Why Sponsor BC International Education Week
BC International Education Week (BCIEW) is expected to attract delegates from across Canada and abroad, including institutional and district leaders (e.g. vice-presidents, district principals, directors), senior government officials, NGO representatives, frontline practitioners and other key influencers in the field of international education.
Build valuable partnerships with top Canadian international education experts.
Connect with primary contacts for international students, institutions, government and supporters.
Showcase your organization to key practitioners and decision-makers.
Sponsorship Opportunities
BCCIE has designed the following sponsorship tiers and benefits to allow your organization to enjoy maximum exposure before and during BCIEW. For customized sponsorship options more aligned with your marketing goals, contact us at conference@bccie.bc.ca to explore your 2024 opportunities.
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DIAMOND
AWARDS BANQUET
$25,000
Event Benefits
✔ Speaking opportunity at Awards Banquet
✔ First choice of exhibitor table location
✔ Sponsor Spotlight2
✔ Signage at sponsored event or activity
✔ Access to delegate list approximately 5 weeks & 1 week before BCIEW
Communications
Recognition as top sponsor:
✔ BCIEW website
✔ BCIEW mobile app
✔ 3 issues of BCIEW newsletter
✔ 2 BCCIE social media mentions3
Conference
✔ 4 complimentary full conference passes
3 available
SILVER
MEAL/BREAK
$10,000
Event Benefits
✔ Recognition at either breakfasts, lunches, morning breaks, or afternoon breaks on Monday and Tuesday
✔ Fourth choice of exhibitor table location1
✔ Signage at sponsored event or activity
✔ Access to delegate list approximately 5 weeks & 1 week before BCIEW
Communications
Recognition as a sponsor:
✔ BCIEW website
✔ BCIEW mobile app
✔ 1 issue of BCIEW newsletter
✔ 1 BCCIE social media tier group mention3
Conference
✔ 2 complimentary full conference passes
1 available
PLATINUM
OPENING RECEPTION
$20,000
Event Benefits
✔ Recognition at Opening Reception
✔ Second choice of exhibitor table location
✔ Sponsor Spotlight2
✔ Signage at sponsored event or activity
✔ Access to delegate list approximately 5 weeks & 1 week before BCIEW
Communications
Recognition as a sponsor:
✔ BCIEW website
✔ BCIEW mobile app
✔ 2 issues of BCIEW newsletter
✔ 1 BCCIE social media mention3
Conference
✔ 3 complimentary full conference passes
7 available
GOLD
$15,000
Event Benefits
✔ Recognition in selected session stream
✔ Third choice of exhibitor table location2
✔ Signage at sponsored event or activity
✔ Access to delegate list 5 weeks & 1 week before BCIEW
Communications
Recognition as a sponsor:
✔ BCIEW website
✔ BCIEW mobile app
✔ 2 issues of BCIEW newsletter
✔ 1 BCCIE social media tier group mention4
Conference
✔ 3 complimentary full conference passes
4 available
SILVER
$10,000
Event Benefits
✔ Recognition at either breakfasts, lunches, morning breaks, or afternoon breaks3
✔ Fourth choice of exhibitor table location2
✔ Signage at sponsored event or activity
✔ Access to delegate list 5 weeks & 1 week before BCIEW
Communications
Recognition as a sponsor:
✔ BCIEW website
✔ BCIEW mobile app
✔ 1 issue of BCIEW newsletter
✔ 1 BCCIE social media tier group mention4
Conference
✔ 2 complimentary full conference passes
Available
EXHIBITOR
$5,000
Event Benefits
✔ Assigned exhibitor table location
✔ Access to delegate list approximately 5 weeks & 1 week before BCIEW
Communications
Recognition as a sponsor:
✔ BCIEW website
✔ BCIEW mobile app
✔ 1 issue of BCIEW newsletter
Conference
✔ 2 complimentary full conference passes
5 available
GOLD
SESSION STREAM
$15,000
Event Benefits
✔ Recognition in selected session stream
✔ Third choice of exhibitor table location1
✔ Sponsor Spotlight2
✔ Signage at sponsored event or activity
✔ Access to delegate list approximately 5 weeks & 1 week before BCIEW
Communications
Recognition as a sponsor:
✔ BCIEW website
✔ BCIEW mobile app
✔ 2 issues of BCIEW newsletter
✔ 1 BCCIE social media tier group mention3
Conference
✔ 3 complimentary full conference passes
Terms and Conditions
1. Within each sponsorship tier, opportunities including exhibitor table location are on a first-come, first-served basis in order of payment received. We encourage you to confirm options and submit your payment as soon as possible. Email conference@bccie.bc.ca for more information.
