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Sponsorship Opportunities

AISES invites you to become a partner for the 2025 AISES in Canada National Gathering! The 7th 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 Haley Buzzard-Hamilton at +1 539-399-5136 or by email at hbuzzardhamilton@aises.org

*Rate of exchanged used by AISES is $1 CAD = $.72 USD

OTHER SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Welcome Banquet ($41,667 CAD/$30,000 USD* investment)
Help AISES kick-off the 2025 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 address at the Welcome Banquet.

Closing Banquet ($41,667 CAD/$30,000 USD* 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 a five-minute video or address at the Closing Banquet.

Plenary Luncheon ($27,778 CAD/$20,000 USD* investment, two available)
Host a Plenary Luncheon 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 will be on-stage and signage recognition of the sponsor at the start of the Plenary Luncheon. Disseminating a branded giveaway at this event is possible. 

Mobile App Sponsorship ($20,834 CAD/$15,000 USD* investment)
Invest in the mobile app that is used by conference attendees throughout the event. The mobile app details the agenda, exhibitors, and speaker bios, and it offers a newsfeed! Sponsor logo will be displayed as attendees access the app, as well as in the Canada National Gathering program.

Research ($13,889 CAD/$10,000 USD* investment)
Graduate, undergraduate, and pre-college students submit written abstracts and present their research using a poster or oral competition format. Submissions are evaluated by a committee of STEM professionals. Sponsors will receive acknowledgment in the conference program, at the onsite competition location, and during the Closing Banquet.

Wellness Activity ($6,945 CAD/$5,000 USD* investment)
Interested in offering morning yoga or group exercise, such as a morning walk, gym session, or run? Participants engage in wellness activities on Saturday morning during the conference. Sponsor is acknowledged in the program and during the morning activity.

Industry Partner Tours ($10,417 CAD/$7,500 USD* investment)
AISES coordinates various Industry Partner Tours for students and/or professionals. Sponsorship covers transportation and advertising. Companies who are sponsoring the tours receive acknowledgment in all materials, including the Canada National Gathering website, e-announcements, and social media.

Snack Break ($10,417 CAD/$7,500 USD* investment, multiple available)
Host a snack break and receive prominent signage, acknowledgment in the conference program and access to students and professionals during the break.  

Coffee Break ($10,417 CAD/$7,500 USD* investment, multiple available)
Host a coffee break and receive prominent signage, acknowledgment in the conference program and access to students and professionals during the break.  

Elders Lounge (6,945 CAD/$5,000 USD* investment)
Support intergenerational conversations as the sponsor of the Elders Lounge. Throughout the conference, the AISES Council of Elders and local elders welcome students and professionals to join them for coffee and conversation in a set location.  

Student Study Lounge ($6,945 CAD/$5,000 USD* investment)
Support our student scholars by sponsoring the Study Lounge. Space will be equipped with Wi-Fi, comfortable seating, and refreshments for students who wish to take a study break during the gathering.

Water Bottles ($6,945 CAD/$5,000 USD* 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 Canada National Gathering.

Student Travel Scholarship ($2,778 CAD/$2,000 USD* investment)
Underwrite an AISES student’s attendance at the 2025 Canada National Gathering. Funds are applied toward round-trip travel, lodging, and event registration for one student.

Academic and Career Expo Table 
The Academic and Career Expo will be a dedicated event for organizations to exhibit on Friday, March 7. During this event, attendees will network and meet with exhibitors to learn about internship, career, and academic opportunities and more. Organizations will receive one (1) table to disseminate information, one (1) full conference registration, and your logo will be displayed at the event.

Academic Institutions ($2084 CAD/$1,500 USD* investment)
Industry Partners ($2,778 CAD/$2,000 USD* investment)

*Rate of exchanged used by AISES is $1 CAD = $.72 USD