Sponsor CONNECT 2025

CONNECT is a 2.5 day event for the BCNET member community of higher ed IT professionals and leaders. The BCNET membership is made up of 44 higher education and research members in B.C.

Now celebrating our 25th year, the CONNECT Summit is a gathering of 750+ person delegates who connect to explore, contribute and discover solutions to today's technology challenges.

With an engaging expo hall for sponsor partners, visionary keynotes, six specialized tracks, over 65 session topics, and two social networking events, we’re delivering a complete and immersive attendee experience.

 

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
$18,000

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Gold Sponsor
$13,000

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Silver Sponsor
$8,500

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Bronze Sponsor
$3,500

6 Spots Left!

 

  
Number of opportunities
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Complimentary full-access pass 5 passes 3 passes 1 pass 1 pass
Complimentary expo-access pass 1 pass 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)                                		    
Inclusion of sponsor-organized social event on official summit agenda ✔ ✔    
Lead retrieval account in event app

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2 accounts

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Logo in Summit digital communications, including social media


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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 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