2. This is a first-come, first-served optional opportunity to do a 10-minute presentation during the lunch/Exhibit Hall times on Monday and Tuesday, with timeslots assigned by BCCIE. Eight opportunities available.
3. Diamond and Platinum social media mentions will be scheduled and produced by BCCIE. Gold and Silver sponsors will be collectively recognized by sponsorship tier. BCCIE reserves the right to select the appropriate social media channel for recognition.
Additional Sponsorship Opportunities
Any of the following sponsorship opportunities may be added to an existing sponsorship tier, or they may be selected as a single sponsorship option.
WELLNESS LOUNGE
$15,000
Be the sponsor that brings wellness to BCIEW 2024! This highly customizable opportunity provides a space for your team’s wellness ideas, from product giveaways to massage chairs and more. This package includes two complimentary full conference passes, prominent signage provided by BCCIE, a verbal acknowledgement in the opening remarks, and digital and print promotion. Please note that the sponsor is responsible for arranging and paying for all wellness initiatives. Please contact conference@bccie.bc.ca for further information.
LANYARDS - SOLD
$6,000
All delegates receive lanyards with their name badges and are required to wear them throughout BCIEW. This is a high-visibility sponsorship opportunity. As our exclusive lanyard sponsor, you will be consulted in the design process of the lanyards and will have your logo prominently displayed.
BCIEW MOBILE APP - SOLD
$3,500
Secure the opportunity to put your organization in front of delegates as they use our mobile app to navigate BCIEW. As the official app sponsor, your organization will be showcased through web and mobile banners and an e-blast acknowledgement when the app is officially launched.
REGISTRATION
$2,500
All delegates will see your organization’s sponsorship of this opportunity both when they register online and when they arrive in person. Signage at the registration desk will be prominently displayed throughout the event.
CHARGING LOUNGE
$12,000
This year’s conference space will include a charging lounge that will enable delegates to network and relax while charging their phones and other devices. As the sponsor of the charging lounge, your organization’s name will be prominently displayed with signage provided by BCCIE and a verbal acknowledgement in the opening remarks. This opportunity includes two complimentary full conference passes.
HOTEL KEY CARDS - SOLD
$5,000
The sponsor of this exclusive opportunity will have their logo displayed on the hotel key cards of delegates staying at the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver.
This year’s key cards will be made from wood, providing an opportunity to support a sustainable initiative to reduce single use plastics.
WI-FI - SOLD
$3,750
Wi-Fi is an essential part of keeping delegates engaged and connected. The Wi-Fi sponsor will be promoted through print materials at the registration desk and in session rooms.
Each Wi-Fi user will be required to reconnect after a period of inactivity, ensuring maximum exposure for your organization throughout BCIEW.
You will also be able to choose the Wi-Fi password.
BURSARY SPONSORSHIP - SOLD
$1,025
Bursaries offer an ideal way to give back to the international education community and provide a wonderful networking opportunity to a deserving professional. With sponsorship of a bursary, you are enabling the participation of someone who may not otherwise be able to attend the conference. Your generous contribution will be acknowledged by your logo being displayed as a Bursary sponsor on the BCIEW website.
Note that this opportunity must be selected before the bursary application deadline of April 8, 2024.