Sponsorship and Support Opportunities

There are several types of sponsorship and support opportunities available for the Annual Retreat. Please contact the BCN at 780-492-1760 or vcheng@ualberta.ca if you are interested in supporting this event.

General Sponsorship and Support

Bronze: ≤$1,499
Bronze supporters receive the following benefits:

  • Sponsor’s logo included in retreat workbook, on BCN retreat webpage, and on banner/”thank you” PowerPoint slide at retreat
  • Recognition in media releases

Silver: $1,500 to 4,999
Silver supporters receive the following benefits:

  • Prominent positioning of sponsor’s logo in retreat workbook, on BCN retreat webpage with link to sponsor’s website, and on banner/”thank you” PowerPoint slide at retreat
  • Option of providing material for delegate bags (e.g. brochures/pamphlets, notepad, pens, etc.)
  • 250-word company/organization profile on BCN webpage and in retreat workbook
  • Recognition in media releases
  • One full delegate registration ($500 value).

Gold: $5,000 to 9,999
Gold supporters receive the following benefits:

  • Prominent positioning of sponsor’s logo in retreat workbook, on BCN retreat webpage with link to sponsor’s website, and on banner/”thank you” PowerPoint slide at retreat
  • Recognition in media releases
  • Two full delegate registrations ($1,000 value)
  • Prominent recognition on signage at conferences
  • Option of providing material for delegate bags (e.g. brochures/pamphlets, notepad, pens, etc.)
  • 250-word company/organization profile in retreat workbook and on BCN retreat webpage
  • Complimentary space for promotional material on publication table and at registration desk (subject to approval by BCN)
  • Final registration list of delegates

Platinum: $10,000+
Platinum supporters receive the following benefits:

  • Prominent positioning of sponsor’s logo in retreat workbook, on BCN retreat webpage with link to sponsor’s website, and on banner/”thank you” PowerPoint slide at retreat
  • Recognition in media releases
  • Two full delegate registrations ($1,000 value)
  • Prominent recognition on signage at conferences
  • Option of providing material for delegate bags (e.g. brochures/pamphlets, notepad, pens, etc.)
  • 250-word company/organization profile in retreat workbook and on BCN retreat webpage
  • Complimentary space for promotional material on publication table and at registration desk (subject to approval by BCN)
  • Early and final registration list of delegates
  • Invitation to supply own banners/promotional material for display at retreat
  • Invitation to give a 10-minute talk/presentation on their company/organization during the retreat program.

Support for Meal Costs

In addition to the benefits associated with the general sponsorship (see above), meal sponsors will have their logo prominently displayed on signage at the meal and are invited to give a 5-minute talk/presentation on their company/organization at the sponsored meal. The minimum support amount for each meal is given.

Breakfast – $2,500

Lunch – $3,500

Banquet Dinner – $5,000 (meal only) to $6,000 (meal and table wine)

Other support opportunities

Energy Breaks – $1,000

Poster Reception – $1,500

Welcome Reception Food – $5,000

Grad Student and Postdoctoral Awards – $ or prizes of any value