Scottish Labour Party Conference 2025 Commercial Guide

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SCOTTISH LABOUR PARTY ANNUAL CONFERENCE Scottish Event Campus (SEC), Glasgow Friday 21 - Sunday 23 February

HOSTING A FRINGE

Hosting a fringe meeting at conference is a great opportunity to reach a wide and politically engaged audience with a variety of delegates, elected politicians and commercial visitors in attendance.

Conference provides a forum for lively and dynamic discussions on a range of topics.

Fringe hosts set the topic for discussion and are free to invite speakers from within the Scottish Labour Party, or externally.

Fringe meetings are held at breakfast, over the lunch break and at the end of each day of conference. Hosts are able to provide catering, organised through the venue, for guests attending.

What’s included?

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Fringe listing in our Conference Guide, distributed to everyone attending Conference.

Listing on the Scottish Labour Conference website.

Four or more complimentary Commercial Visitor weekend passes, depending on package.

AV and on-site support service from a member of Labour Party staff.

An opportunity to include a full or half-page advert in your package at a reduced price.

If you are organising a fringe outwith the conference venue, we offer advertising in the conference guide at competitive rates.

To discuss Fringe options Email: jack_brydon@labour.org.uk

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ADVERTISE

Advertising your event at conference is a great way to ensure as many people know about it as possible and that there is a good turn out on the day. It is also a great way to simply publicise your organisation to a politically engaged audience.

Our Conference Guide is sent to everyone attending conference with details of all the fringe events, debates and exhibitions. It is without doubt the best way to have your event publicised at conference.

In addition to advertising in the Conference Guide, we also offer social media advertising to highlight your event to all conference attendees.

Advertising Costs: Inside Front Cover, full page

£720 + vat

Inside Back Cover, full page

£640 + vat

Full Page

£600 + vat

Half Page

£400 + vat

Double Page Spread

£900 + vat

To discuss Advertising options Email: scotconference@labour.org.uk

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SPONSORSHIP

Sponsoring one of our premier receptions at conference will provide your organisation with a unique opportunity to meet a wide range of people from across the Scottish Labour Party, including delegates, members of major affiliates, and elected politicians.

What’s included?

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Branded signage within the room (provided by sponsor).

Message of thanks to sponsor.

Option for sponsor to make a brief speech during proceedings.

Option to place literature/products within the room.

Full colour advert in conference programme.

4 or more Commercial Visitor weekend passes for Conference depending on package.

The Scottish Labour Party will provide buffet and drinks for attendees.

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We have various sponsorship opportunities available including those listed below.

Welcome Reception

Round off the first day of Conference in style for this early evening reception.

The event will be attended by senior Labour politicians who will take the opportunity to thank organisations for their involvement with conference, sum up day one and highlight what everyone can look forward to for the remainder of Conference.

Media Reception

All media registered for Conference are invited to attend this popular, well attended evening reception. The event will be attended by the Leader and Deputy Leader of the Scottish Labour Party and other senior Labour politicians.

Exhibitors & Fringe Hosts Reception

All exhibitors, stall holders and fringe hosts are invited to this early evening reception. The event will be attended by senior Labour politicians who will take the opportunity to thank organisations for their involvement with Conference.

Conference Disco

All passholders are invited to this staple of the conference calendar. The event will be attended by senior Labour politicians and is a key event for socialising with members from across the party.

Local Government Reception

All Scottish Labour councillors are invited to this reception. The event will be attended by the Leader of the Scottish Labour Party and other senior Labour politicians.

Lounges

Our lounge spaces in the exhibition hall are an opportunity to have a private space that can be used by you, your clients, and our elected officials.

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EXHIBITING AT CONFERENCE

Conference is much more than a forum for delegates; it provides an exciting place for a whole host of people to meet and discuss the party’s policies, attend fringe events, network and influence political thinking.

Organisations and visitors will have a wide range of opportunities to take part in this conference, ranging from exhibiting to hosting a reception, fringe or sponsoring an event.

The exhibition is an integral part of conference and is an ideal forum to exhibit and promote your organisation.

Stands will be located in the venue and will be available in a variety of sizes and costs to suit all budgets and organisational needs.

Each stand includes 6 exhibitor passes, an entry in the Conference Guide and VIPs exhibition tours with a complimentary set of images.

To discuss Exhibiting at conference: Please email ann@kennedyeventsconsultancy.com

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VISITORS

If your organization is only looking to send a visitor to conference, and take advantage of the opportunities to meet with members, attend our range of fringe events and experience the exhibition hall, we offer commercial visitor passes at both day and weekend rates.

Commercial Visitor Rates Commercial Visitor Day Pass

£250 + vat

Commercial Visitor Weekend Pass

£400 + vat

Third Sector Day Pass

£150 + vat

Third Sector Weekend Pass

£200 + vat

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