Thanks to our sponsors

 

Sponsorship and Advertising opportunities

 

Campus Stores Conference attracts decision makers and buyers from universities and colleges across Canada in this uniquely Canadian event for education, networking and buying. Delegates represent college and university bookstores, student-run book stores, private institutions and national buying groups. 

Take advantage of this opportunity to increase your exposure to the Campus Stores Canada members and our guests by sponsoring one of the following events or items. Sponsor benefits are listed below each sponsorship category.

Gold Sponsorship

Thank you for considering becoming a gold sponsor for the Campus Stores Conference. As a gold sponsor you will receive all of the benefits listed in the silver and bronze sponsor categories.

This exclusive sponsorship level is design for organizations that are committed to making a significant impact in the campus stores community and want to showcase their leadership and expertise. Gold sponsors gain access to unparalleled networking opportunities, prime branding exposure, and a chance to host their own Signature Event during the conference and participate in exclusive opportunities prior to the conference.  

Gold sponsorships are created between our team and yours. No two are alike. If you’re interested in creating memorable moments for our delegates, access to influential decision-makers, and leaving a lasting impression please contact our team

SILVER SPONSORSHIP

We invite you to become a Silver Sponsor for our upcoming conference! As a Silver Sponsor, you will play a vital role in supporting our event and gaining valuable exposure among campus store professionals. This sponsorship level is ideal for organizations that want to elevate their presence, establish meaningful connections, and showcase their commitment to excellence.

By joining us as a Silver Sponsor, you will enjoy enhanced visibility through various marketing channels throughout not only the conference, but the entire year! We will include you in our event promotions, web and print collateral, and onsite signage. This is an excellent opportunity to engage with key stakeholders, build brand awareness, and strengthen your reputation as a forward-thinking campus retail leader.

 

BRONZE SPONSORSHIP

We welcome you to participate as a Bronze Sponsor for our upcoming conference! This sponsorship level provides an excellent platform for organizations seeking to increase their visibility, network with professionals, and demonstrate their dedication to industry advancement. As a Bronze Sponsor, you will benefit from exposure to a diverse audience of attendees who are actively engaged in the conference and are eager to explore new opportunities. You logo will be prominently featured in various conference materials, offering valuable brand recognition and positioning your organization as a valued contributor. This sponsorship level offers a cost-effective way to showcase you commitment to innovation, knowledge sharing, and collaboration within the campus retail industry. We are thrilled to have you on board as a Bronze Sponsor and looking forward to working together to make this conference a resounding success.

 

Base Participation

You can always be a part of the Campus Stores Conference just by exhibiting at the conference! All you need to do is get yourself a booth and you’ll enjoy many of the benefits of being a part of our community.

 
 

Breakdown

 

  • We’re hosting two Hot Products sessions during the year. One on September 26th where members are showing off the things that were hot during September rush and a second on December 14th where sponsors get to show off their hot products for the year ahead.

    It’s a 90 minute session that is open to all of Campus Stores Canada’s members hosted virtually through Google Meet. We’ll be doing lead-in emails about the session which will feature you organization and its products and we’ll have an on-site Hot Products Showcase at the conference for delegates to see your products in-person.

  • During the Campus Stores Conference there will be five events that are exclusive sponsorship opportunities: Meet & Greet, Trade Show Reception, Speed Pitch, and Evening Social. These events are being separately marketed to our members throughout the lead into the conference. With you as host of these events we’ll make certain that your organization is well represented. While each event has unique elements let's look at a hypothetical example for the Meet & Greet reception:

    A month prior to the event we’ll send out a special invitation to members of CSC including highlights of the event.

    At the conference delegates will be given branded tickets to the Meet & Greet featuring your company.

    Signage throughout the hotel will feature your organization’s branding for way-finding to the Meet & Greet.

    When delegates arrive at the Meet & Greet your representatives will greet the guests to their first official conference activity.

    As the delegates get situated during the Meet & Greet they will turn in their ticket for a drink at the bar.

    You will get an opportunity to host an icebreaker activity for all our delegates.

    We’ll give you a big send off thank you to our attendees and encourage them to seek your representatives out throughout the conference.

    We send you a detailed contact list of all the people who attended the event that evening.

    In the morning we send an email on your behalf to the delegates thanking them for attending and reminding them to work with you in the year ahead.

    This is an example of Hosting a Signature Event. It will change from event to event, but it is the level of quality we will work together to create.

  • You supply us with an item you’d like all our conference attendees to get and together we customize it to show off the best of the conference and your organization. This includes some of the most memorable items we’ve ever given to members: bags, apparel, notebooks, pencils, and so much more. This conference isn’t just a trade show, it is an opportunity to exhibit what makes you and your company stand out.

  • We are giving you 5 minutes to talk to our members (either in the course materials or general operations track) during which you can take the mic and do anything you would like. This is your opportunity to showcase not only your organization, but your ongoing support for the independent campus retail industry.

  • There are more than 600 people registered to receive our monthly newsletter. It delivers directly to the work email addresses of all of Campus Stores Canada’s members, not just the ones who come to the conference. You can add not only a logo, but links, and custom art into the monthly newsletter. This is your chance to showcase yourselves throughout the year!

  • There are more than 600 professionals in the independent campus store industry in Canada. Only 150 of which will show up to the conference. We have resources for both of those audiences and we want to make sure that your show of support covers that huge extra audience.

  • Campus Stores Canada is going to give away all our registered attendees twice to registered exhibitors. Once in early December and again at the end of the conference. We’ll give you updated registration information starting earlier (in September), with increased frequency (monthly until November and then once weekly until the conference starts), to more of your people (whoever you want us to distribute to), and with more information (highlighting new signups, detailing changes, and giving all of the information from Member Space about a member so you’ll know more about them).

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