Sponsorship Opportunities

Where Tomorrow’s Energy Leaders Take the Stage.

The AAPG Imperial Barrel Award (IBA) program inspires the next generation of energy professionals by connecting students with industry leaders through education, mentorship, and international competition to challenge them and put their technical knowledge into practice.

 

The program has grown from a vision to a truly global platform advancing geoscience and energy solutions over three topics: Petroleum, CCS, and Geothermal.

 

Over the course of 10 weeks, student teams analyze complex subsurface datasets, craft their prospect presentations, and present to their regions for a chance to compete on a global stage.

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In-Person Experiences Fuel IBA Growth In 2026

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Sponsor IBA Today

IBA sponsorship offers multiple ways to engage, from visible brand recognition and networking to recruiting access, technical engagement, and leadership opportunities.

Build Your Talent Pipeline

Connect with highly motivated students who could become your next interns, employees, and technical leaders.

Amplify Your Brand

Put your company in front of students, universities, and industry professionals through IBA’s channels, networking events, and competitions.

Engage with Emerging Leaders

Build meaningful relationships with student teams through recruiting opportunities, networking, and direct participation in the IBA experience.

Showcase Your Data and Facilities

Share your company’s knowledge, technology, datasets, and real-world challenges while helping students strengthen the technical skills they’ll bring to the energy industry.

Shape the Future of Geoscience

Take a more active role through judging, speaking, and engagement opportunities, and help prepare the next generation of geoscientists.

Sponsorship Levels and Benefits

Benefits subject to applicable program terms and conditions. All amounts are in U.S. dollars.

  GLOBAL FINAL
HEADLINER
$300,000		 DIAMOND
$100,000		 PLATINUM
$75,000		 GOLD
$50,000		 SILVER
$20,000		 REGION LEADER
$10,000		 VISIONARY
$5,000		 CHAMPION
$3,000		 SUPPORTING
$1,000		 NETWORKING
$500
Company logo with hyperlink on sponsor page of IBA website ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Company logo recognition at IBA events ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Invitation to IBA recruiting events ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓    
Social media recognition ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓    
Invitation to IBA networking receptions and Global Final awards ceremony ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓      
Access to selected Region Student Resumes ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓      
Invitation to IBA Region competitions ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓      
Invitation to IBA Global Final competition ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓          
Access to selected Region & Global finalist resumes ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓          
Company logo with hyperlink on home page of the IBA website ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓          
Opportunity to speak at IBA networking events ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓            
Awards ceremony speaking opportunity ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓            
Nominate a competition judge ✓ ✓ ✓              
Premier Global Final sponsorship recognition ✓ ✓                

Sponsor Discount Opportunities

Discounts apply to Region Leader Sponsor level and above and when all required sponsorship payments are received by the applicable payment deadline.
15% Discount

3-Year Sponsor Commitment

By November 1, 2026

10% Discount

1-Year Sponsor Commitment

By October 1, 2026

5% Discount

1-Year Sponsor Commitment

By November 1, 2026

Beyond sponsorship

In-Kind Contributions

Datasets, Software, and Facilities.

Support the IBA Program

Organizations may also contribute datasets, software, or facilities to support the IBA Program. See the In-Kind Contributions page for more information.

View In-Kind Contributions
Downloads
2027 IBA Sponsorship Agreement
2027 IBA Sponsorship Prospectus

Secure Your Sponsorships Now

Amanda Johnston
Amanda Johnston

Sponsorship Chair

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Grant Smith
Grant Smith

Program Marketing and Growth Manager, AAPG

918 560 2631
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