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OAO Partnership
Program 2022
Symposium: April 1-3, 2022
InfoMart: Friday, April 1st
Get out in front of Ontario Optometrists
Partner up for OAO’s education event and all year round
www.oaosymposium.com with our new 2022 Industry Partnership Program
About OAO With over 1,900 members and 100 plus years of experience,
OAO is dedicated to helping members provide the highest
standard of eye health and vision care for Ontarians while
The Ontario Association of driving the profession of optometry forward at government,
Optometrists (OAO) is the regulatory and public levels.
leading professional organization
representing over 70% of all We work to increase awareness and understanding of the role
Optometrists in Ontario. that optometrists play in ensuring the health of patients.
BUT, we cannot do it alone.
OAO recognizes the importance of establishing
lasting relationships with Industry Partners.
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In This Book...
L OAO InfoMart Trade Show Details
L What’s in it for Exhibitors?
L Exhibit Space Opportunities
L OAO InfoMart Floor Plan
L Terms & Conditions for Exhibitors
L What’s in it for Partners?
L Friday Networking Partner
L Friday Breakfast and Plenary Partner
L Friday Lunch Partner
L Only in Niagara
L Sunday Lunch Partner
L Other Symposium & InfoMart
Partnership Opportunities
L In-Year Partnership Opportunities
L Terms & Conditions for Partners
L Partner Pledge Form
L Hotel Accommodation Information
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L Key Contact Information
brings you back here
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2022 Trade
Show Details
L Date: Friday, April 1, 2022
L Time: 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
L Where: Scotiabank Convention Centre
Niagara Falls, Ontario
L Show Website:
www.oaosymposium.com
L Exhibitor Registration:
Exhibitor Registration
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What’s in it for Exhibitors?
Maximize your exposure
L Interact with over 400 delegate ODs and OAs in one location
Each year the Ontario Association L Build new, and strengthen existing client relationships
of Optometrists hosts a three-day Direct access to decision makers
education conference for optometrists L When it comes to buying your products and services, 70% of
(ODs) and their staff, optometric attending delegates are practice owners
assistants (OAs). This annual event
Build your brand awareness at the InfoMart trade show
includes one of Canada’s largest
L 3 hours dedicated to promoting your products and services
optometric trade shows, showcasing
more than 100 exhibits representing See what’s trending
all areas of optometric practice. L Understand what optometrists and their staff need from you
Develop your business network
L Expand your outreach by networking with other companies that
Promote your products reach optometrists
and services at InfoMart, 2022 InfoMart
experience the return on Friday, April 1, 2022
your investment. Scotiabank Convention Centre
Niagara Falls, Ontario
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What’s included with your booth:
L Up to four (4) complimentary passes for company
representatives
L Complimentary listing of your company name and booth
number on the InfoMart floor plan
L Each booth is 10’ wide x 8’ deep
L Booths include black pipe and drape with 8’ high back wall and
Exhibit Space
3’ side rails (Note: Island booths do not include pipe and drape, and
multiple booths do not include side rails.)
Opportunities
L Booths include one table (6’ long x 2’ wide) and two chairs
L A digital attendee list will be provided after the event
$300 + HST
EXHIBITOR $2,400 + HST
To book your exhibit space BOOTHS TABLE REGISTERED Not-for-profit Organizations.
please visit Exhibitor Registration (First 3 booths)
For the first 3 booths TOP Includes: 1 x 6ft draped table and 2 chairs.
Limited number of table-tops available.
Need more than 3 booths? 25% off additional booths 4th, 5th, 6th + $ 1,800 + HST
NOTE: Power/Electrical services, carpet, internet, and booth furnishing are not included, but may be purchased separately.
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Friday, April 1, 2022
Scotiabank Convention Centre
Niagara Falls, Ontario
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1 OAO Exhibitor Policy: 5 Registration for Badges:
OAO will not partner, engage or do business with any company or entity that Only employees or contracted individuals of exhibiting firms will be permitted to
sells prescription eye wear or contact lenses without the requirement of a valid work in your exhibit booth area. Access to functions of the Symposium is restricted
prescription, including that company’s parent company and its wholly owned to members of the Association, their staff members, or guests of the Association.
subsidiaries. Representatives working at your booth must register as a representative via the
exhibitor registration site before March 18, 2022 or via the link emailed as part of
2 Cancellation Policy: your exhibit registration confirmation. Representative registrations are restricted to
Cancellations must be received in writing by the Ontario Association of Optometrists four (4) per booth. No substitutions are permitted after the show has opened. All
before 5:00 p.m. on February 28, 2022 and will be refunded at fifty percent (50%) of exhibit staff members must wear their OAO name badges at all times when in the
the total value of the exhibit fee. Exhibits cancelled after 5:00 p.m. on February 28, exhibit hall.
