PUT YOUR BRAND IN FRONT OF ONTARIO'S EYE CARE DECISION-MAKERS

 Connect with Ontario's eye care leaders and decision-makers at the Ontario Optometric Conference. 

Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel
123 Queen St. W, Toronto ON M5H 2M9
April 16–18, 2027
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WHAT IS THE ONTARIO OPTOMETRIC CONFERENCE?

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Building on the legacy of OAO Symposium & InfoMart, the Ontario Association of Optometrists brings the eye care community together at the Ontario Optometric Conference (OOC). Welcoming optometrists, opticians, optometric assistants, ophthalmologists, and industry professionals, the conference offers opportunities to connect with decision-makers and grow your business.

delegates
400+ DELEGATES
practice_owners
60% PRACTICE OWNERS
exhibitors
100 BOOTHS

Exhibitor & Sponsorship Opportunities

    • Type Price
      Standard $2,685 + HST
      Non-profit Tabletop $300 + HST

       

      What’s Included In Your Booth
      • Four (4) Trade Show passes for company representatives
      • Listing of your company name and booth number on the official Trade Show floor plan
      • Each booth is 10’ wide × 8’ deep
      • Carpeted exhibit hall
      • Black pipe and drape with 8’ high back wall and 3’ side rails (Island booths excluded)
      • Multiple booths do not include side rails
      • One table (6’ long × 2’ wide) and two chairs
      • A digital delegate list (per PIPEDA regulations) provided after the event
      • Please note: Power/electrical services, internet, and additional booth furnishings are available for purchase separately.
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      Sponsorship Type Description Includes Price
      Premier Sold Out Be the number one Sponsor for the OOC. Show our attendees that you support Optometry and vision care in Ontario. Your logo will receive top billing at every location, and you will have a unique speaking opportunity during our President's Lunch. Other benefits include a complimentary booth at our Trade Show, tickets to all the networking events, e-blasts, a webinar, and more. This is the ultimate sponsorship opportunity.
      • During the OOC
        • 4 CE Passes to attend the OOC lectures*
        • 2 mins to speak during President’s Lunch*
        • 2 seats at President’s Lunch*
        • Permanent Table in the Grand Ballroom Foyer – Friday, Saturday, Sunday
      • Trade show
        • Premier Trade Show Booth Location*
        • Complimentary booth*
        • Highlighted in Trade Show map
      • Events
        • 8 Passes to attend Social Event
        • 8 Passes to attend Friday Networking Event
      • Communications and Advertising
        • Top billing on all signage*
        • Highlighted in Daily Delegate Emails
        • Pre-OOC e-blast to all OAO Members
        • Logo on meeting room slides and website
      • After the OOC
        • Webinar
        • Post-event e-blast to all OAO Members

      *Premier Only

      $50,000

       

    • Sponsorship Opportunity Description Includes Price
      Welcome Event (Thursday Night) Host our attendees for a snack the night before the sessions and events begin. Kick off the OOC in style with a relaxed welcome as attendees pick up their badges and OAO Members participate in the Annual Meeting.
      • Reception
        • 6 Passes to attend Welcome Event
        • Logo on drink tickets
        • Activation Table at event
        • Signage at event venue
      • Communications and Advertising
        • Pre-Event e-blast to all OAO members
      $10,000
      Friday Networking Event Put your brand at the centre of the conversation by sponsoring the Friday Evening Networking Reception. Following the trade show, this relaxed social gathering offers a valuable opportunity to engage directly with attendees, build meaningful relationships and increase your brand's visibility within the optometric community.
      • Reception
        • 8 Passes to attend Networking Reception
        • Logo on drink tickets
        • Activation Table at reception
        • Signage at event venue
      • Communications and Advertising
        • Permanent Table in the Grand Ballroom Foyer, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
        • Pre-Event e-blast to all OAO members
      • Highlighted in Friday Delegate Emails
      $15,000
      Students/Interview Day Support networking between OAO members and students looking for future roles as optometrists in Ontario. This time is for new graduates and students to connect with OAO members.
      • Sponsor attendance of Optometry Students
      • 4 Passes to event
        • Encourage hiring optometrists and students to connect
      • Communications and Advertising
        • Pre-Event e-blast to all OAO members
      • Logo on meeting room slides and website
      $15,000
      Saturday Social at Chef's Hall Be the life of the party at our Saturday Night event at Chef's Hall. Located across the street from the venue, Chef's Hall will feature multiple food and activity stations. New this year, you would be the sole Sponsor for this fun event. Celebrate with our attendees and have casual conversations.
      • Social
        • 8 Passes to Attend Social Event
        • Logo on drink tickets
        • Activation table/opportunity at event
      • After OOC
        • Webinar
      • Communications and Advertising
        • Permanent Table in the Grand Ballroom Foyer, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
        • Pre-Event e-blast
        • Highlighted in Daily Delegate Emails
        • Signage at event venue
      $30,000
    • Sponsorship Opportunity Description Includes Price

