A unique opportunity to connect with
Small Business Owners
Elevate Your Brand
The CanadianSME Small Business Summit 2025 sets the standard for SME events. By sponsoring, your brand gains prestige and elevates its standing in the community. It's not just about recognition; it's about being an industry frontrunner and advocating for small businesses nationwide.
Drive Thought Leadership
The CanadianSME Small Business Summit 2025 is a stage for innovators. As a sponsor, your brand transforms into an industry beacon. You're not just supporting; you're leading. Share pivotal insights, inspire others, and guide aspiring entrepreneurs. It's about declaring your brand's influential role in the business landscape.
Connect with target market
Imagine a room filled with industry leaders, ambitious entrepreneurs, and thriving SME owners. Sponsoring connects you to this prime audience, offering direct interaction opportunities. It's not just networking; it's a gateway to business growth.
Generate New Leads
Visibility translates to opportunities. With sponsorship, you don't just get a logo placement; you open doors to potential collaborations, partnerships, and clients. It's a strategic move to expand your business horizons and foster new relationships.
Extend Your Reach
Our summit isn't limited to Canada. It garners worldwide attention, bringing in global stakeholders. Sponsoring means projecting your brand beyond borders, amplifying your influence and making a mark on the international business stage.
Enhance Business Relations
Sponsorship is relational. Beyond the branding lies the chance to solidify old relationships and cultivate new ones. Engage with high-profile industry leaders, and connect with audiences you never thought you could reach.
Empowering Canadian Small & Medium Enterprises
Small Business Summit 2025
Sponsoring the Small Business Summit presents an unparalleled opportunity to foster meaningful connections within the heart of Canada’s entrepreneurial landscape. It not only elevates your brand’s visibility and credibility but also aligns it with the fundamental values of innovation, resilience, and growth that drive SMEs.
Small Business Owners up to 50 employees
58%
Small Business Owners up to 100 employees
25%
Small Business Owners 100+ employees
21%
Sponsorship Opportunities at CanadianSME
Small Business Summit 2025
Presenting Partner – Sold
As the Presenting Partner for the CanadianSME Small Business Summit 2025, you will enjoy unparalleled visibility and prestige:
The event will be acknowledged as being 'in association with' your brand, setting your organization as the main sponsor.
Your logo will be featured in a variety of channels, including our event literature (direct mails, invitations, and CanadianSME magazine inserts), on the summit website, social media platforms, media wall, summit leaflets, digital boards and slideshows, and stage. This will ensure comprehensive visibility for your brand.
As a presenting partner, you'll be entitled to a premium booth location (10x20 ft), offering the perfect stage to interact with attendees and stakeholders.
Your brand will be highlighted in all press releases, and web banners and will gain exceptional visibility through social media promotion and mentions as the Presenting Partner.
You'll be provided with a 15-minute keynote session, allowing you to share your thought leadership and insights with the summit's audience.
Your logo will be placed on the media wall and summit leaflets, ensuring physical visibility at the event.
A full-page advertisement in our summit guide, coupled with social media promotion and mentions, will augment your visibility.
Your logo will be featured in our email marketing campaigns, directly reaching the inboxes of a dedicated audience.
You'll have the chance to share your company's insights via distributed corporate literature.
A banner ad featuring your brand will be displayed on the event website, maximizing your online presence.
You will receive an opt-in mailing list, enabling you to engage with interested parties directly.
Your logo will be displayed on the registration page, establishing an instant connection with attendees from their first interaction.
You'll have a profile on our event app, giving you the opportunity to share organization info, logo, and direct links.
Platinum Partner – Sold
As the Platinum Partner for the CanadianSME Small Business Summit 2025, your brand will hold a premier position and gain high-level exposure among influential leaders and decision-makers within the SME community across Canada. Here’s a look at the extensive benefits of this partnership:
Your brand will be recognized as a platinum partner for Small Business Summit 2025.
Your logo will be featured in a variety of channels, including our event literature (direct mails, invitations, and CanadianSME magazine inserts), on the summit website, social media platforms, media wall, summit leaflets, digital boards and slideshows, and stage. This will ensure comprehensive visibility for your brand.
As a platinum partner, you'll be entitled to a premium booth location (10x20 ft), offering the perfect stage to interact with attendees and stakeholders.
Your brand will be highlighted in all press releases, web banners and will gain exceptional visibility through social media promotion and mentions as the Platinum Partner.
