Become a Premium Supporter
Based on the level of contributions, organizations can be recognized as premium supporters to receive additional benefits and visibility.
Platinum
Recognition as a platinum level supporter in ISN communications and signage pre- and post-congress
Featured on homepage banner
Acknowledgment on virtual and on-demand platform
Three complimentary delegate registrations
Complimentary symposium breakout room
Hospitality suite
$90,000+ USD
Gold
Recognition as a gold level supporter in ISN communications and signage pre- and post-congress
Featured on homepage banner
Acknowledgment on virtual and on-demand platform
Two complimentary delegate registrations
$70,000+ USD
Silver
Recognition as a silver level supporter in ISN communications and signage pre- and post-congress
Featured on homepage banner
Acknowledgment on virtual and on-demand platform
One complimentary delegate registration
$50,000+ USD
Bookings for the showcase, industry symposia, sponsorship and advertising all contribute to reaching premium level status. Fees for congress registrations are not included.
Sponsorship at WCN
We offer a unique platform for industry partners to convey their key messages to a global audience. Sponsorship opportunities deliver increased brand awareness and generate traffic to your online activities. An array of opportunities is offered spanning pre-congress, during the congress and post-congress visibility.
ISN Community Film Event
The unique initiative raises awareness and improves understanding of the reality of living with kidney disease. The global kidney community is invited to submit short films reflecting patient experiences or provide education for patients on renal topics. The 2021 edition received more than 30 films from 20 countries worldwide, and received over 3,800 votes!
Call for film submissions: May 31 – December 8, 2021.
Voting is open: January 17 – February 26, 2022.
Max 3 multi-sponsors.
New for this year: The People’s Choice Award. To recognize the many high quality submissions received, we will open an online competition between June and November 2021 for the ISN member/community to vote for their favorite one. The winner will become one of the 2022 finalists.
Benefits
- Acknowledgement on all promotion (social media, eblasts..) starting from May 2021 all the way until Feb 2022
- Acknowledgement on film event webpage
- Acknowledgement on all communications to winner and runner-up films (January 10, 2022 notification email)
- Acknowledgement on-site included if situation allows
Podcast
A special series of the popular ISN Global Kidney Care podcast will released for the congress. Organized by the ISN Education Team, they will highlight key events with special guests. Podcasts are published on ISN Academy and various platforms (Apple, Stitcher, Deezer, Spotify). Maximum 3 multi-sponsors.
Benefits
- Audio acknowledgement of support at the start and end of each episode
- Recognition of support on the ISN Academy podcast section
- Acknowledgement on all pre- and post-congress promotion incl. social media
Delegate Bag
Participants will be sent their delegate bags by email before WCN. They can also collect their virtual delegate bag during WCN from the platform. The bag will contain promotion of WCN program/activities plus messages from industry participants with a button to download content.
Benefits
- Acknowledgement on email to all delegates with delegate bag
- Acknowledgement on all pre- and post-WCN communications around delegate bag
- Acknowledgement on banner in virtual delegate bag
- Acknowledgement during WCN on the platform where delegate bag is linked
- 2 x inserts included in the delegate bag
Abstracts & Posters
The poster area is one of the highlights of the congress. Over 1,000 abstracts are expected to be presented. Accepted abstracts will be viewable in the e-poster area on the congress platform. Abstracts will be published in Kidney International Reports.
Benefits
- Acknowledgement on pre-congress emails to abstract submitters
- Acknowledgement in top banner of WCN poster library on congress days
- Acknowledgement on ISN Academy post-congress
- Acknowledgement on-site included if situation allows
Registration
Immediately reach all registered delegates by supporting the congress registration system. Registration is open from Summer 2021.
