Event Details

Date: Thursday 8 October 2026

Time: 7:30am - 4:30pm

Location: Crown Conferences and Events, Melbourne

Ticket sales open early July. 

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

360
delegates in attendance
200
virtual attendees
24
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 (SOLD OUT)

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

$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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Charging Table

$5,800 + GST 

Position your brand at one of the most visited and practical touchpoints of the Summit. The Charging Table provides consistent visibility as delegates recharge their devices between sessions, network breaks and throughout the event day. This high-dwell activation space creates natural opportunities for conversation, brand recall and lead generation in a relaxed setting.

Inclusions:

  • Branded charging table activation space (table with charging ports only)
  • Two (2) exhibitor booth staff passes, including lead capture app access and catering
  • One (1) complimentary in person delegate pass
  • Exhibitor profile listed on the event app
  • Logo featured across pre event marketing, social media and the event website
  • 25% exhibitor discount on additional 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

$7,495 + GST (SOLD OUT)

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.

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Sponsorship Opportunities

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

Major Event Sponsor

$30,000 + GST

Exclusive: 1 available

Position your organisation as the headline partner of the Summit with premium, high impact brand exposure across every major touchpoint. As the exclusive Major Event Sponsor, your brand will be front and centre from pre event marketing through to on site experience. This comprehensive package ensures maximum exposure, credibility and meaningful connection with delegates throughout the entire event journey.

Inclusions:

  • Exclusive Major Event Sponsor recognition
  • Verbal MC acknowledgement as Major Event Sponsor, plus full screen logo placement on stage during mention
  • Priority logo placement across email marketing, delegate communications and the event website
  • Logo placement on the event media wall
  • Four (4) complimentary full delegate passes
  • Event app sponsorship advertising
  • Premium kiosk branding at a high traffic delegate check in location
  • Digital screen advertising across the event floor (six screens)
  • Exclusive branded lanyards worn by all delegates
  • Distribution of your white paper or thought leadership asset in the delegate gift bag (approx. 400 copies)
  • Two (2) exhibitor passes with activation space at the hydration station, including lead capture access
  • Full coordination and delivery by the APA team

Note: Sponsor to supply branded water bottles for the hydration station and printed white paper documents (recommended minimum of 400 units each).

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Popcorn Service

$30,000 + GST

Position your organisation as the headline partner of the Summit with premium, high impact brand exposure across every major touchpoint. As the exclusive Major Event Sponsor, your brand will be front and centre from pre event marketing through to on site experience. This comprehensive package ensures maximum exposure, credibility and meaningful connection with delegates throughout the entire event journey.

Inclusions:

  • Exclusive Major Event Sponsor recognition
  • Verbal MC acknowledgement as Major Event Sponsor, plus full screen logo placement on stage during mention
  • Priority logo placement across email marketing, delegate communications and the event website
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Ice Cream Service

$2,600 + GST

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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