You will have the opportunity to influence the conversation through a keynote speaking slot, positioning your brand as an industry thought leader.
A full-page advertisement in our summit guide, coupled with social media promotion and mentions, will augment your visibility.
Your logo will be featured in our email marketing campaigns, directly reaching the inboxes of a dedicated audience.
You will have the opportunity to distribute your brochures or leaflets at the CanadianSME Small Business Summit 2024, enabling direct communication of your brand's value and insights to attendees.
A banner ad featuring your brand will be displayed on the event website, maximizing your online presence.
You will receive an opt-in mailing list, enabling you to engage with interested parties directly.
Your logo will be displayed on the registration page as a platinum partner, establishing an instant connection with attendees from their first interaction.
You'll have a profile on our event app, giving you the opportunity to share organization info, logo, and direct links.
Diamond Partner – $25,000
Event Association; Exclusive Event Partner Recognition
You will be recognized as the primary sponsor, receiving prominent ‘in association with’ branding throughout the event. This prestigious placement highlights your organization as the key supporter of the Summit, establishing a strong association with our event.
You will be recognized as the primary sponsor, receiving prominent ‘in association with’ branding throughout the event. This prestigious placement highlights your organization as the key supporter of the Summit, establishing a strong association with our event.
Your brand will be recognized as a diamond partner for the Small Business Summit 2025.
our logo will be featured in various channels, including our event literature (direct mail, invitations, and CanadianSME magazine inserts), on the Summit website, social media platforms, media wall, Summit leaflets, digital boards, slideSummits, and the stage. This will ensure comprehensive visibility for your brand.
As a diamond partner, you'll be entitled to a premium booth location (10x20 ft), offering the perfect stage to interact with attendees and stakeholders.
Your brand will be prominently featured in all press releases and web banners, and will gain exceptional visibility through social media promotion and mentions as the Platinum Partner.
You will have the opportunity to influence the conversation through a keynote speaking slot, positioning your brand as a thought leader in the industry.
A full-page advertisement in our digital summit guide, coupled with social media promotion and mentions, will augment your visibility.
Our email marketing campaigns will feature your logo, directly reaching the inboxes of a dedicated audience.
You will have the opportunity to distribute your brochures or leaflets at the Canadian SME Small Business Summit 2025, allowing for direct communication of your brand's value and insights to attendees.
You will receive an opt-in mailing list, allowing you to engage directly with interested parties.
As a diamond partner, we will display your logo on the registration page, fostering an instant connection with attendees from their first interaction.
You'll be profiled on our event app, giving you the opportunity to share organization info, logo, and direct links.
Gold Partner – $18,000
As a Gold Partner, your pivotal role in the CanadianSME Small Business Summit 2025 will be showcased, highlighting your commitment to supporting Canada’s SMEs. This prime sponsorship opportunity positions your brand at the forefront, fostering valuable connections with influential industry stakeholders and enhancing your reputation as a leader in the SME sector.
*4 available
Website Exposure:
Prominent logo placement on the summit website as a Gold Partner.
Event Literature:
Logo in all direct mails, invitations, and magazine inserts.
Social Media:
Logo displayed on all social media platforms.
Event Visibility:
Logo on the media wall, summit leaflets, and stage.
Badge Branding:
Logo on attendee badges for continuous exposure.
Digital Presence:
Logo on digital boards and slideshows.
Summit Booth:
Dedicated 10×20 ft booth for networking and promotion.
Press & Social Media:
Mention in press releases and frequent social media posts.
Registration Page:
Logo featured on the registration page.
Mailing List:
Opt-in mailing list for direct engagement.
Panel Opportunity:
Spokesperson included in a panel discussion.20
Silver Partner – $15,000
As a Silver Partner for the CanadianSME Small Business Summit 2025, your brand will enjoy enhanced visibility and valuable engagement opportunities. Showcase your commitment to Canada’s SME sector, connect with industry leaders, and participate in shaping the future of small businesses. Elevate your brand’s presence and influence with this strategic partnership.
*5 available
Website Logo:
Prominent placement on the summit website as a Silver Partner.
Event Literature:
Logo in direct mails, invitations, and magazine inserts.
Social Media:
Logo displayed across all platforms.
Event Visibility:
Logo on the media wall, summit leaflets, and stage.
Badge Branding:
Logo on attendee badges.
Digital Exposure:
Logo on digital boards and slideshows.
Summit Booth:
Dedicated 10×15 ft booth.
