Sponsorship & Exhibitor Opportunities
Put Your Brand in Front of Key Decision-Makers
The Ontario East Municipal Conference (OEMC) returns September 17-19, 2025, at the Ottawa Conference and Event Centre. This is the largest regional municipal conference in Eastern Ontario, bringing together 400+ attendees, including municipal leaders, economic development professionals, and industry influencers.
OEMC offers unparalleled access to decision-makers involved in community and economic development. Position your brand as a leader in the industry while building valuable relationships with municipal representatives, business leaders, and policymakers.
Contact Megan Howes for sponsorship and exhibitor inquiries.
Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors, Exhibitors and Partners
Exhibiting Companies
GEMTEC
Image Advantage, a division of Octacom
Innovation Cluster
Interactive Audio Visual
Intact Public Entities
Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC)
Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Ministry of Rural Affairs
Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming
Newterra
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Why Sponsor or Exhibit?
Reach decision-makers from across Ontario.
High-traffic exhibit space with networking opportunities built in.
Tiered sponsorships with premium exposure and engagement.
Access to an engaged audience looking for innovative solutions.
Who Attends?
Sponsorship Options
Please note all fees listed are subject to applicable taxes.
Recognition as a sponsor
on website, onsite and during Conference promotion
Bronze Sponsorship: $2,500
Attendee list pre and post conference
(list includes only attendees who opt-in to share details)
Platinum Sponsorship: $10,000
Gold Sponsorship: $7,000
Silver Sponsorship: $5,000
Bronze Sponsorship: $2,500
Complimentary exhibit booth
(includes one booth staff registration)
Platinum Sponsorship: $10,000
Gold Sponsorship: $7,000
Silver Sponsorship: $5,000
Bronze Sponsorship: $2,500
N/A
Priority booth Selection
Platinum Sponsorship: $10,000
Gold Sponsorship: $7,000
Second priority
Silver Sponsorship: $5,000
Third priority
Bronze Sponsorship: $2,500
N/A
Full conference Registrations
Platinum Sponsorship: $10,000
Three Registrations
Gold Sponsorship: $7,000
Two Registrations
Silver Sponsorship: $5,000
One Registration
Bronze Sponsorship: $2,500
N/A
Social Media Shout out in one LinkedIn post on OEEDC Company Page pre-conference
(over 2K followers)
Platinum Sponsorship: $10,000
Gold Sponsorship: $7,000
Silver Sponsorship: $5,000
Bronze Sponsorship: $2,500
N/A
Banner ad on OEMC website
(specs: 960x300px, to be produced by sponsor)
Platinum Sponsorship: $10,000
Gold Sponsorship: $7,000
Silver Sponsorship: $5,000
N/A
Bronze Sponsorship: $2,500
N/A
Opportunity to host one concurrent session
(pending availability and topic)
Platinum Sponsorship: $10,000
Gold Sponsorship: $7,000
N/A
Silver Sponsorship: $5,000
N/A
Bronze Sponsorship: $2,500
N/A
Sponsored video ad played during one of the daily opening plenary sessions
(up to two-minutes, video to be produced by sponsor)
Platinum Sponsorship: $10,000
Gold Sponsorship: $7,000
N/A
Silver Sponsorship: $5,000
N/A
Bronze Sponsorship: $2,500
N/A
Opportunity to attend Ontario East quarterly meeting and give 20-minute update
Connect with Economic Development Officers and municipal representatives!
Platinum Sponsorship: $10,000
Gold Sponsorship: $7,000
N/A
Silver Sponsorship: $5,000
N/A
Bronze Sponsorship: $2,500
N/A
Recognition Options
Platinum Recognition Options
Choose one
Wednesday President’s Reception
- Logo on signage on food and beverage tables during the reception
- Verbal recognition during reception
- Opportunity to provide 2-minute remarks during reception
Thursday Banquet Dinner
- Logo on signage on food and beverage tables during dinner
- Verbal recognition during reception
- Opportunity to provide 2-minute remarks during reception
Opening Keynote Speaker
- Recognition during speaker introduction
- Recognition on website, onsite and during Conference promotion
- Opportunity to provide 2-minute remarks during introduction
- Recognition during speaker introduction
- Recognition on website, onsite and during Conference promotion
- Opportunity to provide 2-minute remarks during introduction
Wednesday or Thursday Lunch
- Logo on signage at tables during the lunch
- Recognition on website, onsite and during Conference promotion
- Opportunity to provide 2-minute remarks during lunch
Thursday Breakfast Sponsor
- Logo on signage at tables during the breakfast
- Recognition on website, onsite and during Conference promotion
- Opportunity to provide 2-minute remarks during breakfast
Gold Recognition Options
Choose one
Wifi Sponsor
- Identified on promotion as “Wifi sponsored by…”
Headshot Booth
- Identified on promotion as “headshot booth sponsored by…”
AV Sponsor
- Recognition on screens between presentations in plenary and breakout rooms
- Recognition on website, onsite and during Conference promotion
Wednesday Morning Registration Refreshment Sponsor
- Signage in registration area Wednesday morning when attendees pick up their registration packages
- Recognition on website, onsite and during Conference promotion
Charging Station
- Logo in charging station area throughout the conference (charging station will be available for laptops and mobile devices)
- Recognition during Conference
Lanyards for Nametags
- Corporate logo on nametag lanyards
Silver Recognition Options
Choose one
Friday Breakfast Sponsor
- Logo on signage on tables during the breakfast
- Recognition website, onsite and during Conference promotion
Friday Closing Speaker
- Recognition during speaker introduction
- Recognition website, onsite and during Conference promotion
Refreshment Break
- Logo on signage on tables during the break
- Recognition website, onsite and during Conference promotion
Supplemental Opportunities
Delegate Bag – $1,000
Bags will be given to all delegates during registration. Bag to be supplied by sponsor.
Room Drop – $750
Bags will be given to all delegates during registration. Bag to be supplied by sponsor.
Delegate Giveaways – in-kind
Giveaway to be supplied by sponsor. Giveaways will either be available at swag table near registration, or in delegate bag if supplied.
Exhibits
Exhibit at OEMC
Platinum, Gold and Silver sponsors have an exhibit space included with their sponsorship entitlements. Exhibit space is limited and expected to sell out quickly.
What You Get:
- 10’ wide x 10’ deep booth
- Complimentary wifi
- One exhibitor registration for each booth
- Admission to lunches, dinners and refreshment breaks
- Side and back drapery
- One 6’ skirted table
- Two chairs
- One electrical outlet
Exhibit at OEMC
Booth locations will be allocated by sponsorship level, together with first-come, first-served allocation based on the date the agreement is received by the OEMC Conference Office. A floorplan will be provided to exhibitors prior to the show. Please note exhibit hours, move-in, and move-out dates are all subject to change.
Move-in Date
Tuesday, September 16 between 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
or Wednesday, September 17 between 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Take-down Date
Thursday, September 18 at 3:15 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
*please note we invite exhibitors to stay Thursday evening and attend the Thursday night dinner (included in your registration)
Exhibit Hours
Wednesday, September 17, 8:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. – breakfast and registration
Wednesday, September 17, 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. – lunch traffic
Wednesday, September 17, 2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – refreshment break
Wednesday, September 17, 5:10 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. – President’s Reception
Thursday, September 18, 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. – refreshment break
Thursday, September 18, 12:40 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. – lunch traffic
Thursday, September 18, 2:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. – refreshment break