Terms and
2022 are non-refundable.
3 6 Exhibit booth details:
Booth Assignment:
Booth space will only be assigned upon receipt of a signed Exhibit Contract and L Each standard booth space is 10’ wide x 8’ deep.
Conditions
payment in full to OAO for space and services as specified in this OAO Partnership L Each booth includes traditional black pipe and drape with 8’ high back wall
Program 2022 and contract. Sponsoring companies will be given priority assignment. and 36” high rail dividers. Island booths will not include pipe and drape,
No postdated cheques, please. OAO reserves the right to withdraw any booth or and multiple booth blocks will not include side rails unless requested.
for Exhibitors
booths from sale and adjust the floor plan without notice. Every effort will be made L Each booth includes one table (6’ long x 2’ wide) and two chairs.
to contact vendors should their booth or location be impacted by a change.
L Complimentary listing of company name and booth number on the
• All exhibits MUST be set and ready no later than 12:00 PM on Friday, April 1, InfoMart floor plan.
2022. No exceptions. If an exhibit is not ready by 12:00 PM, OAO reserves the right
L Up to four (4) complimentary passes for company representatives per
to remove the exhibit from the show floor.
booth. No exceptions (maximum 4 persons to comply with fire code
• Move-in time for exhibitors is 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM on Friday, April 1, 2022. regulations).
• Move-in time for exhibitors with 4+ booths is available from 4:00 to 8:00 PM on
Thursday March 31, 2022 and your confirmed move-in time will be emailed to 7 Acceptance:
you in advance of the show. You are responsible for making arrangements to OAO reserves the right to accept or reject any application for exhibit space or
Complete OAO Symposium and InfoMart move in at your designated time. partnership. Exhibitors may not sublet exhibit space. Exhibit space cannot be used
terms, conditions and policies are included 4 COVID Protocol:
to display any items for which the exhibitor is not a representative. Management
reserves the final decision on acceptability of display materials and exhibit content.
in the Exhibitor Logistics Manual that will be Your health and safety is our top priority. As part of this commitment, we’ve taken
available at the Exhibitor Registration site
proactive steps to help support a safe experience. Everyone in attendance, including 8 Insurance:
delegates, vendors and staff, must be fully vaccinated, wear a face mask and comply All exhibitors must provide proof of insurance (general liability) to OAO prior to
and OAO InfoMart & Symposium. with provincial COVID-19 public health measures (except those with a medical move in or have copy available upon request on-site. Details about how to submit
exemption). For further information, please read our Duty of Care document. certificate of insurance are provided within the 2022 Exhibitor Manual.
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2022
Partnership
Opportunities
Symposium: April 1-3, 2022
InfoMart: Friday, April 1st
www.oaosymposium.com
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What’s in it for Partners?
L With an established reputation for education excellence and a strong
commitment to invest in BOTH its members and industry partners, OAO
invites you to be a partner and participate through sponsorship in the 2022
program.
Your L Creating synergies with our partners is an integral part of our goal
Opportunity
to providing every opportunity possible for our members to grow their
practice and advance them professionally, through education that supports
them in their role.
We have developed a
partnership package
with your needs in
Promote and showcase mind, by offering
your company, brand, products and services
your company the
Network and connect right balance of
with our members, forge lasting meaningful relationships
opportunities for
Access the largest provincial market of business success.
Canadian Optometrists, 70% of Ontario Optometrists
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10One available | Friday | $65,000 Cost is based on 250 Attendees
Host a Friday Perfect for a new Brand and SCCN Chef
evening product launch theme the night James Price
celebration Give delegates a Set up a hospitality Work with the
with delegates teaser, tell delegates table - feature your Chef to create
your story, but no new or existing
Tap into this unique the perfect dining
Friday
formal CE with this products and
and exclusive
partnership!! services. experience.
opportunity where
your team can
Networking
network and engage Chef proposes a menu of a three-course meal using 100-km foods, and wines from
optometrists outside the Niagara region with a focus on ingredients supporting eye health. Chef and one of
of the classroom. Niagara’s Sommeliers will describe both the menu and the paired wines for each course.
Partner Work with the
OAO Events
Team
Your partnership will include all shown here, 3-course meal,
branded menu at each place setting, wine (based on 1/2 bottle pp.),
hospitality table, one booth at InfoMart, access to in-room AV.
