Symposium Partnerships

For more than 115 years, the Ontario Association of Optometrists (OAO) has been the professional voice for optometrists, now numbering over 2,100 across the province. The OAO Symposium is one of the most anticipated events in Ontario’s eye health sector, bringing together optometrists, students, industry leaders, and innovators from across the province. As a partner, your organization will have the unique opportunity to connect directly with decision-makers, strengthen brand visibility, and support the advancement of optometry in Ontario.

350+ DELEGATES

60% PRACTICE OWNER

80+ EXHIBITORS

2026 OAO SYMPOSIUM & infomart

March 27-29, 2026

Rogers Centre, Ottawa, ON

Showcase your brand to Ontario’s optometry leaders and decision-makers while supporting education, innovation, and the future of eye health.

Exhibit & Partnership Opportunities

Infomart booth options

Premier

Level	Offer	Social Events	Advertising	Perks	Price
Premier	4 Symposium passes (not including events) 2 mins speaking engagement during President’s Lunch 2 seats at President’s Lunch Complimentary Premier booth location Highlighted in InfoMart map Post event Webinar	8 passes to Social Event Branded drink Logo on special ice drink tickets	Top billing on all signage Highlighted in Daily Delegate Emails Pre-symposium e-blast to members 1-minute video during meals	Meet & greet with speaker Logo on Symposium website Logo on meeting room slides Recognition in OAO-selected communications about Symposium & InfoMart Delegate list (delegates may opt out as per PIPEDA regulations)	$45,000

social event

Level	Offer	Advertising	Perks	Price
Entertainment	6 passes to Social Event Post event Webinar	Pre-event e-blast Event signage 30-sec video during meals	Logo on symposium website Logo on meeting room slides Recognition in OAO-selected communications about Symposium & InfoMart Delegate list (delegates may opt out as per PIPEDA regulations)	$20,000
Photobooth	6 passes to Social Event Post event Webinar	Pre-event e-blast Event signage 30-sec video during meals	Logo on symposium website Logo on meeting room slides Recognition in OAO-selected communications about Symposium & InfoMart Delegate list (delegates may opt out as per PIPEDA regulations)	$20,000
Oyster Bar Sold Out	4 passes to Social Event	Pre-event e-blast Event signage 30-sec video during meals	Logo on symposium website Logo on meeting room slides Recognition in OAO-selected communications about Symposium & InfoMart Delegate list (delegates may opt out as per PIPEDA regulations)	$10,000
Campfire Lounge	3 passes to Social Event	Pre-event e-blast Event signage 30-sec video during meals	Logo on symposium website Logo on meeting room slides Recognition in OAO-selected communications about Symposium & InfoMart Delegate list (delegates may opt out as per PIPEDA regulations)	$10,000
Dessert Station Sold Out	3 passes to Social Event	Pre-event e-blast	Logo on symposium website Logo on meeting room slides Recognition in OAO-selected communications about Symposium & InfoMart Delegate list (delegates may opt out as per PIPEDA regulations)	$5,000
Food Station	3 passes to Social Event	Pre-event e-blast	Logo on symposium website Logo on meeting room slides Recognition in OAO-selected communications about Symposium & InfoMart Delegate list (delegates may opt out as per PIPEDA regulations)	$5,000
Taffy Station	3 passes to Social Event	Pre-event e-blast	Logo on symposium website Logo on meeting room slides Recognition in OAO-selected communications about Symposium & InfoMart Delegate list (delegates may opt out as per PIPEDA regulations)	$5,000

CE Lectures

Level

Offer

Advertising

Perks

Price

CE Lecture Friday

Sold Out

Select your own speaker and topic!
A 50-minute session
4 staff to host
Leave your materials on the tables

Pre-event e-blast
Highlighted in Daily Delegate Emails
Event signage

Logo on Symposium website
Logo on meeting room slides
Recognition in OAO-selected communications about Symposium & InfoMart
Delegate list (delegates may opt out as per PIPEDA regulations)

$12,000

CE Lecture Saturday (Plenary)

Sold Out

Select your own speaker and topic!
A 50-minute session
4 staff to host
Leave your materials on the tables

Pre-event e-blast
Highlighted in Daily Delegate Emails
Event signage

Logo on Symposium website
Logo on meeting room slides
Recognition in OAO-selected communications about Symposium & InfoMart
Delegate list (delegates may opt out as per PIPEDA regulations)

$15,000

À LA CARTE

Level	Offer	Perks	Price
Bags Sold Out	2 passes to Social Event	Logo on Symposium website Logo on meeting room slides Recognition in OAO-selected communications about Symposium & InfoMart Delegate list (delegates may opt out as per PIPEDA regulations)	$8,000
Lanyards	2 passes to Social Event	Logo on Symposium website Logo on meeting room slides Recognition in OAO-selected communications about Symposium & InfoMart Delegate list (delegates may opt out as per PIPEDA regulations)	$8,000
Cappuccino Bar at InfoMart Sold Out	2 passes at Social Event Preferred location at InfoMart	Logo on Symposium website Logo on meeting room slides Recognition in OAO-selected communications about Symposium & InfoMart Delegate list (delegates may opt out as per PIPEDA regulations)	$8,000
Logo on Wayfinding	2 passes to Social Event	Logo on Symposium website Logo on meeting room slides Recognition in OAO-selected communications about Symposium & InfoMart Delegate list (delegates may opt out as per PIPEDA regulations)	$7,000
Sponsor an Optometry Student	Meet & greet with student Recognition at President’s Lunch Supports travel, accommodation, and registration	Logo on Symposium website Logo on meeting room slides Delegate list (delegates may opt out as per PIPEDA regulations)	$1,500
Coffee Breaks	Sponsor food & drink Signage during break	Logo on Symposium website Logo on meeting room slides Delegate list (delegates may opt out as per PIPEDA regulations)	$1,500
Logo Recognition		Logo on Symposium website Logo on meeting room slides Delegate list (delegates may opt out as per PIPEDA regulations)	$500
InfoMart Cruiser Tables	Decal Logo on cruiser table during InfoMart	Logo on Symposium website Logo on meeting room slides Delegate list (delegates may opt out as per PIPEDA regulations)	$500

KEY DATES & times

Deadline to register for a booth

March 6, 2026

Deadline to apply for a partnership

March 13, 2026

OAO INFOMART 2026

Friday, March 27, 20
2611:30 AM - 4:00 PM

OAO Symposium 2026

Friday, March 27, 2026 to
Sunday, March 29, 2026

Contact us

We’re here to answer your partnership opportunity questions and provide the support you need to make the most of your involvement.

INFOMART EXHIBITOR LOGISTICS

infomart@optom.on.ca

partnership opportunities & support

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

Type	Quantity	Cost
Premium Sold Out	20	$2,780 + HST
Standard	80	$2,600 + HST
4+ Booths	-	10% discount + HST
Non-profit Tabletop	Limited	$300 + HST

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