Benefits
- Various acknowledgement during the form to register online
- Acknowledgement in each official registration confirmation sent to delegates and faculty
- Acknowledgement in selected communications relating to registration
- Acknowledgement on registration webpages
- Advertisement on registration webpages (provided by sponsor) Metrics available
- Acknowledgement on-site included if situation allows
Networking
Networking remains one of the cornerstones of WCN – with opportunities for delegates around the world to exchange; seeing old friends and making new connections are both equally important, more so in a virtual setting. Various networking events are organized during the congress to help facilitate these connections. Join in on the exchange and become a sponsor of the networking platform.
Benefits
- Logo and acknowledgement on access page to networking area
- Logo and acknowledgement on networking banner menu on virtual congress platform
- Opportunity to organize topical networking session on topic of choice (Optional)
- Acknowledgement on networking info webpage of WCN website
- Advertisement on selected communications promoting the networking activities at the congress pre-, during and post-WCN
Topical Networking Session
Throughout the congress, topical networking events will be scheduled on specific topics, mostly during break-times. Before, in-between or after sessions, delegates are invited to enter a special networking platform powered by SpatialChat. This platform, resembling the in-person experience, allows users to move freely between groups of people to quickly change dialogue context, listen or simply hang out.
Benefits
- Logo on room background image
- Your choice of topic
- Opportunity to invite your experts to join
Social Media Wall
Delegates can have their social media posts shared to the WCN’22 social media wall by including the official hashtag #ISNWCN. The wall will be available on the website and ISN facebook (30,000+ follower) and on the platform during the congress also.
Benefits
- Acknowledgement on all promotion – social media, emails and webpages (pre, during and post WCN)
- Your sponsored content loops constantly through wall
- Advertisement on social media wall webpages (provided by sponsor) Metrics available
- Acknowledgement on-site included if situation allows
Subtitling
Virtually presented sessions at the congress will be subtitled to aid comprehension for all viewers. Subtitles will be available in English.
Benefits
- Acknowledgement on WCN website
- Acknowledgement on congress platform during WCN
- Acknowledgement in promotion pre- and post-congress of subtitling features
Delegate Grant
The congress supports ISN members from low-income and lower-middle-income countries to attend and showcase their research in the WCN’22 poster area, with priority given to young nephrologists. These grants enable nephrologists to benefit from a lifechanging experience by participating in this unique global forum. The knowledge and networks that are built are invaluable and help physicians improve kidney healthcare in their community and become the leaders of the future. Grant beneficiaries receive complimentary delegate registration for WCN’22 and travel support if the situation allows.
Benefits
- Acknowledgement on grant webpage
- Acknowledgement in official result email on October 29, 2021 sent directly to all grantees
Advertising at WCN
We offer a unique platform for industry partners to convey their key messages to a global audience. Sponsorship opportunities deliver increased brand awareness and generate traffic to your online activities. An array of opportunities is offered spanning pre-congress, during the congress and post-congress visibility.
Multi-Communication Packages
Maximize your reach at WCN with a customized package that fits your goals. Please reach out to us for more information!
Push Notification
Customize your own message to send to delegates on the congress platform. Message will appear as pop-up if a delegate is online. Message will show in all inboxes after being pushed whether online or offline. Limited slots available. First come, first serve.
Ad on Congress Platform
Place your visual on the main page of the congress platform – the first area delegates land on. Non-exclusive rotating image. Provide clickable content for your image that delegates can open and save! Metrics shared. First come, first serve.
Ad in Congress E-Newsletter
Newsletters are sent virtually to all registered delegates PLUS the wider nephrology community. Editions are sent pre-congress in the months leading up to the congress and also daily during event days. Space is limited in each newsletter.
Delegate Bag Insert
Include downloadable content in the virtual delegate bag! Participants will be sent their delegate bags by email before WCN. They can also collect their virtual delegate bag during WCN. The bag will contain promotion of WCN program/activities.
Ad on Congress Website
Social Media Post
Promote your activities at WCN’22 on any one of the ISN’s popular and growing social media networks. The ISN will post your content on any one of our social media accounts below:
Specific product advertising is not allowed in any advert placements or within visuals included in sponsorship opportunities. This includes product names and images.