OAO will provide two In addition to the event inclusions,
Transform the room
pre-event promotional this package will also include In-Year
InfoMart ends at 4:30 pm. OAO Delegates with up-lighting
eblasts inviting delegates opportunities: one Industry
in your company’s
will be moving in to the Port Colborne colours, and a
to attend, additional Announcement or News Article in
promotion through social the OAO Biweekly publication, one
Lounge to enjoy the traditional comfortable mix of media, Shuttle service Advanced Industry Promotional eblast,
table settings and after the event back to the and one Live Webinar Production.
OAO / UW reception until 5:30 pm. “more décor”. Hilton Hotel, website and Package is based on 250 delegates
Create the right onsite logo recognition attending the networking event, taxes and
setting for your and a digital list of all gratuities not included.
Invite your guests to walk down the perfect networking attendees confirmed for (Capacity can be increased - food/beverage
the event.
hall and join you for a networking soirée. + tax & gratuities.)
night to remember! *Cling-wrap branding is available to you with this partnership and
details will be available in the new year.
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11One available | Friday | $55,000
Be the Own the brand
As OAO’s Breakfast and Plenary Partner you will receive the following
Premier Partner marketing and promotional opportunities:
Set the tone for this L One designated pre-event promotional e-blast to all OAO members
3-day event. Kick off L One industry sponsored article featured in the biweekly e-newsletter
the Symposium with L One targeted pre-event promotion on social media
2022
a dynamic, insightful L One featured post in the daily email to delegates promoting your company and activities during
and inspirational symposium
speaker to address L Your logo featured prominently on the Symposium website and linked to your corporate website
delegates. L Logo recognition on intro slides in all educational sessions
Breakfast
L Onsite event signage
L A digital list of all attending delegates will be provided after the event
Interact and
and Plenary
network
Hosting the Hospitality table…
Symposium kick-off As the morning breakfast and session host, a draped table will be provided for you to
showcase your company and product(s) as you welcome delegates. Have your team
Partner
breakfast and plenary join delegates for this breakfast.
session provides
a meet-n-greet
opportunity for your One complimentary booth at InfoMart
senior and sales team
to welcome delegates
as they arrive. 5 minutes of podium time…
Plenary Session Recording Your senior representative can address all delegates during the morning plenary session.
Speaker and CE One-hour live webinar (Pre or Post Symposium, Date TBC)
OAO will provide you with a video Work with OAO to Provide key clinical or practice management education to optometrists.
secure your choice Session will be recorded and remain on the OAO website for the remainder of
recording of your speaker’s presentation of speaker for one the calendar year.
at the plenary session hour of Non-COPE
education for OD Two-minute promotional video
Delegates. (pre-recorded by you) to be shown prior to the start of the plenary breakfast.
*Cling-wrap branding is available to you with this
partnership and details will be available in the new year L IN THIS BOOK
12One available | Friday - $50,000
Be the lunch Own the brand
host on Friday As an OAO Lunch Partner you will receive the following marketing
and provide lunch and promotional opportunities:
and one hour of L One designated pre-event promotional e-blast to all OAO members
education for L One advanced news article featured in the biweekly e-newsletter
delegates. L One targeted pre-event promotion on social media
2022
L One featured post in the daily email to delegates on the day you are hosting lunch
L Your logo featured prominently on the Symposium website and linked to your corporate
Interact and website
network L Logo recognition on intro slides in all educational sessions
Symposium
L Onsite event signage
Hosting the lunch
L A digital list of all attending delegates will be provided after the event
provides your
team with the
Friday Lunch Hospitality table…
opportunity to
share information
As the lunch and session host, a draped table will be provided
about your
Partner
to showcase your company and product(s) as you welcome
products and
delegates. Have your team join delegates for this luncheon.
services, and
connect and
engage with One complimentary booth at InfoMart
delegates over a
hot lunch.
Two-minute promotional video
(pre-recorded by you) to be shown prior to the start of the plenary breakfast.
Speaker and CE
Work with OAO to
secure your choice
of speaker for one
hour of Non-COPE
education for OD
Delegates.
Symposium
Lunch Partner
*Cling-wrap branding is available to you with this
partnership and details will be available in the new year L IN THIS BOOK
13Four available | Saturday evening 7:00 P.M. start | $23-27K
Set your Own the brand
company apart As OAO’s Networking Reception
from the crowd Partner you will receive the
Host a Saturday following marketing and
evening soirée! promotional opportunities:
Give delegates a L One designated pre-event promotional e-blast
chance to mix and inviting delegates to attend your networking
reception
mingle after a full
2022
L One targeted pre-event promotion on social media
day of education, L One featured post in the daily email to delegates
a great networking promoting your company on Saturday, the day of
opportunity. your networking reception
Networking
L Onsite event signage
L A digital list of all attending delegates will be
Interact and provided for the event
network L Your logo featured on the Symposium website and
Reception
linked to your corporate website
Tap into this unique
opportunity where
your team can Door-to-door
Partner
network and engage transportation
optometrists and
optometric assistants to and from the
outside of the hotel for your
classroom.
guests
Speaker and CE
No formalities or CE Hospitality table…
with this partnership. As the networking reception
A unique opportunity partner, set your space up
for your team to with a special area featuring
meet all delegates in your products and services, or
a casual comfortable share a promotional item with
social setting. delegates.
