Networking
Individual partnerships
Welcome drinks
Exclusive opportunity
ARA member $40,000
Non member $50,000
- Monday 10 November
- 1700-2000
A great icebreaker to kick off the conference for full delegates and other ticket holders. Held on-site at the conference venue, this event attracts approximately 1,000+ people and promises to energise and connect participants right from the start.
Networking
Speaking opportunity
Two-minute welcome address from the partnering organisation’s representation with the ARA CEO during the welcome drinks
Branding and advertising
Prominent brand positioning as welcome drinks partner on the following:
Pre-event
- Company logo and hyperlink on the AusRAIL PLUS website
- Promotion in social program
- Company logo in email marketing campaigns
- Use of sponsorship status in your own marketing (digital asset pack provided)
On-site
- Partner logo and acknowledgement incorporated into the proceedings of the welcome drinks
- Signage around venue, acknowledging sponsorship status
- Company logo on AusRAIL PLUS session slides
- Acknowledgement by MC in Opening and Closing sessions
- Company profile listed in the app
Post event
- Acknowledgement in thank you email
Registrations and social functions
15 welcome drinks tickets
Analytics
Copy of the AusRAIL PLUS Impact Report post event
Women in Rail breakfast
Exclusive opportunity
ARA member $40,000
Non member $50,000
Elevate your brand by becoming the exclusive sponsor of the ticketed Women in Rail breakfast. This highly sought after event provides a platform for networking, celebrating achievements, and honouring women in the rail industry.
Networking
Naming rights to the ticketed Women in Rail Breakfast on Wednesday 26 November 2025:
- Up to 500 guests estimated in attendance
- Room hire, standard audiovisual (AV) and a set breakfast is included
- The partnering organisation is welcome to make recommendations on speakers / facilitators (final decision rests with the ARA)
Speaking opportunity
The partnering organisation can speak for up to five minutes as part of the breakfast program
Branding and advertising
Prominent brand positioning as the Women in Rail breakfast partner on the following:
Pre-event
- Company logo and hyperlink on the AusRAIL PLUS website
- Promotion in social program
- Company logo in email marketing campaigns
- Use of sponsorship status in your own marketing (digital asset pack provided)
On-site
- Partner logo and acknowledgement incorporated into the proceedings of the breakfast
- Signage around venue, acknowledging sponsorship status
- Company logo on AusRAIL PLUS session slides
- Acknowledgement by MC in Opening and Closing sessions
- Company profile listed in the app
Post event
- Acknowledgement in thank you email
Registrations and social functions
- Two reserved VIP tables at the breakfast
- 20 complimentary breakfast tickets
Analytics
- GDPR compliant list of breakfast attendees
- Copy of the AusRAIL PLUS Impact Report post event
Exhibition networking drinks
Exclusive opportunity
ARA member $35,000
Non member $43,000
Welcoming 5,000+ attendees, this in-exhibition social function will provide a great wrap up to day one, and a lively delegate experience.
Networking
Naming rights to the exhibition networking drinks, taking place on Thursday 27 November 2025
Branding and advertising
Prominent brand positioning as the Exhibition Networking Drinks partner on the following:
Pre-event
- Company logo and hyperlink on the AusRAIL PLUS website
- Promotion in industry and social program
- Company logo in email marketing campaigns
- Use of sponsorship status in your own marketing (digital asset pack provided)
On-site
- Opportunity to provide welcome gifts to guests attending the function (partner to provide)
- Signage around venue, acknowledging sponsorship status
- Promotion in the industry and social program
- Company logo on AusRAIL PLUS session slides
- Acknowledgement by MC in Opening and Closing sessions
- Company profile listed in the app
Post event
- Acknowledgement in thank you email
Registrations and social functions
Analytics
- GDPR compliant delegate list (28 days prior, 14 days prior, and immediately post-conference). Pre-event lists do not include contact email address, however post event list will include contact email address for those who have opted in.