Press & Social Media:
Mention in press releases and frequent social media posts.
Registration Page:
Logo on the registration page.
Mailing List:
Access to an opt-in mailing list for direct engagement.
Bronze Partner – $10,000
As a Bronze Partner for the CanadianSME Small Business Summit 2025, your brand will enjoy comprehensive exposure and benefits:
*4 available
Website Exposure:
Prominent logo placement on the summit website as a Bronze Partner.
Event Literature:
Logo in all direct mails, invitations, and magazine inserts.
Social Media:
Logo displayed on all social media platforms.
Event Visibility:
Logo on the media wall, summit leaflets, and stage.
Badge Branding:
Logo on attendee badges for continuous exposure.
Digital Presence:
Logo on digital boards and slideshows.
Summit Booth:
Dedicated 10×10 ft booth for networking and promotion.
Press & Social Media:
Mention in press releases and frequent social media posts.
Registration Page:
Logo featured on the registration page.
Mailing List Access:
Opt-in mailing list for direct engagement.
Coffee Sponsorship – $12,000
Sponsor the Essential Fuel of Innovation: Coffee at the CanadianSME Small Business Summit 2025.
Sponsoring the coffee service will fuel the conversation, ideas, and innovation at the CanadianSME Small Business Summit 2025. Coffee empowers morning meet-and-greets, afternoon brainstorming sessions, and late-night negotiations.
Brand Visibility:
Your logo will be on each cup, and your branding will be prominent at all coffee stations, creating a lasting impression on all attendees.
Personal Connections:
Coffee breaks foster deep conversations and meaningful networking. Your brand will be part of these valuable moments, creating positive associations that extend beyond the event.
Support Demonstration:
Sponsoring coffee shows your support for the small business community and highlights your recognition of the hard work and dedication needed to run a successful business.
Exclusive Opportunities:
You can display promotional materials or give a short welcoming speech during coffee breaks, engaging attendees and sharing more about your offerings.
By sponsoring the coffee at the CanadianSME Small Business Summit 2025, your organization will not just gain exposure – it will become a vital part of the conversation, networking, and the entire summit experience.
Registration Desk
Sponsorship – Sold
Sponsor the Essential high-visibility opportunity: Registration Desk at the CanadianSME Small Business Summit 2025
The Registration Desk Sponsorship offers a high-visibility opportunity as the first point of contact for all event attendees. This exclusive sponsorship places your brand at the forefront, providing maximum exposure and engagement from the moment participants arrive.
Brand Visibility:
Prominent display of your company’s branding at the registration desk, visited by every attendee.
Exclusive Branding:
Exclusive rights to brand the registration area.
Marketing and Promotional Rights:
Mentioned as the exclusive Registration Desk Sponsor in pre-event marketing materials, including emails and social media posts..
Digital Exposure:
Feature on the event’s official website with your logo and a link to your website.
Networking and Access:
Your representatives will receive complimentary VIP passes, which will allow them to network with business leaders and small business owners.
Post-Event Engagement:
Your sponsorship will be mentioned in the post-event thank you email to all attendees, with special acknowledgment.
By sponsoring the Registration Desk at the CanadianSME Small Business Summit 2025, your brand will be front and center, engaging with attendees from the very start and leaving a lasting impression.
Demo Stage
Sponsorship – $7,500
Elevate your company’s visibility at the CanadianSME Small Business Summit by sponsoring the central Demo Stage. Located in the bustling exhibition area, the Demo Stage offers a prime opportunity for 10 or 20-minute presentations of your innovative products and services. Gain maximum exposure with announcements of your upcoming presentations throughout the event.
Direct Engagement:
Enjoy no less than 12 opportunities to interact with attendees through scheduled appearances on and off the stage, fostering meaningful connections.
Community Impact:
Be celebrated as a pillar of community support, championing the growth and collaborative spirit of small businesses.
Presentation Opportunities:
Take the stage with three 10-minute slots to showcase your thought leadership and industry expertise.
Brand Visibility:
Your logo and session details are prominently featured on the event’s website under the DEMO STAGE section and in the event program.
Pre-Event Marketing:
Benefit from extensive pre-event promotional efforts, putting your brand front and center in all related marketing materials..
Join us at the CanadianSME Small Business Summit and make your brand the one businesses talk about long after the event.
