Sponsored Delegate Application

 

Sponsorship applications are now being accepted for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participants seeking to attend the 2026 AIATSIS Summit, taking place at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre from 1–5 June 2026.

 

Sponsorship provides full registration to the conference, including social events (Welcome Reception and Gala Dinner), flights, accommodation, meals, and a travel allowance for the week.

 

Sponsorship will be given to applicants who meet one or more of the following categories:

  • the applicant has had an abstract to present at Summit accepted;
  • the applicant is a Chair/Director of a Prescribed Body Corporate (PBC);
  • the applicant is participating in the Youth stream of Summit.

 

Please note, if you have received sponsorship to attend an AIATSIS Summit in the past, this may have bearing on the consideration of the current application for sponsorship. 

 

Click on the NEXT button to APPLY NOW!

Applications close: 6 February 2026.

 

Privacy


Australia operates under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), as amended, and the Privacy Amendment (Notifiable Data Breaches) 2017. The objective of these is to protect the right of the individual to privacy of their information.

The Privacy Act 1988 (CTH) provides that, before your personal contact details can be published, may be made available to AIATSIS, Summit Sponsors, Spinifex Events WA and other parties directly related to this event, you must give your consent. Please advise your consent to your contact details being provided to the above-mentioned parties.

The Organising Committee comply with these legislations and are committed to protecting the right of the individual to privacy of their information. 

To complete your registration to attend, we will require specific information from you.

Marketing Distribution

Do you consent to your name and email address being passed on to another organisation involved in organising a similar event or distributing material related to the subject matter of this conference?

Have you previously been sponsored to attend an AIATSIS Summit?

In what year were you sponsored?

Applicant Personal Details

Primary Address

Do you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander?

Please provide your nation/cultural group name/s.

Do you represent any of the following?

Please list the people and/or organisation you represent.

What type of Sponsorship are you applying for?

 
REGISTRATION

Do you require AIATSIS to cover your registration fees?

What days do you wish to attend?

 
SOCIAL PROGRAM

Do you wish to attend the Welcome Reception being held on Monday, 1 June?

Do you wish to attend the Summit Gala Dinner being held on Friday, 5 June?

 
TRAVEL

Do you require us to cover the cost of your travel?

Please provide your departure and return destination details.

Do you need any other travel requirements?

Do you need to apply for a meal allowance?

Do you need to apply for accommodation?

 
INVOLVEMENT IN SUMMIT

Have you submitted an abstract, or are you listed as a presenter of an abstract to be presented at Summit?

What is the name of the submitted presentation?

What is the name of the person who submitted the abstract?

What is the reason you wish to attend Summit?

Do you wish to attend the Youth stream of Summit (18-35)?

Would you like to present during the Youth stream at Summit?

Is there any other information you would like us to take into consideration?

 
DECLARATION

 

I understand by completing this application that I may not be successful in receiving sponsorship.

If my application is accepted, I understand that I may receive full or partial financial support to attend the AIATSIS Summit.

 

By selecting 'Yes, I agree' you are agreeing to the above.

Declaration

Summary

Thank You

 

Thank you for your sponsorship application. 

Applications close on 6 February 2026. After this date, we will be in contact to inform you of the outcome of your application.


Please don't hesitate to contact the team at Spinifex Events on 08 6182 1380 if you have any further questions.

 

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