Support the MAX IV User Meeting 2026 and connect with one of the world’s leading synchrotron communities.
Join us in Lund, Sweden, 19–21 January 2026, as we celebrate 10 years of beamline operations and 40 years of scientific excellence. Our sponsorship model helps to keep participation fees low – especially for students – while boosting academic engagement.
Sponsorship packages offer visibility before and during the event, with direct access to over 300 participants from academia, industry, and the synchrotron community. As a sponsor, you will benefit from meaningful engagement with researchers, industry partners, and decision-makers across diverse scientific fields.
Sponsorship levels
Conference package
Platinum sponsor (150 000 SEK / ca. 13 750 €)
- There will be one platinum sponsor.
- The platinum sponsor till get an exhibition space located in a prominent area of the exhibition, centrally positioned by the entrance to the main plenary hall.
- Up to 4 conference registrations for representatives from your company or your guests, including the conference dinner.
- A private tour of the facility by the Science Director for 4 invited guests.
- Your company will be verbally acknowledged at the Opening and Closing Ceremonies.
- A 15-minute speaking slot in the plenary session on the first day, which you can use yourself or invite a speaker or ambassador of your choice.
Your company’s logo will be featured prominently on all digital and printed materials of the conference including:
- Plenary stage with a roll-up banner (80x200cm) of your company (to be provided by the sponsor).
- Opening slides of the sessions.
- Conference main landing webpage and digital app of the conference.
- Your logo will be prominently displayed on the giant LED screen above the main entrance of the main hall, where the industrial exhibition and coffee breaks will take place.
In addition, a social media booth will also be available at the conference, which you are welcome to use for posting on your communication channels.
Conference package
Gold sponsor (50 000 SEK / ca. 4 580 €)
- There will be up to four gold sponsors.
- You get a prominent space close to the centre in the exhibition area where the coffee breaks will be held to present your company.
- The gold sponsors will have priority over other exhibitors for space allocation, on a first come, first-served basis.
- Up to 2 conference registrations for representatives from your company or your guests, including the conference dinner.
Your company’s logo will be featured prominently on all digital and printed materials of the conference including:
- In the foyer (roll up).
- Opening slides of the sessions.
- Conference main landing webpage and digital app of the conference.
- Your logo will be displayed on the giant LED screen above the main entrance of the main hall, where the industrial exhibition and coffee breaks will take place.
In addition, a social media booth will also be available at the conference, which you are welcome to use for posting on your communication channels.
Conference package
Silver sponsor (35 000 SEK/ ca. 3 200 €)
- There will be up to 14 silver sponsors.
- You get a prominent space in the exhibition area to present your company.
- Up to 2 conference registrations for representatives from your company or your guests, including the conference dinner.
Your company’s logo will be featured on digital and printed materials of the conference including:
- Opening slides of the sessions.
- Your company’s logo will be featured on the list of sponsors page on the MAX IV website and digital app of the conference.
In addition, a social media booth will also be available at the conference, which you are welcome to use for posting on your communication channels.
Student poster prize sponsorship
(50 000 SEK/ ca. 4 580 €)
MAX IV has a traditional student poster competition; the prize includes a cash award of 8000 SEK and an oral presentation at the meeting. The award is presented during the banquet on the second day of the meeting, mentioning your sponsorship.
- Your company representative can hand over the award.
- Your company will be mentioned in the digital and printed materials of the conference and on the website where the poster competition is mentioned, in connection to the poster session, the banquet and the poster prize winner talk.
- Up to 2 conference registrations for representatives from your company or your guests, including the conference dinner.
In addition, a social media booth will also be available at the conference, which you are welcome to use for posting on your communication channels.
PhD-thesis prize sponsorship
(50 000 SEK/ ca. 4 580 €)
MAX IV has a traditional PhD-thesis competition, the prize includes a cash award of 8000 SEK and an oral presentation at the meeting. The award is presented during the banquet on the second day of the meeting, mentioning your sponsorship.
- Your company representative can hand over the award.
- Your company will be mentioned in the digital and printed materials of the conference and on the website where the PhD-thesis prize competition is mentioned, the banquet and the PhD-thesis prize winner talk.
- Up to 2 conference registrations for representatives from your company or your guests, including the conference dinner.
In addition, a social media booth will also be available at the conference, which you are welcome to use for posting on your communication channels.
*Please note that we reserve the right to cancel the award presentation should the number of nominations be insufficient. In such an event, sponsors will be offered the opportunity to upgrade to Gold Sponsor status instead.
All sponsor packages are displayed ex VAT and invoice fee.
If you have other ideas for sponsorship, write to us at usermeeting@maxiv.lu.se.