Why Sponsor
CBIE2023 is the International Education Conference for Canada. This annual event offers you the opportunity to connect with +1,150 sector leaders and practitioners from across the country and around the globe. With a return to an in-person conference, attending CBIE2023 will help you build brand awareness and meaningfully engage with the IE community.
- Build brand awareness with the Canadian IE sector.
- Create new connections with +1,150 attendees.
- Build deeper relationships with existing partners.
- Showcase the value of your products or services.
- Share your story and thought leadership.
- Demonstrate your commitment to the IE community.
Exhibiting at CBIE2023
Only looking to exhibit? Visit the Exhibition page for more information.
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Find the package that best meets your needs at CBIE2023!
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Platinum – $40,000
1 opportunity
All Platinum Packages Include
Registration
- Six (6) regular conference passes.
- Exhibit booth premium location selection (first-come, first-served).
At the Conference
- Double exhibit booth (two combined 10′ x 10′ booth spaces).
- Double exhibit booth furniture package including chairs, tables and wifi.
- Emcee verbal recognition of sponsor during the plenary session.
- Logo placement on the exhibit hall sponsor banner alongside all sponsors.
- Logo placement on the conference powerpoint shown throughout the conference.
Branding + Communications
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One (1) banner ad in the CBIE newsletter sent to +10,000 subscribers.
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Two (2) in-app announcements written by the sponsor, visible on the app main page.
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Promotion on CBIE social media channels as part of ongoing conference promotion.
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Individual acknowledgment of platinum sponsorship on CBIE social media channels.
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Sponsor profile on the conference app (includes logo, video, and more).
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Logo placement on a rotating carousel in the conference app.
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Logo and hyperlink on the ‘Sponsors’ page of the conference website.
Engagement with Guests
- Team delegate badge scanning with digital lead retrieval.
- Opt-in delegate list shared two weeks prior to the conference.
Select ONE featured item to include in your sponsor package
| SoldFeatured Item 1/1: Opening Reception at the Aquarium The Opening Reception is an exclusive event to kick-start conference week and welcome delegates to CBIE2023. Taking place at the beautiful Vancouver Aquarium, this event is an incredible opportunity for a sponsor to make a memorable first impression. Sponsorship includes:
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All Diamond Packages Include
Registration
- Four (4) regular conference passes.
- Exhibit booth premium location selection (first-come, first-served).
At the Conference
- Standard exhibit booth, measuring 10′ x 10′.
- Standard exhibit booth furniture package including chairs, tables and wifi.
- Emcee verbal recognition of sponsor during the plenary session.
- Logo placement on the exhibit hall sponsor banner alongside all sponsors.
- Logo placement on the conference powerpoint shown throughout the conference.
Branding + Communications
- Logo placement on a rotating carousel in the conference app.
- One (1) in-app announcement written by the sponsor, visible on the app main page.
- Logo and hyperlink on the ‘Sponsors’ page of the conference website.
- One (1) individual acknowledgment of diamond sponsorship on CBIE’s social media.
- Sponsor app profile (includes a logo, video, and more).
- One (1) banner ad in the CBIE newsletter sent to +10000 subscribers.
Engagement with Guests
- Team delegate badge scanning with digital lead retrieval.
- Opt-in delegate list shared two weeks prior to the conference.
Select ONE featured item to include in your sponsor package
| Featured Item 1/4: Excellence Awards Reception The CBIE Excellence Awards recognize outstanding achievement within the international education sector. This reception will be held on Tuesday evening at the Vancouver Convention Centre following the Excellence Awards Ceremony. Hundreds of conference delegates will gather to celebrate the recipients while enjoying live entertainment, canapes, and cocktails. Sponsorship includes:
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| SoldFeatured Item 2/4: B Braindate Co-branded Lounge Braindate offers delegates the opportunity to connect one-on-one or in small groups around topics of interest to them. Learn more about Braindate. Sponsorship of the Braindate Lounge offers a unique branding opportunity onsite and virtually. Your organization will be highlighted within the branding of the lounge from Monday to Wednesday, as well as within the in-app topic market. The Braindate Lounge is one of the focal points of the conference floor and is sure to attract the attention of all who attend CBIE2023. Sponsorship includes:
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| SoldFeatured Item 3/4: Exhibition Social Lounge The Social Lounge is a focal point in promoting connection at CBIE2023. Located prominently within the exhibit hall, the Social Lounge will be used by delegates during coffee breaks to unwind, catch up with colleagues, and make new connections in a relaxed and interactive space. Sponsorship includes:
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| SoldFeatured Item 4/4: SIO Summit The Senior Internationalization Leaders (SIO) Summit brings together senior administrators within the international education sector for a day of collaboration and learning. The event is by invitation only. This sponsorship opportunity is ideal for an organization that wishes to engage with this exclusive audience on a deeper level. Sponsorship includes:
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All Gold Packages Include
Registration
- Three (3) regular conference passes.
