2024 AISES in Canada National Gathering

February 29 to March 2, 2024 | Hyatt Regency Vancouver, BC

Our Sponsors

Event and Program Sponsors

University/College Expo Event Sponsor
AUC/Ross Medical School

Water Bottles
Enbridge

Sponsorship Opportunities

AISES invites you to become a partner for the 2024 AISES in Canada National Gathering! The 6th annual AISES in Canada National Gathering will give Indigenous students and professionals in STEM an opportunity to gather, connect, and create long-lasting relationships within Canada and across North America. Together we can build a valuable sponsorship package that helps AISES bring its membership together and provides your organization valuable engagement opportunities during the event and throughout the year.

To learn more please contact Hope Archibeque at 720.758.9712 or by email at harchibeque@aises.org.

To confirm your partnership, please complete the sponsor registration here: https://forms.aises.org/CNG-Sponsor-Registration.

2024 AISES in Canada National Gathering Gemstone Sponsorship Packages 

Presenting
(One available)
Topaz Opal Emerald
$50,000 USD
$68,500 CAD
$30,000 USD
$41,100 CAD
$20,000 USD
$27,400 CAD
$10,000 USD
$13,700 CAD
Brand Visibility
Premier logo placement on national gathering website (header) with link  x      
Padfolio or notebook with logo inserted in national gathering bags x      
Full-page advertisement in national gathering program x      
Half-page advertisment in national gathering program   x    
Push notification on the app x x    
National gathering bag insert (Swag items recommended. Paper flyers discouraged.) x x x  
Pre-conference custom email to all registered attendees x x    
Pre-Conference highlight email (newsletter format) to registered attendees     x x
Acknowledgement on AISES social media channels x x x x
Recognition as a sponsor in national gathering program and signage x x x x
Recognition on the national gathering website and mobile app with link to the sponsor website x x x x
Recognition as a sponsor in the Winds of Change magazine - Spring issue x x x x
Advertisement in the spring issue of Winds of Change magazine  Full-page ad Half-page ad Third-page ad Quarter-page ad
College and Career Fair Presence
Information table to disburse information  2 tables 2 tables 1 table 1 table
Full access registrations 25 15 10 5
National Gathering Presence
Five-minute address or video message at the Opening Ceremony and Closing Banquet x      
Three-minute address or video message at the Opening Ceremony or Closing Banquet   x    
Three-minute video at the Opening Ceremony     x  
Guaranteed educational session for preferred track (content must be approved and submitted in accordance to session deadline) x x x  
Reserved seating at the Closing Banquet x x x x
Special sponsorship designation on company attendee badges x x x x
Exclusive sponsor gift x x x x
Other Sponsor Benefits 
Twelve-month access to the AISES Resume Database x x x x
Complimentary job postings on the AISES Career Hub  30 15 10 5
Professional Memberships (Annual) 15 10 5  

OTHER SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Welcome Banquet ($25,000 USD/$34,250 CAD investment)
Help AISES kick-off the 2024 AISES in Canada National Gathering by sponsoring the welcome banquet. Sponsor will be acknowledged in all conference materials and throughout the Welcome Banquet. Sponsor can distribute materials and will have the opportunity to share a five-minute video or remarks at the banquet.

Plenary Luncheon ($20,000 USD/$27,400 CAD investment, two available) 
Host a plenary session for conference attendees with a featured presentation/discussion on a highly dynamic topic relevant to AISES members. Content must be developed in collaboration with AISES. There is on-stage and signage recognition of the sponsor at the start of the plenary luncheon. Disseminating a branded giveaway at this event is possible.

Closing Banquet ($25,000 USD/$34,250 CAD investment)
The Closing Banquet celebrates the students, professionals, and partners who are a part of the AISES journey. Sponsor will be acknowledged in all conference materials and throughout the Closing Banquet. Sponsor can distribute materials and will have the opportunity to share five-minute video or remarks at the closing banquet.

Wellness Activity ($2,500 USD/$3,425 CAD investment)
Interested in offering morning yoga or group exercise, i.e. morning walk, gym session, run? Participants engage in wellness activities on Saturday morning during the conference. Sponsors is acknowledged in the program and during the morning activity.

Industry Partner Tours ($5,000 USD/$6,850 CAD investment)
AISES coordinates various Industry Partner Tours for students and/or professionals. Sponsorship covers transportation and advertising. Companies who are sponsoring the tours receive acknowledgement in all materials including the conference website, e-announcements, and social media.

University/College Expo Event Sponsorship ($4,000 USD/$5,480 CAD investment, one available)
For this unique event, sponsors will receive recognition as the University/College Expo Event Sponsor on event signage, the conference website and mobile app. This sponsorship includes a table at the University/College Expo, two (2) full conference registrations, recognition in the Spring issue of Winds of Change magazine, two (2) professional memberships, and a sponsor gift.

University/College Expo Table ($1,000 USD/$1,370 CAD)
This exhibiting opportunity includes one (1) table to disseminate information, one (1) full conference registration and your logo will be displayed at the event.

Mobile App Sponsorship ($15,000 USD/$20,550 CAD investment)
Invest in the mobile app that is used by conference attendees throughout the event. The mobile app details the agenda, exhibitors, speaker bios, and offers a newsfeed! Sponsor logo will be displayed as attendees access the app as well as in the conference program.

Elders Lounge ($5,000 USD/$6,850 CAD investment)
Support intergenerational conversations as the sponsor of the Elders Lounge. Throughout the conference, the AISES Council of Elders and local elder’s welcome students and professionals to join them for coffee and conversation in a set location. 

Student Study Lounge ($5,000 USD/$6,850 CAD investment)
Support our student scholars by sponsoring the study lounge. Space will be equipped with WiFi, comfortable seating, and refreshments for students who wish to take a study break during the conference.

Snack Break ($7,500 USD/$10,275 CAD investment/multiple available)
Host a snack break and receive prominent signage, acknowledgement in the conference program and access to students and professionals during the break. 

Coffee Break ($5,000 USD/$6,850 CAD investment/multiple available)
Host a coffee break and receive prominent signage, acknowledgement in the conference program and access to students and professionals during the break. 

Water Bottles ($5,000 USD/$6,850 CAD investment)
Keep attendees hydrated throughout the duration of the conference by sponsoring the official water bottle with your company logo. Water bottles will be distributed at the registration desk at the AISES in Canada National Gathering.

Student Travel Scholarship ($1,800 USD/$2,466 CAD investment)
Underwrite an AISES student's attendance at the 2024 AISES in Canada National Gathering. Funds are applied toward round-trip travel, lodging, and event registration for one student

Attendees from all over Canada and the United States are expected to attend the three-day event.

All participants are expected to adhere to the AISES standards of conduct throughout the event.

View the Call for Sessions for the 2024 AISES in Canada National Gathering.