Symposium
Lunch Partner
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14Option 1 | Stratus Vineyards | Capacity 90 | $23K
Their state-of–the-art gravity flow
facility is one of the many features that
showcases Stratus’s commitment to
sustainability and focus on design.
This premium winery is the first in the
world built to be fully LEED certified.
Only in
Niagara...
After a very long stretch of working
remotely and being physically distanced
it’s time to socialize!! Both industry
partners and OAO members have
Greet your delegates with a signature icewine martini or
expressed a keen interest to network refreshing glass of wine. The library of wine opens up to an
Your partnership package
Includes: Door-to-door
and be together. iconic marble counter of the Tasting Bar with stunning views transportation from the hotel
of the Estate and provides a striking and intimate setting to for your 90 guests, hospitality
fee, tables, tuxedo linens, table
Set in beautiful Niagara, unique to this enjoy your welcome beverage.
florals, custom upholstered chairs,
year’s partnerships are opportunities for Then on to the unique dining experience where each course
candlelight and guided tour,
welcome reception (corkage,
Industry to do just that! is wine paired to please your palette. By working with top tax, wine and gratuity for wine
regional chefs who source local, seasonal ingredients, Stratus service). Full Dinner with catering
Vineyards continues their dedication to quality and innovation. outsourced from Niagara, wine
Host a special evening on Saturday for paired with dinner and non-
OAO delegates at one of these four Whether you wish to share a brief presentation or just a few
alcoholic beverages. OAO will
promote your special evening
venues. Select the venue and experience words to promote your organization or perhaps a new product and send the notice to delegates
you would like to enjoy and network launch, you will have a captive audience of 90 optometrists. inviting them to join you for this
Have your team network throughout the welcome reception exclusive special private evening
exclusively with OAO delegates. you are hosting in Niagara.
or join in a fine dining experience together with delegates.Option 2 | Peller Estate Winery | Capacity 100 | $24K
With its magnificent
chateau-style architecture
and sweeping vineyard
vistas, Peller Estates is
a Niagara-on-the-Lake
treasure.
Only in Treat your guests to an
innovative tasting and
Niagara... dining experience created
by chef Jason Parsons and
winemaker Katie Dickieson.
Experience dinner in
the exclusive Barrel
Cellar followed by
icewine in the
“10 Below Ice
Palace”.
Your partnership package includes: Door to door transportation from the hotel for your 100 guests;
welcome glass of Ice Cuvee, 3-course Dinner, selections of one starter, two mains and one dessert,
winemaker’s pairing providing a VQA wine with each course, coffee and tea service, concluded with a unique
tour and glass of icewine in the ’10 below Room’. Gratuity included and up lighting and décor as well, to
elevate the experience for your guests.Option 3 | Ravine Vineyard Estate | Capacity 100 | $25K
Ravine Vineyard Estate is a timeless
destination that is steeped in family
legacy and agricultural heritage. This
five-generation family farm is home
to organic vineyards, award-winning
culinary experiences, kitchen garden
Only in and grocery, event venues, community
gatherings, and more.
Niagara... Your guests will be greeted with
Sparkling Wine upon arrival, kicking
off the evening with a tasting of 3
different VQA wines to enjoy in the
unique ambiance of the Barrel Cellar.
(shown above)
Next your guests will move into
Ravine’s new event facility – a captivating
room with a breath-taking view and
outdoor wrap around porch overlooking
the vineyard and south vineyard. Here
they will be treated to a 3-Course Dinner,
Your partnership package includes:
a celebration of fresh, seasonal ingredients
Door-to-door transportation from the hotel for your
from Ravine’s on-site garden and 100 guests; welcome reception and wine tasting of
neighboring farms. It’s a charming 3 VQA wines, 3-course Dinner with choice of mains,
‘farm-to-table’ memorable experience! wine at dinner, gratuity included, and up lighting
and décor as well, with a special finishing touch…
Chef John will create a customized menu a harpist to create memorable musical magic that
perfectly paired with Ravine’s small batch elevates the experience for your guests.
