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Connect with key veterinary influencers

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Reach more than 8,000 industry

professionals through pre-event marketing

opportunities.

Promote products and services to more than 1,000 industry professionals.

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With over 3,700 Registered Veterinary Technicians in Ontario, industry partners cannot miss this face-to-face opportunity. RVTs are front-line staff, practice managers and experts who use your products and engage with clients every step of the way. RVTs are influencers that provide veterinarians with product and service recommendations.

The OAVT 2020 Conference expects to attract over 1300 attendees including attendees from across Canada and the United States.

of attendees interacted with a company that was

new to them

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11%13%

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Less than 1 year

1 to 2 years

2 to 5 years

5 to 7 years7 to 10 years

10+ years

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of attendees indicated they would likely be making a

recommendation or purchase based on a connection made in

the trade-show

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1 to 2 years

2 to 5 years

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Years in Industry

After the OAVT 2019 Conference:

Become a TIERED SPONSOR

Maximize your sponsorship opportunities by partnering with the OAVT throughout the year. Tiered sponsors receive the following additional recognition at the annual OAVT Conference:

Leading Industry Partner

Become an OAVT Leading Industry Partner by

supporting the annual OAVT conference at the

Gold or Platinum level and partnering with us on

another OAVT initiative in 2019. The calculation to

achieve Leading Industry Partner status is based

on sponsorship of OAVT events from September

2019 through August 2020.

Benefits:

• AdvancednoticeofandaccesstoOAVTsponsorship opportunities (including advanced booth selection)

• ComplimentaryjobpostingsviatheOAVTJobBoard

• OAVTCEaccreditationfeewaived

• RecognitioninthequarterlyRVTJournal

• OpportunitytobefeaturedintheOAVT’sweeklye-newsletter*

• OpportunitytoprovidecontentforOAVTsocialmedia feeds*

*OpportunitiesaresubjecttoOAVTapprovalbasedoncontentsubmitted

Platinum $18,000 + 3 3 3 3 Sessions 3 3

Gold $10,000-17,999 3 3 3 3 Sessions 3

Silver $5,000-9,999 3 3 3 1 Session Additional complimentary sponsorship items do not contribute to the calculation of the tier.

*Sponsor to provide 1300 units

Recognition in on-site signage

Online Logo Recognition

by tier

Complimentary CE Lecture Sessions

Highlight in the printed

conference guide

Complimentary Delegate

bag insert*

ExhibitorBoothsPremium Booth

20x20 | $5,250

Includes:

• Fivefullconferencestaffregistrationpasses (includes breakfast and lunch on Friday and Saturday)

• Tableandfour(4)chairs

Booth Enhancement Packages

Aisle Booth Package $2,500

• AisleBooth10x10• 3FullConferenceStaffPasses• 1MobileAppAdvertisement• 1EmailOpportunity

Corner Booth Package $2,800

• CornerBooth10x10• 3FullConferenceStaffPasses• 1MobileAppAdvertisement• 1EmailOpportunity

Marketing Enhancement Package $1,000

• OnePre-ConferenceEmailOpportunity• OneRegisteredAttendeeEmailOpportunity• OneMobileAppAdvertisement• OneMobileAppalertonFridayorSaturdayofthe

conference

Please note:theshowfloorisNOTcarpeted.Electricalandcarpetorderscanbeorderedthroughtheexhibitorservicesprovider. The Show Services guide will be available in November.

Itemsincludedineach10’x10’Booth:- DrapedBoothSpace(8’HighBackDrapeand3’HighSideDrape)- (1) Wastebasket- (1)7”x44”BoothIdentificationSign- ExhibitorInformationServiceCentrewhereSponsorsquestionscanbeaddressed.

End Cap 10x20 | 3,850

Includes:

• Fourfullconferencestaffregistrationpasses (includes breakfast and lunch on Friday and Saturday)

• Tableandfour(4)chairs

Double Booth

10x20 | $3,250

Includes:

• Fourfullconferencestaffregistrationpasses (includes breakfast and lunch on Friday and Saturday)

• Tableandfour(4)chairs

Corner Booth

10x10 | $2,150

Includes:

• Two(2)Fullconferencestaffregistrationpasses(includes breakfast and lunch on Friday and Saturday)

• Tableandtwo(2)chairs

Aisle Booth

10x10 | $1,850

Includes:

• Two(2)Fullconferencestaffregistrationpasses(includes breakfast and lunch on Friday and Saturday)

• Tableandtwo(2)chairs

Have a unique idea or experience to try? The OAVT is committed to giving their sponsors every possible opportunity to connect with attendees. If you have an booth idea that is not listed, please contact the Events Manager, Catrina Watson (catrina@oavt.org) who will be happy to work with you on all of the details.

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Are you looking for a low-cost way to increase your company’s exposure? Consider these opportunities designedspecificallyforyou!

