WAO SUMMIT 2027 - 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

A decade of impact. A future worth investing in.

Join us as a partner for our landmark 10-year anniversary Summit.

26 - 30 October 2027 | Queenstown & Wānaka

Be part of something bigger.

A decade of impact. A growing movement. An opportunity to lead.

With record ticket sales in 2026 and our landmark 10-year anniversary approaching in 2027, Wao Summit is building incredible momentum.

Over the past decade, Wao has brought together visionary thinkers, business leaders, innovators and changemakers to explore bold ideas, spark meaningful conversations and accelerate positive change.

As a sponsor of Wao Summit 2027, your business will join a community of leading brands and organisations investing in a more resilient, thriving future.

More than brand visibility, sponsorship is an opportunity to demonstrate leadership, build meaningful connections and align your business with a movement that's turning ambition into action.

2027 is a milestone year. Be part of shaping what comes next.

Sponsorship opportunities for Wao Summit 2027 are now open and can be explored below. Or submit a sponsorship enquiry and we will be in touch.

Submit a Sponsorship Enquiry

Platinum | Principle Wao Summit Sponsor

Investment: $15,000+

Our Principal Partner shares our ambition to shape the future.

Guided by a vision of communities flourishing in balance with te taiao, living within a thriving, diverse and regenerative ecosystem, this exclusive partnership positions your organisation alongside one of Aotearoa's most respected platforms for systems change.

Together, we'll connect with influential leaders, inspire meaningful action, and help create the conditions for communities and ecosystems to thrive through change.

  • Naming rights of the Wao Summit plus visual and aligned branding themes across all creative assets.

  • Strategy Session 1:1 with Wao Communications Director for a tailored sponsorship strategy that aligns to your goals and audience.

  • Multiple speaking and content creation opportunities across the week as well as in the four months leading up to Wao Summit. A dedicated opening address of up to 15 minutes at the opening day evening Kōrero. Six placements in Wānaka Sun Summit Feature and four radio interviews.

  • Meet & Greet: An invitation for you and your team to pre-summit VIP meet and greet event along with additional speaking opportunity. Summit Tickets: Four All Access Passes to Wao Summit 2026 events.

Investment: $6,500

Sponsor a Wao Summit Day. Sponsorship covers the whole day dedicated to that theme and associated theme events across Summit.

Gold | Hive Sponsor

  • At an event on your dedicated day. Meet & Greet: An invitation for you and your team to pre-summit VIP meet and greet event.

  • Exclusive logo placement on all work stream associated events and promotional material, daytime event programme and presentation screens at your associated events. Business with Purpose interview on Radio Wanaka. Newsletter feature, website editorial and social media content. Placement in Wānaka Sun Summit Feature.

  • Connect with the right people and a growing movement of leading businesses and brands committed to accelerating positive change and building a low-emissions, thriving, regenerative future.

Silver | Honeybee Sponsor

Investment: $3,500

Is there an event at Summit that aligns with your business? Support a specific event at the Summit and gain direct access to your ideal audience.

  • At your dedicated event. Meet & Greet: An invitation for you and your team to pre-summit VIP meet and greet event.

  • Exclusive logo placement on your event and associated events and promotional material. Radio Interview: Business with Purpose interview on Radio Wanaka. Placement in Wānaka Sun Summit Feature.

  • Connect with the right people and a growing movement of leading businesses and brands committed to accelerating positive change and building a low-emissions, thriving, regenerative future.

Trade Show | Better Building Partner

Investment: $850

Become a trade partner at the Better Building Day Trade Show taking place during Summit.

  • Your flag and/or table at the trade show on the Better Building Day.

  • Engage with the better Building Day attendees as well as a mention on social media promotion and dedicated Better Building Newsletter and Wao Newsletter. Placement in Wānaka Sun Summit Feature.

  • Summit Tickets: Two Better Building Day Passes. Meet & Greet: Invitation +1 to pre-summit VIP meet and greet event.

Find out more

Submit your details below and our sponsorship manager Olivia will be in touch directly to talk more. Or you can email olivia@wao.co.nz