Be Part of the API Summer School 2026: Sponsorship Opportunities Now Open
- Emily Marschke
- 20 hours ago
- 3 min read
The Australian Power Institute is excited to open sponsorship opportunities for the API Summer School 2026, our flagship national development program bringing together future and current leaders from across the Australian power sector.
The Summer School is one of the most respected workforce development experiences in the industry. It unites professionals, early career engineers, and undergraduates from every state and territory for one or two weeks of hands-on learning, collaboration, and fresh thinking. With more than 20 years of impact, it continues to shape the next generation of power-sector talent.
In 2026, organisations have the chance to sponsor key days and sessions within the program and be showcased as champions of capability, diversity, and innovation. This sponsored access period is open until 18 January 2026, giving organisations the chance to secure a place early and maximise visibility across the full event cycle.
Why sponsor the API Summer School?
Sponsorship provides a unique platform to engage directly with the people who will lead the sector through the energy transition. It offers direct alignment with workforce development, diversity, innovation, wellbeing, and community impact.
Every sponsorship type includes:
Recognition on the API Summer School webpage and digital channels
A feature in our API Community e-news blog highlighting all sponsors (sent to 2800+ subscribers across the sector)
Your logo and a 200-word profile in the handbooks provided to 40+ professional delegates and around 50 early career participants
Logo on venue screens during your sponsored session
Space for your organisation’s pull-up banner and material distribution
Recognition across API’s socials before, during, and after the School, providing exposure to more than 12,000 followers across our digital channels
Additional inclusions unique to each sponsorship opportunity Sponsoring a session or day positions your organisation as an active supporter of the people who will power Australia’s energy future.
Sponsorship opportunities for 2026
There are several high-impact opportunities available, each offering a distinct focus and audience connection:
Diversity Dinner
A signature evening celebrating people and progress in inclusion across the power sector. Sponsoring this dinner places your organisation at the heart of one of the most inspiring events of the program.
Recharge Lounge
A welcoming space open throughout the two weeks where participants can take a breather, recharge, and refocus. Sponsoring the lounge aligns your brand with wellbeing, performance, and care for the workforce.
Next Generation Inspiration Workshop with SolarBuddy
Participants build solar lights for communities experiencing energy poverty, connecting engineering with global impact. Sponsorship links your organisation with education, innovation, and social purpose.
API Innovation Day
A full day exploring cutting-edge technologies and new approaches shaping the energy transition. This option connects you with 100+ industry professionals, decision-makers, and emerging leaders.
Presentations Day and National Webinar
The event where School participants present on industry-wide challenges. This session is livestreamed nationally to over 2000 students in the PowerUP Community, giving exceptional visibility to sponsors.
Gala Dinner
The flagship celebration of the entire Summer School, attended by senior executives, alumni, and guests from across the sector. Sponsorship includes high-profile recognition and, for Gigawatt-level sponsors, the opportunity to deliver the keynote address.
How your organisation benefits
Sponsoring the Summer School offers:
High visibility across the entire power sector
Engagement with professionals from early career through to senior leadership
Direct connection with current students, graduates, and future industry talent
Association with national programs focused on capability-building, diversity, innovation, wellbeing, and community impact
Access to a large and growing national audience through API digital platforms
Your support directly contributes to the development of a skilled, diverse, and future-ready workforce for Australia’s power sector.
Interested in sponsoring?
If your organisation would like to secure a sponsorship or chat through the options, please contact:
Hayley Credaro Partnerships Manager hayley.credaro@api.edu.au
Emily Marschke Summer School Manager emily.marschke@api.edu.au
We look forward to partnering with organisations who share our commitment to developing the people who will shape Australia’s energy future.
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