Opportunities Sponsorship
Chattanooga,Tennessee
July20-25,2025|ChattanoogaConventionCenter
Become a sponsor for the 23rd Annual Symposium on the Conservation and Biology of Tortoises and Freshwater Turtles! This premier event, gathering enthusiasts, researchers, and conservationists from around the world, promises to be an opportunity for networking, learning, and contributing to the conservation of one of the world’s most ancient and beloved groups of animals: turtles.
AbouttheSymposium
The Annual Symposium on the Conservation and Biology of Tortoises and Freshwater Turtles is the premier global event for turtle conservation professionals, researchers, and enthusiasts. Hosted by Turtle Survival Alliance and the IUCN SSC Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group, this symposium brings together leading experts and emerging voices to share cutting-edge research, innovative conservation strategies, and field-based initiatives With nearly 300 attendees from around the world, this event fosters collaboration, learning, and action to protect some of the planet’s most endangered species.
SymposiumProgramming
Eachyear,theSymposiumdeliversadiverserangeofprogrammingdesignedtoinspireandinform. Attendeescanparticipateinengagingscientificsessions,interactiveworkshops,paneldiscussions, andfieldtripsthatprovidehands-onconservationexperiences.Highlightsinclude:
Sixdaysofactivities,threefulldaysofsessionswith15+sessiontracksfeaturingupto150 presentations,deliveredbymorethan100speakersandposterpresentersfromaroundtheworld
Pre-conferencefieldtripsandspecializedworkshops
Kick-offIcebreakerSocialattheTennesseeAquarium
PosterSessionSocial,DrinkBeer.SaveTurtles.®event,andbooksignings AwardsBanquetDinner
Post-conferenceZooDayattheChattanoogaZoo
AboutTurtleSurvivalAlliance
Turtle Survival Alliance is a global conservation organization that works to create a planet where turtles can thrive in the wild Our science-based initiatives are directed by local leaders, inspiring sustainable, community-based stewardship to prevent extinctions Where populations cannot yet succeed in the wild, our breeding programs ensure their future survival
ImpactofSponsorship
Yoursponsorshipdirectlycontributestothesuccessofthisimpactfulannualgatheringandfuels conservationeffortsthatextendfarbeyondtheSymposium Withyoursupport,wecan:
Providetravelgrantsforstudentsandearly-careerresearcherstoattendandpresenttheirwork
Expandaccesstofield-basedconservationtrainingforprofessionals
Supportglobalinitiativesprotectingcriticallyendangeredspecies
Fosternewpartnershipsandcollaborationsthatdrivereal-worldconservationimpact
Byinvestinginthisevent,you’reinvestinginthefutureofturtleconservation.
Yoursponsorshipwillnotonlyprovideinvaluablesupportforthis symposiumbutalsoamplifyyourorganization'scommitmenttoturtle conservation.Exploreourvarioussponsorshipbenefitsandlevelsinthe pagesthatfollow.
Your sponsorship helps invest in the next generation of conservationists! The Annual Symposium allows students and young professionals to attend, connect, present their research, and shape the future of turtle conservation.
Pictured: the 2024 Student Award winners.
