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CONFERENCE & TRADESHOW
INNOVATING CANADA BY AIR, LAND & SEAOTTAWA,ONTARIO
October 30-November 1, 2019
INNOVATING CANADA BY AIR, LAND & SEA
UC19OTTAWA
SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM
LETTER FROM CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
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Dear Colleagues,
I invite you to join us at Unmanned Systems Canada’s / Systèmes Télécommandés Canada’s 17th Annual National Conference & Trade Show: “UC19Ottawa: Innovating Canada By Air, Land and Sea.”
We are anticipating over 400 delegates, speakers, and exhibitors from all sectors of this rapidly evolving industry to join us in our Nation’s Capital, Ottawa, ON from October 30 to November 1, 2019.
UC19Ottawa is Canada’s only conference addressing all aspects of unmanned vehicles and systems. Learn about Transport Canada’s current rules and the shift to the future in air, land and sea. The new Remote Traffic Management (RTM) Roadmap will be revealed. Extensive B2B and B2G networking opportunities in vertical markets will introduce you to new customers and business partners. Meet the winners of Canada’s First Student Autonomous Snowplow Competition. North America’s unique L5 Test Site for ground and aerial vehicles and systems will be introduced. The largest Tradeshow yet introduces you to new products, services and suppliers.
Learn about:- connected autonomous vehicles technologies and deployment- the latest developments in autonomous ships- the latest approaches to Cyber Security - the next generation autonomous fighting vehicles
Participating as an exhibitor, sponsor, speaker and delegate can increase your corporate visibility, connect you to buyers and suppliers, expand your network, and/or launch new technologies and products.
The UC19Ottawa Sponsorship Package provides a wide range of options to address your corporate objectives: increase exposure of a new company or product, promote corporate social responsibility, recruit some of Canada’s most promising post-secondary students, and support Unmanned Systems Canada in its goal to promote a vibrant unmanned and remotely piloted vehicle sector, advance research and investment, and maintain a supportive regulatory framework.
Join us at UC19Ottawa in Ottawa to give your organization the opportunity to contribute directly to building a stronger, more competitive industry that provides social, economic & environmental benefits for all Canadians.
Sincerely, Mark Aruja, P. Eng.
Chairman of the Board
INFORMATION
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ABOUT UNMANNED SYSTEMS CANADA/ SYSTÈMES TÉLÉCOMMANDÉS CANADAUSC-STC is a national, member-focused non-profit organization that represents the interest of industry, academia, government, military and the Canadian public in the unmanned vehicle and remotely piloted vehicle sectors.
It promotes public awareness and appreciation for this Canadian community, its members and related international organizations through education, advocacy and exchange of ideas and technologies.
ABOUT OUR CONFERENCEThe UC19Ottawa Conference offers our partners a dedicated marketing opportunity to over 400 delegates from the Canadian and International unmanned vehicle systems community. The annual conference offers a unique forum for a sector experiencing massive growth, with over 1000 companies in the Canadian unmanned and remotely piloted vehicle sector.
We’re building on UC18Vancouver’s success to offer a new USC-STC Video Promotion Reel opportunity to exhibitors. We’re streamlining this year’s UC19Ottawa app so you can easily book B2B sessions, find speaker presentations post-event, link to social media channels, and connect to participants, speakers, exhibitors, sponsors and USC-STC Committee Chairs. Get informed - and get connected at UC19Ottawa!
There’s a limited number of exhibitor booths and sponsorship packages available, so save the date and join us October 30 - November 1, 2019 in our Nation’s Capital in Ottawa, ON. Contact USC-STC today to learn more about delegate, exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities!
UNMANNED CANADA ATTENDEES
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BRAND VISIBILITY
WEBSITE & ELECTRONIC ADVERTISEMENTSEvent ads with sponsor recognition will be promoted in various industry and association print publications, e-newsletters, partner blogs, and websites.
E-MAIL CAMPAIGNThe event and its sponsors will be promoted via a series of email communications sent directly to the inboxes of hundreds of industry professionals.
PR AND MEDIA OPPORTUNITIESSponsors will be mentioned in nation-wide press releases and included in USC-STC Director slideshow presentations until October 2020 - so get your logo to us today!
