IACP Annual Conference Sponsorship Program

IACP Annual Conference Sponsorship Program

About the Conference

The International Association for China Planning (IACP) Annual Conference brings together a global community of scholars, students, and practitioners engaged in planning research, education, and practice related to China and beyond.

The conference provides a unique platform for international exchange, academic dialogue, and professional networking, with strong participation from leading universities, planning programs, research institutions, and professional organizations in North America, China, and other regions.

Sponsorship Opportunity

IACP invites universities, planning programs, research institutions, and related professional organizations to participate in the Annual Conference Sponsorship Program.

This program is designed to support institutions seeking to enhance visibility, strengthen recruitment outreach, and build academic and professional connections within an international planning community. It offers a focused opportunity to:

•Enhance institutional visibility among a highly targeted academic and professional audience;

•Connect with prospective master’s and doctoral students, postdoctoral researchers, young scholars, and collaborators;

•Promote academic programs, research initiatives, student opportunities, and faculty recruitment priorities in an international setting;

•Build or deepen connections with deans, department chairs, program directors, faculty members, and professional leaders from around the world.

The sponsorship program is centered on conference-based visibility and engagement, helping participating institutions reach a highly relevant audience during the annual meeting.

Sponsorship Levels

Basic Sponsor — $500

•One-page promotional insert in the conference program (print or digital)

•List as a sponsor in the conference program or website

Standard Sponsor — $1,000

Includes all Basic Sponsor benefits, plus:

•Logo display during the conference reception

•Acknowledgment through IACP communication channels (mailing list, official WeChat groups, and IACP official WeChat account)

•Option to include a QR code or program link for direct engagement

Premium Sponsor — $1,500–$2,000

Includes all Standard Sponsor benefits, plus:

•Opportunity to be designated as a Conference Reception Sponsor (limited availability)

•Prominent logo display at the reception venue and materials

•Verbal acknowledgment during opening or closing sessions

•Featured logo placement in conference materials (slides and event program)

•Short institutional introduction included in conference materials

•Priority placement in the conference program

Institutional Membership

•IACP Institutional Members may receive complimentary standard-level visibility as part of their membership benefits

•This reflects IACP’s commitment to strengthening long-term institutional partnerships

Program Scope

•Sponsorship is focused on conference-related visibility and engagement

•It provides targeted, short-term exposure to a high-quality and highly relevant audience during the annual meeting

•Sponsorship benefits are designed to enhance institutional visibility, connect with prospective students and scholars, and support international academic and professional collaboration

•The program will continue to evolve based on participation and feedback

Contact

For sponsorship inquiries and participation, please contact

Zhenhua Chen

Chair, International Association for China Planning

Email: chen.7172@osu.edu