- Exhibit booth location selection (first-come, first-served).
At the Conference
- Standard exhibit booth, measuring 10′ x 10′.
- Standard exhibit booth furniture package including chairs, tables and wifi.
- Logo placement on the exhibit hall sponsor banner alongside all sponsors.
- Logo placement on the conference powerpoint shown throughout the conference.
Branding + Communications
- Logo placement on a rotating carousel in the conference app.
- Logo and hyperlink on the ‘Sponsors’ page of the conference website.
- One (1) group acknowledgment of gold sponsorship on CBIE’s social media.
- Sponsor app profile (includes a logo, video, and more).
Engagement with Guests
- Team delegate badge scanning with digital lead retrieval.
- Opt-in delegate list shared two weeks prior to the conference.
Select ONE featured item to include in your sponsor package
| Featured Item 1/8: Excellence Awards Ceremony The CBIE Excellence Awards are a signature event which recognizes outstanding achievement within the international education sector. Conference attendees will gather on Tuesday evening at the Vancouver Convention Centre to celebrate the recipients as awards are presented across several categories. Learn more about the Excellence Awards. Sponsorship includes:
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| SoldFeatured Item 2/8: Wi-Fi Help delegates stay connected throughout the conference as the exclusive Wi-Fi sponsor of CBIE2023. This opportunity provides high visibility ensuring everyone will know your organization’s name by the end of the conference. Sponsorship includes:
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| SoldFeatured Item 3/8: Conference Lanyard Worn by all delegates for the duration of the conference, this high-visibility item will put your organization front and center. Each delegate will receive a lanyard to wear with their conference badges throughout the week. Sponsorship includes:
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| Featured Item 4/8, 5/8, 6/8: Tuesday Plenary Session Sponsor (One Opportunities Remaining) Increase your visibility by associating your organization with the most anticipated conversations of CBIE2023. Sponsorship includes:
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| Featured Item 7/8: Daily Breakfast Sponsor (One Opportunity) Help delegates start their day at CBIE2023 by sponsoring breakfast on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Sponsorship includes:
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| Featured Item 8/8: EDI Bursary and Workshop – “Uplift, Leverage and Empower: A Safe Space for IBPOC Practitioners in International Education” This full-day workshop aims to create a safe and supportive space for international education (IE) practitioners who identify as Indigenous, Black, or People of Colour (IBPOC). Highlighting the voices and lived experiences of being IBPOC professionals within IE, this session will deepen participants’ understanding of foundational concepts related to:
In addition to the sponsorship of the workshop, you will also provide bursaries to fifteen (15) IBPOC practitioners to attend the workshop. Full details about the workshop and its objectives are available here. Sponsorship includes:
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All Silver Packages Include
Registration
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- Two (2) regular conference passes.
- Exhibit booth location selection (first-come, first-served).
At the Conference
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- Standard exhibit booth, measuring 10′ x 10′.
- Standard exhibit booth furniture package including chairs, tables and wifi.
- Logo placement on the exhibit hall sponsor banner alongside all sponsors.
- Logo placement on the conference powerpoint shown throughout the conference.
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Branding + Communications
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- Logo placement on a rotating carousel in the conference app.
- Logo and hyperlink on the ‘Sponsors’ page of the conference website.
- One (1) group acknowledgment of silver sponsorship on CBIE’s social media.
- Sponsor app profile (includes a logo, video, and more).
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Engagement with Guests
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- Team delegate badge scanning with digital lead retrieval.
- Opt-in delegate list shared two weeks prior to the conference.
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Select ONE featured item to include in your sponsor package
| SoldFeatured Item 1/8, 2/8: Morning + Afternoon Networking Break (Two Opportunities) Help delegates recharge in-between sessions by sponsoring the day’s networking breaks both in the morning and afternoon. Select your preferred day of sponsorship from Monday or Tuesday. Sponsorship includes:
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| Featured Item 3/8: International Student Advising Workshop – Morning The Immigration Journey of Spouses and Dependent Children of International Students: Eligibility, Application, Challenges and Options | 8:30am – 12:00pm This workshop will explore the different options available in the legislation for dependents of international students to come to Canada, the challenges they face and how to determine which option is best for each situation. Participants will discuss what should be included in a template application as well as how to adapt the template to the personal circumstance of each individual. The workshop will also cover the procedure for extending the stay during and after the principal applicant’s studies.