SOCIAL MEDIAThe event and its sponsors will be promoted via the Unmanned Systems Canada / Systèmes Télécommandés Canada Facebook, Twitter & LinkedIn accounts.
EVENT PROGRAM / APPEvery attendee of the UC19Ottawa Conference & Tradeshow will access an event program/app featuring information about our sponsors.
ON-SITE DISPLAYSSponsor logos will be featured on a variety of on-site signage and digital presentation formats.
ON-SITE BRAND INTEGRATIONBranding of the event venues using decor, signage, and electronic displays to ensure excellent brand recognition and connection with the audience From electronic displays to event signage, various sponsor and exhibitor packages offer excellent brand recognition to connect with over 400 participants we’re expecting at UC19Ottawa!
COMPLIMENTARY NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIESSponsorship packages include various complimentary passes so your staff can network directly with UC19Ottawa attendees to make new industry contacts, find partners and suppliers, and generate sales leads.
UC19Ottawa Conference and Tradeshow sponsors and exhibitors benefit from a variety of branding opportunities. We’ll showcase your brand with pre-event marketing (recognition online and in print), on-site promotions (with event signage, photo opportunities and social posts), and post-event (thank you letters, inclusion in next year’s brochures, permanent web pages, etc.). Here’s a brief outline of our benefits:
SPONSOR BENEFITS
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OPPORTUNITIES & BENEFITS PL
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$15,000 $10,000 $7,500 $4,500 $2,500 $750
Number of sponsorships available 1 2 3 5 10 No Limit
Logo recognition on event website and related email blasts ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Logo on event program/app ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓Logo on prominent event signage displayed at the conference ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Opportunity to make remarksSpeaker on 1
Plenary Panel & 1 Industry Panel
Speaker on1 Industry Panel
Intro at 1 Breakout session
Intro at 1 Breakout session
Complimentary invitations for Opening Reception 3 2 1
Complimentary conference registrations 3 2 1
Presence in USC eNewsletter Company profile in 2 eNewsletters
Feature articleLogo &
description
10x10 exhibitor booth in tradeshow ✓ ✓ Discount 25%
Opportunity to provide sponsor signage
1 Plenary Session 1 Plenary Session1 Breakout session for
3 days
USC-STC offers various Sponsor levels to address your marketing and budgeting needs. The table below summarizes the benefits at each sponsorship level of sponsorship; please contact our Sponsor Lead if you have additional ideas or requests to address.
Sponsor Contact: Glenn Martin at 613–716-7274 or email [email protected]
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SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES
PLATINUM SPONSOR $15,000 1Available Sponsorship highlights: 3 Complimentary conference registrations 3 Complimentary invitations to the Opening Reception 10x10 Exhibitor Booth (Valued at $3,950) Speaking spot on 1 Plenary Panel Speaking spot on 1 Industry Panel Company profile in 2 USC-STC eNewsletters Website Partner Recognition Ad
GOLD SPONSOR $10,0002 Available Sponsorship highlights: 2 Complimentary conference registrations 2 Complimentary invitations to the Opening Reception 10x10 Exhibitor Booth (Valued at $3,950) Speaking spot on 1 Industry Panel Feature Article USC-STC eNewsletter Sponsor of 1 Roundtable
SILVER SPONSOR - REGISTRATION $7,5003 Available Sponsorship highlights: 1 Complimentary conference registration 1 Complimentary invitation to the Opening Reception 25% Discount on 10x10 Exhibitor Booth Speaker introduction at 1 Breakout Session Logo & brief description in USC-STC eNewsletter
As a UC19Ottawa Conference and Tradeshow sponsor, your company will benefit from a variety of branding opportunities as we promote this year’s conference. Below is an outline of our marketing opportunites that will showcase your brand:
SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES
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BRONZE SPONSOR - OPENING MEET & GREET RECEPTION $4,500 3 Available Sponsorship highlights: Logo placement on event signage Opportunity to make remarks at sponsored event Branded drink tickets
BRONZE SPONSOR - NETWORKING RECEPTION $4,5002 Available Sponsorship highlights: Logo placement on event signage Opportunity to make remarks at sponsored event Branded drink tickets
PREMIER SPONSOR - BREAKFAST $2,500 3 Available Sponsorship highlights: Logo placement on event signage
PREMIER SPONSOR - LUNCHEON $2,5003 Available Sponsorship highlights: Logo placement on event signage
PREMIER SPONSOR - COFFEE BREAKS $2,5002 Available | Sponsorship highlights: Logo placement on event signage
PREMIER SPONSOR - WOMEN IN DRONES BREAKFAST $2,500 2 Available Sponsorship highlights: Logo placement on event signage Opportunity to display advertising material during panel Opportunity to make remarks at sponsored event – introduced by UC19Ottawa Committee Chair
PARTNER SPONSOR $750 Sponsorship highlights: Logo recognition on event app, program, website and email blasts
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EXHIBITING
DOUBLE BOOTH | 10’ X 20’ $7,900• Full back and half side pipe and drape• Two - 6ft tables with skirt and four chairs• WiFi connection• Two 120 volt power outlets• Four booth personnel registrations• Extra registrations available at cost (2 allowed per full exhibit)• Profile/logo in the conference program (150 words due September 6th, 2019)
EXHIBITOR BOOTH | 10’ X 10’ $3,950• Full back & half wall drape• Two Booth Personnel Passes• 6ft table with skirt and four chairs• WiFi connection• 120 volt power outlet• Extra registrations available at cost (1 allowed per Full Exhibit)• Logo on event program/app• Profile/logo in the conference handbook (150 words due September 6th, 2019)
START-UP STAND | 4’ X 2’ $1,950• 1 Conference Pass• Logo on event program/app• 4’ x 2’ draped stand• Space to include a pop-up sign• WiFi connection• Extra registration available at cost (1 allowed per Full Exhibit)
VIDEO SHOWCASE SPONSOR (add-on only) $500 One-minute video reel (must be received by October 1) added to UC19Ottawa Conference video
EXHIBITING & ATTENDING
ATTENDING THE CONFERENCE
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PASS TYPE EARLY BIRD Sept.7 - Sept.30 Oct.1 - Nov.2
Member Rate $685 $885 $1085
Non-Member Rate $785 $985 $1185
Student Rate* $685 $750 $850
Exhibitor Pass(Some restrictions apply) $600 $750 $850
*Professors' rate rebated when registered with up to two (2) Students
CONFERENCE PRICING
SPONSOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS
SPONSORSHIP CONFIRMATION: All sponsorship packages can be ordered online through our website: www.unmannedsystems.ca Visit the Events page to find links to secure your spot at UC19Ottawa today.
SALES TAX: All sponsorship purchases are charged tax based on the location of the conference. If you are tax exempt, please provide your tax exempt certificate to the conference coordinator.
REFUND POLICY: Cancellation prior to September 30, 2019 will result in a full refund less a $50.00 administration fee. Cancellation between September 30, 2019 and October 15, 2019 will result in a 50% refund. No refunds will be issued after October 15, 2019. Cancellation notice needs to be provided to UC19Ottawa via email to [email protected], or phone 613-526-5487.
SPONSORSHIP COMPLIMENTARY REGISTRATIONS: Complimentary conference registrations that are included in the sponsor purchase include full meals and attendance at speaking sessions. Be sure to register for these Complimentary Registrations. Contact the conference coordinator at [email protected].
SPEAKING AT SPONSORED EVENT: Sponsors for evening networking receptions and meals have the opportunity to make a short address to attendees (3-minute maximum). Contact the Sponsor Lead by October 1st, 2019 to coordinate. An Unmanned Systems Canada / Systèmes Télécommandés Canada representative will introduce and thank the sponsor, identify the representatives in attendance, and provide a short description of the organization.
