Sponsor CONNECT 2026

CONNECT is a 3-day event for the BCNET member community of higher ed IT professionals and leaders who are taking their learning to new levels. The BCNET membership is made up of 44 higher education and research members in B.C. Now in our 26th year, the CONNECT Summit brings together the community to learn and shape the digital landscape for higher ed. CONNECT 2026 is a gathering of over 750 in-person delegates who connect to explore, contribute and discover solutions to today’s technology challenges. With an expo hall for our sponsor partners, 2 big-picture keynotes, 6 tracks, 60+ session topics, two social connector events, we’re bringing our attendee experience to a new whole new level.

Who You'll Reach

The BCNET CONNECT Tech Summit will bring together higher education member delegates including technical IT staff, directors, managers and executives, as well as partners in the National Research and Education Network. Our member community is made up of British Columbia’s 25 public colleges, universities and institutes, as well as research institutions.

Demonstrated Value for Sponsors

A testament to the value we deliver: 76% of our 2025 Summit sponsors are returning partners. CONNECT consistently delivers impact: 96% of attendees are highly satisfied, and 96% would recommend the Summit to their peers. Sponsoring CONNECT means aligning your organization with an event that both drives results and inspires strong community trust.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Levels of Sponsorship

Platinum Sponsor
$18,000

Gold Sponsor

$13,000

Silver Sponsor
$8,500

Bronze Sponsor

$3,500

Number of opportunities
available

4 available

14 available

17 available

10 available

Complimentary full-access pass

5 passes

3 passes

1 pass

Complimentary expo-access pass

1 pass

Exhibit space at the vendor expo

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Prominent location
6X20 exhibit space

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6X10 exhibit space

Sponsor speaking session

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Plenary speaking session on main stage - 30 minutes

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Industry track speaking session (breakout session - 30 minutes)

Lead retrieval account in event app

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Add-on: $300

Logo in Summit digital communications, including social media

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Summit recognition onsite: signage, opening ceremonies and rotating slides

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Logo and link on Summit website

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Prominent positioning

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Summit mobile app

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Logo displayed on home screen of the app

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List of consented attendees

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(Post-Event Only)

Sponsorship