Thank you for sponsoring the BCNET CONNECT, Higher Ed & Research Tech Summit 2026. 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
 
Following are your sponsorship opportunities, deliverables and timelines:
 
BCNET CONNECT 2026 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: CAD289++ per night
  • Group Name: BCNET
  • Reservation Deadline: March 21, 2026, at 5:00 PM
VENDOR EXPO
  • Silver sponsors are allocated a 6x10 exhibit booth
  • 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 22 (Wednesday, 8 AM–7 PM) *Welcome Reception at the expo area 5:00 PM-7:00 PM 
  • April 23 (Thursday, 8 AM–5 PM)
  • Set-up/Ingress: April 21 (Tuesday, 12 PM–5 PM)
  • Tear-down/Egress: April 23 (Thursday, 5 PM–7 PM)
EVENT APP (PHEEDLOOP)
  • Your organization's profile will be highlighted in the sponsor & exhibitor directory of the mobile app
  • Complete your organization's external-facing profile (contact info, company website, social media links, corporate video etc.). Your marketing contact will receive sponsor dashboard access once the app is live

  • 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
DONATE PRIZES FOR VENDOR EXPO GAME
  • To help drive traffic to the Vendor Expo, BCNET will host activities (scavenger hunt, trivia, etc.) through the mobile app
  • We invite you to donate prizes–email sponsorship@bc.net to let us know what you’ll contribute
BOOTH ACTIVITIES
  • Enhance attendee engagement by hosting activities at your own booth, such as raffles, games, specialty food/drinks or interactive challenges

  • Promote your activity and sponsor session on the mobile app to boost visibility