Thank you for your GeoConnect sponsorship consideration. Without the support of sponsors, events would simply not be possible. The intent of this page is to answer any questions that you may have with respect to GeoConnect event sponsorship. If you have more questions, please email: sponsors@geoconnect.ca.

2025 EVENT:

GIS and the Digital Transformation

• Location: The Hilton Vancouver Metrotown. 6083 McKay Ave, Burnaby, BC V5H 2W
• Date: May 1st, 2025.

SPONSOR REGISTRATION:

To register your organization as a sponsor for the next GeoConnect event, please email sponsors@geoconnect.ca for details and a link to our current registration page.

Sponsorship includes one complimentary pass to the event. After you have purchased your sponsorship level, please register the complimentary attendees at the Attendee/Sponsor Registration Page. When registering, choose the Sponsorship Registration option. You can register both attendees at the same time or return at a later date to register additional complimentary attendees. Remember, only 1 complimentary attendee per sponsorship.

SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS:

• Your company name and logo (linked to your website) will be added to the GeoConnect conference web page. Links will be removed 2 weeks after the conference.
• Includes option to bring a company banner (standard vertical standing banner) that will be placed within our exhibit hall.
• Includes option to participate in the vendor fishbowl door prize (see below for details).
• You will receive 1 free pass to the event.
• Sponsorship includes 1 complimentary pass to the event. If further representatives of your company would like to attend, please register them as paying attendees on the event registration page using the following link – GeoConnect – General Registration

Vendor Fish Bowls:

• Each booth/sponsor will be given a fish bowl (or equivalent) that they can use to collect business cards.
• Throughout the day, attendees will drop their business cards in the bowls to enter a draw for prize(s) supplied by the sponsors.
• After the last presentation, the sponsor will be asked to come on stage and a random draw will take place.
• The winner must be PRESENT, and if not, a new name will be drawn.

Vendor Booth Inclusions:

For booth sponsorships, the following vendor amenities are available:

• Includes a six foot table (with table cloth)
• Includes electricity
• Includes two chairs
• Internet access (available for a charge)

** There is room for a small display between the table and the wall.

Previous Sponsors:

Future GeoConnect events and previous URISA BC events have been extremely successful thanks in part to many incredibly supportive sponsors. Previous event sponsors have come from every facet of the technology landscape including local, and international hardware vendors, software vendors, and consulting firms.

SHIPPING AND PACKAGES

If you are shipping packages to the Hotel or event, please coordinate with the GeoConnect Event Coordinator at events@geoconnect.ca.