Reaching Across Borders, Building a Better World INAUGURAL CONFERENCE November 6-7, 2018 Opening reception evening of November 5 Hotel Omni Mont-Royal, Montreal, Canada Visit www.awb-usf.org/conference2018/ for registration details In an age where many nations are turning inward, it s more important than ever for governments and institutions to reach across borders and build a better world. Universities and colleges are key participants in this process, working hand-in-hand with partners in developing countries to create healthier, wealthier, and more just societies for all. This November, experts and leaders from Canada and around the globe will gather in Montreal to explore the core role that academia has to play in social innovation, cross-country collaboration, global development, and the economic and social well-being of all the world s citizens. Conference Themes Access to quality higher education Strengthened institutional governance, management, and teaching Social innovation/enterprise development Gender equity Clean water and sanitation Functional cities and other necessities of a civil, prosperous society. Work and economic growth
This event offers an exceptional opportunity for your organization to foster strong relationships with key leaders from government, the private sector, nonprofit organizations, postsecondary institutions, students, and postdoctoral researchers from around the globe. Over a dozen renowned speakers from Canada and abroad have been confirmed, including: Louise Fréchette, Former United Nations Deputy Secretary-General (Keynote) Satryo Brodjonegoro, Former Director General for higher education at Indonesia s Ministry of National Education Patrick Deane, President & Vice-Chancellor, McMaster University Sheldon Levy, CEO, NEXT Canada Ann Buller, Former President, Centennial College Key event sponsors include: We invite you to explore the many ways you can feature your organization and become engaged with this vital mission. We thank you for your consideration and hope to see you this November in Montreal! Please don t hesitate to call us to discuss how we can customize your involvement. Contact Dr. Phil Glennie, Manager of Communications and Partnerships, Academica Group: +1 519 671 1763 phil@academicagroup.com
Your organization s sponsorship will help to offset the costs of attending for presenters and delegates from developing countries. In addition, you may wish to sponsor one or more of the specific activities below. Sponsor Levels All sponsors will receive the following universal benefits: recognition on welcome signage and in looped PowerPoint before each event recognition on the conference website recognition in the conference program Conference Partner $25,000+ Sponsors are entitled to all benefits associated with Platinum level sponsorship, with additional benefits to be determined on a case-by-case basis depending on the goals of the sponsoring organization and its level of financial support. Platinum $15,000+ Sponsors receive two complimentary registrations and can insert up to two pages into participants conference bags. Gold $10,000 Sponsors receive one complimentary registration and can insert one page into participants conference bags. Silver $5,000 Sponsors receive all universal benefits. Bronze $1,500 - $5,000 Sponsors receive all universal benefits.
Promotional Sponsorships Conference Bags $3,000 Exclusive Supply each registrant with a conference bag The tote bag can feature your logo. It may also include the conference name, Academics Without Borders logo, year, and location Lanyards $1,500 Exclusive Registration badges will be attached to the lanyards Lanyards will feature your logo Pens $1,500 Exclusive Your logo/name on pens Inserted in every conference bag
Social Activities Welcome Reception $7,000 Exclusive $3,500 Partial Partial sponsorships available Reception sponsor to have 5-8 minutes to address conference delegates and attendees Breakfast (TBA) $5,000 Each Breakfast for all participants Daily Tea and Coffee Breaks $6,000 Exclusive $1,500 per Break Refreshment break for all participants We are here to help! Please contact Dr. Phil Glennie, Manager of Communications and Partnerships, Academica Group +1 519 671 1763 phil@academicagroup.com