Thank you for sponsoring the BCNET CONNECT, Higher Ed & Research Tech Summit 2027. We look forward to working with you. 
As a Sponsor, we provide you with a number of opportunities for engagement with delegates.
Questions? sponsorship@bc.net
 
The following are your sponsorship opportunities, deliverables and timelines:
BCNET CONNECT 2027 SUMMIT DATES & LOCATION
RESERVE HOTEL STAY

The BCNET CONNECT Summit is pleased to offer sponsors and attendees a group discounted room rate at the Sheraton Wall Centre.

  •  BCNET Group Reservations: Booking Link
  •  Room types: Run-of-house (low floor room)
  •  Group Rate: CAD279++ per night
  •  Group Name: BCNET
  •  Reservation Deadline: March 12, 2027, at 5:00PM
VENDOR EXPO
  • Silver sponsors are allocated a 6x10 exhibit booth.
  • Your booth assignment will be confirmed by March 15.
  • Please review the complete exhibitor information here (booth info and set-up, expo hours, shipping, etc.).
  • Non-Canadian attendees and exhibitors can request an official letter from the Canada Border Services Agency to assist with entry into Canada and the shipment of event materials. Please email us to obtain a copy.
  • Contact sponsorship@bc.net for any expo-related queries.
EXPO HOURS
  • April 14 (Wednesday, 8 AM–7 PM) *Welcome Reception at the expo area 5:00 PM-7:00 PM
  • April 15 (Thursday, 8 AM–5 PM)
  • Set-up/Ingress: April 13 (Tuesday, 12 PM–5 PM)
  • Tear-down/Egress: April 15 (Thursday, 5 PM–7 PM)
BOOTH ACTIVITIES
  • Drive traffic to the Vendor Expo trough interactive experiences. BCNET will run app-based activities such as a scavenger hunt and trivia to engage attendees.
  • Contribute a prize for the event app’s gamification program and drive traffic to your booth, where winners will redeem their prize. Send prize details to sponsorship@bc.net by March 26 to ensure inclusion in the mobile app.
  • Sponsors are also allowed to host their own booth activities (raffles, games, interactive). Please plan to award your booth prizes during the afternoon break on Thursday, April 15.
  • Promote your booth activity and sponsor session in the mobile app to maximize visibility and engagement.
EVENT APP (PHEEDLOOP)
  • Your organization's profile will be highlighted on the 2027 Mobile App.
  • Complete your organization's external-facing profile (contact info, company website, social media links, corporate video etc.).
  • Your marketing contact will receive access to the event app dashboard from March 9 to 23.
  • You can purchase a lead retrieval account (additional $300) for your booth staff by contacting sponsorship@bc.net.
COMPLIMENTARY SUMMIT PASSES
  • You are provided 1 full-access pass and 1 expo-only pass.
  • Additional full-access passes may be purchased at the non-member rate from the main registration site.
  • Registration details and codes were provided to your marketing coordinator.