Sponsoring Packages VKI's 70th Anniversary
In 2026, the von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics (VKI) celebrates 70 years of scientific excellence, innovation, and international collaboration. To mark this milestone, VKI will host a two-day anniversary event bringing together a unique community of industry leaders, academic partners, institutional stakeholders, and alumni from all over the world.
This exceptional gathering will highlight VKI’s legacy and future ambitions in fluid dynamics research, education, and technology development.
The programme of this exclusive event is available here: Download the programme.
Why Become a Sponsor?
Supporting the VKI 70th Anniversary offers a unique opportunity to position your organization at the heart of a highly specialized, influential and international network.
Enhance Your Visibility
Showcase your expertise, technologies, and achievements to a targeted audience of decision-makers, researchers, and engineers from leading organizations and institutions. You will engage directly with the VKI alumni network, an international community of experts active across all fields of fluid dynamics research and technology.
A Unique Event Experience
The anniversary programme is designed to foster meaningful exchanges and high-level interactions, including:
A prestigious plenary session with key representatives from industry, academia, and international organizations
Laboratory visits, showcasing VKI’s world-class research infrastructure
Networking opportunities, including receptions and catering moments in a dedicated event setting
We offer tailored sponsorship packages designed to maximize your visibility and impact throughout the event. Join us in shaping the next chapter of VKI.
PLATINUM SPONSOR - 10 000 EUR (VAT excl.)
Exclusive - Limited to 1 sponsor
- Sponsorship of the Alumni Dinner (Saturday, 19 September)
- Signage at the Alumni Dinner venue
- Opportunity to deliver a speech during the Alumni Dinner
- Two complimentary Alumni Dinner tickets
- Promotional item (provided by the sponsor) distributed to the participants
- Premium booth space (3m x 1,50m) with electrical outlet **, branded counter, two chairs and one screen in the coffee break and reception area
- Signage in the plenary room
- Exclusive recognition in opening and closing remarks
- One full-page colour advertisement in the final programme
- Logo on all event communications
- Logo and backlink on the VKI website
- Displaying of flyers at VKI during the academic year
GOLD SPONSOR - 5 000 EUR (VAT excl.)
Maximum 2 sponsors
- Sponsorship of the Reception after the plenary session (Friday, 18 September)
- Booth space (3 m x 1,50 m) with electrical outlet **, branded counter and two chairs in the coffee break and reception area
- Exclusive recognition in the Reception’s opening remarks
- One half-page colour advertisement in the final programme
- Logo on all event communications
- Logo and backlink on the VKI website
SILVER SPONSOR - 2 500 EUR (VAT excl.)
- Sponsorship of a Coffee Break
- Signage on the coffee tables
- Branded counter and two chairs in the coffee break and reception area
- One quarter-page colour advertisement in the final programme
- Logo on all event communications
- Logo and backlink on the VKI website
BRONZE SPONSOR - 1 000 EUR (VAT excl.)
- Banner in the coffee break and reception area
- Logo on all event communications
- Logo and backlink on the VKI website
**Exhibition spaces include floor area only. Sponsors are welcome to bring their own booth structures, provided they conform to the specified dimensions. If needed, standard booth equipment (e.g., backdrop, counter, lighting) can be arranged through the official event supplier at an additional cost (details will be provided upon confirmation).
The complete sponsorship package, including the order form and all practical details, is available for download.
For any questions regarding sponsorship opportunities, please contact:
Christelle Debeer | von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics
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We look forward to partnering with you.