Logo in Printed Conference Guide $100 | One per sponsor

Increase the visibility of your brand by having your full colour logo placed beside your company description in the printed conference guide.

Logo added to trade show map in the Printed Conference Guide $200 | One per sponsor

HaveyourcompanylogoappearonyourboothspaceintheprintedTradeShowMap.Thismapiscombinedwiththevenue map to create the centerfold of the printed conference guide. The Trade Show map is also printed in large format on venue signage.

Email MarketingEachemailopportunityincludesyourcompanylogo(linkedtoyourwebsite)inourtargetedmessages.

Pre-Conference Emails $600 | each

Deployed to over 8000 OAVT contacts

Registrant Targeted Emails $350 | each

Deployed to all conference registrants

On-Site Emails $500 | each

Deployed to all conference registrants

Get More EXPOSURE!

Registration Open November 2019

Early Bird Reminder January2020

Last Chance to Register February 2020

Content Highlight #1January2020

Content Highlight #2February 2020

See You Next WeekFebruary 2020

Thursday HighlightMarch 5, 2020

Friday HighlightMarch 6, 2020

Saturday ClosingMarch 7, 2020

Our mobile app adoption rate is consistently 75% (above industry standard). The 2019 mobile app resulted in over 77,000 user engagements. Attendees leverage the app before the conference to connect with one another; during the conference to access schedules, maps and company listings; and after the conference to complete surveys and follow-up on notes from during the event.

Mobile App Loading Page $1,000 | ExclusiveThe loading page is viewed by attendees every time they open or load the event app. The page is fully customizable and the OAVT does not add a watermark.

Mobile App Banner $400 | Maximum three per sponsor

Banner advertisements for the 2019 event generated over 153,000 impressions. Banners feature a customizable design and linktoyourcompany’spagewithinthemobileapp.Advertisementsscrollatthetopoftheappat10secondintervals.

Mobile App Alert $500 | Maximum of two per sponsor. Five Opportunities per day.

Drawmoreattentiontoyourcompanybyhavingadedicatedalertdisplayedtoeverymobileappuser!Youralertcanincludecalltoactionssuchas“Visitourbooth!”or“Comeseeustowinaprize!”.Thesuggestedlimitofthealertis100words.

Mobile App Game $750 | Maximum one per sponsor. Limited to 15 opportunities.

Drivetraffictoyourbooth!ParticipatingintheMobileAppGamebringsattendeesdirectlytoyourbooth.Youdecidewhatthechallengeis(takeaphotowithastaffmember,findourlatestinfosheeton(product)etc.)thensitbackandwatchtheattendeesflock!

GO DIGITAL: OAVT CONFERENCE MOBILE APP

Looking to create a unique attendee experience? SelectaHighImpactOpportunity to increase your on-site attendee engagement.

Charging Lounge $3,500 | ExclusiveConnect your brand with one of the most visited areas in the trade hall. Located at the OAVT Booth, the sponsor will have a 10 x 10 space to brand and furnish. Sponsorship includes charging station, branded table top and OAVT selected furniture. Upgrades to furnishings available at an additional cost.

Market Feature $3,000 | Four Opportunities

For 30 minutes over breakfast or lunch, the stage is yours. This is your opportunity to engage attendees outside of session times and let them see and hear about all that your company has to offer. MarketFeatureswillbelimitedtoonepermealandwilltakeplaceinasessionroom.Thesessionroomwillbeequippedwithapodium,microphoneandscreen.Additionalaudiovisualequipmentandaugmentedfoodandbeveragemenusareavailableatanadditionalcost.Labourchargesforroomturnoverwillalsobeapplied.

Coffee Break $1,500 | Four Opportunities

Attendeesswarmtocoffeestationsduringrefreshmentbreaks!Expandyourreachbyaddingabrandeditemsuchasacoffee cup sleeve to each station.

Keynote Speaker $1,250 | Two Opportunities

Ourkeynotespeakerisstillbeingconfirmedforthisevent.Ifyouareinterestedinthisopportunity, besuretoletusknow!

HIGHIMPACT OPPORTUNITIES!

EDUCATION SESSIONSShowyourcompany’scommitmenttoprovidinghighqualitycontinuingeducationopportunitiesforOntario’sanimalhealthprofessionals.MakeanimpactbysponsoringanOAVTsessionorspeaker.Yourcompany’slogowillappearonthefirstslideofthespeaker’spresentation and appear beside the session description in the printed conference guide.

Full Track $4,500Hands-on Lab $2,500Individual Session $850

Attendee Badges $3,000 | ExclusiveAdd your logo on each conference badge provided to attendees at registration check-in.Logo will be omitted from badges of those with a Sponsor pass.

