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Congress Exhibitors & Sponsors

October 3-5, 2024 in Victoria, BC

Congress is our premiere event of the year, bringing together laboratory professionals, educators, and industry representatives from across the province and nationally.

Sponsorship opportunities

SPONSORSHIP OPPORUNITIES PRINTOUT

Promo Packages are included with Diamond, Gold and Silver sponsorships. All Promo Packages include logo placement on website, Congress emails and a social Media Vendor welcome blast

Diamond $5,500 - Includes:

  • Silver & Gold level PLUS

    • LARGE logo used in Promo Package (logo placement on website, Congress emails and a social Media Vendor welcome blast)

    • Banner ad in the Event App

    • Logo on main promotional poster that is posted in all labs across BC

    • Logo prominently displayed on the delegate bag

    • Be a part of the welcoming ceremonies.

    • 1 opportunity to play a 2-minute video or introduce a speaker of your choice

Gold $3,500 - Includes:

  • Silver level PLUS:

    • MEDIUM logo used in Promo Package (logo placement on website, Congress emails and a social Media Vendor welcome blast)

    • 1 opportunity for a 2-minute video and/or intro to a speaker presentation of your choice

Silver $2,500 - Includes:

  • Promo package with a SMALL logo (logo placement on website, Congress emails and a social Media Vendor welcome blast)

  • SMALL logo on the giant Congress poster. Located at registration desk and Exhibitor hall entrance.

  • Include your promo material in the delegate bags

  • Banner ad in the Event App

SPONSOR a-la-carte

Delegate Bag Logo - $2000 – 1 opportunity available

  • Logo prominently displayed on the delegate bag, along with the Diamond Sponsor logo and the Congress logo.

  • BCSLS will order and arrange shipping of this item

Water Bottle $1700 - 1 opportunity

  • Have your company logo on the Congress water bottle. They are re-usable and are distributed to all in-person participants at registration

  • BCSLS will order and arrange shipping of item

  • Your logo on the sponsor poster and in Congress emails

Cultivating Growth Blossom Kit $1100 - 1 opportunity

  • Watch your brand bloom from this custom kit!

  • Distributed to all in-person participants at registration

  • Enjoy a beautiful blossom of plants or flowers with a small garden you can keep right on your desk or windowsill.

  • Your logo on the sponsor poster and in Congress emails

Lunch Sponsor $1700 - 1 opportunity available

  • Give people what they want – food!

  • Signage at the food stations with your company logo. Clearly indicating you are the Lunch sponsor

  • Company name listed on the website agenda and onsite daily schedule as sponsoring this lunch

  • You can provide branded collateral or promotional items at the station during your lunch

  • Your logo on the sponsor poster and in Congress emails

Drink Ticket Sponsor $1500 - 1 opportunity available

  • Give delegates the chance to ‘toast’ your company at the Exhibitors’ Reception as they partake in your sponsored beverage.

  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks available for the delegate to choose from

  • Signage at the bar with your company logo and indicating a nod or a toast is in order.

  • Your logo on the sponsor poster and in Congress emails

Host a Break - $1200 - 2 opportunities available

  • Take a break! Refresh with coffee and an energizing snack

  • Company name listed on the website and the onsite daily schedule as the break sponsor

  • Company logo on signs at the food/beverage stations

  • You can provide branded collateral or promotional items at the station during your break

  • Your logo on the sponsor poster and in Congress emails

  • 3 breaks available: Thursday am, Friday pm, Saturday am

Participant Bag Insert - $500 – 3 Opportunities available

  • Give an item to very single participant as soon as they arrive

  • Include a brochure or promotional item in the delegate bag handed out to all delegates at the registration table

  • You are to arrange the creation/print and shipping to the venue or BCSLS office. Deadline dates apply

  • Your logo on the sponsor poster and in Congress emails

Exhibitors - Trade show booth space

ACCOMMODATION: Victoria- Delta Ocean Pointe Resort. MAP

  1. How to book your vendor hotel rooms: Click this link https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1689027359448&key=GRP&app=resvlink

When:

  • Trade Show: October 3/4, 2024

  • Full congress: October 3-5

Vendor Booth costs

  • 8x8 Purple Premium Booths (near food tables): $1695- SOLD OUT

  • 8x8 Orange Premium Corner Booth: $1595 - SOLD OUT

  • 8x8 Blue booth: $1495 - SOLD OUT

  • 8x6 Green Foyer booth: $1395

  • Exhibitor Demo Van space: $1495 (Maximum space available is 70 ft x 18 ft)

Trade Show Dates: October 3/4 (Thurs/Fri)

  • Set up and Tear down:

    • Set-up time is Thurs Oct 3, 12pm - 3pm

    • Tear-down is Friday Oct 4, 1pm - 4pm

  • Exhibitor Trade Show Times:

  • · Thursday Exhibitors Reception of 2 hours: 330-530pm

    · Friday AM Break

    · Friday Lunch

Deadlines:

  • Discount Pricing:

    • 3:59pm Sept 9: Submitting/payment of your order with Show in Motion (SIM). Order form is in the Show in Motion Manual

    • Sept 3 - Sept 24: Shipments must arrive @ SIM for discount pricing

  • Regular pricing - please ensure your exhibit materials arrive by Sept 26 to avoid any potential delays.

  • Oct 4, 4pm: Exhibit freight is not permitted to remain at venue past this time.

For more information contact the BCSLS office. angie@bcsls.net

Details

  • Trade show services, rentals and AV: Jaclyn Klassen 236-422-1440 orders@showinmotion.com

  • Freight and Shipping: Brian Huggan Brian@showinmotion.com

  • Customs Brokering: Andrea Mirgel amirgel@nalsi.com

    • Customs and Cross Border Shipping:

      • Customs Letter to be on all cross-border packages in order to facilitate entry to Canada. Please also attach this document to any boxes or packages being shipped to Canada for this event.

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