Event Details

Date: 20 March 2026

Time: 7:30am - 4:30pm

Location: Hilton, Sydney

Ticket sales open early December. 

About the Summit

The Australian Payroll Summit is the nation’s leading event for payroll professionals, uniting leaders, decision makers, and innovators shaping the future of the profession. 

Hosted by the Australian Payroll Association, this full day event blends practical learning with high value networking. With payroll central to every organisation’s compliance, technology, and people strategy, the summit equips professionals with the insights and connections they need to deliver accuracy, efficiency and assurance. 

Ticket Options

Summit Snapshot

350
delegates in attendance
200
virtual attendees
22
exhibitors

Exhibitor Opportunities

Showcase your solutions directly to payroll professionals and business leaders. Exhibiting at the Australian Payroll Summit places your organisation at the centre of delegate activity, giving you the opportunity to build connections, demonstrate your products, and generate high quality leads face-to-face.

Premium Booth with Coffee Cart

$15,495 + GST

This package is designed for partners who want to make a major impact from the moment delegates step onto the floor. With a premium booth location and a fully-branded barista coffee cart, your team becomes a natural hub for high-value conversations. Delegates will engage with you as they enjoy complimentary coffee, driving sustained foot traffic, brand visibility and genuine interaction throughout the day. Ideal for organisations who want to be positioned as a headline partner and create memorable brand moments linked to connection, hospitality and innovation.

Inclusions: 

  • 6m x 2m premium booth space
  • Coffee cart activation with branded cart and branded paper coffee cups
  • Four exhibitor booth staff passes including exhibitor lead capture app access and catering
  • Two complimentary in person delegate passes
  • One Event app push notification to drive foot traffic
  • Exhibitor profile listed on event app
  • Logo featured across pre-event marketing, social media and event website
  • 25% Exhibitor discount on tickets (for internal use or client gifting)
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Standard Booth with Headshot Activation

$11,495 + GST

Combine powerful brand presence with a high-value delegate experience. This sponsorship places your booth alongside the professional headshot station, one of the most in demand touchpoints at the event. As attendees refresh their professional profile photos, your brand is showcased as a supporter of professional growth and confidence. This activation is perfect for organisations who want sustained visitor engagement, meaningful conversations and a visible demonstration of value to delegates.

Inclusions

  • 3m x 2m premium booth space
  • Headshot activation station located next to your booth with professional photographer all day
  • Two exhibitor booth staff passes including exhibitor lead capture app access and catering
  • One complimentary in person delegate passes
  • One Event app push notification to drive foot traffic
  • Exhibitor profile listed on event app
  • Logo featured across pre-event marketing, social media and event website
  • 25% Exhibitor discount on tickets (for internal use or client gifting)
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Standard Booth with Massage Station Activation

$9,495 + GST

Give delegates a moment to unwind while connecting them with your team. This relaxing activation encourages attendees to slow down, recharge and engage, creating a natural opportunity for deeper conversation and brand association with wellbeing, care and innovation. Ideal for HR, benefits, wellness and support-service partners who want to stand out in a meaningful way.

Inclusions

  • 3m x 2m premium booth space
  • Massage station activation located within or next to your booth with two professional massage therapist all day (two massage chairs)
  • Two exhibitor booth staff passes including exhibitor lead capture app access and catering
  • One complimentary in person delegate passes
  • One Event app push notification to drive foot traffic
  • Exhibitor profile listed on event app
  • Logo featured across pre-event marketing, social media and event website
  • 25% Exhibitor discount on tickets (for internal use or client gifting)
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Hydration Station

$8,495 + GST

Keep delegates refreshed and energised while placing your brand at the heart of the summit experience. Our Hydration Station creates continuous foot traffic and delivers repeated exposure as attendees stop throughout the day to refill and recharge. With custom-branded water stations and signage, your organisation becomes synonymous with sustainability, wellbeing and smarter workplace culture, connecting your brand with a meaningful and memorable touchpoint that resonates long after the event.

Inclusions

  • Hydration station including two chilled custom branded water filters 
  • Custom backdrop media wall signage included
  • Two exhibitor booth staff passes including exhibitor lead capture app access and catering
  • One complimentary in person delegate passes
  • Exhibitor profile listed on event app
  • Logo featured across pre-event marketing, social media and event website
  • 25% Exhibitor discount on tickets (for internal use or client gifting)

Note: Water bottles are not included. We recommend bringing branded water bottles to this event to increase engagement with delegates.

Hydration Station

Standard Booth

$7,495 + GST

Build relationships, demonstrate your solutions and meet decision-makers across payroll, HR and business leadership roles. This package is ideal for organisations looking to strengthen market presence, generate qualified leads and join the summit’s growing partner ecosystem. With strong visibility, dedicated networking time and lead-capture tools, this is a powerful entry-level option for brands ready to connect and grow.

