Sponsorship
Partnership
opportunities
Support the 13th World Bamboo Congress and connect your organisation with a global network of researchers, growers, producers, manufacturers, engineers, designers and decision-makers.
Why WBC 2027?
An international platform for bamboo
Bamboo is one of the world’s most versatile renewable resources, yet its potential is still underused in many regions. World experts in bamboo biology, cultivation, food, processing, design and construction will come to Rotterdam to share the latest advances with an international audience.
The World Bamboo Congress brings bamboo knowledge from all over the world together in one place. The event brings interested individuals onto a common interdisciplinary platform to talk, exchange ideas and contribute to the shared development of bamboo as a material for the future.
475+
Delegates
55+
Speakers
30+
Countries
5
Full days
Biology
Cultivation
Nutrition
Manufacturing
Engineering
Architecture
Economy
Policy
Why partner?
Eight reasons to partner with WBC 2027
Inspire
Drive the future of bamboo innovation and sustainable development.
Connect
Connect with global leaders, experts, and changemakers.
Showcase
Showcase your expertise to an international audience.
Make impact
Help accelerate a more sustainable future.
Be visible
Increase your brand visibility before, during, and after the congress.
Network
Build valuable partnerships and future collaborations.
Lead
Position your organisation as an industry leader.
Learn
Discover the latest research, trends, and innovations.
How it works
Three ways of partnership at a glance
Choose the partnership model that best matches your objectives, visibility goals, and level of involvement. Theme sponsorships can be added to any package or selected independently, while unique partnerships are designed together with your organisation.
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Sponsorship packages
Comprehensive visibility throughout the entire congress
Choose one of our predefined sponsorship packages, each offering a carefully designed combination of branding, visibility and networking opportunities. Packages range from Bronze to Diamond, allowing organisations of all sizes to participate.
Predefined offer
- Companies seeking maximum exposure
- Long-term brand visibility
- Comprehensive sponsorship benefits
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Theme sponsorships
Support the part of the congress that best aligns with your mission
Sponsor specifically one of the congress themes. Theme sponsorships provide targeted visibility and can be selected independently or combined with any sponsorship package.
Tailored offer
- Organisations with a specific area of interest
- Organisations seeking maximum exposure
- Sponsors looking to complement their package
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Unique partnership
Let’s create something together
Looking for something beyond our standard offerings? We are happy to develop a tailor-made partnership that aligns with your organisation’s goals, products, services, or ideas.
Examples include
- Solidarity sponsorship
- Congress dinner
- Speaker travel support
- Translators
- Exhibition lounge
- Photographer
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Sponsorship packages
Each package combines branding, visibility and networking opportunities, so organisations of every size can take part. Full benefits and pricing are set out in the sponsorship brochure.
Diamond
Principal partner
Exclusive title partner with maximum visibility.
Only 1 available
Platinum
Partner
High visibility, speaking opportunities and enhanced networking.
Only 2 available
Gold
Partner
Strong brand exposure and association with key themes.
Unlimited
Silver
Partner
Enhanced visibility within the international bamboo community.
Unlimited
Bronze
Partner
Community support partner contributing to a global impact.
Unlimited
Booth
Exhibition
Exhibition space to present your products and innovations.
Exhibition only
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Theme sponsorships
Our theme sponsorships represent the key experiences and impact areas of the WBC 2027. Unlike the sponsorship packages, choose one or more of our three themes or eight impact areas that best align with your organisation’s mission.
Themes
Biology and sustainable development
Technology, manufacturing and design
Economy and society
Impact areas
Social & networking
Welcome reception, congress dinner, young professional events, networking sessions.
International visibility
Website, event app, photography, videography, media coverage and on-site branding.
Knowledge & digital access
Keynote speakers, session recordings, podcasts, knowledge booklet and digital content.
Innovation & exhibition
Design challenge, awards, exhibition activities and innovation showcases.
Delegate experience
Lanyards, name badges, water bottles, volunteer clothing and overall visitor experience.
Rotterdam visibility
City branding, posters, venue signage, wayfinding, and public transport branding.
Public programme & community
Public bamboo displays, educational materials for visitors and community workshops.
Event operations & delivery
Operational support, materials and back-office.
How do theme sponsorships work?
Choose a theme
Select the theme(s) or impact area(s) that align with your values and ambitions.
