event period.
- STA will amplify your partnership announcement on social media.
- Logo displayed on the conference website.
- Verbal acknowledgment of your organisation’s support throughout the conference.
- Advertisement in the conference program.
- Logo and website link in conference app.
Registrations
Three conference registrations, which includes:
- Attendance at SMP (excludes National Press Club ticket)
- Opportunity to meet with a Member of Parliament (meetings only available for STEM professionals), and;
- Ticket to the Gala Dinner
Acknowledgement & logo placement
- Logo displayed on the conference website.
- STA will amplify your partnership announcement on social media.
- Verbal acknowledgment of your organisation’s support throughout the conference.
- Advertisement in the conference program.
- Logo and website link in conference app.
Give SMP delegates an opportunity to have a professional headshot taken to update their social media, LinkedIn etc. Delegates can elect to get a photograph taken by a professional photographer.
Registration
One conference registration, which includes:
- Attendance at SMP (excludes National Press Club ticket)
- Opportunity to meet with a Member of Parliament (meetings only available for STEM professionals), and;
- Ticket to the Gala Dinner
Acknowledgement & logo placement
- Opportunity to display one banner beside the photo booth.
- Opportunity to hand-out marketing material to delegates at the photo booth.
- Verbal Acknowledgement as Photobooth Partner during the event.
- Logo displayed on conference website.
- Logo and website link in conference app.
Coffee carts provide an excellent opportunity to promote your brand to delegates at Parliament House during SMP.
Registration
One conference registration, which includes:
- Attendance at SMP (excludes National Press Club ticket)
- Opportunity to meet with a Member of Parliament (meetings only available for STEM professionals), and;
- Ticket to the Gala Dinner
Acknowledgement & logo placement
- Opportunity to display logo and banner at the coffee cart in the venue.
- Opportunity to bring one member of staff to speak with delegates at the coffee cart.
- Logo displayed on conference website.
- Logo and website link in conference app.
Registration
One conference registration, which includes:
- Attendance at SMP (excludes National Press Club ticket)
- Opportunity to meet with a Member of Parliament (meetings only available for STEM professionals), and;
- Ticket to the Gala Dinner
Acknowledgement & logo placement
- Verbal acknowledgement as Silver Partner during the event.
- Logo displayed on the conference website.
- Logo and website link in conference app.
Help us make SMP as sustainable as possible with recyclable name tags and lanyards.
Add your logo to the SMP nametags worn by all delegates attending the event in Parliament House.
Partner benefits
Company logo printed on SMP delegate nametags
Acknowledgement & logo placement
Logo displayed on the conference website.
Your support of the SMP Scholarships enables a STEM professional to access and attend SMP
Scholarship categories:
- Disability
- First Nations
- LGBTIQIA+
- Neurodivergent
- Regional & Remote
- Technology
- To propose an additional scholarship category, please contact us.
Partner benefits
- Opportunity to assist STA Staff with assessing scholarship applications.
- Opportunity for in-person or virtual meet & greet with recipients of SMP scholarships.
- Logo recognition in media release announcement of scholarship winners.
Scholarship recipients
- Recipients receive full registration to Science Meets Parliament.
- Travel, accommodation, transfers & meals are provided for the recipients to attend SMP including tickets to the National Press Club lunch and the Gala Dinner.
Acknowledgement & logo placement
- Acknowledgement as Scholarship Partner on all promotion of the scholarships.
- STA will amplify your partnership announcement on social media.
- Logo displayed on the conference website.
- Logo and website link in conference app.
This partnership opportunity enables delegates with care responsibilities to attend the event.
Bursaries (and the sponsor) will be promoted to all delegates to allow attendees with care responsibilities (not limited to the care of children) greater freedom to attend all aspects of the program.
Acknowledgement & logo placement
- Acknowledgement as Carer's Support Partner on all promotion of the bursaries.
- Logo displayed on the conference website.
- Logo and website link in conference app.
Next steps
To discuss these opportunities further, please contact STA’s Director of Events and Membership Lucy Guest. Get in touch here.
We’d be delighted to share more information, arrange a meeting, or tailor a partnership package to meet your organisation’s objectives.
We look forward to working with you as a valued partner of Science Meets Parliament.
Together, we can foster these powerful professional networks that are key to ensuring the deep expertise of our sector is engaged in policy making.