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ACTION 2025

Partnership Opportunities

The Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) and the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) are pleased to invite your organization to participate in the joint 2025 CIP & OPPI national hybrid conference, ACTION, in Toronto, ON and online, July 8-10, 2025.

Partnership Application Form

Impact and benefits of partnering

  • Network with key decision makers and planning professionals from across Canada in person and online;
  • Expand your exposure in a dynamic and professional environment with potential clients;
  • Raise brand awareness with recognition in collateral materials, including the website, program guide, and conference signage;
  • Achieve your goals with customizable packages.

Available Opportunities

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT LOUNGE $12,500

This lounge area will be a place for delegates to connect with colleagues, network, receive feedback on resumes, view job postings, and take a new professional headshot. It will be located next to the CIP and OPPI booth in a high-traffic area.

  • Professional development lounge featured prominently in the exhibit hall with your organization’s logo
  • Photographer to be provided by CIP
  • Partner will be responsible for any furniture/set-up required in the exhibitor area (this is a great opportunity to connect personally with delegates, while they wait for headshots and network)
  • Logo displayed on the conference website, including a 250-word description about your organization
  • Professional Development lounge to be promoted through our mobile app including push notifications to delegates
  • Logo displayed onsite on signage
  • Logo featured in conference pocket program
  • Logo included in mobile app
  • Two full conference registrations
  • Announcement of partnership via CIP and OPPI Conference e-blasts/newsletters
  • Two Invitations to the CIP & OPPI Presidents VIP Reception
  • Logo featured on the conference partner page in the 2025 Fall issue of Plan Canada and Y Magazine
  • Half off (50%) purchased advertising in the 2025 fall and/or winter editions of Plan Canada magazine
  • Rotating banner in the digital edition of Plan Canada for three months for partners who purchase advertising in the fall or winter editions
  • Four job postings on the CIP National Job Board (valid until December 31, 2025)

 

WELCOME RECEPTION $12,500

The Welcome Reception is free for all conference delegates to attend and will include exclusive branding of the partner throughout the evening.

  • Taking place on July 8, 2025
  • Logo will be featured on welcome reception signage
  • Opportunity to distribute promotional items at the reception
  • Verbal acknowledgment of partnership during regular conference programming
  • Logo displayed on the conference website, including a 250-word description about your organization
  • Logo displayed onsite on signage
  • Logo featured in conference pocket program
  • Logo included in mobile app
  • Two full conference registrations
  • Announcement of partnership via CIP and OPPI Conference e-blasts/newsletters
  • Two Invitations to the CIP & OPPI Presidents VIP Reception
  • Logo featured on the conference partner page in the 2025 Fall issue of Plan Canada and Y Magazine
  • Half off (50%) purchased advertising in the 2025 fall and/or winter editions of Plan Canada magazine
  • Two job postings on the CIP National Job Board (valid until December 31, 2025)

 

CLOSING CELEBRATION $12,500

The Closing Celebration is free for all conference delegates to attend and will include exclusive branding of the partner throughout the evening. The closing event will occur on the second day of the conference to ensure maximum attendance by delegates.

  • Taking place on July 9, 2025
  • Logo featured on social evening signage
  • Opportunity to distribute promotional items at the social
  • Verbal acknowledgment of partnership during regular conference programming
  • Logo displayed on the conference website, including a 250-word description about your organization
  • Logo displayed onsite on signage
  • Logo featured in conference pocket program
  • Logo included in mobile app
  • Two full conference registrations
  • Announcement of partnership via CIP and OPPI Conference e-blasts/newsletters
  • Two Invitations to the CIP & OPPI Presidents VIP Reception
  • Logo featured on the conference partner page in the 2025 Fall issue of Plan Canada and Y Magazine
  • Half off (50%) purchased advertising in the 2025 fall and/or winter editions of Plan Canada magazine
  • Two job postings on the CIP National Job Board (valid until December 31, 2025)

 

MOBILE APP $10,000

Support the conference experience by sponsoring the Mobile App, the essential tool for in-person delegates to navigate sessions, connect with peers, and access real-time updates. Your logo will be featured throughout the app, making a lasting impression as attendees use it to enhance their conference experience.