Select opportunities
Discuss with us and pick one or more opportunities within that theme to support.
Tailor a partnership
Together we design a partnership package that fits your goals and budget.
Receive recognition
Enjoy visibility and recognition with a partner title, across all relevant channels.
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Unique partnerships
Not every partnership fits into a predefined package. Whether you want to support one specific opportunity or combine several, we will co-create a partnership that fits your goals, values, audience and ambitions.
Examples
- Conference lanyards
- Name badges
- Reusable water bottles
- Congress dinner
- Welcome reception
- Student scholarships
- Exhibition booths
- Solidarity sponsorship
- Bookshop: NAI Booksellers
- Sustainability awards
- Photographer
- Aftermovie
Do you have other ideas?
We are happy to hear your ideas and explore how we can create an impact together.
How do unique partnerships work?
Connect
Share your ideas, values and goals with us and we identify the best opportunities.
Tailor a partnership
Together we design a unique partnership tailored to your vision.
Confirm
We finalise the partnership and agree on deliverables and recognition.
Receive recognition
Enjoy visibility and recognition with a partner title, across all relevant channels.
Additional Exposure Opportunities
expo
Growers, manufacturers, designers and institutes exhibit alongside the congress programme, in the entrance hall of Theater Zuidplein.
- The European Bamboo Expo 2027 will take place as part of the 13th World Bamboo Congress, from 7–11 June 2027 in Rotterdam.
- In the entrance hall, between the two session halls, for the whole congress week.
- Three formats: a branded booth with optional add-ons, a regular table or a high table.
- Limited spaces; acceptance is at the discretion of the National Organizing Committee.
> Detailed information, including prices and dimensions, is in the sponsorship brochure — pages 9–10, 14 and 30–31.
Ground floor
(The expo can be extended into Zaal Z on the ground floor if more space is needed.)
First floor
(The expo can be extended into Zaal Z on the ground floor if more space is needed.)
Ground floor | Expo Space
First floor | Expo Space
ADDITIONAL EXPOSURE OPPORTUNITIES
Looking for additional visibility at the 13th World Bamboo Congress?
These exposure opportunities can be booked separately from our sponsorship packages. Booths and tables are booked separately. A valid congress ticket is required for everyone staffing a stand and must be purchased separately.
German SMEs: state trade fair funding
Most German federal states offer grants to SMEs based in their state for exhibiting at trade fairs abroad, including within the EU. Amounts and conditions vary by state, typically covering part of the stand costs. AUMA’s overview links to all 16 state programmes.
Dutch SMEs: up to 80% subsidy
The WBC is recognised by the RVO as a Green Trade Fair, so Dutch SMEs targeting international markets can claim the SIB subsidy of up to 80% of costs, to a maximum of €2,500.
The 2026 budget is exhausted. The scheme reopens on 1 January 2027, in good time to apply for the congress. RVO decides on applications within a maximum of 13 weeks; in 2026, processing took about 10 to 12 weeks on average.
Subscribe to the RVO mailing list on their website to stay informed about the opening date and other updates.
Belgian SMEs: regional trade fair subsidies
Belgian SMEs exhibiting at the European Bamboo Expo can apply to their regional agency for support:
- In Flanders, FIT covers up to 75% of stand rental, to a maximum of €7,500.
- In Wallonia, AWEX covers up to 50% of stand costs for booths of 6 m² or more.
- In Brussels, the Region covers up to 50% of travel costs, or 75% for companies under four years old.
Support generally requires that the products or services you exhibit create value in your region. Contact your agency well before the congress.
FIT (Flanders) AWEX (Wallonia) Brussels Economy and Employment
Exhibition enquiries: Iraklis Kalamenios, iraklis@weproductions.net · Prices and specifications are in the sponsorship brochure.
Invoicing
VAT on sponsorship invoices
Sponsorship invoices to Dutch sponsors are subject to VAT, which they can generally reclaim. For EU sponsors with a valid VAT number, VAT is reverse-charged and accounted for in their own country. Sponsors based outside the EU are invoiced without VAT.
Documents
Everything in writing
The brochure holds the full benefits and pricing of every package. The one-pager is the quick overview, and the booking form is what you send back to confirm.
Get in touch
Get in touch
Email us with the package, theme or idea that interests you, and we will come back with a proposal. For exhibition space and booths, contact Iraklis Kalamenios directly.