With DHASA 2025, we aim to foster a community dedicated to advancing Digital Humanities scholarship and practice, all while emphasising the theme of The role of humanities in digital humanities and artificial intelligence within the Southern African region.
By joining forces, we can propel the growth of a diverse and inclusive cohort of scholars, ensuring that the realm of Digital Humanities becomes a catalyst for positive change, bridging gaps, and promoting equal participation from all backgrounds. Your support will be pivotal in driving this vision forward and creating a more interconnected and equitable digital future for Southern Africa.
Your support will allow us to:
- Keep registration costs low so that people are not priced out of attending (note that we try to keep the costs as low as possible to allow as many interested people to attend).
- Maximise participation by people from diverse geographies and communities that are digitally disadvantaged within the Southern African region.
- Provide resources to enable the presentation of awards to deserving researchers and postgraduate students, which will serve as motivation to do more in the Digital Humanities space within the Southern African region.
If you or your company want to be a part of DHASA 2025, we provide different packages that are tailored to help you support us. You can find the information below. If you have any questions or require more information please contact Ilana Wilken at iwilken*at*csir*dot*co*dot*za with the subject line “DHASA 2025 Sponsorship”.
CATEGORY 1: SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
| Sponsorship Level | Support Amount | Major Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Peta Sponsor | R50 000 and up | – Name and logo on the main DHASA conference website – Prominent listing as Peta-Sponsor on Sponsorship page – Thanks at beginning and end of conference – Dedicated page in abstract book – Prominent display in conference abstract book – Registration for 4 staff/affiliates to attend DHASA 2025 |
| Tera Sponsor | R25 000 – R49 999 | – Name and logo on the main DHASA conference website – Prominent listing as Tera-Sponsor on Sponsorship page – Thanks at beginning and end of conference – Prominent display in conference abstract book – Registration for 2 staff/affiliates to attend DHASA 2025 |
| Giga Sponsor | R10 000 – R24 999 | – Prominent listing as Giga-Sponsor on Sponsorship page – Thanks at beginning and end of conference – Prominent display in conference abstract book – Registration for 1 staff/affiliate to attend DHASA 2025 |
| Mega Sponsor | Up to R10 000 | – Prominent listing as Mega-Sponsor on Sponsorship page – Thanks at beginning and end of conference – Prominent display in conference abstract book |
CATEGORY 2: A-LA-CARTE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
| Sponsorship Opportunity | Availability | Description | Level of Support |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conference Award Sponsorship | 2 opportunities | Best Paper Award & Best Student Paper Award | R5 000 each |
| Diversity/Broadening Participation Sponsorship | Unlimited | Supports student registration | Open amount |
General Fund Contribution
| Sponsorship Opportunity | Description | Benefits | Level of Support |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session or Track Sponsorship | Sponsor a specific session, panel, or conference track. This is ideal for companies that want to align with a particular topic or audience. | Branding within the specific session, speaking opportunities, and recognition in event programs related to the sponsored session. | Open amount |
| Keynote Speaker, Panel or Workshop Sponsor | Sponsor a keynote speaker session or panel discussion. | Prominent mention of your brand when the speaker or panel is introduced, with the chance to participate or host the session. | Open amount |
| Meal and Networking Sponsor | Sponsor a specific meal or networking event (including the Gala Dinner and Conference Social) taking place during the conference. | The sponsor’s branding will be visible during these breaks, and you may have the opportunity to interact with attendees. | Open amount |
| Product or Service Sponsor | Provide a service or a product for the conference, such as conference bags, conference lanyards, notepads, or other promotional merchandise that attendees use or receive. | Direct brand visibility through items that attendees take home, ensuring long-term exposure. | Open amount |
| Wi-Fi or Tech Sponsor | Sponsor the Wi-Fi or other technological aspects of the event, such as providing charging stations, mobile apps, or live streaming. | Recognition in areas where attendees interact with tech solutions – an ideal fit for tech companies. | Open amount |