Sponsorship Opportunities

Where the Aviation Training Community Connects!

WATS 2027 offers a wide range of sponsorship opportunities designed to suit every budget and objective. We’re committed to delivering exceptional value and visibility, maximising your presence before, during, and after the event. Whether you select a core package or choose a bespoke activation, our team will ensure your brand stands out.

With 71% of attendees directly involved in purchasing decisions, WATS delivers targeted access to the global training market.

Want to do something bold and different? Let’s make it happen.

Every WATS sponsorship includes a comprehensive, multi-channel branding package, amplifying your reach across our delegate, digital, and social audiences worldwide.

Gold Sponsorship

Go for Gold: Maximize Your Impact at WATS 2027

Our premier Gold Sponsorship package is built to elevate your brand visibility across every touchpoint of the WATS experience. From digital channels to onsite branding, this high-impact option ensures your company is seen, heard, and remembered by the global aviation training community.

Gold Sponsorship Includes:

  • Your logo featured in all event promotions, advertising, and editorial coverage on Halldale.com
  • Sponsor spotlight across Halldale Media’s global social media channels
  • A tailored social media package to boost engagement and awareness
  • Company profile, logo, and link on the WATS event website
  • Brand placement throughout the venue: conference room, exhibition hall, and event signage
  • Your promo video played before sessions and on screens in the Exhibition Hall (30–90 seconds)
  • Sponsor recognition during opening and closing remarks
  • Exclusive seat drop in the conference room on Day 2
  • 4 complimentary staff passes
  • 6 complimentary sponsored delegate passes to invite key airline and ATO/ab initio contacts
  • Company logo featured in the Event App

Icebreaker Reception – Tuesday April 20, 2027

Host our premium networking event with drinks tickets personally handed out by WATS staff or your team.

  • Branded invitation and welcome message sent to all attendees via email.
  • Branded signage at the entrance and the bar.
  • 350 drink tickets.

$18,525

We’d be happy to discuss variations and design a bespoke portfolio, catering to your specific needs, or to investigate new ideas. Just speak to the WATS sales team.

WiFi and Event App

Sponsor the WATS 2027 Event App and attendee high speed WiFi connection.

  • Your company’s branding across Event App.
  • Your company’s branding on the WiFi log-in code handout given to all delegates at registration.
  • Personalized WiFi log-in code to include company name.

$22,050

We’d be happy to discuss variations and design a bespoke portfolio, catering to your specific needs, or to investigate new ideas. Just speak to the WATS sales team.

Silver Sponsorship

Shine with Silver: Targeted Brand Visibility at WATS 2027

The Silver Sponsorship package offers a standout opportunity to place your brand directly in front of the global aviation training community. Designed to ensure maximum exposure among delegates, this package includes a curated mix of digital, print, and in-person touchpoints.

Silver Sponsorship Includes:

  • A dedicated email sent to all registered delegates, introducing your company before the event
  • Logo featured in all event promotional materials, including advertising and editorial content on Halldale.com
  • Social media promotion as an official WATS sponsor across Halldale’s channels
  • Corporate profile, logo, and URL displayed on the WATS event website
  • Onsite logo placement in the conference room, Exhibition Hall, and across key event signage
  • Company video played on loop on screens throughout the Exhibition Hall
  • 3 complimentary staff passes
  • 4 sponsored delegate passes to invite airline or ab initio/ATO guests
  • Your logo featured in the official Event App

Want to elevate your presence even further? Let’s talk about custom add-ons to make your sponsorship work even harder.

Lunch Break (Day 1 & 2 - SOLD)

Host a delicious 5-star lunch for the entire WATS community with catering stations located throughout the Exhibition Hall.

  • 2 x promotional banners with your key message.
  • Signage at serving stations.
  • Announcement during the conferences before and after your hosted lunch.

$13,400

Registration

Reach all WATS delegates as the Registration Sponsor.

  • Your logo/branding (dominant) on the registration desk graphics.
  • Your logo and Registration Sponsor title on the event website registration page.
  • Your logo included in the event app, all event signage and on the screensaver between conference sessions.

$12,150

Pilot Conference Sponsorship

Reach a highly targeted audience, relevant to your business.

