In 2026, the Consensus Awards marks 25 years of identifying and recognising outstanding innovation across Australia and New Zealand.

To celebrate this milestone, the Consensus Awards 2026 and 25th Anniversary Gala will come together for one major event at The Fullerton Hotel Sydney on Wednesday, 11 November 2026.

The evening will recognise the 2026 Consensus Award winners, celebrate the extraordinary alumni and organisations recognised by Consensus over the past 25 years, and bring together the founders, investors, judges, government representatives, media, sponsors and industry leaders shaping the next chapter of Australian and New Zealand innovation.

For sponsors, this creates a unique opportunity to align with both the 25-year legacy of Consensus and the innovators being recognised today.

Who Will Be in the Room?

The Consensus Awards 2026 – 25th Anniversary Gala will bring together a highly targeted audience from across the technology, investment and innovation ecosystem, including:

• 2026 Consensus Award winners and finalists

• Previous Consensus Award winners and alumni

• Founders and CEOs

• Investors and advisors

• Consensus judges

• Government representatives

• Media and journalists

• Technology and industry leaders

• Sponsors and strategic partners

Creating an exceptional environment for relationship building, visibility and meaningful commercial connections.

Why Sponsor the Consensus Awards 2026?

Sponsorship provides organisations with the opportunity to become part of a significant milestone in Australian and New Zealand innovation while gaining direct exposure to the people building, funding and influencing its future.

As a sponsor, your organisation can:

• Align with a 25-year legacy of identifying innovation and commercial excellence

• Connect directly with founders, investors and decision-makers

• Gain high-profile brand exposure before, during and after the event

• Position your organisation alongside the 2026 Consensus Award winners

• Engage with the established Consensus alumni network

• Demonstrate your organisation’s commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship

• Build meaningful relationships with influential stakeholders across technology, investment, government and industry

Sponsorship extends beyond the Gala itself, with opportunities for exposure across the Consensus network and communications in the lead-up to, during and following the event.

Reach Beyond the Room

The value of sponsorship extends beyond those attending on the night.

Consensus has an established Australia and New Zealand network of 29,823 contacts, providing sponsors with opportunities for visibility and engagement across the broader Consensus community as part of their sponsorship package.

This creates a platform combining live event exposure, targeted industry reach and association with one of Australia’s longest-running independent innovation awards programs.

Sponsorship Opportunities

A limited number of sponsorship opportunities are available for organisations wanting to align their brand with the Consensus Awards 2026 – 25th Anniversary Gala.

Packages have been designed to deliver meaningful brand exposure, industry positioning, networking and engagement with the Consensus community across the pre-event, event and post-event period.