      CE Lunch Lecture

      Sponsor the only CE lunch on Friday for all delegates. Select your topic and speaker to highlight your work.
      • Select your own speaker and topic
      • A 50-minute session
      • Bring 4 staff to host
      • Leave your materials on the tables
      • Communications and Advertising
        • Pre-Event e-blast
        • Recognition in OAO-selected communications about OOC
      $15,000

      CE Breakfast Lecture

      Sponsor a breakfast lecture for delegates. Select your topic and speaker to highlight your work.
      • Select your own speaker and topic
      • A 50-minute session
      • Bring 4 staff to host
      • Leave your materials on the tables
      • Communications and Advertising
        • Pre-Event e-blast
        • Recognition in OAO-selected communications about OOC
      $10,000

       

    • Sponsorship Opportunity Description Includes Price
      Cappuccino Cafe at Trade Show Host the Cappuccino Bar with professional baristas during the Trade Show
      • Preferred location at Trade Show
      • Provide your own themed names for the drinks
      • Benefits Include:
        • 2 passes to Saturday Social Event
        • Recognition in OAO-selected communications about OOC & Trade Show
        • Logo on meeting room slides and website
      $12,000
      Lanyards Be the name around everyone's neck during the event! This Sponsorship offers great visibility and is a bonus take-home for attendees.
      • Your logo on lanyards given to all delegates
      • 2 passes to Saturday Social Event
      • Pre-Event e-blast
      $10,000
      Tote Bag at Trade Show Place your logo on the Tote Bag handed out at the Trade Show Entrance.
      • Logo on Trade Show bags
      • Opportunity for staff to hand out the bags to delegates
      • 2 passes to Saturday Social Event
      • Recognition in OAO-selected communications about OOC
      $8,000
      Headshots Sponsor complimentary headshots for attendees by a professional photographer on Friday.
      • Sponsor complimentary headshots for attendees by a professional photographer.
      • Highlighted in Friday Delegate Emails
      • Signage
      $2,000
      Coffee Break Sponsor the food and drink during a break between sessions.
      • Sponsor food and drink during a break between sessions
      • Signage
      $1,500
      Logo on Bingo Card at Trade Show Logo on the bingo card for attendees to stop at specific booths during the Trade Show.
      • Logo on the Trade Show Bingo Card
      $1,000
      Logo on Website Logo on meeting room slides and website.
      • Logo on meeting room slides and website
      $500

       

      • Logo placement on the conference webpage.
      • Logo on meeting room slides
      • Delegate list (delegates may opt out as per PIPEDA regulations)

Key Dates

DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR A BOOTH
March 24, 2027

DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR A SPONSORSHIP
April 2, 2027

TRADE SHOW
Friday, April 16, 2027
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

FOR QUESTIONS & SUPPORT

905-826-3522 ext. 223
oaoinfo@optom.on.ca