Inclusions

  • 3m x 2m premium booth space
  • Two exhibitor booth staff passes including exhibitor lead capture app access and catering
  • One complimentary in person delegate passes
  • Exhibitor profile listed on event app
  • Logo featured across pre-event marketing, social media and event website
  • 25% Exhibitor discount on tickets (for internal use or client gifting)
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Sponsorship & Advertising Opportunities

Enhance your brand visibility and align with Australia’s premier payroll event. Sponsorship and advertising opportunities offer strategic exposure across multiple touchpoints from digital platforms to on-site activations, ensuring your brand stands out before, during and after the summit.

Check In Kiosk

$8,500 + GST

Make your brand part of every attendee’s first impression. With branding across the two registration and badge collection kiosk, your organisation becomes a visible and trusted presence from the very start of the delegate journey, setting the tone for a premium experience.

Inclusions

  • Two premium, fully branded standing badge collection kiosks (on display throughout the event)

  • Sponsor profile listed on event app

  • Logo featured across pre-event marketing, social media and event website
Kiosk

Whitepaper in Delegate bag

$5,000 + GST

Position your organisation as a thought leader with a content partnership that places you at the centre of the industry conversation. Your printed whitepaper will be shared as a key learning resource for delegates in their arrival gift bag. Ideal for partners who want to demonstrate expertise and drive strategic brand credibility.

Inclusions

  • Distribution of your printed whitepaper in all delegate gift bags

Note: Whitepapers are subject to APA approval and should be concise and appropriately sized for inclusion in delegate gift bags.

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Digital Screen Advertising

$4,500 + GST

Stay front-of-mind throughout the entire summit with three digital advertising across screens in high visibility areas on the event floor. Your brand and campaign message will be seen as attendees move between sessions, network and explore, reinforcing your presence and ensuring sustained exposure from start to finish.

Inclusions

  • Three digital advertising screens positioned in key locations across the event floor

  • Ability to feature custom branded creative and messaging designed by your organisation

  • Sponsor profile featured on the event app

  • Logo displayed on the event website and select pre-event marketing materials

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Table Advertising

$3,600 + GST

Illuminate the learning space with your brand at the heart of every table. Custom printed, light up cylinder centrepieces will showcase your branding throughout speaker sessions, ensuring consistent visibility and reinforcing your presence during key moments of engagement. This elegant and subtle activation creates a memorable brand touchpoint seen by every attendee.

Inclusions:

  • Custom-branded illuminated cylinder centrepieces on session tables (35 tables)

 

Summit Cylinder Mockup

Ice Cream Service

$2,600 + GST (SOLD OUT)

Create a sweet buzz around your booth. Become the most popular destination on the exhibition floor with a delightful ice cream service that draws attendees directly to your booth. This refreshing afternoon treat creates natural networking opportunities while positioning your brand as generous and approachable. Our staff handles all service details so your team can focus on meaningful conversations with potential clients.

Inclusions

  • Premium ice cream served during served during afternoon tea break (30 mins)
  • Custom branded napkins featuring your company logo
  • Event app push notifications alerting attendees to visit your booth
  • Special mention by the Emcee before the break to drive traffic
  • Professionally served by APA staff, allowing your team to engage with delegates
  • Sponsor profile listed on event app
  • Logo featured across pre-event marketing, social media and event website

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Popcorn Service

$2,500 + GST

Create an irresistible sensory experience that naturally attracts attendees to your exhibition space. Delight delegates with branded popcorn service during the busy lunch period, ensuring high foot traffic and extended dwell time at your booth. This offering combines brand visibility with an interactive experience that attendees remember long after the event.

  • Branded popcorn service during lunch (60 mins)
  • Custom branded popcorn cartons 
  • Event app push notifications directing attendees to your booth
  • Special mention by the Emcee before lunch to highlight your offering
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Event App

$2,200 + GST

Own the most-used event tool and keep your brand in front of every delegate throughout the summit. With featured branding, banners and a dedicated push notification, this package ensures your organisation becomes a familiar and trusted presence at every touchpoint, from checking the agenda to exploring speaker bios and connecting with exhibitors.

Inclusions

  • Prominent app home-screen branding and central icon placement

  • Footer banner placement throughout the event app

  • Three custom push notifications during the event

  • Sponsor profile featured on the event app

  • Logo displayed across pre-event marketing, social media, and the event website

Event app

Delegate Lanyards

$1,500 + GST

Put your brand literally around the neck of every summit attendee! Your company logo and branding will be prominently displayed on the official event lanyard worn by all participants throughout the entire event. This high-visibility opportunity ensures your brand receives maximum exposure and recognition from the moment attendees arrive until they depart.

Inclusions

  • Premium, custom-branded delegate lanyards
  • Sponsor profile listed on event app
  • Logo featured across pre-event marketing, social media and event website
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