Sponsor CONNECT 2024

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 24th year, the CONNECT Summit brings together the community to learn and shape the digital landscape for higher ed. CONNECT 2024 is a gathering of 800 in person delegates who connect to explore, contribute and discover solutions to today's technology challenges.

With an expo hall for our sponsor partners, 4 big-picture keynotes, 6 tracks, 60+ session topics, three social connector events, we’re bringing a whole attendee experience.

All sponsorships are SOLD OUT for CONNECT 2024!

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 institutes and private higher education institutions.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Levels of Sponsorship
Platinum Sponsor
$15,000
Gold Sponsor
$10,000
Silver Sponsor
$5,000


Bronze Sponsor
$3,000

 
Number of opportunities
available

 

5 available
 


13 available


18 available


12 available
Number of passes 5 passes 3 passes 1 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
                                               

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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)                                		    
Invitation to the CIO and Industry Sponsor Luncheon


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2 passes


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1 pass

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1 pass


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1 pass
Logo in Summit digital communications, including social media ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Summit recognition onsite: signage, opening ceremonies and rotating slides ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Logo and link on Summit website


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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 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