Showcase your brand as we bring together the leading experts in quantum research and industry to celebrate the unmatched collective knowledge and technical expertise that exists in the Waterloo Region.
Today, IQC stands among the top quantum information research institutes in the world. Through 20 years of quantum innovation at IQC, we have developed an ecosystem of experts, including:
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Industry partners
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IQC faculty members - 40% of which are involved with start-ups at the executive level
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Researchers and academic groups across Canada and the world
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Students who will become the highly qualified professionals that the emerging quantum industry needs for continued growth
With its partners, IQC is building Canada's quantum information economy in Waterloo. IQC has leveraged its world-leading infrastructure and outstanding scientific capability to build Canada's first market-facing environment for designing, building and testing quantum information services and devices. As IQC continues its rapid growth and advances the understanding of the quantum world, Waterloo Region's, and Canada's reputation as a world leader in quantum will continue to be solidified.
Your sponsorship of Quantum Connections is a unique opportunity to celebrate quantum innovation and connect with your ideal audience in an engaging networking conference experience.
Key themes:
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The frontier of quantum
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Celebrating collaborative research and knowledge
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Encouraging entrepreneurship
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Maintaining an inclusive and accessible quantum infrastructure in Waterloo Region/Canada
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Building & maintaining the quantum ecosystem/workforce in Waterloo Region/Canada
Benefits to partnering with us
Sponsorship opportunities are available in three different levels, Platinum (exclusive), Gold (exclusive), and Silver (2 Opportunities).
Sponsors at all levels will receive:
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Position your brand front-of-mind to the communities that matter to you most
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Receive a listing on our conference website
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Be featured in the IQC newsletter
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Receive a branded graphics package
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Opportunity to hang a poster in the main gathering space during conference sessions
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Receive complementary tickets to the conference and networking mixer (number of tickets dependant upon sponsorship level)
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Use this opportunity to find your next acquisition target or business partnership to accelerate your business growth
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Attract talent that could be instrumental for the health of your business
In addition to the above benefits, you will also receive benefits unique to your sponsorship level:
Platinum
Main stage sponsor
At Quantum Connections 2023, a mix of speakers and panel discussions will highlight the latest quantum developments, technology and industry implications. Our audience will come away from the conference with rejuvenated inspiration, new innovations, and budding partnerships within Canada's quantum community.
As the platinum sponsor you will receive:
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Brand recognition prominently displayed in high profile areas throughout the conference sessions and networking mixer
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The opportunity to take the microphone on both days to introduce the keynote speakers. You may also take this time to briefly tell your quantum story to our focused audience
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Digital recognition on the main stage screen
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Verbal recognition from our conference host on the main stage
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First right of refusal for sponsorship opportunities at next year's conference
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Receive four complementary tickets to the conference and networking mixer
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Benefits for all sponsorship levels, as listed above
Gold
Networking sponsor
Quantum Connections 2023 is aimed at not only delivering high quality programming, but also enhancing networking opportunities within the Canadian quantum community. The networking highlight being an evening mixer on May 3rd at Lokal Bar at the Walper Hotel.
As the Gold sponsor you will receive:
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Brand recognition prominently displayed in high profile areas at the networking mixer
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Our signature cocktail named after your brand
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The opportunity to take the microphone during the networking mixer and briefly tell your quantum story to our focused audience
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Receive three complementary tickets to the conference and networking mixer
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Benefits for all sponsorship levels, as listed above
Silver
Food and beverage sponsor
Quantum Connections 2023 will include lunches and coffee breaks for all our conference guests on both May 3rd and May 4th, as well as breakfast on May 3rd.
As the silver sponsor you will receive:
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Brand recognition positioning your brand as the provider of food and beverage throughout all meals and breaks, with the exception of the networking mixer
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Your brand displayed on signage at food and beverage stations
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Receive two complementary tickets to attend the conference and networking mixer
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Benefits for all sponsorship levels, as listed above
Contact us today to discuss your business objectives, our sponsorship packages and options, or to reserve your sponsorship today.
Key contact: Kayleigh Platz, Director, Communications and Strategic Initiatives