SIGNAGE AND/OR PRESENTATIONS AT SPONSORED EVENT: Unmanned Systems Canada / Systèmes Télécommandés Canada (USC-STC) provides event signage with the Sponsor’s logo clearly visible. If the Sponsor wishes to include additional signage or AV presentations at a sole-sponsored event, they must coordinate with the conference coordinator at least 60 days prior to the event. Pop-up signage referred to herein is the type that comes in an over-the-shoulder bag, not full booth-backs that are referred to as Pop-up booth backs. In all cases, additional signage locations are determined by by USC-STC in conjunction with the venue, the Westin Ottawa. Once approved, that signage must be delivered to the venue before September 30th, 2019. The aforementioned signage is the responsibility of the sponsor to provide, once approved, in a timely manner prior to the event. The Sponsor shall be liable for any additional associated charges levied by the Venue or sub-provider.
BENEFITS: Unused sponsor benefits associated with different sponsorships are non-transferable and if unused will be considered closed.
LIABILITY: Unmanned Systems Canada / Systèmes Télécommandés Canada (USC-STC) and the Host Venue shall not be responsible for any loss, injury, or damage that may occur to the Sponsor’s employees (public or other) and any other person, from any cause whatsoever, prior, during, or subsequent to the period covered by the Sponsorship agreement. The Sponsor, upon signing the agreement, expressly releases Unmanned Systems Canada / Systèmes Télécommandés Canada, its employees, its general service contractor and/or the venue and agrees to indemnify and defend the same against any and all claims for such loss, damages, or injury.
SPONSOR TERMS
9Ottawa
INNOVATING CANADA BY AIR, LAND & SEA
NOT YET A MEMBER OF UNMANNED SYSTEMS CANADA / SYSTÈMES TÉLÉCOMMANDÉS CANADA?It’s not every day that individuals, businesses and institutions can play a role in shaping emerging industries – especially one that has the potential to impact so many lives. Unmanned vehicles are innovating operations for everyone from farmers to foresters, energy companies to educators, and media-makers to miners.Unmanned Systems Canada / Systèmes Télécommandés Canada is a national, member-focused non-profit organization that promotes the advancement of Canada’s unmanned vehicle industry. USC-STC is supported by participation from dedicated members and a volunteer Board of Directors. We are financially supported by membership dues, events and sponsorships.
Our Mission:• To promote public awareness, education and appreciation for the Canadian unmanned vehicle
systems community for its members, all Canadians and international organizations in this sector.• To represent the interests of the unmanned vehicle systems community including small business, industry,
academia, government, military, and the Canadian public.• To promote and facilitate the growth of the Canadian unmanned vehicle systems community through
education, advocacy, policy development and the exchange of ideas and technologies.
The growing success of Canada’s unmanned vehicle sector – in the air, on the ground, and in the water – indicates that Canadians are finding solutions to make our companies, organizations and agencies more innovative at home and more competitive on the international stage.
Member Benefits – Working Together to Strengthen CanadaUSC-STC members include professional operators, start-ups and established businesses, suppliers and buyers, researchers and students, industry and government.
Enjoy priority service and member-only benefits:• Advance notice of USC-STC events and speaker opportunities• Contribute to USC-STC Policy Research, member-only surveys, and Submissions to Regulators• Access to networking opportunities, webinars and Member Roundtables• Full access to USC industry reports and market research• Eligibility to contribute to – and benefit – from USC-STC Scholarships and Awards
Marketing Opportunities - Connect to our growing network!• National exposure through “Meet a Member’ feature stories and updates in USC-STC News• Opportunities to contribute to USC-STC advertorials in various industry print publications• Priority invitations to join association-organized trade missions• Enhanced listings on our national industry directory (promoted at all events we host or attend)
Save money! Members of Unmanned Systems Canada benefit from:• Discounts to attend or exhibit at USC-STC events, including Canada’s largest UAV industry conference
‘UC19Ottawa” (October 30 to November 1, 2019 in Ottawa, ON)• Free admission to the annual USC-STC Student Competitions to connect directly with over 120 of Canada’s
leading • Discounts on sponsorship opportunities and advertising packages• Affiliate partner discounts – USC-STC is continually adding affiliate products and services for members• 30% savings on your subscription to Canada’s official UAS research publication, The Journal of Unmanned
Vehicle Systems.
Become a USC-STC Member now to get UC19Ottawa discounts and additional benefits! Learn more, renew or purchase your membership online or simply join when you sign up for a Sponsorship Package.
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