Thermosynthesis
Sponsorship opportunities
Gray's Inn, London | Fri 26 to Sun 28 Feb 2027 | ~100 participants
Sponsorship commitments by Monday 30 November 2026.
About the event
Thermosynthesis
Thermosynthesis brings ~100 students, scientists and entrepreneurs to Gray's Inn, London, 26 to 28 Feb 2027. Attendance is free. Accommodation and food are at attendees' own expense (meals during ThermoJam included). We are inviting a small number of organisations to support the event and take part in the programme. Organised by Uncertain Systems. Sponsorship prices in GBP, + VAT.
Sponsors will be announced here.
Programme
Three days at Gray's Inn.
Day 1
Friday 26 February 2027, Bingham Room
Single training and school day: Thermodynamic Computing School with mentorship. Day 1 places are limited to 60 by room capacity.
Day 2
Saturday 27 February 2027, The Hall
Everyone in one room. The day opens with a keynote in The Hall as the coding jam kickoff, followed by a coding jam competition with prizes, built on set challenges, with science panels held as scheduled blocks in The Hall.
Day 3
Sunday 28 February 2027, The Hall
Lightning talks and science posters in The Hall, in named blocks.
Why sponsor
What sponsorship includes.
- Take part in the programme through talks, panel seats, mentoring and coding jam challenges, depending on tier.
- Associate your organisation with the Thermodynamic Computing School, the coding jam, the science panels or the event as a whole.
- Meet participants in person over three days at Gray's Inn.
- Recruiting access to participants who opt in to contact from your organisation.
- Acknowledgement on site, in printed materials, in participant newsletters and on Uncertain Systems LinkedIn, X and YouTube.
Sponsorship tiers
Four tiers.
1 slot
Headline
£10,000 + VAT
- Thermosynthesis 2027, supported by [Sponsor]
- Keynote of up to 20 minutes on Saturday morning in The Hall
- Six reserved places
1 slot
Thermodynamic School Partner
£5,000 + VAT
- Thermodynamic Computing School presented by [Sponsor]
- Introductory talk of up to 10 minutes opening the school
- Four reserved places
2 slots
Partner (Coding Jam, or Science Panels)
£4,000 + VAT
- Coding Jam, supported by [Sponsor], or Science Panels, supported by [Sponsor]
- Science panel seat
- Four reserved places
8 slots
Supporter
£1,250 + VAT
- Logo on the website and a shared stage slide
- Two reserved places
- Group thank-you post on LinkedIn and X
Prices exclude VAT, which will be added where applicable.
| Benefit | Headline | Thermodynamic School Partner | Partner | Supporter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £10,000 | £5,000 | £4,000 | £1,250 |
| Slots available | 1 | 1 | 2 (Coding Jam; Science Panels) | 8 |
| Naming | "Thermosynthesis 2027, supported by [Sponsor]" | "Thermodynamic Computing School presented by [Sponsor]" | "Coding Jam, supported by [Sponsor]" or "Science Panels, supported by [Sponsor]" | Not included |
| Keynote (up to 20 minutes), Saturday morning in The Hall, opening the coding jam | Yes | Not included | Not included | Not included |
| Intro talk opening the school (up to 10 minutes) | Not included | Yes | Not included | Not included |
| Science panel seat | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not included |
| Science panel topic proposal | Not included | Not included | Yes (Science Panels Partner) | Not included |
| Mentor nomination for the school | Not included | Yes | Not included | Not included |
| Coding jam challenge set by sponsor | Yes | Not included | Yes (Coding Jam Partner) | Not included |
| Coding jam judging seat | Lead judge, overall prize | Not included | Judge for own challenge (Coding Jam Partner) | Not included |
| Prize naming | Overall coding jam prize | Not included | Category prize (Coding Jam Partner) | Not included |
| Logo on website and stage screens | Yes, most prominent | Yes, plus all Day 1 slides | Yes | Website and shared stage slide |
| Printed logo on badges and lanyards | Yes, large | Yes, medium (badges) | Yes, medium (badges) | Not included |
| Printed logo in programme | Yes, cover | Yes, plus Day 1 pages | Yes | Sponsor page |
| Printed logo on banners and signage | Yes, large | Yes, medium, plus Day 1 signage | Yes, medium, plus signage at the named session | Shared sponsor banner |
| Participant newsletters (pre-event and post-event emails to registered participants) | Dedicated feature plus an ad in every newsletter | Ad in 2 newsletters | Ad in 2 newsletters | Logo in newsletter footer |
| Exhibition space | Booth | Poster table | Poster table | Shared poster table (Day 3) |
| Reserved places | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Recruiting access (opt-in attendees only) | Yes, plus recruiting slot or desk | Yes | Yes | Not included |
| Uncertain Systems LinkedIn and X | Announcement and thank-you posts | Day 1 posts | Dedicated post | Group thank-you post |
| Uncertain Systems YouTube (organiser-made event content) | Mention in event videos | Mention in Day 1 videos | Mention in event videos | Not included |
- Thermodynamic School Partner
- Associated specifically with Day 1. The school is advertised as "Thermodynamic Computing School presented by [Sponsor]". The sponsor's logo appears on all Day 1 materials and slides. The sponsor gives the introductory talk that opens the school, nominates one mentor, and is featured in posts on Day 1.
