Experience the milestone 25th International Conference on Knowledge Engineering and Knowledge Management (EKAW 2026), hosted in the historic city of Turin, Italy, from September 29 to October 1st, 2026. As Europe’s premier gathering for Knowledge Representation, this year’s event centers on the critical evolution of Knowledge Graphs, Ontologies, and the groundbreaking synergy between LLMs and Structured Data. We invite your organization to become an active participant in an ecosystem defined by academic excellence and industrial innovation. By engaging with EKAW 2026, you will gain direct access to a specialized talent pipeline via our exclusive "Opt-in" CV book, connecting you with elite PhD-level researchers who are actively seeking their next challenge in the industry.
We offer three sponsorship packages to ensure transparency and strategic alignment for every partner. The Silver package provides essential community visibility, while the Gold tier introduces deep talent access. For those seeking maximum influence, the Platinum partnership includes plenary speaking rights and exclusive award naming opportunities.
Detailed benefits for each tier are outlined below to help you select the path that best supports your goals for 2026.
*VAT excluded
[1] A digital folder containing the resumes of students and researchers who have explicitly consented to share their contact details with sponsors for recruitment purposes.
[2] The official EKAW account will "re-post" or "share" a specific post from your company’s LinkedIn page to our specialized audience to boost your organic reach.
[3] A direct call-to-action (e.g., a software trial link, whitepaper, or discount code) included in the "Welcome to EKAW" email sent to every registered attendee.
[4] A dedicated high-top table or desk in the high-traffic coffee break/poster area, equipped with power for laptops or demo equipment.
[5] A 3-minute "lightning" presentation delivered on the main stage to the full audience, typically scheduled immediately before a high-profile Keynote session.
Exclusively available to Silver, Gold, and Platinum partners.
Elevate your presence by attaching your brand to EKAW’s most prestigious moments. These are high-impact, limited-availability options that can be used to customize your package or reach a specific investment target.
Align your brand with the pinnacle of scientific achievement. By "naming" an award, your company becomes a permanent part of the academic record and the hero of the closing ceremony.
The Prestige: Your representative presents the trophy on the main stage.
The Legacy: Your logo is engraved on the physical award and cited in the official proceedings.
The Social Buzz: A dedicated LinkedIn post celebrating the winner and your brand.
Available for: Best Research Paper, Best In-Use/Industry Paper, Best Student Paper, Best Poster, or Best Demo.
Own the room where the real conversations happen. Sponsoring a social event makes your company the "host" of the conference’s most relaxed and high-energy moments.
The Host Experience: Opening remarks (2 mins) to welcome attendees to "your" event.
The Presence: Exclusive branding (banners, napkins, or table cards) throughout the venue can be brought by the sponsor.
The Digital Shoutout: High-frequency "Thank You" tags in all event photo galleries.
Available for: Gala Dinner, Opening Reception, Poster Session Drinks, or Daily Coffee Breaks.
Individual packages can be designed on request.