Our Sponsors
Mercian 26 is funded by sponsorship from publishers, library suppliers and not-for-profit supporters. Our sponsors and supporters are a key part of the event, exhibiting and participating in person throughout the day. Without their support Mercian 26 would not be possible as a free to attend conference.
- Platinum sponsors – Kortext and Overton
- Gold sponsors – Brown’s Books, Bloomsbury, Burgundy Information Services Ltd., Coherent Digital, EBSCO, Manchester University Press, Taylor & Francis and VitalSource Technologies
- Silver sponsor – OCLC
Delegates are encouraged to find out more about our sponsors and supporters by reading the information in the Conference Programme. Representatives from our Platinum and Gold Sponsors will also be available on the day to answer any questions.
All funds received from our sponsors are invested directly into the conference, paying for venue, catering and keynote speaker costs. We thank our sponsors for their support in keeping the event free to attendees and ensuring equity of access for our member institutions.
Our events draw delegates from all staff seniority levels and areas within Collaboration member libraries, including: service directors, senior managers, budget holders, specialist practitioners and core frontline teams.
We offer a range of sponsorship options and opportunities. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for this year or at a future conference, please get in touch via mercianconference@gmail.com
Updated 27th March 2026