Visibility&Engagement
Withoursponsorshipopportunities,yourorganizationcanconnectwithanaudiencethatcaresdeeply aboutconservationandsustainability Yoursupportwillbehighlightedacrossourgrowingnetwork:
120,000+socialmediafollowers
92,000+annualwebsitevisitors
10,000+emailsubscribers
1,500+TurtleSurvivalmagazinereaders
Asasponsor,you’llgaindirectaccesstoahighlyengagedaudienceofaround300attendees, includingbiologists,conservationists,educators,andstudents Othervisibilitybenefitsinclude:
Brandrecognitioninsymposiummaterials,includingthewebsite,programbook,eventappand website,signage,anddigitalpromotions
Speakingandnetworkingopportunitiestoconnectwithconservationprofessionalsanddecisionmakersinperson,aswellasleadgenerationstoolsthroughtheeventappandwebsite
Exhibitspacetoshowcaseyourorganization’swork,products,orservices
Digitalexposurethroughoursymposiumwebsite,socialmedia,andemailcampaignsreaching thousandsofconservationsupportersworldwide
Aligningyourbrandwithamission-driveneventthatattractsgloballeadersdedicatedtomakinga realimpact
2025SponsorshipPackages
$25,000 DEFENDER SPONSOR
VISIBILITY,MARKETING,&DIGITALMEDIA
»ExclusivesignageandrecognitionasaBanquetSponsor
»Opportunityforthecompany’sCEOtomakeremarksduringBanquet(value:$300)
»Logoandfull-pagevisibilityinsymposiumprogram(value:$900)
»Logofeaturedonsymposiumapparel(value:$300)
»RecognitionbysessionmoderatorsasDefendersponsor(value:$300)
»Logoinclusiononasponsorslideineverypresenter’sslidedeck
»Dedicatedsocialmediapostrecognizingthesponsorship(value:$750)
»Namerecognitiononprintanddigitalmediasharedwith118K+followersandsymposiumattendees
CONSERVATIONSUPPORT
»Supports(2)TravelGrantrecipientstoattendthesymposium(value:$1,500)
CORPORATEENGAGEMENT
»Six(6)all-inclusiveticketstoattendthesymposium(value:$3,000)
»Onevendorspace,uptotwotables,forthethreeexhibitingdaysofthesymposiumforleadcapture(value:$1,000)
»Opportunitytosharemarketingmaterialsinswagbagsdistributedtosymposiumattendees($300)
$15,000 GUARDIAN SPONSOR
VISIBILITY,MARKETING,&DIGITALMEDIA
»ExclusivesignageandrecognitionasaBreakfastorLunchSponsor
»Opportunityforthecompany’sCEOtomakeremarksduringtheIcebreakerSocial(value:$300)
»Logoandfull-pagevisibilityinsymposiumprogram(value:$900)
»Logofeaturedonsymposiumapparel(value:$300)
»RecognitionbysessionmoderatorsasGuardiansponsor(value:$300)
»Namerecognitiononprintanddigitalmediasharedwith118K+followersandsymposiumattendees
CONSERVATIONSUPPORT
»Supports(2)TravelGrantrecipientstoattendthesymposium(value:$1500)
CORPORATEENGAGEMENT
»Four(4)all-inclusiveticketstoattendthesymposium(value:$2,000)
»Onevendorspace,uptotwotables,forthethreeexhibitingdaysofthesymposiumforleadcapture(value:$1,000)
»Opportunitytosharemarketingmaterialsinswagbagsdistributedtosymposiumattendees($300)
$7,500 PROTECTOR SPONSOR
VISIBILITY,MARKETING,&DIGITALMEDIA
»SignageandrecognitionasPosterSessionSponsor
»Logoandhalf-pagevisibilityinsymposiumprogram(value:$450)
»RecognitionbysessionmoderatorsasaProtectorsponsor(value:$300)
»Namerecognitiononprintanddigitalmediasharedwith118K+followersandsymposiumattendees
CONSERVATIONSUPPORT
»Supports(2)TravelGrantrecipientstoattendthesymposium(value:$1500)
CORPORATEENGAGEMENT
»Two(2)all-inclusiveticketstoattendthesymposium(value:$1,000)
»Onevendorspace,uptotwotables,forthethreeexhibitingdaysofthesymposiumforleadcapture(value:$1,000)
