SPONSOR
Sponsorship of GeoOttawa 2027 will position your organization among Canada's leaders in the geotechnical engineering fields. This is an excellent opportunity to raise your profile and brand awareness in the national and international marketplace through the conference website and newsletter, and the exposure to an expected audience of 1,000 Canadian and international attendees and guests.
In addition to the extensive plenary and technical sessions, GeoOttawa 2027 will offer a comprehensive trade show where suppliers, consultants, contractors and other organizations in the geotechnical fields can showcase their latest products and services.
Why Sponsor?
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Gain exposure and raise brand awareness with innovators and experts in the field of geotechnical engineering.
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Meet and network with prospective employees including grad students and early career professionals.
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Support knowledge sharing among experts in the field.
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Gain broad recognition and exposure via the
conference website, newsletter, social media, mobile application, onsite electronic signage and sponsor loops before plenary sessions and lunches.
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Engage with professionals and academics concerning market trends.
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Meet with clients and prospective partners to gain
valuable feedback on your products and services.
Major Sponsorship
Package Benefits | Diamond | Platinum | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
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Price | $18,500 | $14,000 | $10,000 | $8,000 | $5,000 |
# Available | Limited | Multiple | Multiple | Multiple | Multiple |
Complimentary full conference registrations | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
One Event Sponsorship (Icebreaker & Exhibitor Reception, CGS Awards Banquet, or Local Colour Night) | ✓ | ||||
Complimentary Exhibitor Booth or event(s) of like value | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Logo in digital proceedings (provided to all attendees) | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Ability to customize sponsorship package | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Slides or video included in Sponsor Loop, shown on screen throughout conference | 5 slides or 90-sec video | 4 slides or 60-sec video | 3 slides or 30-sec video | 2 slides | 1 slide |
Pre-conference recognition in conference marketing materials (conference website, mobile app, E-news, social media, etc.) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Onsite recognition with signage, acknowledgement from conference co-chairs at conference opening and closing | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Ability to add company profile, promotional materials, and/or video to conference mobile app | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Event Sponsorship
Event | Price | # Available | Description |
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Sustainability Initiatives | $5,000 | 2 | This sponsorship will contribute to sustainability initiatives during the conference, including the use of digital signage and the conference mobile app, to help minimize the overall footprint of the conference |
Wi-fi | $5,000 | 1 | Recognition on general conference materials, and the name or password of the network SSID. |
CGS Awards Banquet | $4,500 | 4 | Recognition on the website, mobile app, and signage throughout the event space plus special recognition during the awards banquet Monday evening. |
Local Colour Night | $4,500 | 4 | Recognition on the website, mobile app, and signage throughout the event space plus special recognition during the local colour night Tuesday evening. |
Icebreaker & Exhibitor Reception | $3,500 | 4 | Recognition on the website, mobile app, and signage throughout the event space
and special recognition at the icebreaker and exhibitor reception on Sunday evening. |
Student & Young Professionals Event | $3,000 | 4 | Recognition on the website, mobile app, and signage throughout the event space
plus special recognition at the student and young professionals' events. |
Lunch | $3,000 | 3 | Recognition on the website and signage throughout the event space plus special
recognition at 1 of 3 luncheons. |
Technical Tour / Short Course | $2,500 | 3 | Recognition on the website and mobile app plus special recognition at selected
technical tour or short course. |
Coffee Break | $1,000 | 6 | Recognition on the website, mobile app, and signage throughout the event space
plus special recognition at 1 of 6 coffee breaks |
Exhibitor Booths
The trade show will open at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 19th with the Icebreaker & Exhibitor Reception, and continue through to the afternoon coffee break on Tuesday, September 21. To maximize the opportunity to meet attendees, all breaks and receptions will be served in the trade show area.
Single Booth
$4,500 + HST (ONT)
Booth Package Includes:
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10’ wide booth, 6’ table and 2 chairs
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2 complimentary full attendee registrations
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Logo on conference website, mobile app, event signage
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Ability to add company profile, promotional materials, and/or videos to conference mobile app
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Please contact Lisa Reny at lisa@karma-link.ca with any questions or to confirm your Sponsorship.
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General and event sponsorship packages are available on a first-come, first serve basis.
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Sponsors and exhibitors are to supply high quality, transparent logo and other graphics/images (*.png, *.svg, or *.jpg format (with a white or transparent background) is preferred).
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The conference manager reserves the right to decide on the placement of logos and other marketing materials as long as corporate brand standards are followed.
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The conference manager will do its best to accommodate special requests.
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Trade show floor plan will be available in Spring 2027. Booth allocations are based on booking date and will be communicated via email.
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All sponsorship packages and prices are in Canadian dollars.
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Some sponsorship packages and all exhibitor packages are subject to applicable taxes 13% HST (Ontario).
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Refunds are at the discretion of the conference manager based on circumstances.
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Sponsors will receive an invoice and payment link from Karma-Link Management Services upon confirmation of booking. Other payment forms are available for larger packages (EFT, cheque). Please contact bill@karma-link.ca for alternative payment methods.
Terms & Conditions
Download the Sponsorship Prospectus
