Sponsoring Vacuum Symposium UK

Vacuum Symposium UK is a registered charity run by vacuum users for vacuum users.
Our purpose is to advance education, training, and best practice in vacuum science and technology by convening an annual Symposium attended by engineers, scientists, technicians, and researchers from across academia and industry.

Our audience

Delegates attend Vacuum Symposium primarily for:

• Technical presentations by leading practitioners

• Practical vacuum training courses

• Professional recognition through awards

• Peer-to-peer knowledge exchange

This creates a highly engaged audience of active vacuum users — the very community that suppliers wish to reach.

Sponsorship and the Exhibition: how they differ

Vacuum Symposium includes a co-located exhibition, organised independently by our commercial partner Nu-tech Associates Ltd, who manage all exhibition logistics and sales.

It is important to distinguish between the two opportunities:

Exhibiting (via Nu-tech)

• Provides a physical stand in the exhibition hall

• Enables direct conversations with delegates who visit your stand

• Is a commercial arrangement managed entirely by Nu-tech

Sponsoring Vacuum Symposium UK

• Associates your organisation with an independent, trusted charity

• Gives visibility to all delegates, not just those who visit the exhibition

• Places your brand within the technical, educational, and professional fabric of the event

• Demonstrates support for education, skills development, and the UK vacuum community

Many organisations choose to do both, as the two activities are complementary rather than overlapping.

Why sponsor Vacuum Symposium UK?

Sponsorship is not about buying floor space — it is about supporting and being visibly associated with the event that brings the community together.

As a sponsor, your organisation benefits from:

• Recognition throughout the Symposium programme and communications

• Association with high-quality technical content and training

• Visibility before, during, and after the event

• Enhanced credibility with delegates who value independence and expertise

Importantly, sponsorship helps keep the Symposium accessible and focused on user needs, which in turn sustains the audience that makes the co-located exhibition successful.

What sponsorship supports

Sponsorship income directly supports:

• Technical sessions and invited speakers

• Vacuum training courses

• Student and early-career participation

• Professional awards and prizes

• The long-term sustainability of Vacuum Symposium UK as a charitable organisation

Sponsors are therefore contributing not only to their own visibility, but to the health and future of the UK vacuum community.

Interested in sponsoring?

If you would like to sponsor Vacuum Symposium UK, please proceed to our options and booking form.  Not sure? – please see the Sponsors Q&A.

For enquiries specifically about exhibiting, we will be pleased to introduce you to Nu-tech Associates Ltd, who organise the exhibition.