- Partners
- The Coding Jam Partner sets one challenge, sits on the judging panel for that challenge and names a category prize. The Science Panels Partner proposes one panel topic. Both hold a panel seat.
- Coding jam judging
- Entries are scored by a judging panel against criteria published to participants together with the challenges, before the coding jam begins. The panel includes judges appointed by the organisers.
- Programme content
- Talks, panel topics, mentors and challenges are agreed with the organisers so that they fit the programme.
- Printed logos
- Sizes are scaled by tier. Print-ready logos are due by Friday 12 February 2027.
- Day 1 capacity
- Day 1 places are limited to 60 by room capacity.
Optional add-ons
Available at any tier, or on their own.
Prices exclude VAT, which will be added where applicable.
| Add-on | Price | Slots | What it includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coding jam catering sponsor | £2,500 | 1 | Catering for coding jam participants on Day 2 in The Hall (sandwiches, snacks and drinks) is acknowledged as provided by the sponsor, with signage at the catering area and a mention in the coding jam opening remarks. |
| Coding jam prize pool | From £1,000 | Open | The contribution is paid out in full as coding jam prizes. The sponsor is acknowledged at the prize announcement. |
| Student travel grants | From £500 | Open | Funds travel to London for students presenting posters or taking part in the school. Grants are awarded by the organisers. The sponsor is acknowledged as grant funder. |
Timeline and next steps
How sponsorship proceeds.
October to November 2026
Sponsorship discussions.
Monday 30 November 2026
Deadline for sponsorship commitments.
December 2026
Agreements signed and invoices issued.
January 2027
Coding jam challenges and judging criteria finalised; programme published.
Friday 12 February 2027
Print-ready logos, newsletter content and reserved place holder names due.
Friday 26 to Sunday 28 February 2027
Thermosynthesis, Gray's Inn, London.
- 1. Send an enquiry naming the tier and any add-ons, or ask for a short call.
- 2. We confirm availability and send a short sponsorship agreement.
- 3. On signature we issue an invoice and agree details.
Sponsors commit by Monday 30 November 2026. Print-ready logos and newsletter content are due Friday 12 February 2027. Slots are allocated in the order in which commitments are received.
FAQ
Common questions.
Is attendance free?
Yes. Attendance is free for all participants. Accommodation and food are at attendees' own expense, except that meals during ThermoJam (the Saturday coding jam) are included free for jam participants.
Do prices include VAT?
No. Sponsorship prices are in GBP and exclude VAT, which will be added where applicable.
Can we combine a tier with add-ons?
Yes. Add-ons can be taken with any tier or on their own.
Do you share the attendee list?
No. We do not sell or share a full attendee list. At registration, attendees are offered a separate opt-in for each sponsor with recruiting access. Sponsors receive contact details only for attendees who have opted in to contact from that sponsor, for use in line with UK GDPR. Attendees may withdraw consent at any time.
How do newsletter placements work?
Newsletters are sent by the organisers to registered participants before and after the event. Sponsor content is agreed in advance. No participant contact details are shared for this purpose.
Who decides the coding jam winners?
A judging panel scores entries against criteria published with the challenges before the coding jam begins. The panel includes judges appointed by the organisers and the sponsor nominees named in the tier table.
Can we choose the content of our talk or challenge?
Yes, in agreement with the organisers, so that it fits the programme.
When do we need to commit?
Sponsors commit by Monday 30 November 2026. Slots are allocated in the order in which commitments are received.
How are slots allocated if a tier is taken?
In order of signed commitments. We will tell you promptly if a slot is no longer available.
Contact
Enquire about sponsorship.
To discuss sponsorship, contact Daniel Colomer, Uncertain Systems, at uncertainsystems@gmail.com.
If the form cannot be sent, email uncertainsystems@gmail.com with the subject "Thermosynthesis sponsorship enquiry".