CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES AND BENEFITS
Be recognized as an organization that supports Aboriginal Communities and gain valuable exposure at the premiere national
conference for Aboriginal leadership, finance and management professionals. With over 1000 attending, you can help AFOA Canada
achieve its mandate while also accessing the largest marketplace of Aboriginal decision-makers in the country.
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Exclusive Lead Sponsor $40,000
Exclusive Benefits!
• Highlight your company on the 2015 conference promotional
video and include a welcoming address to delegates (Exclusive
to Lead Sponsor)
• Top logo placement on electronic and hard copy of press releases,
e-blasts, media kits and other conference marketing
• Top logo placement on conference website pages with link to
company site
• E-newsletter and marketing announcing your company’s sponsorship
• Deliver welcoming address sold at the opening plenary (5 minutes max.)
• Top logo placement on conference signage where sponsors
are recognized
• Top logo placement on slides projected on the screens during
the plenary sessions (excluding luncheon and banquet
presentations)
• Complimentary full page color ad in the conference program
(sponsor to provide the ad)
• Provide a promotional item or corporate information at each
seat at the opening plenary (sponsor to provide the item)
• Recognition as the “Lead Sponsor” on the cover of the
conference program
• Recognition as the “Lead Sponsor” on the sponsorship flyer
Additional Benefits
• Four (4) complimentary conference registrations
• Complimentary booth space at conference trade show with
prime location
• Four (4) complimentary tickets to the President’s Reception and
Banquet on the Thursday evening of the conference
• Moderate a conference workshop
• Seating for four individuals at head tables during the luncheons
and at the dinner
Community Partner $20,000
• Deliver welcoming address at the Thursday morning plenary
(3 minutes max)
• 2nd largest logo placement on conference signage where
sponsors are recognized
• Complimentary ½ page color ad in the conference program
(sponsor to provide the ad)
• Recognition as the “Community Partner” on the cover of the
conference program
Additional Benefits
• Four (4) complimentary conference registrations
• Complimentary booth space at conference trade show with
prime location
• Four (4) complimentary tickets to the President’s Reception
and Banquet on the Thursday evening of the conference
• Moderate a conference workshop
• Seating for four (4) individuals at head tables during the
two (2) luncheons
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Exclusive Benefits!
• 2nd Largest logo on electronic and hard copy of press releases,
e-blasts, media kits and other conference marketing
• 2nd Largest logo on conference website pages with link back
to company site
• Logo displayed on slides projected on the screens during
the day two plenary session (excluding luncheon and banquet
presentations)
• Provide a promotional item or corporate information at each
seat at the Thursday Plenary (sponsor to provide the item)
CONFERENCE OPPORTUNITIES / BENEFITS
Delegate Kits
$12,000.00
Exclusive! Logo etched on kit
Deliver welcoming remarks at your sponsored event (5 min)
Offer a promotional item at all seats at lunch
Receive an introduction and thank you at your sponsored event
Logo in program where your sponsored event is mentioned
Complimentary booth space in or next to the Café
Logo on signage for your sponsored event
5 complimentary tickets to the reception and banquet
Moderate a workshop
Logo on opening page of the mobile app
Direct recognition on social media sites (Facebook and Twitter)
Opportunity to have your logo on backdrop for video interviews which will appear on
social media sites after the event
Host an intimate by-invitation only Networking Reception on the Wednesday evening
of the conference! – you create the invitation list based on conference registrations and
AFOA Canada distributes your invitation. AFOA Canada provides you with the space
for the reception and the sponsor is responsible for any additional costs, including
food and beverages. You choose the format and the program for the evening.
Contribute to the education of Aboriginal youth or the professional development of
an Aboriginal community member. This sponsorship will cover the registration and
travel related expenses to a maximum of $3500 per person.
Develop a session relating to the topic and content of your choice and present it at
the conference. Moderate and choose the speakers for this session!
Sponsor a group of 30 or more individuals and benefit from
the early-bird member rate for everyone! Please refer to all
sponsor benefits.
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Group Delegate Sponsorship
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All sponsor logos will be featured on:
• Conference website pages with link to sponsor website
• Conference signage where sponsors are recognized
• Conference sponsor recognition page in conference program
• Conference wrap-up on AFOA Canada website
• Conference section of the AFOA Canada annual report
• Electronic and hard copy of press releases, e-blasts, media kits
and other conference marketing
All sponsorships include the following benefits:
• One booth space at discounted rate of $500.00
(unless otherwise indicated)
• One complimentary conference registration including
receptions and meals (unless otherwise indicated)
• Opportunity to moderate a workshop
• Invitation to the by-invitation only President’s Reception
• Opportunity to include an item or flyer in the delegate kits
• Opportunity to showcase a video or advertisement on the
conference mobile APP (sponsor to provide the ad or video)
• Receive acknowledgement at opening and closing
of each day
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Youth Awards
Closing Luncheon
Technology Café
Opening
Reception
President’s Reception
Registration
Community Connector - Workshop
Social Media Booth and Conference
Mobile APP
By-Invitation Only Networking Reception
Aboriginal
Delegate minimum
2 at $3500/each
Product
Information
Session
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BANQUET
& CONVOCATION OPPORTUNITIES
Deliver welcoming remarks at your sponsored event (5 min)
Offer a promotional item at all seats at banquet
Receive an introduction and thank you at your sponsored event
Logo in conference program where your sponsored event is mentioned
Logo on signage for your sponsored event
Introduce and/or thank entertainment at your sponsored event
Logo in the evening program
Logo on looping PowerPoint presentation throughout evening
One seat at the AFOA Canada Board table for Banquet
Complimentary tickets to the reception and banquet
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Presenting
Supporting
Pre-Dinner Cultural
Post-Dinner Entertainment
$15,000.00
$10,000.00
$5,000.00
$6,500.00
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Banquet Table Opportunities
Exhibit Opportunities
Purchase a banquet table for $1000. All proceeds from the sale
of banquet tables will go to AFOA Canada’s registered charity
“Indigenous Learning Centre” and your organization will be
provided with a charitable tax receipt.
Take this opportunity to showcase your products and services
to Aboriginal leaders and decision-makers. The exhibit area is
the hub of activities and a popular destination for all delegates.
Don’t miss this opportunity to make contact with potential
customers - reserve your booth space today!
For more information about sponsorship and exhibitor
opportunities and to sign up today, please contact:
AFOA Canada Conference Secretariat
George Rogerson
819-827-5168 or toll free 1-866-775-1817
[email protected]
www.afoa.ca
#AFOA2015