The co-hosts of ICAIS 2026 are seeking financial support from interested groups in aquatic invasive species issues to help offset costs so that registration fees can be kept as low as possible to enable broad international participation. There are various levels of support with associated benefits. There is also the option of customizing a partnership with benefits specific to an organization’s interests, needs and budget.
ICAIS typically attracts 300 participants from 30 countries with representatives from all levels of government, industry, academia, and not-for-profit organizations.
Below is a table summarizing partnership options, and further details are in the partnership prospectus that you can download through the link provided.
The Oyster Program is an initiative to promote increased diversity by attendees from countries where financial burden is an obstacle to participation in-person or virtually.
For further details contact the Conference Secretariat.
Partnership at a Glance
Choose a level from below or customize a partnership that’s the right fit for your organization and budget.
For more details download the printable Partnership Prospectus.
| Benefits | Titanic GBP £15,000 USD $19,100 | Giant’s Causeway GBP £10,000 USD $12,000 | Lanyon Building GBP £5,000 USD $6,400 | Mount Stewart GBP £3,500 USD $4,500 | Castle Ward GBP £2,000 USD $2,600 |
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| Recognition | |||||
| Opportunity to provide brief remarks during the partners’ reception | ✓ | ||||
| Opportunity to introduce a keynote speaker | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Recognition from the podium during opening and closing plenary sessions, and at other appropriate times | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Logo projected in continuous loop during program-free times | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Collateral | |||||
| Complimentary registrations | 6 in-person | 3 in-person | 2 in-person | 1 in-person | 1 in-person |
| Invitations to private reception | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Exhibit space | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Marketing & Promotion | |||||
| Announcement of the partnership through ICAIS social media | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Logo displayed on the conference website hyperlinked to your website | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Logo included in all communication materials | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Logo on signage displayed at the venue throughout the conference | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Logo and 300-word organization profile in the conference program | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Oyster Programme
ICAIS is proud to once again launch the Oyster Programme for 2026 – a funding initiative to provide students with financial support for their registration and travel to participate in ICAIS and explore opportunities to achieve their career objectives, with a focus on diversity for 2026. Please consider an add-on to your level of support. A contribution to the Oyster Programme provides the following additional benefits:
► Oyster Programme recognition.
► Oyster Programme certificate of appreciation.
► Your organization listed on the Oyster Programme Honour Roll (on-site signage in the conference programme and posted on the ICAIS website).
► Recognition at appropriate times during the conference.
Other levels of contribution towards the Oyster Programme appreciated and benefits will be tailored to the level of contribution. Contact the Conference Administrator for details.
