At AMCIS, we bring together admissions, marketing and communications professionals from independent schools.
Our mission is to help schools thrive by advancing professional expertise within a friendly, supportive membership community.
When you partner with us, you’ll connect directly with more than 600 UK and international schools and a highly engaged network of 2000+ professionals.
600+ schools
2000+ professionals
Excellent engagement
Exclusive opportunities. Showcase your expertise. Align your brand.
The AMCIS community provides you with exclusive opportunities to align your brand with our own, positioning your organisation as a key provider and advocate for the independent school sector.
AMCIS 2026 Annual Conference
“Partnering with the AMCIS Annual Conference reflects our commitment to independent schools. It’s a chance to showcase our full-service creative expertise, connect with forward-thinking professionals, and celebrate the art of exceptional storytelling.”
“The AMCIS Annual Conference is where we connect with schools, understand their challenges and share how our platform can help. Sponsorship gives us visibility, but more importantly, genuine engagement.”
Headline Sponsor
2 350+
The AMCIS Annual Conference is the flagship event for this audience in the UK independent school sector - a much celebrated and anticipated event.
Over two days, 350+ delegates come together to be informed, involved, and inspired by the experiences of member schools, insights of our business allies, and innovative thinking from our external speakers.
As our only Headline Sponsor, you’ll showcase your expertise, raise your profile with key decision-makers, and demonstrate your commitment to supporting independent schools.
We’ll work with you to ensure your brand stands out before, during and after the conference.
An excellent conference. Scope to network and to learn.
Absolutely fantastic! delegates day event
The app is brilliant!
Your branding featured in all pre-event marketing as Headline Sponsor of the AMCIS 2026 Annual Conference. This includes the conference slide deck as headline sponsor and featuring on special co-branding around the conference venue.
A pre-event blog
co-authored with and hosted by AMCIS, then shared across our channels.
Annual conference event app Your company highlighted as Headline Sponsor in the event app with your logo, contact details, resources, and a video.
Contact data for our conference delegates so you can follow up afterwards (subject to data permissions).
Premier Exhibition Stand
Chat easily with delegates from your prominently positioned stand.
Opportunity to feature in the conference programme in a suitably branded room.
TWO free tickets
Make the most of your ability to network so your representatives can attend the entire conference, including accommodation and the Gala Dinner. The option to purchase additional tickets to attend the conference during the day
Post-event communication
We’ll include your logo in our thanks, signposting delegates to your website.
£12,000 + VAT
Gala Dinner & IMPACT Awards
Sponsor
The Gala Dinner is the social highlight of the AMCIS Annual Conference. Your sponsorship is all about celebrating the sector through our Gala Dinner, culminating in the AMCIS IMPACT Awards ceremony. Recognising excellence in admissions, marketing and communications in independent schools, the annual AMCIS IMPACT Awards are celebrated in front of a large audience as the grand finale of our Gala Dinner.
Your sponsorship will demonstrate your support for the commitment, professionalism and expertise of all those teams whose work has made a positive impact on their school. Our award categories are Admissions, Branding, Communications, Digital, EDI (Equity, Diversity & Inclusion), Small Budget, and Strategic Marketing. AMCIS also presents a judges’ discretionary award for the Team of the Year.
The AMCIS Annual Conference has such a welcoming atmosphere. Exhibiting here feels like being part of a community that genuinely cares about helping schools thrive. It’s more than just visibility — it’s about meaningful connections and collaboration.
Eye Film
Your logo
featured on the Gala Dinner and AMCIS IMPACT Awards ceremony slide deck, clearly visible as the event sponsor, and in the digital brochure showcasing the winners.
Standard Exhibition Stand
Chat easily with delegates from your stand.
Welcome speech
An opportunity to open the Gala Dinner or AMCIS IMPACT Awards ceremony with a special welcome speech.
Annual conference event app
Your company highlighted as Gala Dinner and IMPACT Awards sponsor in the event app with your logo, contact details, resources, and a video.
Contact data for our conference delegates so you can follow up afterwards (subject to data permissions).
Post-event communication
We’ll include your logo and our thanks, signposting delegates to your website.
Award presentation
Your company representative will be invited to be involved in presenting each award and have their photograph taken with the winners.
TWO free tickets
Make the most of your ability to network so your representatives can attend the entire conference, including accommodation and the Gala Dinner. Up to two additional tickets for the Gala Dinner can be purchased at a discounted rate.
£8,000 + VAT
Conference Drinks Reception
£7,000 + VAT
Start the evening of celebrations by hosting the Conference Drinks Reception for all Gala Dinner and Awards guests. As our sponsor you will be demonstrating your advocacy for the sector, helping us create a space for delegates to meet and connect over drinks.
Sponsorship includes;
• Branding in the space
• Standard Exhibition Stand
• Opportunity to welcome guests at the Drinks Reception
• Opportunity to announce a winner based on a competition you may be running during the conference
Sunday Evening Social Sponsor
Many conference delegates will arrive early for the conference and attend the Sunday Evening Dinner.
Sponsoring the dinner and the full evening will provide you with a visible presence throughout.
