2018 BOATING BC CONFERENCE presented by SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
IT S THE INDUSTRY EVENT OF THE YEAR. Once a year the recreational boating industry in British Columbia steps away from their busy lives to attend the Boating BC Conference. It s an inspiring two days where people come to learn, connect, and share ideas. The 2018 conference will be held on Tuesday, November 20th and Wednesday, November 21st at the Pacific Gateway Hotel in Richmond, BC. This year we ll celebrate a united industry; learn from current research, industry trends and best practices in business from our premier panel of speakers. Tangible takeaways will inform and help grow recreational marine businesses in all sectors across our province. It is the premier event for networking with current and new colleagues, and consistently creates an environment rich in camaraderie through shared workshop activities, receptions, and great entertainment. Our delegates tell us this is an exceptional experience so it s no surprise that each November, our industry feels just a little bit stronger and more united than the year before. 2018 Boating BC Conference 2
JOIN US. The eighth annual Boating BC Conference offers a unique opportunity to engage with individuals and organizations from every sector of the marine industry across the province. Delegates are not limited to our 300 plus member companies - everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. The 2018 marketing campaign will launch in August with early bird registration and will continue to November. Sponsors are gratefully acknowledged in all communications to our membership, the industry at large, and the boating public. This is your invitation to partner with a one-of-a-kind event; to connect with this unique audience while showing support for the recreational marine industry. The more we work together, the stronger, more vibrant our industry will be for generations to come. 2018 Boating BC Conference 3
SHIP LEVELS. Each of our five partnership levels are designed to meet a variety of corporate objectives and offer distinct benefits. Details are listed on the following page. PRESENTING * The sole Presenting Partner of the Boating BC Conference will be included in the title of the event: 2018 Boating BC Conference presented by company name, will receive maximum exposure for the five months leading up to and during the event and throughout the year. $10,000 one year $8,000 three year term *This exclusive sponsorship level is committed for 2018. GOLD, SILVER, BRONZE S Gold, Silver, and Bronze partners are acknowledged throughout the marketing program, the conference, and all year long on the Boating BC website and member communications GOLD limit of 4 SILVER limit of 6 BRONZE limit of 10 $5,000 one year $4,000 three year term $2,500 one year $2,000 three year term $1,000 one year $800 three year term CONTRIBUTING S Contributing partners are invited to support a speaker, lunch, breakfast, or coffee service and are only available for a one year term. Keynote Speaker $2,500 Coffee Service Sponsor (3 available) $300 Breakfast Sponsor (1 available) $1,000 Lunch Sponsor (1 available) $2,500 Dinner Sponsor (1 available) $5,000 2018 Boating BC Conference 4
PRESENTING GOLD SILVER BRONZE DINNER / KEYNOTE LUNCH / BREAKFAST / COFFEE Name in Event Title Logo in Event Logo Mark Included in Event Promotions all some some some Complimentary Event Registrations 2 value $598 1 value $299 dinner X 1 value $299 Reduced Rate Conference Registration 2 $149 ea 1 $149 ea keynote X 1 @ $149 lunch x 2 breakfast x 1 @ $149 ea Exhibit Space at Event table display table display table display pop up banner Logo on Signage + Screens Throughout Event Logo on Screen + Buffet/Coffee Tables During Sponsored Portion of Event Opportunity to Address Delegates excludes coffee sponsors Included in Sponsor Listings Verbal Recognition at Event Opportunity to Include Materials in Delegate Bags Sponsored Social Media Post 4 3 2 1 dinner x 3 keynote x 2 lunch x 2 breakfast x 1 Conference Program full page editorial or advertisment 1/2 page editorial or advertisement 1/4 page editorial or advertisement logo listing named in agenda next to sponsored event named in agenda next to sponsored event
ABOUT BOATING BC ASSOCIATION. The voice of recreational boating in BC since 1957, Boating BC Association is comprised of over 300 member companies representing all aspects of the boating industry across the province. As owners of the Vancouver International Boat Show, we strive to ensure our industry remains strong working closely with all levels of government, cultivating marine career opportunities and promoting safe, responsible boating. For further information about sponsorship opportunities, please contact: Lisa Geddes Executive Director Boating BC Association 604.248.8906 lisa@boatingbc.ca 2018 Boating BC Conference 6
THANK YOU TO OUR 2017 SPONSORS. PRESENTING GOLD SPONSORS SILVER SPONSORS BRONZE SPONSORS INDUSTRY MEDIA 2018 Boating BC Conference 7