Sponsorship Information

Sponsorships That Deliver

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Show your support for district energy professionals everywhere and position yourself as a industry leader by securing a sponsorship at IDEA2023. The benefits of sponsorship include onsite and virtual offerings that will ensure you connect with attendees and beyond.

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Get Your Name Out There

The theme of the 114th IDEA Annual Conference, “Empowering the Next Generation” will explore emerging technologies, encourage collaborative discussion  and enable peer exchange to  accelerate continued investment in district energy. The 2023 conference will bring together industry leaders, energy and environmental experts and  business partners from around the globe.

Get your company in front of an informed, influential audience. Select the Sponsor Level to best suit your needs. Download the brochure to the right for a complete list of sponsor benefits available to you when you make the commitment to support this year's special event.

Sponsor Levels:
Diamond - $30,000 USD
Platinum - $20,000 USD
Gold - $10,000 USD
Silver - $5,000 USD
Bronze - $3,000 USD



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Why Sponsor IDEA2023?

Your sponsorship support will allow IDEA to continue to advance the industry and sustain our success for cleaner, more efficient energy technologies for cities, communities and campuses, and continue to inspire the next generation of young energy professionals and informed government leaders.

Leadership. Inspiration. Vision.
IDEA Sponsors will help to support education and encourage new approaches for integrated energy in cities. A portion of sponsor proceeds will help underwrite participation of invited public leaders from cities, communities and institutions, including college energy and sustainability clubs.

Local Industry in Action.
Toronto features multiple district energy systems providing low-carbon, innovative and sustainable services to cities, campuses and communities. IDEA is planning tours to showcase local industry leadership.

Distinguished National Participants.
A pre-conference workshop on district energy microgrids will augment a robust technical program, drawn from experienced district energy professionals and carefully curated. In recent years, over 800 registrants participated from 18 countries and 330 different cities.
Global Industry Leaders.
The IDEA Annual Conference historically attracts global business leaders from dozens of countries and hundreds of cities across North America, Europe, Middle East, and Asia, sharing best practices in launching, optimizing and expanding highly valuable systems for world-class cities.

Technologies and Innovations on Display.
Nearly 100 leading technology suppliers, consultants and integrators share the latest in equipment and solutions in a relaxed trade show setting, perfect for cultivating new opportunities and collaboration. Refreshments, networking, gifts and raffles enable personal connections.

IDEA Sponsors are Key to a Successful Conference.
Sponsors are amply recognized for their important contributions to the success of the conference and receive unique visibility at IDEA. Demonstrate your industry leadership and commitment and differentiate your firm as a sponsor. Enjoy special opportunities and enhanced visibility while while capturing value and savings for your clients and staff.

Sponsorship Descriptions

DIAMOND SPONSOR – $30,000 USD

Benefits:
• Complimentary full registrations for six (6) people to attend the conference, including all meals and receptions
• Large, top company logo recognition during conference –including rolling slides, general session slides, meals and breaks throughout the conference, and signage
• Large, top company logo recognition in all event materials and link to your company website – including the conference website, mobile application and promotional emails
• Option to participate in Industry Leaders Plenary Panel Discussion
• Optional Executive Podcast Interview – (Released on all IDEA social media platforms prior to Conference) OR Industry Leader’s Vision Discussion. (Virtual panel recorded and promoted in advance of event. Deadline to participate Jan. 27)
• Access to the attendee list following the conference
• Home screen logo placement on event’s mobile application
• Customizable mobile application listing – upload documents, add additional pictures and personalize your listing for conference attendees to view
• Two (2) full-page advertisements in District Energy magazine or blow-in ad in the digital version of the
magazine
• Web banner advertisement on IDEA’s website for 12 months
• Banner ad placement in IDEA’s – This Week in District Energy email
• Social media post announcing sponsor participation
• Company listing in District Energy magazine
• Conference participation featured in media notices
• Seven (7) complimentary passes for dinner
•  All registered staff given sponsor ribbon for name badge
• Place company brochure on table near registration desk
• Listed as premier conference sponsor

GOLD SPONSOR – $10,000 USD

Benefits:
• Complimentary registrations for two (2) people to attend the conference, including all meals and receptions
• Company logo recognition during conference – including rolling slides, general session slides, meals and breaks throughout the conference, and signage
• Company logo recognition in all event materials and link to your company website – including the conference website, mobile application and promotional emails
• Mobile application listing
• Access to the attendee list following the conference
• One full-page advertisement in District Energy magazine or blow-in ad in digital version of the magazine
• Web banner advertisement on IDEA’s website for 3 months
• Banner ad placement in IDEA’s – This Week in District Energy email
• Social media post announcing sponsor participation
• Company listing in District Energy magazine
• Three (3) complimentary passes for dinner
• All registered staff given sponsor ribbon for name badge
• Place company brochure on table near registration desk
• Option to be listed as the sponsor of one event – Exhibit Hall Reception, Luncheon, Technical Tours, Wine for Dinner, or Workshop

PLATINUM SPONSOR – $20,000 USD

Benefits:
• Complimentary full registrations for four (4) people to attend the conference, including all meals and
receptions
• Large, top company logo recognition during conference –including rolling slides, general session slides, meals and breaks throughout the conference, and signage
• Large, top company logo recognition in all event materials and link to your company website – including the conference website, mobile application and promotional emails
• Access to the attendee list following the conference
• Option to participate in “Meet the Experts” panel discussion
• Home screen logo placement on event’s mobile application
• Customizable mobile application listing – upload documents, add additional pictures and personalize your
listing for conference attendees to view
• Two (2) full-page advertisements in District Energy magazine or blow-in ad in digital version of the magazine
• Web banner advertisement on IDEA’s website for 6 months
• Banner ad placement in IDEA’s – This Week in District Energy email
• Social media post announcing sponsor participation
• Company listing in District Energy magazine
• Conference participation featured in media notices
• Five (5) complimentary passes for dinner
• All registered staff given sponsor ribbon for name badge
• Place company brochure on table near registration desk
• Option to be listed as the sponsor of a specific event – Dinner or Virtual Platform

SILVER SPONSOR – $5,000 USD

Benefits:
• Complimentary registration for one (1) person to attend the conference, including all meals and receptions
• Company logo recognition during conference – including rolling slides, general session slides, meals and breaks throughout the conference, and signage
• Company logo recognition in all event materials and link to your company website – including the conference website, mobile application and promotional emails
• Mobile application listing
• Banner ad placement in IDEA’s – This Week in District Energy email
• Social media post announcing sponsor participation
• Access to the attendee list following the conference
• Company listing in District Energy Magazine
• Two (2) complimentary passes for dinner
• All registered staff given sponsor ribbon for name badge
• Place company brochure on table near registration desk
• Option to be listed as the sponsor of one event – Breakfast, Dessert Break or Refreshment Break

BRONZE SPONSOR – $3,000 USD

Benefits:
• Company logo recognition during conference – including rolling slides, general session slides, meals and breaks throughout the conference, and signage
• Company logo recognition in all event materials and link to your company website – including the conference website, mobile application and promotional emails
• Access to the attendee list following the conference
• Company listing in District Energy Magazine
• One (1) complimentary pass for dinner
• All registered staff given sponsor ribbon for name badge

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