VQA wines.Option 4 | Table Rock and the Power Station | Capacity 100 | $27K
Over-looking the falls this unique experience affords your guests, a multi-course
dinner and a special tour of Niagara’s newest attraction ‘the Power Station’.
Your guests will start their evening off with a dining
experience to remember. This 4-course dinner is
FeastON certified by the Ontario Culinary Tourism
Only in
Alliance.
Features many local growers, producers and
Niagara...
craftspeople that make up the Ontario province’s
strong food, beverage and agricultural sectors.
Niagara Parks Culinary is proud to serve the very
best of Niagara through locally-sourced menus,
paired with a diverse Niagara VQA wine list and
Niagara Parks Power Table Rock House
Restaurant is located Ontario craft beer selection. Two complimentary
Station - Nighttime
on the upper level of beverages are included for each guest
Light Show “Currents” Table Rock Centre. As you
descend the winding ramp Next your guests will be escorted across the street
Located across the street to enter the dining area, to the Niagara Parks Power Station where they will
from Niagara Falls and Table the panoramic view of
enjoy a tour, and a special Nighttime Light Show
Rock Centre, the “Canadian the thundering Canadian
Niagara Power Company Horseshoe Falls will capture “Currents”.
generating station” harnessed your focus, while the dining
the powerful energy of the This immersive experience features incredible 3D
room itself evokes a sense
Horseshoe Falls and turned of a relaxed, natural setting, projection, interactive moments of wonder, and
it into a great source of with stack stone, cleft and a breathtaking musical score in the heart of the
electricity. wood finishes combined
power station.
with brass and copper.
Now, years after its turbines
came to a halt, the wonder Your partnership package includes: Door-to-door transportation from the hotel for your 100 guests;
The colour of the LED
of this hydropower pioneer 2 complimentary beverages, a full sit-down plated 4-course Dinner (FeastON) Two Ambassador
lights in the restaurant will
is coming back to life in an Escorts to the Niagara Power Station, Tour and Immersive 3D Show ‘Currents’, Customized colour of
be customized with your
entertaining and educational the LED lights in the restaurant. Falls Illumination in your Company Colours.
company colours.
experience that highlights
Complimentary Falls
both the remarkable history
Illumination in your
and unique architectural
Company Colours.
features of this engineering
marvel.One available | Sunday - $45,000
Be the lunch Own the brand
host on Sunday As an OAO Lunch Partner you will receive the following marketing
and provide lunch and promotional opportunities:
and one hour of L One designated pre-event promotional e-blast to all OAO members
education for L One advanced news article featured in the biweekly e-newsletter
delegates. L One targeted pre-event promotion on social media
2022
L One featured post in the daily email to delegates on the day you are hosting lunch
L Your logo featured prominently on the Symposium website and linked to your corporate
Interact and website
network L Logo recognition on intro slides in all educational sessions
Symposium
L Onsite event signage
Hosting the lunch
L A digital list of all attending delegates will be provided after the event
provides your
team with the
Sunday Lunch Hospitality table…
opportunity to
share information As the lunch and session host, a draped table will be provided
about your
Partner
to showcase your company and product(s) as you welcome
products and delegates. Have your team join delegates for this luncheon.
services, and
connect and
engage with One complimentary booth at InfoMart
delegates over a
hot lunch.
30-Second promotional video
(pre-recorded by you) to be shown prior to the start of the plenary breakfast.
Speaker and CE
Work with OAO to
secure your choice
of speaker for one
hour of Non-COPE
education for OD
Delegates.
Symposium
Lunch Partner
*Cling-wrap branding is available to you with this
partnership and details will be available in the new year L IN THIS BOOK
19InfoMart WiFi Partner InfoMart
$7,500 Delegate Bag
One available
$6,000
2022 OAO
One targeted pre-event promotion on
social media Get your company brand in
One featured post in the daily email to the hands of all Symposium
Symposium
delegates driving them to your booth at delegates.
InfoMart
These handy eco-friendly re-usable bags
Corporate logo recoginition on the intro are a necessity for delegates.
and InfoMart
slides in all education sessions
Every time they use the bag after
On-site signage with corporate logo Symposium they’ll see your logo and be
recognition reminded of you.
Partnership InfoMart Name Badge
Opportunities Cappuccino Bar Partner
$7.000
One available - Friday
Lanyard
$5,000
Hang around…
Host the Cappuccino Bar every delegate…
These partnerships include logo at the InfoMart tradeshow. every day of Symposium.
recognition on the Symposium website
Network with delegates A must-have for all delegates. With their
and on meeting room slides. personalized itinerary hanging on your branded
over a specialty drink. lanyard, you keep delegates organized, on time
and able to access all their sessions!