Demo Presentation—$1,000
With a dedicated slot on the Demo Stage, you have a golden opportunity to spotlight your innovations and solidify your stance as a pivotal player in the SME tech landscape. The CanadianSME Small Business Summit 2025 promises a congregation of industry stalwarts, forward-thinkers, and eager SME representatives. Your live demonstration could very well be the talk of the summit.
*13 available
Live Product Showcase :
Present your groundbreaking products in real-time, offering a captivating and immersive experience for attendees.
Engage & Educate:
Use this interactive platform to explain your product’s features and benefits, address questions, and garner immediate interest.
Lead Generation:
Engage directly with a keen audience, setting the stage for potential client interactions and partnerships post-event.
Feedback Loop:
Direct engagement allows for instant feedback, which is invaluable for future product iterations and market strategies.
Brand Amplification:
Enhance your brand’s visibility and positioning by demonstrating your commitment to driving SME growth through technological solutions.
Seize this chance to make a lasting impression and highlight the transformative potential of your products on the Demo Stage. Let’s collaborate to create a remarkable and memorable showcase!
Delegate Bag
Sponsorship – $7,000
Gain exclusive exposure with the Delegate Bag Sponsorship, ensuring your brand travels with every attendee during and after the event.
Branded Delegate Bags:
Your logo is prominently displayed on all delegate bags.
Promotional Insert:
Include your brochures, flyers, or merchandise inside the bags.
Marketing and Visibility:
Special mention in all event marketing, including emails, social media, and press releases.
Extended Brand Recognition:
Attendees use the bags beyond the event, enhancing brand recall.
Networking Opportunities:
Complimentary VIP passes for your representatives.
Digital Acknowledgment:
Recognition on the event’s social media channels and official website.
Sustainable Option:
Choose eco-friendly bags to align with sustainability values.
Ensure your brand leaves a lasting impression at the CanadianSME Small Business Summit 2025.
Lanyard Sponsorship – Sold
The Lanyard Sponsorship offers a distinctive and constant branding opportunity throughout the event, ensuring your company gains continuous exposure.
Branded Lanyards:
Your logo is featured on all attendee lanyards.
Constant Visibility:
Prominent display of your brand throughout the event.
Marketing and Promotional Rights:
Special mention in all event-related marketing materials, including emails, social media, and the event’s website.
Exclusive Branding:
Sole branding on lanyards, ensuring your company stands out.
Networking Opportunities:
Complimentary VIP passes for your representatives to network with key attendees.
Event Acknowledgment:
Recognition in opening and closing remarks.
Post-Event Recognition:
Mention in the post-event summary and thank-you communications.
Ensure your brand remains top of mind at the CanadianSME Small Business Summit 2025.
Keynote Speaker
Sponsorship – $5,500
The Keynote Speaker Sponsorship provides a prestigious opportunity to associate your brand with the event’s highlight, attracting the highest attention and attendance.
*4 available
High-Profile Brand Association:
Align your brand with an influential keynote speaker in the business or digital transformation arena.
Prominent Branding:
Exclusive on-stage signage and logo inclusion on the screen before and after the keynote address.
Marketing and Publicity:
Special mention as the Keynote Speaker Sponsor in all event marketing materials, social media posts, press releases, and on the event website.
Digital Exposure:
Logo and company name featured in all digital broadcasts or live streams of the keynote session.
Post-Event Recognition:
Mention in post-event communications and press releases, highlighting your role as the Keynote Speaker Sponsor.
Seize this prestigious opportunity to elevate your brand at the CanadianSME
Small Business Summit 2025.
Conference App
Sponsorship – $8,000
The Conference App Sponsorship offers a tech-forward way to engage with attendees, providing your brand with prominent digital exposure.
Exclusive Branding:
Your logo on the app’s landing page, headers, footers, and splash screens.
Dedicated Section:
“Sponsored by” section within the app for your content.
Push Notifications:
Send branded push notifications to attendees (subject to approval).
Custom Content:
Integrate sponsored sessions, video messages, or digital brochures.
Marketing Rights:
Mention as the Conference App Sponsor in all marketing materials, including emails, social media, website, and press releases.
Analytics and Insights:
Access to app usage data and attendee behaviour insights.
Enhanced Networking:
Use the app’s networking features to connect with attendees, schedule meetings, and join discussion forums.
Event Acknowledgment:
Verbal acknowledgment during the opening and closing sessions.
Post-Event Recognition:
Mention in post-event communications, thanking attendees and acknowledging your sponsorship.
