Available Sponsorship Opportunities

“The ACTE Canada Education Conference was an excellent platform for formal and informal discussions with clients, prospects and business partners. This was extremely valuable to me and my company during this challenging year.~ Conference Sponsor

“During the networking sessions I was able to acquaint myself with a number of buyers and begin valuable relationships.” ~ Conference Sponsor

The ACTE Canada Education Conference in Calgary, 7-9 November 2010 will attract the leaders in the industry, yet still be intimate enough to guarantee that the delegates will have a valuable learning and networking experience.

Through sponsorship, advertising and participating in TransACTE your organization can reach an exclusive audience representing leading travel buyers, procurement professionals, purchasing specialist, meeting planners, government officials, members of academia and travel suppliers.

CONTACT US

For more information or if you have any questions about the opportunities below, please contact Jennifer Bialek at [email protected] or 1-703-683-5322, ext 205 or Noel Lee at [email protected] or 1-703-683-5322, ext 216.

Corporate Buyers from the following companies attended the 2009 ACTE Canada Education Conference in Toronto (for a complete list contact ACTE):

Accenture, Allen-Vanguard, AXA Assurances, BayGroup International, Bell Canada, Blake, Cassels & Graydon, Bombardier, Brain Software, Bristall Morgan, CAE, Canada Mortgage & Housing Corporation, Canadian Medical Association, Canadian National, Canadian Pacific Railway, Canadian Tire Corporation, CBC/Radio-Canada, Celanese, Celestica International, CIBC, Cisco Systems, Citizenship & Immigration Canada, Deloitte, Department of Justice, Ernst & Young, Export Development Canada, First Canadian Title Insurance Company, Forrest & Associates, Harris, Hydro-Québec, IBM, International Development Research Center, Johnson & Johnson, JTI-Macdonald, Labatt Breweries of Canada, Magna International, Manulife Financial, MD Physician Services, Microsoft Canada, Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation, Open Text Corporation, Province of Ontario, Public Works & Government Services Canada, Research in Motion, Ricoh Canada, Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, Roche Diagnostics, Sanofi-Pasteur, Seneca College, Shell, SKF Canada, SOTR, State Farm Insurance, Tarpon Energy Services, TD Bank Financial Group, Toyota Canada, Transcom Worldwide, Vale Inco Limited, Wal-Mart, Weatherford Canada Partnership, Zarlink Semiconductor.

Platinum Level ($10,000 USD - $15,000 USD)

Mobile Device App

  • Opportunity for Executive to explain App to attendees from General Session stage
  • Logo on App
  • Icon showcasing company description

Carbon Offset

  • Opportunity to make ACTE conference carbon low
  • Separate dedicated press release
  • Prominent listing on Conference homepage
  • Logo listing on Conference Program cover
  • Half page ad in Conference Program

Monday Reception/Dinner

  • Opportunity for remarks
  • Opportunity to greet attendees
  • Opportunity to provide gift for attendees

Keynote and Lunch

  • Introduction of Keynote speaker (5 min)
  • Reserved Table at Lunch
  • Opportunity to provide gift for attendees

Opening Night Reception

  • Opportunity for remarks (5 min)
  • Opportunity to provide gift for attendees

Keynote Introduction

  • Introduction of Keynote Speaker (5 min.)
  • NEW BENEFIT! Opportunity for a 1 hour one on one session with the Keynote and sponsor's key clients if reserved prior to 3 months before the event.

Business Lounge

  • An area providing computers and internet access for delegates
  • Sponsor website set to home page on computers
  • Logo on desktop and screen saver
  • Opportunity for product demonstration

Networking Niche

  • An area designated for delegate networking
  • Opportunity for product demonstratio

Sponsor Industry Perspectives

  • Opportunity for a senior executive to deliver substantive remarks and an analysis regarding the state of the overall industry at a General Session (10 min, must be non-advertorial)
  • Photo recognition in the Conference Program

Gold ($7,000 - $9,999 USD)

Hotel Keycards

  • Logo on plastic keycard for hotel room entry
  • Distribution to every attendee at check in

