SPONSORSHIP GUIDE 2024
About the Banff Forum Founded in 2002, the Banff Forum is one of Canada’s pre-eminent public policy forums in which a diverse group of young and established Canadian leaders come together to enhance their leadership skills and debate key issues to build a stronger and better Canada. We do this primarily through our annual retreat held every fall, alternating between Banff and a different location in Canada. The Forum brings ambitious and accomplished young Canadians from multiple fields together with leading thinkers from around the world to discuss topics of national and international importance. The sessions are off-the-record, which means speakers and participants feel free to express opinions that might otherwise never be shared. The Banff Forum is strictly non-partisan and non-ideological.
The Banff Forum Community We continue the conversation throughout the year at events hosted across the country. These year-round events encourage learning, leadership development, and networking amongst individuals who are passionate about building a bright future for Canada. We have built a strong community from various backgrounds, regions, and sectors, driven by our belief that many perspectives are better than one. Monthly newsletters, social media outreach and the production of our annual participant directory, all contribute to fostering strong connections within our growing community of Canadian leaders.
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Past Speakers Kluane Adamek // Yukon Regional Chief, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Murad Al-Katib // President and CEO of Alliance Grain Traders Inc. Rachel Notley // Former Premier of Alberta Sir Michael Barber // Former Head of Policy Delivery Unit, 10 Downing Street, United Kingdom Melody Barnes // Former Director of the White House Domestic Policy Council Mark Carney // Governor of the Bank of England; Former Governor of the Bank of Canada Kevin Chan // Senior Global Director and Head of Public Policy Canada, Meta Hon. Helen Clark // Former Prime Minister of New Zealand; Administrator, UN Development Prog. Hon. Jean Chrétien // 20th Prime Minister of Canada Brian Gallant // Former Premier of New Brunswick Hon. Stephen Harper // 22nd Prime Minister of Canada Ahmed Hussen // Minister of Immigration and Refugees, Government of Canada Attiyah Kahn // Filmmaker Parag Khanna // Geo-strategist and author Sarah Lyons // Vice-President, Community Foundations Canada Nik Nanos // President, Nanos Research Naheed Nenshi // Mayor of Calgary Natan Obed // President, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami Susan Rice // U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations Josette Sheeran // President and CEO, The Asia Society Nadia Theodore // Former Consul General of Canada to Southeast USA Ilse Treunicht // Former CEO of the MaRS Discovery District Brad Wall // Former Premier of Saskatchewan Kathleen Wynne // Former Premiere of Ontario
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Our Community Every year, the Banff Forum brings together approximately 200 participants, with a focus on attracting those under the age of 40. Participants attend our conference through an application process. They are selected because they have achieved success in their chosen area of expertise and because they are actively involved in corporate, social, environmental or political activities. They also bring a variety of perspectives to drive the most valuable and rigorous discussions. Although they represent a broad spectrum of professional sectors, they share a common desire to better understand our country – and the world.
THE FOUR KEY INGREDIENTS TO ACHIEVE OUR MISSION: 1. Emerging Canadian Leaders 2. World Class Speakers 3. Rich Debate on Relevant Topics 4. Diverse Perspectives Shape Policy
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Why Get Involved
Help to develop the next generation of leaders for our country.
Our corporate partners:
Are connected to Canadian thought-leaders and decision-makers through the annual forum and year-round events and communications: 700+ subscribers to monthly newsletter 200+ delegates at annual forum 2,000+ LinkedIn followers 2,700+ Twitter followers
Support a unique event that generates highlevel dialogue and debate about some of the most important issues facing Canada. Align themselves to an organization whose mission is to build a better and stronger country for all Canadians. Help keep the Forum accessible by supporting subsidized and complimentary registrations for delegates in need of financial assistance.
Please Note: Our corporate partners cannot influence or intervene with the content of the Forum, however, we are open to having creative conversations about activations and recognition strategies that will provide your company with the maximum possible value for your investment.