Engage attendees innovatively and ensure your brand is always visible at the CanadianSME Small Business Summit 2025.
Panel Speaking Opportunity – $3000
The CanadianSME Small Business Summit 2025, a nexus for entrepreneurial growth and business innovation, presents an esteemed panel speaking opportunity. This session is meticulously designed to engage industry experts in a candid discussion about the evolving landscape of SMEs, addressing their challenges, aspirations, and the future trajectory of the sector.
*12 available
Expert Positioning:
Align your brand and representative as thought leaders, addressing key SME issues and contributing to the sector’s progression.
Interactive Engagement:
Dive deep into stimulating discussions with fellow panellists, fostering a culture of shared knowledge and collaborative solutions.
Audience Insights:
Directly engage with a diversified SME audience, gleaning insights into their needs, challenges, and business aspirations, which can shape your strategic endeavours.
Brand Synergy:
Share the stage with other industry experts, expanding your reach through mutual networks and enhancing your brand’s visibility.
Post-Event Engagements:
Panel discussions often pave the way for one-on-one conversations, prospective collaborations, and potential client engagements.
Business Mixer Networking Sponsorship – $8,000 – Sold
*15 tickets included, worth $50 each
The Business Mixer Networking Reception Sponsorship offers a unique opportunity to foster personal connections in an informal yet professional setting. As the exclusive sponsor of this key networking event, your brand will be synonymous with community-building and engagement among attendees.
Branding at the Reception:
Your branding will be prominently displayed throughout the venue, including banners, digital displays, and table signage.
Customized Engagement Activities:
Option to organize or sponsor activities like a photo booth, interactive games, or a raffle draw with your branding.
Exclusive Networking:
Special access for your representatives to network with VIPs, speakers, and business leaders.
Marketing Rights:
Mentioned as the exclusive sponsor in pre-event marketing, event website, social media, and press releases.
Digital Exposure:
Recognition on the event’s digital platforms, including social media shoutouts and mentions in digital schedules or guides.
Post-Event Recognition:
Mention in post-event communications, highlighting the success of the reception and your sponsorship.
Foster connections and elevate your brand at the CanadianSME Small Business Summit 2025.
Workshop/Masterclass
Sponsorship – $3000
Support the small business community and gain invaluable exposure by sponsoring and presenting a workshop or masterclass. As a Workshop/Masterclass Sponsor, you’ll have the opportunity to share your expertise with a captive audience and position your organization as an industry thought leader.
Presentation Opportunity:
Conduct a 30-minute workshop or masterclass on a topic of your expertise.
Website Promotion:
Your company logo and workshop description will be displayed on the event website’s Workshop/Masterclass page.
Event Program Inclusion:
Detailed description of your session and speaker bio included in the event program.
Pre-Event Promotion:
Promotion of your workshop/masterclass in pre-event email newsletters and social media posts.
Session Signage:
Your logo on signage outside the workshop/masterclass room during your session.
Take this chance to showcase your knowledge and connect with the small business
community at the CanadianSME Small Business Summit 2025.
Workshop/Masterclass Sponsorship – $2500
The CanadianSME Small Business Summit 2024 is delighted to offer the opportunity for businesses to sponsor and present a workshop or masterclass. As a Workshop/Masterclass Sponsor, you will not only be supporting the small business community, but you will also gain invaluable exposure to a captive audience.
- You will have the chance to present a 30-minute workshop or masterclass on a topic of your expertise, sharing your knowledge and positioning your organization as a thought leader in your industry.
- Your company logo and workshop description will be prominently displayed on the event website’s Workshop/Masterclass page.
- Your workshop/masterclass will be included in the event program, including a detailed description of the session and speaker bio.
- Promotion of your workshop/masterclass in our pre-event email newsletters and social media posts.
- Your logo will be included on signage outside the workshop/masterclass room during your session.
- Post-event attendee list for your workshop/masterclass session (if GDPR compliant), which will allow for continued interaction and lead generation.
The sponsorship package offers an excellent chance to showcase your industry expertise and interact with the attendees of the event. Sharing your expertise can be a great way to shape the small business landscape and promote your brand at the same time.
Please note that all workshop/masterclass content must be educational in nature and cannot be a sales presentation. The workshop/masterclass topic will also need to be approved by the event organizers to ensure it aligns with the event’s theme and the audience’s interest.
Connect with us now for more details
Maheen Bari, Client Manager
416 655 0205 / 647 668 5785 [email protected]
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