Pocket Agenda

  • Logo printed on back cover
  • Distributed to all attendees at Registration

Registration Area

  • Opportunity to provide a gift to attendees
  • Logo on registration kiosk

Conference Tote Bags

  • Logo on conference bag
  • Distribution to every attendee at Registration
  • Include a welcome letter from your company

Lanyards

  • Logo imprinted on lanyard
  • Distributed to all attendees at Registration
Silver Level ($6,999 USD or Less)

Electronic Conference Program

  • Logo on cover
  • Complimentary ad on back cover

Education Sessions

  • Opportunity for representative to introduce session (2 min)
  • Logo on title slide

Refreshment Break

  • Logo imprinted on napkin

Conference Notebook

  • Practical and resourceful tool for all attendees
  • Logo recognition on front of notebook
  • Distributed to attendees at Registration
  • Logo on outside cover
  • Useful for attendees while at conference

Continental Breakfast

  • Logo imprinted on napkins
  • Appropriate signage will be provided

City Map

  • Useful map of Conference City
  • Logo recognition on cover
  • Distributed to all attendees at registration

Hand Sanitizer

  • Your logo appears on individual-size hand sanitizer bottles
  • Distributed to all attendees at Registration

Attendee Meeting Point

  • Your logo displayed prominently on signage near Registration
  • Leading up to event, your company mentioned as Attendee Meeting Point Sponsors in pre-event marketing email reminders

Attendee List

  • Logo on cover
  • Full page ad on back cover

Bookmark

  • Logo Recognition on the front
  • Holds a wallet size photo on the front of a bookmark
  • Included in Conference Tote Bag
  • To view a picture of this product, click here

Travel Passport Wallet

  • Logo Recognition on the front cover
  • Interior pocket for passport, travel documents, and currency
  • Elastic pen loop / Mesh ID pocket
  • Included in Conference Tote Bag
  • To view a picture of this product, click here

Luggage Tag

  • Logo Recognition on the front tag
  • Leather with an adjustable metal buckle
  • A Flap cover with a snap
  • Included in Conference Tote Bag
  • To view a picture of this product, click here

Air Safe Toiletry Kit

  • Logo Recognition on the toiletry bag
  • A 6-piece set, including a funnel and 5 containers
  • Meets Transportation Security Administration requirements
  • Included in Conference Tote Bag
  • To view a picture of this product, click here

Water Bottles

  • Logo Recognition on the bottle
  • Stainless steel lid and base
  • The lid attached with a nylon strap
  • Included in Conference Tote Bag

Travel Mug

  • Logo Recognition on the mug
  • Strainless steel with Durable handle
  • Included in Conference Tote Bag
  • To view a picture of this product, click here

iPod Tin Case

  • Logo Recognition on the top of the case
  • Secures and protects iPod while traveling
  • Opening for headphones
  • Included in Conference Tote Bag
Other Opportunities

Collateral or Gift Door Drop

  • Company’s collateral or gift will be delivered overnight to attendees' doors

Bag Insert

  • Opportunity to place a gift or one piece of collateral in each attendee bag

Advertising

  • Conference Program (electronic) or
  • Conference Website

Corporate Registration Packages

  • Host a corporate buyer client to attend the conference

Sponsor Benefits Level Benefits

  • Platinum – 4 customer complimentary registrations
  • Gold – 3 customer complimentary registrations
  • Silver – 2 customer complimentary registrations

All Sponsors Receive:

  • Pre and post-conference attendee list
  • Logo in online conference program
  • Logo on the ACTE Web site, pre and post-conference
  • Recognition on the post-conference Web site
  • Event signage including signage in the registration area
  • Opportunity to provide collateral at the ACTE Resource Center
  • General session looping credits
  • Complimentary registrations based on level of sponsorship commitment

Opportunities and prices are subject to change due to conference venue and logistics.

ACTE reserves the right to add new and change or remove existing sponsorship opportunities during the event planning process.

Questions: Please contact Jennifer Bialek at [email protected] or Noel Lee at [email protected] for additional information.