Become a Partner
STM'27 brings 500+ researchers from the global scanning probe community to Stuttgart for five days of science, networking, and community building. For industry partners, this is direct access to the labs that specify your products, early insight into the research directions shaping tomorrow's instrument requirements, and personal contact with the next generation of researchers entering the workforce.
The conference is hosted jointly by the University of Stuttgart and the Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research in a region with more than 25 STMs within a 75 km radius — a landscape of potential customers that extends well beyond the conference venue itself.
Why Partner With STM'27
Reach a global audience. 500+ researchers and invited speakers from Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia place your brand in front of your worldwide customers.
Connect with future talent. A dedicated Career Session and a Young Scientists Gathering put you in direct contact with PhD students and postdocs entering the workforce.
Help define the next STM frontier. STM'27 is only the second edition since the 2025 revival of the series. Sponsoring now gives you early insight into the research directions that will set tomorrow's instrument requirements.
Visibility before, during, and beyond. Your brand appears on the website, in the conference program, on signage, and across pre-conference communications. The earlier you commit, the longer your visibility runs.
For a summary of partnership options see below.
The full partnership details, including information on every tier, add-on, and the industry exhibit setup are available as a PDF here:
Sponsorship Levels
Four tiers scale with visibility, exhibit size, and included personnel. All prices are shown including German VAT.
What's Included at Every Tier
Every sponsorship package, regardless of tier, includes:
- Exhibition table (~120 × 60 cm) and chair for each registered person
- Electrical power (230 V, 50 Hz, 8 A, Schuko socket Type F / CEE 7/3)
- Free access to conference WiFi (2.4 GHz)
- Company logo on the conference website and
in the conference program - Exhibition space (5–15 m² depending on tier, allocated
on a first-come, first-served basis) - Access to all sessions and coffee breaks for the number
of people specified by your tier
Add-ons
Beyond the standard tiers, a range of add-ons lets you tailor your presence to specific moments of the conference. Examples include:
- A talk slot in a parallel session or in the plenary program
- Coffee break sponsorship (acknowledgment and signage during a specific break)
- Poster session drinks or Best Poster Award sponsorship
- Delegate bag inserts (printed material or a merchandise item)
- Dedicated sponsorship of the Women in Science Session, Career Session, or Young Scientists Gathering — drinks, catering, or giveaways
- Conference Dinner or Invited Speaker's Dinner contribution
The full add-on list and pricing is detailed in the sponsorship prospectus (download below). Add-ons are available with the Platinum, Gold, and Silver tiers; availability varies by tier.
Sponsorship Agreement
A sponsorship agreement is concluded with each partner outlining the scope, services, responsibilities, and deliverables of the partnership — ensuring transparency on both sides.
The university provides a facility security service for the venue, but the conference organizers cannot assume liability for exhibition materials, including in the event of loss or theft. A lockable room is made available to store sensitive items overnight.
VAT. In accordance with German regulations, VAT applies to the portion of the sponsorship that constitutes an advertising service. All prices above include VAT.
Interested? Let's Talk.
To discuss partnership options, request a custom package, or ask about availability, contact us at:
office@stm27.org Phone: +49 711 685 65254
We'll respond within a few working days with next steps.
