Canadian Immigration Summit 2015: Sponsorship and Advertising Opportunities.

APRIL 13–14, 2015 • OTTAWA

Canadian Immigration Summit 2015 The Conference Board’s National Immigration Centre (NIC) is hosting a major two-day event to explore the future of Canada’s immigration system— how to modernize and enhance our policies and programs to sustain Canada’s competitive position as a preferred destination for the world’s top talent. We are bringing together the major stakeholders from across Canada’s immigration system to share the latest research findings, unique insights, and perspectives, and to contribute to the development of a National Immigration Action Plan for Canada. Today, the competition for immigrant talent is growing around the globe. We need to respond to domestic and global trends that are changing the immigration environment—changes that will likely require the modernization of our policy and programs concerning all aspects of our immigration system.

It will engage all immigration stakeholders in interactive dialogue sessions to identify challenges and innovative solutions, and create a National Immigration Action Plan for Canada that embodies a shared vision for the future, specific goals, and recommended actions for stakeholders to undertake.

Canadian Immigration Summit 2015 will explore how we can sustain Canada’s position as a preferred country of destination for the world’s talent—including invitation, selection, settlement, integration, labour market connection, credential recognition, and retention of immigrants.

Canadian and international expert speakers will share innovative insights on how we can enhance our immigration system to better respond to the needs of Canadian businesses and communities, attract more international students to our academic institutions, improve international credential recognition and transfer, help overcome significant labour shortages, particularly in the skilled trades, and more.

Conference Information DATE April 13–14, 2015 CONFERENCE VENUE Fairmont Château Laurier 1 Rideau Street Ottawa ON K1N 8S7 PARTICIPANTS EXPECTED 200–300 ATTENDEES • Business leaders and decision-makers • Government officials, immigration experts and practitioners

• Regulatory bodies and immigrant-serving organizations • Universities, colleges, education and training institutes • Accreditation service providers, lawyers, and leading Canadian institutes • Associations focused on immigration CONFERENCE ORGANIZER Michelle Thomson The Conference Board of Canada 255 Smyth Road, Ottawa ON K1H 8M7 613-526-3090 ext. 395 [email protected]

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Why Sponsor? Gain profile with key leaders and decision-makers from business and government. Your sponsorship is integral to the success of this event. The Conference Board of Canada is looking to collaborate and partner with dynamic organizations like yours to help us deliver a truly outstanding program featuring leading international and Canadian experts. Sponsoring this important Summit will demonstrate your organization’s leadership in the future of immigration in Canada, and provide elevated profile among major stakeholders in Canada. It also helps us to reduce registration fees, making this event accessible to small businesses, practitioners, non-profit organizations, and students, so that we can engage all immigration stakeholders in the dialogue.

Additional benefits include keynote speaking opportunities, logo recognition in the Summit Agenda and signage, access to reserved tables for your staff and invitees, special recognition by the summit co-hosts, and premium exhibit space. Sponsorship packages can be customized to meet your specific needs. KEY BENEFITS • Share your insights with the audience. • Showcase your innovative programs, products and services. • Build new connections through fantastic networking opportunities. • Influence the future of immigration in Canada.

Summit Agenda Summit Themes The Immigration Imperative—What Canada and Canadian companies gain, and stand to gain, from immigration economically, socially, and culturally. Global Best Practices in Immigration From Invitation to Integration—International experts will share their insights on global best practices in immigration and integration. Leveraging Immigration as a Source of Innovation—Highlighting the contributions immigrants make through innovation, research, culture, and international trade, and identifying how Canadian businesses can harness their talents to improve results. What’s ‘Hot’ In Immigration—Gaining insight into the newest policies and practices that are reshaping immigration systems and overcoming immigration challenges.

Building an Immigration System Responsive to the Needs of Business—Strategies and programs to enhance Canada’s immigration system to better meet the needs of immigrants, today and tomorrow, and make the most of their talents. Streamlining Immigration for Skilled Trades People—Identifying how the immigration of skilled tradespeople can be streamlined to help overcome the significant labour shortages that employers are experiencing in Western Canada. Consultations on Enhancing Canada’s Immigration System—Leaders from government, business, education, immigrant-serving agencies, regulatory bodies, professional associations, and other experts will have an opportunity to contribute to a discussion on an enhanced immigration system.

