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Sponsorship Prospectus 2024

Increase Your Brand Impact at the Canadian Business Travel Event of the Year

Sponsor and give your organization the best opportunity to connect with the business travel community.

Don’t miss out on making an impression across the 3-day event and explore how sponsorship can help your organization expand its network, increase lead generation efforts, enhance branding opportunities, and make an impact at the Canadian business travel event of the year.

Engage this select group of business travel professionals and join GBTA as a sponsor of the GBTA Canada Conference 2024 in Toronto. Contact our sponsorship team with any questions.

Why Sponsor GBTA Conference 2024 | Toronto?

Premium Sponsorships

DeliverablePlatinum
$28,000 CAD
Gold
$25,000 CAD
Silver
$21,000 CAD
Logo recognition on GBTA website, event app, official materials, and sponsor recognition banners.*✔✔✔
All-attendee registration list (name, title, company, city, e-mail)**✔✔✔
VIP Tables for ALL Main Stage sessions3 tables2 Tables1 Table
Complimentary Supplier Registrations864
Complimentary Buyer Registrations1086
Video on Main Stage (60 seconds)✔✔ 
GBTA Remarketing ad (30 days) for Canadian market✔✔ 
Speaking opportunity on Main Stage (90 seconds)✔  
Website Banner ad on gbta.org and GBTA Hub (3 months)✔  

*If sponsor purchases multiple sponsorship opportunities at various tiers, sponsor will be recognized at the highest sponsor level tier purchased.

** Distribution of All-attendee registration list will be provided four (4) times:
6 weeks prior – March 12 (Name, title, company, city)
4 weeks prior – March 26 (Name, title, company, city)
2 weeks prior – April 9 (Name, title, company, city, email)
1 week post – May 1  (Name, title, company, city, email)
Subject to PIPEDA, GDPR Compliance and GBTA Terms & Conditions

Brand Awareness

Exclusive Lanyard Sponsorship

$10,000 CAD

  • Sponsor to provide branded double-clip lanyards, approximately 750 units
  • Logo recognition on GBTA website, event app, official materials, and sponsor recognition banners*
  • Three (3) complimentary buyer registrations
  • Three (3) complimentary supplier registrations
  • All-attendee registration list (name, title, company, city, e-mail)**

Exclusive Membership Zone Sponsor

$8,000 CAD

  • Logo recognition in Membership Zone in foyer
  • One (1) push notification on the mobile app promoting the Membership Zone
  • Opportunity to provide branded prizes (multiple or grand prizes) for spinning wheel or activity game winners
  • Logo recognition on GBTA website, event app, official materials, and sponsor recognition banners*
  • Two (2) complimentary supplier registrations
  • Two (2) complimentary buyer registrations
  • All-attendee registration list (name, title, company, city, e-mail)**

Networking Lounge A Sponsor

$12,000 CAD

  • Logo branded Networking Lounge seating area in foyer
  • Logo recognition on GBTA website, event app, official materials, and sponsor recognition banners*
  • Three (3) complimentary supplier registrations
  • Four (4) complimentary buyer registrations
  • All-attendee registration list (name, title, company, city, e-mail)**

Networking Lounge B Sponsor

$12,000 CAD

  • Logo branded Networking Lounge seating area in foyer
  • Logo recognition on GBTA website, event app, official materials, and sponsor recognition banners*
  • Three (3) complimentary supplier registrations
  • Four (4) complimentary buyer registrations
  • All-attendee registration list (name, title, company, city, e-mail)**

Exclusive Registration Sponsor

$15,000 CAD

  • Logo recognition along the front of the registration counters
  • Logo recognition on event registration page, confirmation emails to registered attendees, and front of registration counters on-site
  • Option for on-site Registration staff to wear one Sponsor logo item on-site (scarf, button, etc. provided by Sponsor), subject to GBTA approval
  • Logo recognition on GBTA website, event app, official materials, and sponsor recognition banners*
  • Three (3) complimentary supplier registrations
  • Four (4) complimentary buyer registrations
  • All-attendee registration list (name, title, company, city, e-mail)**

Water Bottle Sponsor

$12,000 CAD

  • Sponsor to provide branded water bottles, distributed to conference attendees. Quantity to be discussed with GBTA.
  • Custom signage on water bottle tables promoting use of water bottles during the conference
  • Logo recognition on GBTA website, event app, official materials, and sponsor recognition banners*
  • Three (3) complimentary supplier registrations
  • Three (3) complimentary buyer registrations
  • All-attendee egistration list (name, title, company, city, e-mail)**