»Opportunitytosharemarketingmaterialsinswagbagsdistributedtosymposiumattendees($300)
$5,000 BALE SPONSOR
VISIBILITY,MARKETING,&DIGITALMEDIA
»SignageandrecognitionasCoffeeBreakSponsor(oneofsixcoffeebreaks)
»Logoandquarter-pagevisibilityinsymposiumprogram(value:$225)
»RecognitionbysessionmoderatorsasaBalesponsor(value:$300)
»Namerecognitiononprintanddigitalmediasharedwith118K+followersandsymposiumattendees
CORPORATEENGAGEMENT
»Two(2)all-inclusiveticketstoattendthesymposium(value:$1,000)
»Onevendorspace,uptotwotables,forthethreeexhibitingdaysofthesymposiumforleadcapture(value:$1,000)
$2,500 HATCHLING SPONSOR
VISIBILITY,MARKETING,&DIGITALMEDIA
»Logoinsymposiumprogram(value:$110)
»RecognitionbysessionmoderatorsasaHatchlingsponsor(value:$300)
»Namerecognitiononprintanddigitalmediasharedwith118K+followersandsymposiumattendees
CORPORATEENGAGEMENT
»Two(2)all-inclusiveticketstoattendthesymposium(value:$1,000)
»Onevendorspace,uptotwotables,forthethreeexhibitingdaysofthesymposiumforleadcapture(value:$1,000)
$1,000 VENDOR
VISIBILITY,MARKETING,&DIGITALMEDIA
»AcknowledgementinsymposiumprogramasaVendor(value:$110)
CORPORATEENGAGEMENT
»Onevendorspace,uptotwotables,forthethreeexhibitingdaysofthesymposiumforleadcapture(value:$1,000)
»Two(2)all-inclusiveticketstoattendthesymposium
Additional&Add-onSupport
Travelgrantsareprovidedtostudentsandinternationalpresentersfollowingathoroughapplicationprocess These fundshelpparticipantsattendeachyearwhomayotherwisenotbeabletodoso
»Supportsone(1)studentorinternationalpresenter’sattendanceandparticipation
»AcknowledgmentinsymposiumprogramasaTravelGrantsponsor
»Discountedmemberrateforfullsymposiumregistration
TheSymposium’ssilentauctionisalong-standingtraditionandattendeefavorite.Byprovidinganin-kinddonation (goodsorservices),youincreaseyourvisibilityattheeventandhelpraisevitalfundstosupportourmission
»Acknowledgmentinsymposiumprogram
»SharedposttoTurtleSurvivalAlliance’s118K+socialmediafollowers(value:$470)
DirectBenefitsofSponsorship
AnnualBenefitsofSponsorship
SponsoringtheSymposiumismorethanjustaneventopportunity it’sayear-roundpartnership thatconnectsyourbrandwiththeglobalconservationcommunity Eachsponsorshiplevel,in additiontothehighlightedeventbenefits,willalsoincludeanumberofannualbenefits.
Dependingonyoursponsorshiplevel,year-roundbenefitsmayinclude:
RecognitioninTurtleSurvivalAlliance’sannualpublications,newsletters,andsocialmedia Invitationstospecialeventsandnetworkingopportunities
InclusionasanannualTurtleSurvivalAlliancemember,includingperkssuchasreceiving member-exclusiveupdatesandannualcopiesofprintpublications
OngoingpromotionalexposurethroughTurtleSurvivalAlliance’swebsiteanddigitalplatforms
Theabilitytodemonstrateyourorganization’scommitmenttowildlifeconservationonan internationalscale
Oursponsorsarecriticalpartnersinthemissiontosaveturtlesfromextinction, andweareproudtohighlighttheircontributionsthroughouttheyear.
Together,wecanmakeadifferenceforturtlesandpeople worldwide Don’tmissthisopportunitytoshowcaseyour commitmenttoconservationwhilegainingvaluableexposure andconnectionsinthefield.
Secureyoursponsorshiporvendorregistrationby June6,2025,tobeincludedinSymposiummaterials.
Sign-upnowusingthislinkorbyscanningtheQRcode. Formoreinformationortodiscusscustomsponsorship opportunities,pleasecontactusatdevelopment@turtlesurvival.org
