GLOBAL COFFEE REPORT
LEADERS SYMPOSIUM
THE GLOBAL BOARDROOM OF COFFEE
27 MARCH 2026
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
8.30AM–11.30AM (BEFORE MICE)
EVENT OVERVIEW
THE GCR LEADERS SYMPOSIUM RETURNS IN 2026 FOLLOWING ITS SOLD-OUT EDITION THAT UNITED INFLUENTIAL VOICES FROM ACROSS THE GLOBAL COFFEE SECTOR.
This highly anticipated morning event will bring together leading roasters, business operators, and industry decision makers to unpack the trends, opportunities, and challenges shaping the global coffee landscape. Designed as both a strategic forum and a high-value networking opportunity, the symposium offers a rare chance for senior leaders to connect, collaborate, and gain clarity on the global outlook of the coffee industry.
PARTNER WITH US
PARTNERING WITH THE GCR LEADERS SYMPOSIUM IS AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY TO ELEVATE YOUR BRAND WITHIN THE COFFEE INDUSTRY.
• Industry exposure: Connect with a highly engaged audience of leaders and innovators, showcasing your brand to those shaping the future of coffee.
• Networking opportunities: Build meaningful relationships with influential decision-makers and industry professionals.
• Thought leadership: Align your brand with excellence and demonstrate your commitment to supporting the coffee industry.
• Brand awareness: Gain premium exposure through event signage, promotional materials and on-site presence, enhancing visibility and engagement.
• Lead generation: Use the platform to highlight your products or services and connect with attendees, creating new business opportunities.
PRINCIPAL PARTNER
PRE-EVENT*
• Branding and recognition of your business as a ‘Principal Partner’ throughout the event and all touch points in the marketing campaign – included in all communications and promotion of the event.
• 1 x Full page colour advertisement in the MICE show-guide (creative supplied by you)
• 1 x Piece of supplied content to be shared across all associated magazine and event channels (website, eNewsletter and social media platforms)
• Social Media tile designed and provided to you prior to the event.
DURING EVENT
• Exclusive branding and logo placement on displays
• 1 x Product placement opportunity (to be provided by you)
• 10 x Tickets to the GCR Symposium
• 10 x Tickets to MICE
• Speaking opportunity + Sponsor mention from the MC
• Sponsorship announcement over the loudspeaker at MICE
• Opportunity to provide a video presentation
• Direct introduction to the speakers
• Access to lead collection from the GCR Symposium and MICE show floor (QR code scanning)
POST-EVENT
• GCR Solus EDM or full-page advert in GCR (May edition)
*All creative deliverables to be supplied by the partner. Design services are available at an additional cost.
GOLD PARTNER
PRE-EVENT*
• Branding and recognition of your business as a ‘Gold Partner’
• 1 x Piece of supplied content to be shared across all associated magazine and event channels (website, eNewsletter and social media platforms)
• Social Media tile designed and provided to you prior to the event.
DURING EVENT
• Exclusive branding and logo placement on displays
• 1 x Product placement opportunity (to be provided by you)
• 3 x Tickets to the GCR Symposium
• 3 x Tickets to MICE
• Sponsor mention from the MC
• Direct introduction to the speakers
• Access to lead collection from the GCR Symposium and MICE show floor (QR code scanning)
*All creative deliverables to be supplied by the partner. Design services are available at an additional cost.