Symposium
Lunch Partner
Networking L IN THIS BOOK
Reception Partner
20Hotel Key UV-C Sanitizing and
Card Charging Stations
$4,000 $1,500/day or $2,500 for 3 days
2022 OAO
Promote your organization and your products while
Be the brand that opens delegates clean and charge their cell phones and
doors for delegates. tablets.
Symposium
Help keep delegates safe and germ free - using
For all delegates staying secure lockers delegates can sanitize their devices
with UV-C light, PLUS... rapid charging cords in
on site, your brand is the
each locker for all phones.
and InfoMart
first and last that they see
SHOWCASE AND PROMOTE YOUR COMPANY OR
as they come and go from PRODUCTS for one day OR throughout the full
their home away from home. three-day Symposium.
Partnership 30-Second Video Logo Recognition
Opportunities
(12 opportunities available) on the OAO Symposium Website
$2,000 (High visibility)
Showcase your company or new product $250
in a 30-second video promotion to be
aired during break times between CE With a click-through to your company or
sessions! product URL, BE SEEN BY DELEGATES as
These partnerships include logo Over 400 optometrists will see it! they visit the OAO Symposium website
Submit your pre-recorded video to take for information about this three-day
recognition on the Symposium website advantage of this opportunity. education event.
and on meeting room slides. (A total of twelve viewing times slots This item can be purchased when you
available over the three days.) register for your booth.
Symposium
Lunch Partner
Networking L IN THIS BOOK
Reception Partner
21Education Partner
$20,000
Partner with OAO and L OAO will provide a digital list of
co-host a full day of in-person attendees after the event
2022 In-Year education for optometrists
in the spring or fall of 2022.
L OAO will support the session and
provide the remaining hours for a full
Partnership
Sessions are developed for day of learning for optometrists
optometrists at specific
times in their careers, relating L OAO provides the marketing,
Opportunities to practice management
education or professional
registration and administers the
education credits to optometrists
development. OAO will work L OAO will secure a venue and
with the Partner to determine catering for attendance of 80 - 100
Education opportunities a preferred topic deemed of optometrists
to connect with optometrists interest by OAO members.
L OAO will provide a draped welcome
Includes up to two hours of
table in the registration area for your
education with a speaker of
Help optometrists succeed as primary eye health care sales team to meet attendees as they
your choice. Lend your brand arrive and showcase products and
providers and business leaders through professional
development and continuing education opportunities. to help optometrists be the services or promotional products
best they can be.
Whether they are in the early years of their career or
more seasoned experienced optometrists, work with
OAO to build an educational experience that supports
optometrists in both clinical and business practices.
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22eLearning Partner
$4,500/1 hour course
Work with OAO to develop a one-hour clinical or practice management
course that may be purchased by optometrists and watched on demand.
OAO provides the marketing, registration, and administers the education
2022 In-Year credits.
OAO hosts your course on a designated portal of the website for easy
Partnership access for all Ontario optometrists. You provide the course content and
speaker, and OAO will do the rest!
Opportunities
(Note: Sponsored webinars and eLearning courses are Non-COPE sessions.)
Live Webinar Partner
$3,000 / 1 hour course
Education opportunities Partner with OAO and host a one-hour live evening webinar to provide key
to connect with optometrists clinical and practice management education to OAO members. OAO provides
a digital list of attendees, the marketing, registration and administers the
education credits to optometrists. Following the live session, OAO will post the
Help optometrists succeed as primary eye health care
webinar for view only, along with any handouts and your presentation on the
providers and business leaders through professional
development and continuing education opportunities. OAO member website.
Whether they are in the early years of their career or Pick the time that works for you in February, March, May, June, September or
more seasoned experienced optometrists, work with October to host your live webinar, attendance varies based on topic, generally
OAO to build an educational experience that supports uptake is 80 - 150+ ODs.
optometrists in both clinical and business practices.
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23Industry Announcement Industry News Article
$500: (basic) $1,000:
Have a special announcement or product Have more to say? Use an industry
launch? Take advantage of reaching your news article to share timely
2022 In-Year
audience, share your company’s new practice or clinical management
product or latest research announcement topics.
with OAO members.
(Guideline: Publications should
Partnership (Guideline: Industry Announcements can
include a graphic, logo and a brief 6-8 line
include a short 1 or 2 line
introduction followed by a 1,500
Opportunities
promotional message.) word maximum article.)
Industry News Article (advanced) $1,500:
Bi-weekly Newsletter and Have more news to share with OAO members? For larger industry news articles that
e-opportunities to connect with include promotional graphics and pictures this is the ad to go with. Whether it’s a practice
management or clinical topic, share your BIG news article.
