Put Your Brand at the Center of the Global Stage

IAF Asia Conference lands in China for the first time in 25 years | Sponsorship Opportunities Now Open

This autumn, we invite you to be part of something that truly matters.

From 31 October to 1 November 2026, the International Association of Facilitators (IAF) Asia Conference will be held in Hangzhou, China—for the very first time in its 25-year history.

Set by the iconic West Lake, this landmark gathering will bring together facilitators, organisation development experts, and business leaders from around the world to explore the future of collaboration, leadership, and transformation.

And your brand can stand right at the center of it.

What is the “power of facilitation”?

When meetings stall,
when teams lose direction,
when transformation slows down—

Facilitation creates clarity, alignment, and forward momentum.

It enables meaningful dialogue, unlocks collective intelligence, and turns complexity into action.

That is the power of facilitation:
a professional discipline that drives effective collaboration in today’s most critical organisational moments.

 

About IAF: A global authority in facilitation

The International Association of Facilitators (IAF), founded in 1994, is the leading global body for the facilitation profession.

• Active in 70+ countries
• Defines core competencies and professional standards
• Connects a global network of top practitioners and experts

IAF is widely recognized as the benchmark of excellence and credibility in facilitation and collaborative leadership.

 

A historic first. A strategic opportunity.

This marks the first time in 25 years that the IAF Asia Conference will be hosted in mainland China.

This is more than a conference.
It is a rare moment where global attention converges on a new market, a new region, and new possibilities.

For sponsors, this creates a unique window to:

• Enter and shape emerging professional ecosystems
• Position your brand at the forefront of global conversations
• Build trust with an influential, high-value audience

When the world gathers in Hangzhou,
this is your moment to be seen, remembered, and trusted.

 

Engage with those who shape the future

You won’t just reach an audience, you will connect with approximately 400 high-impact participants, including:

✔ Decision-makers and executives leading organisational transformation
✔ Global facilitators and OD experts shaping professional practices
✔ Consultants and advisors influencing talent, leadership, and strategy

They are not passive attendees.
They are partners, advisors, and industry shapers.

This is not about visibility alone.
It’s about building trusted relationships within a high-value ecosystem.

 

Why now? Why you?

“First-time” moments create disproportionate value.

For your brand, this means:

✅ A fast track to global positioning
Engage directly with international decision-makers and professional buyers

✅ A premium stage for your solutions
Showcase your innovation in front of the most relevant audience

✅ Long-term brand equity
Leverage IAF’s global credibility to build lasting trust and recognition

Whether you are:

• An innovative company expanding globally
• A consulting or advisory firm strengthening thought leadership
• A solution provider in leadership, collaboration, or transformation

This is a strategic platform you cannot afford to miss.

 

Amplify your impact through IAF’s global network

Sponsoring IAF Asia Conference connects you to:

🌍 A global network across 70+ countries

🤝 Established communities in 14 cities across China

📣 Multi-phase visibility (before, during, and after the event)

💡 A platform to demonstrate thought leadership and innovation

You gain more than exposure.
You gain credibility, connection, and influence.

 

Sponsorship opportunities

We offer three carefully designed sponsorship tiers:

 

🔷 Diamond Sponsor (Limited to 2 partners | RMB 50,000)

Objective: Establish industry leadership at a global level

Benefits include:

• Premium brand placement across key visuals
• Largest exhibition space
• 6 full conference passes
• Precious speaking opportunity at opening gala dinner
• Exclusive community engagement privileges

🔷 Platinum Sponsor (Limited to 3 partners | RMB 30,000)

Objective: Targeted engagement with high-value audiences

Benefits include:

• Prominent branding in main conference areas
• Exhibition booth
• 4 full conference passes
• Featured presence at gala dinner

🔷 Gold Sponsor (Limited to 4 partners | RMB 15,000)

Objective: Enter the global professional ecosystem

Benefits include:

• Standard brand exposure
• Exhibition space
• 2 full conference passes

 

Open to creative collaborations

Beyond standard sponsorships, we welcome:

🎁 Product showcases and live experiences

🎁 In-kind sponsorships (gifts, materials, tools)

🎁 Co-created sessions or innovative formats

If you have an idea to elevate the conference experience—we want to hear it.

Let’s Create Something That Matters.

IAF Asia Conference is more than an event.

It is a platform where:

• Ideas gain global visibility
• Solutions earn deep trust
• Connections grow into lasting partnerships

Join Us in Hangzhou

Autumn 2026.

Let’s bring your brand to the center of the global stage.

 

Historic opportunities are limited.
Now is the time to secure your place.