Brand Experience

Big Night Out

$28,000 CAD

*Please note this may be co-sponsored with Host Venue

  • Two (2) minute speaking opportunity on Main Stage
  • Logo recognition in email to all attendees announcing the BNO
  • Logo recognition on on-site signage at BNO, provided by GBTA
  • Verbal mention and logo recognition on Main Stage in reference to BNO
  • Opportunity to include a prize draw for BNO. Sponsor is required to contribute a prize for drawing to take place.
  • Opportunity to enhance BNO theme with a sponsor-conducted activity or event engagement item, subject to GBTA approval
  • Sponsor may provide additional branding to be displayed at the BNO. To be discussed with GBTA
  • Logo recognition on GBTA website, event app, official materials, and sponsor recognition banners*
  • Four (4) complimentary supplier registrations
  • Six (6) complimentary buyer registrations
  • All-attendee registration list (name, title, company, city, e-mail)**

Exclusive Broadcast Studio

$15,000 CAD

  • Sponsorship of the GBTA Broadcast Studio is an incredible opportunity to spotlight your organization as the company connecting the business travel industry's top executives
  • Logo recognition on two (2) pop-ups and one (1) floor decal and top and tail of every video interview
  • Logo recognition on one (1) HTML e-mail blast to registered attendees post-conference promoting viewership of all Broadcast Studio interviews
  • Logo recognition on GBTA website, event app, official materials, and sponsor recognition banners*
  • Three (3) complimentary supplier registrations
  • Four (4) complimentary buyer registrations
  • All-attendee registration list (name, title, company, city, e-mail)**

Exclusive Direct Talk Buyer Breakfast

$10,000 CAD

*Please note the sponsor may be there to welcome the attendees, however, may not attend the session once it has begun

  • Three (3) minute welcome remarks to be provided by the sponsor to kick-off the breakfast
  • Logo recognition on one (1) HTML email blast promoting to Direct/Buyer registered attendees to promote Buyer-specific elements of the Conference
  • Logo recognition in Direct Talk Buyer Breakfast slides
  • Sponsor may provide up to two (2) pop-up banners to be displayed at the Buyer Breakfast
  • Logo recognition on GBTA website, event app, official materials, and sponsor recognition banners*
  • Two (2) complimentary supplier registrations
  • Four (4) complimentary buyer registrations
  • All-attendee registration list (name, title, company, city, e-mail)**

Digital Brand Awareness

GetPica Photo Feed Sponsor

$15,000 CAD

  • Logo will appear inside the GetPica app at top of photo feed and on co-branded banner at the bottom of uploaded photos
  • 30-second advertisement or message at the top of the GetPica Photo Feed to promote your brand presence at GBTA Convention
  • Logo recognition of GetPica experience in the "Know Before You Go" and "Post-Event Wrap-Up" email to attendees
  • Logo recognition on signage near registration with QR code to download GetPica app
  • Verbal mention and logo recognition on Main Stage in reference to GetPica
  • Post-event report of app engagement including number of downloads and number of views
  • The photo feed will remain live for 12 months after the event providing post-event branding.
  • One (1) Daily News Brief (DNB) Banner ad
  • Logo recognition on GBTA website, event app, official materials, and sponsor recognition banners*
  • Two (2) complimentary supplier registrations

On Demand Sponsor

$20,000 CAD

  • Video on Main Stage (60 seconds)
  • 90-second speaking opportunity on Main Stage
  • Logo recognition on GBTA On Demand video top and tail, and on one (1) HTML email blast announcing the availability of On Demand
  • Convention On Demand will be accessible to all event registrants via the mobile app post-event for approximately 3 months, then moved to GBTA HUB for members only
  • Logo recognition on GBTA website, event app, official materials, and sponsor recognition banners*
  • Four (4) complimentary supplier registrations
  • Six (6) complimentary buyer registrations
  • Full registration list (name, title, company, city, e-mail)**

Mobile App Sponsor

$15,000 CAD

 

  • Custom graphic to appear on the welcome splash screen of the mobile app each time the app is opened
  • Custom card with click-through link on main navigation page of the mobile app and Attendee Hub
  • Two (2) push notifications on the mobile app during GBTA Conference
  • Logo recognition in email to all attendees announcing the mobile app is live
  • Verbal mention and logo recognition on Main Stage in reference to mobile app
  • Post-event usage report
  • The mobile app will be made available for iOS and Android via the Apple app Store and the Google Play Store and there is an Attendee Hub desktop version to accompany the app
  • Logo recognition on GBTA website, event app, official materials, and sponsor recognition banners*
  • Four (4) complimentary supplier registrations
  • Four (4) complimentary buyer registrations
  • All-attendee registration list (name, title, company, city, e-mail)**