OAO members
(Guideline: Publications should include a short 1 or 2-line introduction followed by the
article plus graphics and pictures.)
In a world of instant news, it is important to get your
message out quickly and directly to your audience.
With an average open rate of 54%, advertising and Industry Promotional Video $2,000:
submitting articles in OAO’s bi-weekly newsletter is a Have more to say and show? This is the way to go! Showcase your company or new
guaranteed return on your investment. product in a 30-second video. Submit your pre-recorded video and short 2-line
Get your message out in front of introduction, then be seen by members right in their practice, on their mobile or in their
1900+ Ontario optometrists. home office… you really get in the face of ODs this way!
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24Industry Promotional eBlast (Basic)
$2,200
Showcase your company or new product in an exclusive
e-blast communication to all OAO members. Feature your
2022 In-Year logo, a URL to your website and information to promote
Partnership
your company or product.
Opportunities
Industry Promotional eBlast (Advanced)
$2,500
Add a 30 second video to your eblast and elevate you
presence in the optometric community. Submit your pre-
Submissions received from partners for inclusion in recorded video to be added to your message – get in the
OAO e-communications can include your logo and a face of ODs this way!
URL to your company website, and will be accepted
on the basis of: publications as received, subject to
approval by OAO, and, on space/time availability.
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25L OAO reserves the right to approve or decline any partnership application. Payments:
L All partnerships are for 2022 OAO events. L All partnerships are to be paid in full before the sponsorship activity
commences.
L Applicants will be advised within ten business days whether the application
has been approved. L If payment is not received, OAO reserves the right to remove your company
as a partner unless special arrangements have been made and accepted and
20 Adelaide Street East, Box 16, Suite 801, Toronto, ON M5C 2T6 L OAO reserves the right at any time to change offerings available or agreed to, by both parties.
negotiate partnerships beyond this package.
Tel: 905-826-3522 | Toll Free: 800-540-3837 | Fax: 905-826-0625 L Payments can be made by cheque, credit card or other approved
L Where the partnership involves any educational programs or workshops electronic transfer.
as noted herein, the company must supply presentation and course outlines in
Terms and
L Symposium and InfoMart payments are due on or before March 1, 2022.
advance, and speaker information for prior approval.
L Pledges received after March 1, 2022, will be invoiced requesting immediate
L OAO and its officers, directors, agents, members and employees shall payment.
not be responsible for any loss, damage, theft or injury to invitees, attendees,
Conditions
employees or agents of the partner/company during all 2022 OAO events, and L Cancellation:
the partner/company waives, releases and indemnifies the OAO in respect of any Once a partnership pledge form has been completed and submitted,
such loss, damage, theft or injury, howsoever caused. your company has 5 days to withdraw unless it is submitted within
for Partners
L The partner/company grants to OAO a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty- 30 days of the actual event/activity at which time the partnership is
free, sub-licensable license to use the company’s/partner’s logos and trademarks considered final and will be invoiced in full.
provided to OAO in accordance with the partnership.
L In the event that a partner or company changes its logos or trade-marks at
any time, the partner/company agrees that OAO shall not make any changes to For more information, please contact
OAO Policy: the materials that include the logos or trade-marks provided to us in connection Bethany Carey,
with the partnership. Senior Director Member Services
and Professional Affairs
OAO will not partner, engage or do L All intellectual property rights (including, but not limited to, copyright,
design rights, and to any rights accruing in OAO’s trade-marks in, or arising out 905-826-3522 | 800-540-3837 ext. 227
business with any company or entity that of, or in connection with, the partnership shall be solely and exclusively owned Cell: 905-512-7422
sells prescription eye wear or contact by OAO, together with any goodwill therein, and the partner/company shall not bcarey@optom.on.ca
acquire any rights to the intellectual property.
lenses without the requirement of a valid
L The partner/company shall not do, or permit anything to be done, which
prescription, including that company’s parent may prejudice or harm the reputation of OAO’s trade-marks, and shall not use
company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. OAO’s trade-marks in any way, other than in the manner set out herein, or
otherwise agreed upon in writing.
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26Company: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Contact: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone: _________________________________________________ Email: _________________________________________________
OAO Symposium and InfoMart Opportunities in Niagara April 1 – 3, 2022 OAO IN-YEAR Partnership Opportunities
$250 LOGO RECOGNITION on the OAO Symposium WEBSITE with a click through to Education opportunities to connect with Optometrists:
your company or product URL
$3,000 Live Webinar Partner - 1-hour CE, evening session, OAO Members
$2,000 30-SECOND VIDEO Partner– to be aired at break times during Symposium.