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Sponsorship Opportunities Partner Sponsor $50,000 • Exclusive lead sponsor positioning in partnership with The Conference Board of Canada • High-profile plenary speaking opportunity for a senior executive • Corporate name and logo featured on badge lanyard neck straps for all participants • Corporate logo featured on the summit website, mobile app, on-site signage, and in the Summit Agenda • Premium exhibit space located in the Foyer • Opportunity to provide 2 pull-up banners for display in high-traffic areas • Full-page ad in the Summit Agenda • Two reserved Corporate Tables for staff and contacts at the luncheons on both conference days • Twelve full conference registrations, and all subsequent registrations at $595

Gold Sponsor $25,000

Silver Sponsor $15,000

• High-profile plenary speaking opportunity for a senior executive • Corporate logo featured on the summit website, mobile app, on-site signage, and in the Summit Agenda • Premium exhibit space located in the Foyer • Opportunity to provide a pull-up banner for display in high-traffic areas • Full-page ad in the Summit Agenda • Two reserved Corporate Tables for staff and contacts at the luncheons on both conference days • Eight full conference registrations, and all subsequent registrations at $595

• Speaking opportunity as a Plenary Panelist or Session Chair • Corporate logo featured on the summit website, mobile app, on-site signage, and in the Summit Agenda • Premium exhibit space located in the Foyer • Full-page ad in the Summit Agenda • Reserved Corporate Table for staff and contacts at the luncheons on both conference days • Six full conference registrations, and all subsequent registrations at $595

Luncheon Sponsor $15,000

Networking Reception Sponsor $10,000

• Excellent corporate profile as a Luncheon Sponsor providing a hot, buffet lunch and drinks for all delegates • Plenary speaking opportunity for a senior executive to introduce the keynote luncheon speaker • Corporate logo featured on the summit website, mobile app, on-site signage, and in the Summit Agenda • Signage featuring corporate logo in lunch area • Exhibit space located in the Foyer • Full-page ad in the Summit Agenda • Reserved Corporate Table for staff and contacts at the luncheons on both conference days • Five full conference registrations, and all subsequent registrations at $595

• Excellent corporate profile as the co-host and exclusive sponsor of the Networking Reception • Plenary speaking opportunity for a senior executive to deliver the Closing Remarks on Day 1, and welcome delegates to the Networking Reception that will follow • Recognition as the exclusive provider of hors d’oeuvres and cocktails for the reception • Corporate logo featured on the summit website, mobile app, on-site signage, and in the Summit Agenda • Exhibit space located in the Foyer • Full-page ad in the Summit Agenda • Four full conference registrations, and all subsequent registrations at $595 4

Sponsorship Opportunities Breakfast Sponsor $7,500

Exhibit Hall Sponsor $7,500

• Excellent corporate profile as a Breakfast Sponsor providing continental breakfast, coffee, and tea for all delegates • Corporate logo featured on the summit website, mobile app, on-site signage, and in the Summit Agenda • Signage featuring corporate logo in breakfast area • Exhibit space located in the Foyer • Half-page ad in the Summit Agenda • Three full conference registrations, and all subsequent registrations at $595

• Excellent corporate profile as the exclusive Exhibit Hall Sponsor • Signage featuring corporate logo in Exhibit Hall area • Corporate logo featured on the summit website, mobile app, on-site signage, and in the Summit Agenda • Premium exhibit space located in the Foyer • Half-page ad in the Summit Agenda • Three full conference registrations, and all subsequent registrations at $595

Green Conference Sponsor $5,000

Badge Lanyard Sponsor $5,000

• Excellent corporate profile as the exclusive Green Conference Sponsor • Recognition in the Summit Agenda and by the Summit Chair for supporting a carbon-neutral event (offsetting carbon emissions through Bullfrog Power) • Printing of Summit Agenda on environmentally sustainable FSC-certified paper • Corporate logo featured on the summit website, mobile app, on-site signage, and in the Summit Agenda • Exhibit space located in the Foyer • Full-page colour ad on the outside back cover of the Summit Agenda • Two full conference registrations, and all subsequent registrations at $595

• Corporate name and logo featured on badge lanyard neck straps for all participants • Corporate logo featured on the summit website, mobile app, on-site signage, and in the Summit Agenda • Exhibit space located in the Foyer • Half-page ad in the Summit Agenda • Two full conference registrations, and all subsequent registrations at $595

