International Marine Design Conference (IMDC) 2027

Sponsorships

The 16th International Marine Design Conference (IMDC 2027) will be held at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in June 2027. The aim of the IMDC is to promote all aspects of marine design as an engineering discipline.  The conference enjoys a strong international attendance with significant commercial, academic and government involvement.  We expect 200-250 attendees in 2027.  Several sponsorship opportunities are listed below. We also welcome other proposals to help you obtain value for your organization’s support of IMDC 2027.

Please contact us with any questions:

Christopher MacLean, MIT Associate Professor of the Practice (imdc@mit.edu)

IMDC 2027 Sponsorship Table
LevelBronzeSilverGoldDiamondPlatinum
TypeGeneral SponsorStudent Scholarship SponsorKeynote SponsorBanquet SponsorConference Sponsor
Number AvailableUnlimited2811
Logo PlacementWebsite, Proceedings, ProgramWebsite, Proceedings, Program, All Student BadgesWebsite, Proceedings, ProgramWebsite, Proceedings, ProgramWebsite, Proceedings, Program
RecognitionDuring opening remarksDuring opening remarksDuring opening remarksDuring opening remarks and banquetDaily
Ad in Program¼ page½ page½ pageFull pageFull page
Complementary attendance tickets01223
Keynote Speaking Slot  YESYES (during banquet)YES (opening day)
Funding Level$2,000$5,000$8,000$15,000$30,000

Platinum Sponsor ($30,000 USD) (limit 1)

  • Conference Sponsorship
    • Speaker from organization provide first keynote talk (slides/video possible) on opening day of conference
    • Prominent acknowledgement throughout conference
    • Prominent signage identifying organization as a Platinum Sponsor
    • Logo on conference web site, with link to organization’s site or organization material
    • Sponsorship listing in final conference program
    • A full-page black and white ad in the final conference program
    • Handout to all conference attendees with promotional material
    • Three full conference registrations

Diamond Sponsor ($15,000 USD) (limit 1)

  • Banquet Sponsorship
    • Speaker from organization provide keynote talk at banquet (slides/video possible)
    • Banquet listed as sponsored by your organization on website/agenda/program
    • Acknowledgement during conference opening address
    • Prominent signage identifying organization as a Diamond Sponsor
    • Logo on conference web site, with link to organization’s site or organization material
    • Sponsorship listing in final conference program
    • A full-page black and white ad in the final conference program
    • Two full conference registrations

Gold Sponsor ($8,000 USD) (limit 8)

  • Keynote Sponsor
    • Speaker from organization provide keynote talk during conference (slides/video possible)
    • Acknowledgement during conference opening address
    • Prominent signage identifying organization as a Gold Sponsor
    • Logo on conference web site, with link to organization’s site or organization material
    • Sponsorship listing in final conference program
    • A half-page black and white ad in the final conference program
    • Two full conference registrations

Silver Sponsor ($5,000 USD) (limit 2)

  • Student Scholarship Sponsor
    • Logo displayed on all student nametags
    • Enables reduced pricing for student attendees
    • Acknowledgement during conference opening address
    • Prominent signage identifying organization as a Silver Sponsor
    • Logo on conference web site, with link to organization’s site or organization material
    • Sponsorship listing in final conference program
    • A half-page black and white ad in the final conference program
    • One full conference registration

Bronze Sponsor ($2,000 USD) (unlimited)

  • General Sponsor
    • Acknowledgement during conference opening address
    • Prominent signage identifying organization as a Bronze Sponsor
    • Logo on conference web site, with link to organization’s site or organization material
    • Sponsorship listing in final conference program
    • A quarter-page black and white ad in the final conference program

Note:

  • Logo and advertisement must be submitted by April 15, 2027, for inclusion in conference program.