Sponsorship includes;
£4,000 + VAT
• Verbal acknowledgement by CEO at dinner
• Company literature and/or giveaways on tables
• Branding in the Brasserie, where the dinner will be held
• Hosting facilitated conversations in the Networking Lounge to showcase your expertise
• Promotion in the conference sponsors and exhibitors section on the AMCIS Event App
• Promotion across our communication channels
Exhibition Stands
Exhibiting at the AMCIS Annual Conference puts your organisation at the centre of this flagship two-day event. You’ll be in front of 350+ delegates.
Your stand will be located in the main exhibition hall, where delegates gather for refreshments and lunch - giving you maximum visibility and the chance to showcase your products and services.
As an exhibitor, you’ll demonstrate your credibility and expertise in the independent school sector, while playing a key role in the delegate experience. By sharing your insights and professional expertise, you’ll help support our schools to thrive.
Every year we leave the AMCIS Annual Conference inspired and better informed. Having a stand allows us to listen directly to admissions and marketing professionals, understand their priorities, and share ideas. The insights we gain shape our work with schools all year round.
MTM Consulting
Premier Exhibition Stand
(limited number available)
3m x 2m semi-shell scheme branded back drop across the back & sides, power, clothed table & two chairs.
We will profile you as a Premier Exhibitor in our conference communications, on our social media channels, and the sponsors and exhibitors section of the AMCIS Event App including your company logo, contact details, company information as well as optional pdf and video information.
One full conference ticket and the option to purchase additional tickets to attend the conference during the day
£3,500 +VAT
Standard Exhibition Stand
2.5m x 1m space to bring your own stand, power, clothed table & two chairs.
We will profile you as an Executive Exhibitor in our conference communications, on our social media channels, and the sponsors and exhibitors section of the AMCIS Event App including your company logo, contact details, company information as well as optional pdf and video information.
One full conference ticket and the option to purchase additional tickets to attend the conference during the day.
£2,000 +VAT
AMCIS 2026 Admissions Conference
admissions professionals
AMCIS member schools
Headline Sponsor
The AMCIS Admissions Conference is a signature event in the independent school calendar. Each year this one-day conference brings together more than 150 admissions professionals from across the UK for an inspiring programme of expert speakers, practical sessions and networking opportunities.
We’re delighted to offer Headline Sponsorship of the 2026 conference. This partnership positions your organisation as a sector leader within the thriving AMCIS community and the wider independent school network.
As Headline Sponsor, your brand will be profiled before, during and after the conference — reaching more than 600 AMCIS member schools and hundreds of individual professionals through our newsletters, e-bulletins and social channels. You’ll be closely affiliated with the trusted AMCIS brand while showcasing your expertise to a highly engaged audience.
Your brand
featured in all pre-event marketing as headline sponsor of the AMCIS 2026 Admissions Conference, including onsite material.
A pre-event blog co-authored with AMCIS on an agreed topic, hosted and promoted across our channels. Exhibition space at the event.
£9,000 + VAT
Annual conference event app
Your company highlighted as Headline Sponsor in the event app with your logo, contact details, resources, and a video.
Contact data for our conference delegates so you can follow up afterwards (subject to data permissions).
Host a discussion session within the conference programme, giving delegates the chance to ask questions and explore best practice.
Post-event communication
We’ll include your logo in our thanks, signposting delegates to your website.
The option to take part in an AMCIS webinar on admissions systems, sharing insights and answering questions from attendees. THREE free tickets so bring colleagues to make the most of the networking opportunities
Other Sponsorship Opportunities
AMCIS Online Event
Take part as a specialist in an AMCIS online event with the opportunity to share your experience and insights with delegates, whether through conversation, presentation or as a panel member.
£500 + VAT
AMCIS Product Showcase
Showcase your product or services in a live online event for an invited audience. Hosted by AMCIS, your company will be our featured ‘expert guest’, with dedicated time to highlight how your services deliver value and answer real-time questions. Your product showcase will be recorded and available afterwards ‘on demand’ on the AMCIS website.
£1,000 + VAT
AMCIS Gifts
At our events we offer the opportunity to sponsor branded delegate gifts. These are always incredibly popular with sponsors and our guests. Give our attendees something to remember! A chance to ensure your brand goes home with everyone. We are seeking sponsors to brand our event gifts such as Water bottles, Coasters, Mouse mats, Notebooks, or other similar items. This is advertising but also providing a valuable gift for all delegates to take away. Fees range from £2,000 to £4,000 depending on the gift. Please get in touch to choose a gift.
To discuss any of these opportunities please contact our CEO Oliver:
oliver@amcis.co.uk
Our Goals
Expertise
Share knowledge and best practice
Collaborative working
Networking
Diversity and inclusion
A supportive approach
Individual professional development
The AMCIS community is an ever-present to provide support - keeping our members involved, informed, and inspired by learning from one another. Our relationship with sponsoring partners is key to this.
AMCIS is recognised as the ‘go to’ organisation for guidance and support in admissions, marketing and communications within the independent education sector. Through our relationships with you we would like to showcase your expertise and experience across our membership proposition, providing a platform for you to demonstrate your support for the sector. Whether through our in-person and online events, co-creating content as a resource, or featuring in AMCIS activity, we will work closely with you for the benefit of our schools.
The opportunities in this brochure are not exhaustive, we might build on these in 2026, and feel free to get in touch if you have ideas and plans of your own that could align with AMCIS.
There are challenges but there are opportunities, so we welcome the opportunity to partner with you to support our sector to thrive.