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Sponsorship Opportunities Refreshment Break Sponsor $5,000

Concurrent Session Sponsor $5,000

• Excellent corporate profile as a Refreshment Break Sponsor providing coffee, tea, and snacks for delegates • Corporate logo featured on the summit website, mobile app, on-site signage, and in the Summit Agenda • Signage featuring corporate logo in the coffee break area • Exhibit space located in the Foyer • Half-page ad in the Summit Agenda • Two full conference registrations, and all subsequent registrations at $595

• Concurrent Session speaking opportunity for a senior executive • Corporate logo featured on the summit website, mobile app, on-site signage, and in the Summit Agenda • Signage featuring corporate logo outside sponsored room • Exhibit space located in the Foyer • Half-page ad in the Summit Agenda • Two full conference registrations, and all subsequent registrations at $595

WiFi Internet Sponsor $3,000 • Excellent corporate profile as the exclusive WiFi Sponsor • Announcement made by the Summit Chair recognizing your support • Corporate logo featured on WiFi password cards that are distributed to all delegates • Corporate logo featured on the summit website, mobile app, on-site signage, and in the Summit Agenda • One full conference registration, and all subsequent registrations at $595

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Customized Sponsor Package All of the sponsorship packages can be tailored to suit your corporate needs. In addition to the packages offered, we would be happy to create a customized package that can address the specific needs of your organization. If you would like to showcase your organization in a unique fashion, please contact Michelle Thomson at 613-526-3090 ext. 395 or [email protected].

À la Carte Advertising Opportunities (Opportunities are available à la carte and can also be added to sponsorship packages.)

Agenda Session Sponsor $500

Corporate Pens $500

• Corporate logo featured next to the session of choice in the Summit Agenda • Announcement made by the Summit Chair recognizing your support • Corporate logo featured on the summit website, mobile app, and in the Summit Agenda

• Supply summit delegates with pens that are branded with your corporate logo • Pens will be left on tables in all session rooms for delegates to use throughout the two-day event • Corporate logo featured on the summit website, mobile app, and in the Summit Agenda

Corporate Notepads $500

Promotional Item Distribution $500

• Supply summit delegates with notepads that are branded with your corporate logo. Notepads will be left on tables in all session rooms for delegates to use throughout the two-day event • Corporate logo featured on the summit website, mobile app, and in the Summit Agenda

• Supply summit delegates with corporate promotional items • Corporate logo featured on the summit website, mobile app, and in the Summit Agenda

Branded Table Centrepieces (Full Room) $500

Branded Table Centrepieces (Half Room) $300

• Branded tent cards or centrepieces placed on all tables in the main plenary room • Corporate logo featured on the summit website, mobile app, and in the Summit Agenda

• Branded tent cards or centrepieces placed on half of the tables in the main plenary room • Corporate logo featured on the summit website, mobile app, and in the Summit Agenda

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Sponsorship Form SPONSOR INFORMATION Name Title Organization Tel. E-mail Fax Mailing Address City

Province

Postal Code

PAYMENT INFORMATION

SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS

■ Visa

■ Partner Sponsor ($50,000)

■ Mastercard

■ Gold Sponsor ($25,000)

■ Amex

■ Silver Sponsor ($15,000)

■ Cheque (payable to “The Conference Board of Canada”) The Conference Board of Canada 255 Smyth Road, Ottawa ON K1H 8M7

■ Luncheon Sponsor ($15,000) ■ Networking Reception Sponsor ($10,000) ■ Breakfast Sponsor ($7,500) ■ Exhibit Hall Sponsor ($7,500)

Credit Card Number Expiry Date Name of Cardholder Signature Please complete this form and send to: Michelle Thomson Fax: 613-526-4857 or E-mail: [email protected] Questions? Tel.: 613-526-3090 ext. 395

■ Green Conference Sponsor ($5,000) ■ Badge Lanyard Sponsor ($5,000) ■ Refreshment Break Sponsor ($5,000) ■ Concurrent Session Sponsor ($5,000) ■ WiFi Internet Sponsor ($3,000)

À LA CARTE ADVERTISING OPTIONS ■ Agenda Session Sponsor ($500) ■ Corporate Pens ($500) ■ Corporate Notepads ($500) ■ Promotional Item Distribution ($500) ■ Branded Table Centrepieces (Full Room) ($500) ■ Branded Table Centrepieces (Half Room) ($300) Total $

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