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2024 Opportunities PRESENTING SPONSOR: $50,000 and above
All of the benefits of platinum sponsorship plus: The opportunity for two (2) complimentary participants to attend the Banff Forum (subject to approval) The opportunity to sit at the head table for all formal meals Dominant brand exposure in all print and marketing materials Recognition as presenting sponsor throughout the course of the Forum Hyperlinked logo in Banff Forum’s monthly e-newsletter Any other mutually agreed benefits
PLATINUM LEVEL: $25,000 - $49,999 The opportunity for one (1) complimentary participant to attend the Banff Forum (subject to approval) Copy of the participant directory Company name on the Banff Forum letterhead Logo on all partner recognition signage at the Forum Logo in the 2024 Banff Forum mobile app, Program Guide and Participant Directory Hyperlinked logo on the Banff Forum website Hyperlinked logo in pre/post-Forum email communications Mention in sponsor thank you post on Banff Forum’s social media channels Brand acknowledgement during the welcome remarks at the Forum Any other mutually agreed benefits
September 5–7 WHITEHORSE, YT
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GOLD LEVEL: $20,000 - $24,999
The opportunity for one (1) paying participant to attend the Banff Forum (subject to approval) Copy of the participant directory Company name on the Banff Forum letterhead Logo on all partner recognition signage at the conference Logo in the 2024 Banff Forum mobile app, Program Guide and Participant Directory Hyperlinked logo on the Banff Forum website Hyperlinked logo in pre/post-Forum email communications Mention in sponsor thank you post on Banff Forum’s social media channels Brand acknowledgement during the welcome remarks at the Forum
SILVER LEVEL: $15,000- $19,999
Company name on the Banff Forum letterhead Logo on all partner recognition signage at the conference Logo in the 2024 Banff Forum mobile app, Program Guide and Participant Directory Hyperlinked logo on the Banff Forum website Hyperlinked logo in pre/post-Forum email communications Mention in sponsor thank you post on Banff Forum’s social media channels Brand acknowledgement during the welcome remarks at the Forum
BRONZE LEVEL: $10,000 - $14,999
Logo on all partner recognition signage at the conference Logo in the 2024 Banff Forum mobile app, Program Guide and Participant Directory Hyperlinked logo on the Banff Forum website Hyperlinked logo in pre/post-Forum email communications Mention in sponsor thank you post on Banff Forum’s social media channels Brand acknowledgement during the welcome remarks at the Forum
SUPPORTER: $5,000 - $9,999
Logo in the 2024 Banff Forum mobile app, Program Guide and Participant Directory Hyperlinked logo on the Banff Forum website Hyperlinked logo in pre/post-Forum email communications Mention in sponsor thank you post on Banff Forum’s social media channels Brand acknowledgement during the welcome remarks at the Forum
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Sponsorship Opportunities SPONSOR BENEFITS Number of participants permitted to attend the 2024 Forum (subject to approval)
Presenting
Platinum
Gold
Silver
Bronze
Supporter
$50K
$25K $49.9K
$20K $24.9K
$15K $19.9K
$10K $14.9K
$5K $9.9K
and above
2
complimentary
1
complimentary
1
paying
The opportunity to sit at the head table for all formal meals Dominant brand exposure in all print and marketing materials Recognition as presenting sponsor throughout the course of the Forum Hyperlinked logo in Banff Forum’s monthly e-newsletter Any other mutually agreed benefits Copy of the participant directory Company name on the Banff Forum letterhead Logo on all partner recognition signage at the Forum Logo in the 2024 Banff Forum mobile app, Program Guide and Participant Directory Hyperlinked logo on the Banff Forum website Hyperlinked logo in pre/post-Forum email communications Mention in sponsor thank you post on Banff Forum’s social media channels Brand acknowledgement during the welcome remarks at the Forum PARTNERING WITH THE BANFF FORUM
Current Banff Forum Supporters PARTENAIRE PRÉSENTEUR / PRESENTING PARTNER
PARTENAIRES PLATINE / PLATINUM PARTNERS
PARTENAIRES OR / GOLD PARTNERS
PARTENAIRE ARGENT / SILVER PARTNER
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Board of Directors & Advisory Council BOARD
ADVISORY COUNCIL
Brian Kingston, Chair (Ottawa)
Inder Arya, Vice-President & Portfolio Manager, RBC Dominion Securities André Beaulieu, SVP, Corporate Services, Bell Canada Ailish Campbell, Canadian Ambassador to the European Union Cadmus Delorme, Founder, OneHoop Graham Flack, Secretary of the Treasury Board, Government of Canada Andrew Graham, CEO, Borrowell Robert Greenhill, Executive Chairman, Global Canada Kyle Hill, Executive Vice President, The North West Company Alison Loat, Managing Director, Sustainable Investing and Innovation at OPTrust Gillian Manning, Vice President & Head, Investor Relations, TD Bank Group Michael McAdoo, Partner, Director of Global Trade & Investment, BCG Thomas Park, Partner, BDC Deep Tech Fund Bruno Roy, Chief Financial Officer of SSENSE Anar Simpson, Board Member: Care Canada; Strategic Advisor: TechWomen Victor Thomas, CEO, Canada-India Business Council Scott Wenger, Director of Government Relations, Suncor
Mark Cameron, Director (Ottawa) Jeffrey Collins, Director (Charlottetown) Rachel Curran, Director (Ottawa) Jennifer Ditchburn, Director (Montréal) Dylan Hanley, Director (Ottawa) Sacha Haque, Director (Montréal) Petros Kusmu, Treasurer (Vancouver) Jesse McCormick, Director (Kamloops) Julie Quenneville, Director (Toronto) Nadia Theodore, Director (Geneva)
STAFF Lydia Blanchard, Executive Director (Ottawa)
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Contact Lydia Blanchard (she/her/elle) Executive Director (613) 218-3880 lblanchard@banffforum.ca
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