Backpack Insert $1,500 |Non-ExclusiveInclude an advertisement (maximum 8.5 x 11”) or promotional item to be included in each delegate backpack. MarketFea*Sponsortoprovide1300units,andeachitemmustbeapprovedbytheOAVTpriortoJanuary15th,2019)

Water Bottle $8,500 |ExclusiveKeep attendees hydrated and refreshed with a useful and reusable water bottle by having your brand front and centre on our attendee water bottles (co-branded with OAVT). All full-conference attendees receive this sustainable giveaway. In addition,waterrefillstationswithyourcompanylogowillbepacedinthevenuenearsessionrooms.(OAVT&YourCompany.Logoisscreenprinted,singlecolour.Additionalchargeswillapplyformulticoloredlogos.)

Exclusive Co-Branded Giveaways Eachitemisselectedinpartnershipwiththesponsor.Pricingincludesasinglecolour,screenprintlogo.

Lanyard $3,000 Backpack / Totebag $2,500 Notebook $8,500

Branded OPPORTUNITIES

Printed OPPORTUNITIES

Pawprint Floor Clings $1,000-$2,000Havefloorclingpawprintsplacedfromanexhibithallentranceleadingtoyourbooth!Pawprintswillbe 6” wide x 12” high and there are 20 included for this price. Additional paw prints are available for an additional cost.

Registration Panels $1,250 | Four Opportunities

Firstimpressionsarelastingandyourcompanynameandlogowillbethefirstonethatattendeesseeastheyapproachtheregistrationcounterinthishightrafficarea.

Printed Conference Guide AdvertisementsAdvertising in the OAVT printed conference guide is an excellent way to let delegates know about your product or services. The printed conference guide is an 8 x 10” booklet provided to every delegates upon check-in and contains criticalconferenceinformation.Eachitemisselectedinpartnershipwiththesponsor.Pricingincludesasinglecolour,screen print logo.

Full Page Ad $1000Half Page Ad $500

All advertisements are printed and placed by the OAVT. The sponsor is responsible for providing

artworktotheOAVTbyJanuary10,2019.

Interested in advertising annually? TheRVTJournalisdistributedquarterlytoover3500RVTs.Eachfullcolour issueincludesfourCEarticleswhichRVTscansubmitforCEcredits. For more information, contact communications@oavt.org.

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Abaxis

Acumenex Veterinary Solutions Inc

AlphaVet Science Laboratories

Animal Dental Chart

AnimalHealthLaboratory

AnimalHealthPartners

Antech Diagnostics Canada

Aventix

Bayer Inc.

BD - Canada

Benny Bullys

Benson Medical

Boehringer Ingelheim

Canadian Animal Rehab Services

Canadian Pet Connection

CDMV

Central Sales Ltd.

CevaAnimalHealth

ChampionAlstoeAnimalHealth

Chiron Compounding Pharmacy

Danby Appliances

Dispomed

Dog Fence Ontario

ElancoCanadaLimited

ElimedicalInc.

Gateway Pet Memorial Services

GreyWolfAnimalHealth

HillsPetNutrition

IDEXX

LifeLearn

The Living Urn Canada

McCarthy & Sons

Merck

miEducation

Mississauga Oakville Veterinary EmergencyHospital

Morell Pet Products

Nestle Purina Petcare

Ontario SPCA

OVC Pet Trust

OVMAPetHealthInsurance

Petplan

Pets Above

Pets Plus Us

pi Veterinary Consultants

Rabies Response Program

Racing Forensics

Radterra

Rayne Clinical Nutrition

Royal Canin

scil animal care company

SensorHealth

Summit Veterinary Pharmacy Inc.

The Personal

UBAVETLtd.

VCA Canada

VeterinaryEmergencyClinic

VeterinaryHealthcareSolutions

Veterinary Purchasing

Vetoquinol

Virbac Canada Inc.

Zoetis

2019 Sponsors

FINE PrINT

AllsponsorandexhibitorapplicationsmustbereceivedbytheOAVTnolaterthanJanuary20,2020.AllartworkmustbereceivedbyJanuary20,2020,orearlierasspecifiedinthesponsorshipcontract.PaymentforallSponsorshipitemsmustbereceivedbytheOAVTofficebyFebruary3,2020.Printedmarketingmaterialsandbackpackinsertsmustbedeliveredtotheadvancedshipping warehouse provider addressed as below:

Bag Inserts: Booth Shipments:

OAVT2020–ShowMngt OAVT2020-(YOURCOMPANY)BackpackInsert–(YOURCOMPANY) Booth#61 Browns Line 61 Browns LineEtobicoke,ONM8W3S3 Etobicoke,ONM8W3S3

caNcEllaTION POlIcY

Afeeof$150willapplytoallcancellationsrequestedprior to November 30, 2019. Any cancellations made after this date will be reimbursed based on the ability of the OAVT to re-sell the sponsorship opportunity or booth space. Any incurred costs by the OAVT are the sole responsibility of the sponsor, in the event that a space or opportunity is unable to be re-sold.