PARTNERS IN SOVEREIGN DEVELOPMENT
The Africa Royal Dialogue convenes institutions of consequence. Partnership with the ARD Summit signals alignment with Africa's most authoritative platform for royal, governmental and institutional engagement.
ASSOCIATE YOUR INSTITUTION WITH SOVEREIGN AUTHORITY
The ARD Summit draws the most consequential decision-makers on the African continent — Royal Houses, ministers of state, DFIs, sovereign wealth funds, mining and infrastructure leaders, and institutional investors. Partnership provides direct access to these audiences in a ceremonial, high-trust environment.
As a partner, your institution's presence is woven into the fabric of the Summit — from physical signage and stage branding to official publications, digital assets and state-protocol programme materials.
3-Day Exposure
Full presence across all three summit days with branded materials and signage visible to all delegates.
Stage Visibility
Brand placement on the main stage, podium and ceremonial backdrops, visible throughout plenary sessions.
Media Exposure
Inclusion in official press coverage, summit publications, digital media and accredited media partner content.
Marketing Collateral
Brand inclusion in delegate packs, programme booklets, official certificates and summit merchandise.
SELECT YOUR TIER OF ENGAGEMENT
BRONZE
- Brand in delegate programme booklet
- Logo on official summit website
- 2 delegate passes (expression of interest)
- Certificate of partnership
SILVER
- All Bronze benefits
- Branded signage in exhibition area
- 4 delegate passes (expression of interest)
- 1 Gala Dinner seat (subject to protocol)
- Media release inclusion
GOLD
- All Silver benefits
- Stage and podium branding
- 6 delegate passes (expression of interest)
- 2 Gala Dinner seats (subject to protocol)
- Speaking opportunity (subject to programme)
- Full 3-day media exposure package
DIAMOND
- All Gold benefits
- Title sponsorship of one summit session
- 10 delegate passes (expression of interest)
- 4 Gala Dinner seats at head table
- Exclusive bilateral facilitation access
- Dedicated ARD media profile feature
INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS
The following institutions have confirmed their partnership with the Africa Royal Dialogue – SADC Founding Chapter Summit. Partnership announcements are ongoing.
GOVERNMENT PARTNER
DIRCO
GOVERNMENT PARTNER
COGTA
INSTITUTIONAL PARTNER
ARD Secretariat
YOUR INSTITUTION
Partnership TBC
BECOME A PARTNER
To discuss partnership and sponsorship opportunities, please contact the ARD Secretariat directly. All partnership proposals are subject to institutional review and protocol approval.