Become a Sponsor

Become a Sponsor

About the Conference 

The event gathers many of Ontario’s postsecondary education professionals who are involved in student mobility and pathways. We have an excellent line up of speakers and workshops on emerging trends on transfer and learner mobility, both provincially and nationally, exploring new partnerships, and sharing best practices and research findings. 

About ONCAT 

Established in 2011, the Ontario Council on Articulation and Transfer (ONCAT) was created to enhance academic pathways and reduce barriers for students looking to transfer among Ontario’s public colleges, universities, and Indigenous institutes. 

Sponsorship Opportunities 

Overview of options as outlined in Table below. 

Please submit your interest no later than October 1, 2023 to Carolyn Poplak, Manager, Sector Engagement: cpoplak@oncat.ca. 

All sponsors will receive the following primary benefits package (unless specified): 

1. Company logo on the official website for an entire year following the event 
2. Company logo with website link on the official website’s sponsor page 
3. VIP conference table 
4. Exhibitor booth 
5. Registration including attending presentations and meals 
6. Sponsorship recognized on signage, screens, and advertising, including an email teaser campaign, and social media 
7. Verbal acknowledgment by the presiding chair of the event, thanking your organization 

Please note: to reduce the creation and distribution of products that may be detrimental to our environment, we will not be distributing ‘traditional swag’ to all registrants at the event. We encourage sponsors with booths to provide sustainable, reusable, or consumable products that meet health and safety requirements at their booths.  

Sponsorship materials need to be confirmed and submitted to ONCAT by October 15^th, 2023. 

Attendees 

The ONCAT conference hosts upwards of 300 attendees which include attendees from Ontario’s publicly funded postsecondary institutions, including colleges, universities, & Indigenous Institutes. Colleagues represent diverse departments including Academic Excellence, Academic Services, Advising, Faculty Departments, Recruitment and Admissions, Registrar and Student Services and Transfer Offices. 

More specifically, this will include diverse array of staff including key institutional leaders (presidents, vice-presidents, and senior administrators), academic advisors, faculty, government representatives, education partners, and industry and public sector organizations. 

Benefits 

Direct interaction with attendees 

This is a must-attend event for postsecondary influencers. The Conference will provide opportunities to build and enhance your image with system leaders and decision makers. Approximately 350 delegates attend the conference each year. 

Presentation opportunities 

Increase awareness and showcase your products and services to hundreds of qualified delegates. 

Access to decision makers 

The Conference will include both structured and informal networking opportunities with our vast array of stakeholders.  

For potential in-kind contributions, please contact Carolyn Poplak, Manager, Sector Engagement: cpoplak@oncat.ca