$4,500 eLearning Partner - 1-hour CE, on-demand learning
(12 OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE 2-Friday, 7-Saturday, 3-Sunday –will be
accepted as received) $20,000 OAO Education Partner - 2-hours CE, part of themed one full day education event
(Note – all sponsored education is non-cope.)
$1,500/day UVC Sanitizing and Charging Station Partner (4 OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE)
or $2500 Station includes a digital display board for advertising your company Bi-weekly Newsletter and E-Opportunities to connect with OAO members:
for 3 days or product placed in the public spaces at the SCCN. $500 Industry Announcement
$4,000 Hotel Key Card Partner $1000 Industry News Article (Basic)
Be the brand that opens doors.
$1,500 Industry News Article (Advanced)
$5,000 Name Badge Lanyard Partner
$2,000 Industry Promotional Video
Hang around every delegate every day of Symposium.
$2,200 Industry Promotional Eblast (Basic)
$6,000 InfoMart Delegate Bag Partner
$2,500 Industry Promotional Eblast (Advanced)
Brand the bag for delegates to use over and over.
$7,000 InfoMart Cappuccino Bar Partner
Network with delegates at InfoMart over a specialty beverage.
$7,500 Event WiFi Partner - Your brand and logo will be the first thing delegates see $ _____________ SUB-TOTAL IN-YEAR OPPORTUNITIES
each time they login to use WiFi.
FRIDAY EVENT PARTNERS:
TOTAL COMPANY PLEDGE for 2022
$65,000 Networking Partner (Dinner & Networking, 250 delegates) Partnership Opportunities with OAO
$55,000 Breakfast and Plenary Partner (Breakfast & 1hr-CE, all delegates) $ _____________ (ADD Symposium & InfoMart + In-Year
for total company pledge.)
$50,000 Lunch and Lecture Partner (Lunch & 1hr-CE, all delegates)
SATURDAY EVENT PARTNERS:
$23,000 STRATUS Networking Partner - (Dinner & Networking, 90 delegates)
$24,000 PELLER Networking Partner - (Dinner & Networking, 100 delegates) Signature: ___________________________________________ Date Signed: _________________
$25,000 RAVINE Networking Partner - (Dinner & Networking, 100 delegates)
By signing this agreement I confirm, I represent and warrant that I am duly authorized to sign on behalf of my company named above
$27,000 TABLE ROCK & THE POWER STATION Networking Partner in the amount pledged; and that I have legal capacity to execute and deliver the Agreement, and, that I have read and agree to the
(Dinner + Show & Networking, 100 delegates) terms and conditions as outlined in the 2022 Partnership Opportunities Package as part of my, and my company’s participation.
SUNDAY EVENT PARTNER:
Following receipt of this signed Agreement and approval of the opportunity pledged, OAO will issue an invoice with payment terms.
$45,000 Lunch and Lecture Partner - (Lunch & 1hr-CE, all delegates) For the OAO Symposium & InfoMart Opportunities on April 1 – 3, 2022, payment in full is required by March 1, 2022. For all other
opportunities, payment in full is due prior to the partnership activity.
For additional information or questions about the 2022 partnership opportunities please contact:
Bethany Carey, Senior Director, Member Services and Professional Affairs
$ _____________ SUB-TOTAL SYMPOSIUM & INFOMART By phone: 905-826-3522 or toll free 800-540-3837 at Ext. 227 / Mobile: 905-512-7422
By email at bcarey@optom.on.caThe host hotel is the
Hilton on the Falls/
Fallsview Hotel & Suites
in Niagara Falls.
We encourage all exhibitors to take
advantage of the OAO guest room block
reserved until 5:00 p.m. on March 8, 2022.
The room block will give you and your
colleagues a preferred rate. It will also
support OAO in meeting its contract
commitment with the hotel.
Book your accommodation at
our preferred rate by 5:00 p.m.
on March 8, 2022.
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28Special
Thanks
to our
2021
Partners
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29InfoMart Sales
Caroline Aston
416-521-9148
Infomart@optom.on.ca OR
caroline@astonevents.com
InfoMart Exhibitor Logistics
Rita Plaskett
Key Contact Infomart@optom.on.ca OR
rplaskett@agendum.ca
Information Symposium Registration
Support
Kim Giles
kgiles@optom.on.ca
Partnership Opportunities
Bethany Carey
905-826-3522 ext. 227
Cell: 905-512-7422
bcarey@optom.on.ca General information about OAO
Conference management services for the
oaoinfo@optom.on.ca
OAO Symposium & InfoMart are provided
Education Program
by Aston Events & Communications. Cheryl Neave
905-826-3522 ext. 243 Symposium & InfoMart information
cneave@optom.on.ca www.oaosymposium.com
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