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| Featured Item 4/8: International Student Advising – Afternoon Inadmissibility, Enforcement, Recourses, and International Student Immigration Advising | 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm This interactive workshop will examine the most common grounds of inadmissibility encountered by international student immigration advisers, namely, misrepresentation and failure to comply with a provision of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. The workshop will explore the legislation, policy directives, and case law related to these grounds of inadmissibility as a basis for denying entry and enforcing removal from Canada.
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| SoldFeatured Item 5/8: Bus Transportation + Coat Check Create a comfortable conference experience for delegates while being one of the first organizations they encounter as they access these essential services. Sponsorship includes:
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| SoldFeatured Item 6/8: Charging Station Provide the most essential tool – the power to reconnect, while promoting your organization. This custom branded charging station will be situated in a high-traffic area where delegates can recharge their devices. Sponsorship includes:
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| SoldFeatured Item 7/8: Hotel Key Cards Be one of the first organizations conference attendees see as they check into the CBIE2023 host hotel. Sponsorship includes:
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| SoldFeatured Item 8/8: Information + Directional Floor Decals Help delegates navigate their way through CBIE2023. Information and directional floor decals will be branded with your organization name and/or logo and will be placed throughout the conference including high-traffic thresholds such as elevators, escalators, staircases, and entrances. Sponsorship includes:
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Professional Leaning Community (PLC) Breakfast Sponsorship – $5,000
2 opportunities
CBIE’s professional learning communities (PLCs) are pan-Canadian networks created for international education professionals to exchange ideas, connect on best practices, and advance internationalization efforts within Canadian institutions.
Sponsor one of two PLC breakfast sessions to engage with these communities at CBIE2023.
Student Advising – Conseil aux étudiants Professional Learning Community (SACE-PLC)
Student Advising – Conseil aux étudiants (SACE) works to address the needs of IE practitioners who provide international student advising within Canada’s institutions.
Sponsorship includes:
- Two-minute speaking opportunity at the beginning of the session welcoming attendees.
- Tabletop signage acknowledging the sponsor at the PLC breakfast station.
- Dedicated ‘thank you’ slide acknowledging sponsor during the presentation.
At the Conference
- One (1) conference passe
- Logo placement on the conference PowerPoint shown throughout the conference.
Branding + Communications
- Logo on the ‘Sponsors’ page of the conference website.
- Logo placement on a rotating carousel in the conference app.
- Sponsor app profile (includes a logo, video, and more).
Engagement with Guests
- Opt-in delegate list shared two weeks prior to the conference.
Education Abroad Professional Learning Community (EA-PLC) — SOLD
The Education Abroad PLC provides a forum for professionals in the fields of education abroad and global learning to share knowledge, organize projects and activities, and enhance their competencies.
Sponsorship includes:
- Two-minute speaking opportunity at the beginning of the session welcoming attendees.
- Tabletop signage acknowledging the sponsor at the PLC breakfast station.
- Dedicated ‘thank you’ slide acknowledging sponsor during the presentation.
At the Conference
- One (1) conference passe
- Logo placement on the conference PowerPoint shown throughout the conference.
Branding + Communications
- Logo and hyperlink on the ‘Sponsors’ page of the conference website.
- Logo placement on a rotating carousel in the conference app.
- Sponsor app profile (includes a logo, video, and more).
Engagement with Guests
- Opt-in delegate list shared two weeks prior to the conference.
Select your Add-on(s)
Notification Add-on – $500
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Carbon Offset – Minimum Donation $100
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Exhibition Booth – $5,000
Includes
Registration
- Two regular conference passes.
- Exhibit booth location selection (first-come, first-served).
At the Conference
- Standard exhibit booth, measuring 10′ x 10′.
- Standard exhibit booth furniture package including 2 chairs, skirted 6′ table, wifi, and 8′ high draped back wall and 3′ high draped side walls.
- Organization name and booth number included on the exhibit hall floor plan banner.
Branding + Communications
- Logo displayed on the conference website – exhibitor page.
- Sponsor app profile (includes a logo, video, description, contact details, and more).
Engagement with Guests
- Opt-in delegate list shared two weeks prior to the conference.
- Team delegate badge scanning with digital lead retrieval.
For questions on sponsorship, exhibition, or to discuss custom sponsorship opportunities, please contact Pina Capuano at [email protected].