  • Your logo displayed on the screen between sessions.
  • Your logo included on the online Conference Programme and event app, and post-conference promotion.
  • Promotional print banners with your key message in the conference room during Pilot Training Conference sessions.

$12,150

Heads of Training Meeting

As the Heads of Training (HoT) Meeting sponsor, your company’s brand will reach a highly targeted audience during this invitation-only meeting.

  • An email to all the Heads of Training meeting attendees with your logo and message.
  • Your logo displayed on the screen at the start of the session.
  • Your promtional materials available on a dedicated sponsor table situated within the meeting room.

SOLD

Lanyards

High visibility branding reaching all delegates.

  • Branded lanyard handed to all attendees on arrival.
  • Lanyards to be provided by the Sponsor.

SOLD

WiFi

Sponsor our attendee high speed WiFi connection at WATS 2026.

  • Your company’s branding on the WiFi log-in code handout given to all delegates at registration.
  • Personalized WiFi log-in code to include company name.

$9,575

Bronze Sponsorship

Bronze Sponsorship: Smart Visibility, Strategic Reach

Looking for a high-impact yet cost-effective way to connect with key players in aviation training? Our Bronze Sponsorship package is designed for brands that want to make targeted impressions within WATS conference streams, without overextending the budget.

Bronze Sponsorship Includes:

  • Your logo featured across all event promotional materials, including online ads and editorial on Halldale.com
  • Corporate profile, logo, and website link listed on the official event site
  • Onsite visibility with your logo displayed in the conference room and Exhibition Hall
  • 2 complimentary staff passes
  • 2 complimentary sponsored delegate passes to invite airline or ab initio/ATO guests to WATS

This is the ideal entry point for companies wanting to step into the WATS spotlight with precision and purpose.

Coffee Breaks (Day 1 - SOLD) Day 2

More than a coffee, host hot and cold beverages, sumptuous pastries, cookies and more. Everyone knows the importance of a coffee break.

  • Morning and afternoon coffee breaks, with snacks each day.
  • Announcement in the conference sessions before and after each break.
  • Your signage at all serving stations.

$7,050

Table Centres

Get creative with your centre pieces and message, on display at every large table within the exhibition.

  • Situated on all large tables during the event.
  • Sponsor to provide the materials and set up at their cost.

SOLD

Cabin Crew Conference Sponsorship

Reach a highly targeted audience, relevant to your business.

  • Your logo displayed on the screen between conference sessions.
  • Your logo on the online conference programme, post-conference promotion and in the event app.
  • Free standing promotional banner with your key message in the conference room.

$6,500

Maintenance Conference Sponsorship

Reach a highly targeted audience, relevant to your business.

  • Your logo displayed on the screen between conference sessions.
  • Your logo on the online conference programme, post-conference promotion and in the event app.
  • Free standing promotional banner with your key message in the conference room.

$6,500

Hotel Key Cards

Keep your brand visible with this guest promotion.

  • Your branding on all hotel key cards for WATS delegates staying at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort.

$6,500

Additional options

Social Media Package

$1,375 (1 month) / $2,375 (2 months)

  • 4 x or 8 x weekly posts across Halldale/CAT social channels.
  • Bespoke content creation.
  • Links to exhibitor page on event website.
  • Company and individual tagging.

Bronze Branding Package

$4,525

  • our logo included in all event promotional materials including advertising and news items on Halldale.com.
  • Corporate profile, logo and URL included on the event website.
  • Logo on signages in conference rooms and Exhibition Hall.
  • 2 x complimentary staff passes.
  • 2 x complimentary sponsored delegate passes for inviting airline and ab initio/ATO guests to attend WATS.
  • Your logo included in the event app.

Ab Initio Training Conference Sponsorship

Reach key staff from ab initio training schools.

  • Your logo displayed on screen in conference room.
  • Your logo on the online ab initio conference programme, post-conference promotion and event app.
  • Your promotional material in the conference room.

$6,500

Sales Contacts

The Americas
Holly Foster
holly@halldale.com

Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific & Africa
Jeremy Humphreys
Tel: +44 (0)1252 532009
jeremy@halldale.com