  • Logo will be displayed on the home page of the conference mobile app
  • Verbal acknowledgment during opening remarks
  • Logo displayed on the conference website, including a 250-word description about your organization
  • Logo displayed onsite on signage
  • Logo featured in conference pocket program
  • Logo included in mobile app
  • Two full conference registrations
  • Announcement of partnership via CIP and OPPI Conference e-blasts/newsletters
  • Two Invitations to the CIP & OPPI Presidents VIP Reception
  • Logo featured on the conference partner page in the 2025 Fall issue of Plan Canada and Y Magazine
  • Half off (50%) purchased advertising in the 2025 fall and/or winter editions of Plan Canada magazine
  • Rotating banner in the digital edition of Plan Canada for three months for partners who purchase advertising in the fall or winter editions
  • Two job postings on the CIP National Job Board (valid until December 31, 2025)

 

STREAMING PLATFORM $10,000

Become the sponsor of our Streaming Platform, offering both in-person and online delegates access to live and recorded conference programming. Your brand will be prominently displayed on the platform, ensuring visibility as attendees engage with content during and after the event.

  • Logo will be displayed on the home page of the conference mobile app
  • Verbal acknowledgment during opening remarks
  • Logo displayed on the conference website, including a 250-word description about your organization
  • Logo displayed onsite on signage
  • Logo featured in conference pocket program
  • Logo included in mobile app
  • Two full conference registrations
  • Announcement of partnership via CIP and OPPI Conference e-blasts/newsletters
  • Two Invitations to the CIP & OPPI Presidents VIP Reception
  • Logo featured on the conference partner page in the 2025 Fall issue of Plan Canada and Y Magazine
  • Half off (50%) purchased advertising in the 2025 fall and/or winter editions of Plan Canada magazine
  • Rotating banner in the digital edition of Plan Canada for three months for partners who purchase advertising in the fall or winter editions
  • Two job postings on the CIP National Job Board (valid until December 31, 2025)

 

REGISTRATION DESK $10,000

The Registration Desk will be the first brand attendees see as they check in for the conference. With prime visibility at this central hub, your sponsorship offers a unique opportunity to make a strong first impression and ensure continuous brand exposure throughout the event.

  • Logo to be prominently featured in the registration area
  • Logo displayed on the conference website
  • Logo displayed onsite on signage
  • Logo featured in conference pocket program
  • Logo included in mobile app
  • Two full conference registrations
  • Announcement of partnership via CIP and OPPI Conference e-blasts/newsletters
  • Two Invitations to the CIP & OPPI Presidents VIP Reception
  • Logo featured on the conference partner page in the 2025 Fall issue of Plan Canada and Y Magazine
  • Half off (50%) purchased advertising in the 2025 fall and/or winter editions of Plan Canada magazine
  • Two job postings on the CIP National Job Board (valid until December 31, 2025)

Exhibitors

Ensure your organization has a prominent on-site presence at ACTION with an exhibitor display booth. Exhibitors are not required to staff their booth for all hours of the conference but must have staff present during exhibit showing times. Through the mobile app, delegates will be able to locate your organization on the floorplan and view your organization’s website. Both online and in-person delegates will have access to contact you through the mobile app. Allocation of booth spaces will be determined on a “first-come, first-served” basis, so don’t delay in booking your space.

Set up will take place the afternoon of July 7 or the morning of July 8. The exhibit area will be open July 8-10 . Hours to be confirmed.

FULL BOOTH (8X10) – $1,500

  • One 8×10 foot booth space with skirted display backing, one six-foot skirted table, and two chairs
  • Logo and link to your website from the conference website
  • Additional exhibitor-only badges – do not allow access to events or conference activities
  • Organization logo in the conference pocket program
  • Logo displayed in the exhibitor passport, which when completed by delegates, provides them an opportunity to win free registration to the 2026 national conference
  • The new mobile app will allow exhibitors to connect with in-person and online delegates during the conference.
  • Exhibitor meal plan will be available at an additional cost

TABLE TOP – $750 – limited number

  • One six-foot skirted table in the exhibitor area and two chairs
  • Logo and link to your website from the conference website and mobile app
  • Exhibitor-only badge – does not allow access to events or conference activities
  • Organization logo in the conference pocket program
  • Logo displayed in the exhibitor passport, which when completed by delegates, provides them an opportunity to win free registration to the 2026 national conference
  • The new mobile app will allow exhibitors to connect with in-person and online delegates during the conference.
  • Exhibitor meal plan will be available at an additional cost

Contact

Please contact the below with any questions:

Marisa Lingard, Director, Member Services at services@cip-icu.ca OR Susan Wiggins, OPPI Executive Director at executivedirector@ontarioplanners.ca