Sound.Waves. is Ireland's only conference dedicated to the business of podcasting and audio content and brings together creators, producers, publishers and platforms for three days of panels, workshops and keynote conversations.

Year 2 expands the programme with additional workshop sessions, live podcast recordings and a broader international speaker roster.

The delegate list is intentionally kept under 200, meaning every sponsor gets genuine access to an audience of active decision-makers in the Irish audio industry.

Conference sponsorship is available at Title, Associate and Workshop/Panel level, and can be taken standalone or combined with an AIPA category sponsorship for full-event presence across both days.

SOUND.WAVES. SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES

Own the Sound.Waves. brand for 2026.

As Title Sponsor, your name sits alongside Sound.Waves. across all event communications, materials and media coverage for the full event cycle.

  • Premier logo placement on all conference materials, stage, AV and signage

  • Named association in all press releases and media coverage

  • Dedicated speaking slot on the main programme

  • 4 delegate passes across the three-day summit

  • 1-2-1 session opportunity with delegates (subject to format)

  • Social media partnership across all Sound.Waves. channels pre, during and post-event

Strong secondary positioning within the conference, with brand visibility across our full marketing and PR campaign.

  • Secondary logo placement across all conference collateral and digital materials

  • 2 delegate passes

  • Social media recognition before, during and after the event

  • Logo on soundwaves.ie and inclusion in all press communications

Named sponsorship of a single workshop or panel session.

Ideal for platforms and brands seeking targeted B2B positioning — e.g. an AI platform sponsoring the AI in Podcasting workshop or a distributor sponsoring the Monetisation panel.

The All Ireland Podcast Awards is Ireland's only awards ceremony dedicated entirely to the podcast medium, celebrating the best audio content produced across all 32 counties.

Hosted as the centrepiece of the Sound.Waves. summit, the awards bring together Ireland's most influential podcasters, producers, publishers and platforms.

Year 1 drew 100+ guests and generated 53 pieces of media coverage reaching a combined audience of 12 million.

AIPA 2026 takes place on November 11th at the Woodlands Hotel, Adare with an expanded programme, 14 award categories and two major new additions: Podcast of the Year (industry voted) and Listeners' Choice Podcast of the Year (public voted).

Entries are open to podcasts produced anywhere across the island of Ireland.

With 250 entries in Year 1, submissions in Year 2 are projected to surpass 400 — making it the most-entered podcast awards on the island.

Category sponsorship Is available for each Award category. AIPA is the only awards property in Ireland built entirely around this audience. Year 1 proved the appetite. Year 2 is where brand legacies in this space are established.

Confirmed for 2026 to date are:

Sport Podcast Award
sponsored by

Business & Innovation Award
sponsored by

Award sponsorships are limited, exclusive, and available now across these categories:

Current Affairs & Politics Podcast Award

Documentary Podcast Award

True Crime Podcast Award

Culture Podcast Award

Conversation Podcast Award

Interview Series Conversation Award

Audio Publisher of the Year

Podcast of the Year (Industry Voted)

Branded Podcast Award

Listeners' Choice Podcast of the Year

Audio Drama Podcast Award

Specialist Podcast Award

WHAT YOU GET

€3,000 per category: one sponsor per award, no shared placements.

Every category sponsor receives the same clean package

  • Named rights: your brand becomes part of the award title, e.g. "The [Brand] True Crime Podcast Award"

  • Logo on stage backdrop, on-screen AV and all printed gala materials

  • Verbal mention by hosts at the moment of award presentation in front of 100+ industry guests

  • Social media coverage before, during and after the ceremony across Sound.Waves. and AIPA channels

  • Logo on soundwaves.ie and inclusion in all press releases and media communications

  • 2 complimentary gala tickets

  • Full leverage rights to use your category sponsorship across your own marketing, PR and communications for the full award cycle