Mobile App Push Notification

$750 CAD

  • One (1) push notification on the mobile app during GBTA Canada Conference

Thought Leadership & Event Sponsorship

Main Stage Sponsor

$20,000 CAD  

Be a thought leader within the business travel industry. Capture the attention of attendees by presenting your organization alongside cutting-edge, industry relevant speakers.  Sponsors will benefit by showcasing their organization as the sponsor of these engaging sessions. 

  • Speaking opportunity on Main Stage.
  • Video commercial to play on Main Stage
  • Two (2) VIP tables at sponsored Keynote Main Stage session. (8 people per table) 
  • Logo recognition as the official sponsor of featured speakers in email announcement of Main Stage and applicable communication
  • Logo recognition on GBTA website, event app, official materials, and sponsor recognition banners.*
  • Four (4) complimentary Supplier registrations.
  • Six (6) complimentary Buyer registrations.
  • Distribution of all-attendee registration list will be provided four (4) times**

Lunch Main Stage Keynote Sponsorship

$28,000 CAD 

Lunch Main Stage Keynote Sponsorships are unique; they include the opportunity for an executive from the sponsor’s organization to address the largest audience during the event. These sponsorships are an excellent venue for an executive to share their views and perspectives on the future of the business travel industry. 

  • Speaking opportunity on Main Stage.
  • Video commercial to play on Main Stage
  • Two (2) VIP tables at sponsored Keynote Main Stage session. (8 people per table) 
  • Logo recognition as the official sponsor of featured speakers in email announcement of Main Stage and applicable communication
  • Logo recognition on GBTA website, event app, official materials, and sponsor recognition banners.*
  • Four (4) complimentary Supplier registrations.
  • Six (6) complimentary Buyer registrations.
  • Distribution of all-attendee registration list will be provided four (4) times**

Opening Reception Sponsor

$15,000 CAD 

The Opening Reception kicks off the Canada Conference with food, drinks, and entertainment. The Opening Reception is included with all Canada Conference registrations.  

  • Opportunity to enhance Opening Reception with a sponsor-conducted activity or event engagement item.
  • Opportunity to include a prize draw for Opening Reception.
  • Opportunity to provide up to six (6) pop-up banners to be displayed at the Opening Reception
  • Verbal mention of sponsor during Opening Reception
  • Logo recognition in promotion of Opening Reception
  • Logo recognition on GBTA website, event app, official materials, and sponsor recognition banners.
  • Three (3) complimentary Supplier registrations.
  • Four (4) complimentary Buyer registrations.
  • Distribution of all-attendee registration list will be provided four (4) times**

Global Leadership Reception

$8,000 CAD 

This special event will bring together GBTA leaders from around the world to celebrate the global identity of GBTA.   

  • 3-minute welcome remarks to be provided by the Sponsor at the Global Leaders Reception
  • Sponsor may provide up to four (4) pop-up banners to be displayed at the Global Leaders Reception
  • Verbal mention and logo recognition on stage at the Global Leaders Reception
  • Opportunity to include a prize draw for Global Leaders Reception. Sponsor is required to contribute a prize in order for drawing to take place.
  • Opportunity to provide branded giveaways or gift bags during Global Leaders Reception.
  • Logo recognition on invitations for the Global Leaders Reception
  • Logo recognition on GBTA website, event app, official materials, and sponsor recognition banners.
  • Two (2) complimentary Supplier registrations.
  • Two (2) complimentary Buyer registrations.
  • Ten (10) Invitations to the reception for supplier staff or buyers
  • Distribution of all-attendee registration list will be provided four (4) times**

*If sponsor purchases multiple sponsorship opportunities at various tiers, sponsor will be recognized at the highest sponsor level tier purchased.

** Distribution of all-attendee registration list will be provided four (4) times:
6 weeks prior – March 12 (Name, title, company, city)
4 weeks prior – March 26 (Name, title, company, city)
2 weeks prior – April 9 (Name, title, company, city, email)
1 week post – May 1  (Name, title, company, city, email)
Subject to PIPEDA, GDPR Compliance and GBTA Terms & Conditions

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