Who Are We?
  • The PD Summit is the premiere development and networking event for IT practitioners in Nova Scotia. PD Summit 2018 will be held on April 24, 2018 at the St. Mary's University in Halifax.
  • The goal of the PD Summit is to enhance the professional development of IT professionals of Atlantic Canada -to do that we rely on the financial support of the IT and business community.
Presenting​ Sponsor
Please contact Michelle Murray - Sponsor Chair                                                              pdf link to sponsorship package

PDS 2018 Sponsorship Packages ​​

  • All Sponsors will be promoted through all 7 Associations through email blasting, LinkedIN, Facebook, Twitter and the PDS website, prior attendees lists starting in September 2017.
  • All Sponsors will be recognized  at Opening of PDS, and at Lunch
  • All sponsors can provide items for event bags
  • All Sponsors can provide $100+ value giveaways at networking reception
  • All Sponsors can provide Banners at the event
PRESENTING SPONSOR – Limit 1 - $4,000 - SOLD OUT
Includes 10 tickets to event
Exhibitor Package includes 2 Exhibitor Passes
  • Registrations Included:
    • Event Registrations for 10 people (including lunch), must be registered under “Sponsorship Registration”
    • Additional registrations offered at the discounted member rate
  • Your poster or banner at entrance during the symposium, with recognition as the Presenting Sponsor
  • Your poster or banner at the front of the main ballroom throughout the event
  • Prominent logo recognition as Presenting Sponsor on marketing material and in the registration package
  • Recognition in regular social media distribution (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, web page) and throughout PDS marketing material, with your logo prominently displayed
  • Being thanked as the Presenting Sponsor throughout the day
  • Ability to introduce Keynote Speakers in the MORNING
  • Video clip – Company may provide a short video clip to be played at opening – highlight the company and purpose of supporting PDS
  • 1 Breakout Presentation Guaranteed  – ability to highlight Company sponsored
    • Formal submission is still required and must be reviewed and approved by Program Committee
    • Ideal topic based on Technology Innovation  - where are the trends going, technologies that will impact the future, or demonstrate leading edge technology that company is current involved with
  • Exhibitor Package included:
    • Promotional table at event, with up to 2 Exhibitor passes (must register as Exhibitor)
  • Provide collateral which may include:
    • Event bags for all attendees, Giveaways for Event Bags
    • Provide Prizes for Networking Reception valued $100 or more

NETWORK RECEPTION SPONSOR - Limit 1 - $3,500 - NEW FOR 2018 - SOLD OUT
Includes 8 tickets to event
(Exhibitor Package not included)
  • Registrations Included:
    • Event Registrations for 8 people (including lunch), must be registered under “Sponsorship Registration”
    • Additional registrations offered at the discounted member rate
  • Your poster or banner at entrance during the symposium, with recognition as the Network Reception Sponsor
  • Your poster or banner at the front of the main ballroom throughout the event
  • Prominent logo recognition as Networking Sponsor on marketing material and in the registration package
  • Recognition in regular social media distribution (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, web page) and throughout PDS marketing material, with your logo prominently displayed
  • Being thanked as the Networking Sponsor throughout the day
  • 1 Breakout Presentation Guaranteed  – ability to highlight Company sponsored
    • Formal submission is still required and must be reviewed and approved by Program Committee
    • Ideal topic based on Technology Innovation  - where are the trends going, technologies that will impact the future, or demonstrate leading edge technology that company is currently involved with

DELUXE PLATINUM SPONSOR – Limit 4 - SOLD OUT
We have a total of 4 packages available at the Platinum level with the option of Deluxe Platinum (with Exhibitor Package) or Platinum (without Exhibitor Package).


DELUXE PLATINUM SPONSOR  - $3,000 each
Includes 6 tickets to event
Exhibitor Package includes 2 Exhibitor Passes
  • Registrations Included:
    • Event Registrations for 6 people (including lunch), must be registered under “Sponsorship Registration”
    • Additional registrations offered at the discounted member rate
  • Your poster or banner at entrance during the symposium, with recognition as the Deluxe Platinum Sponsor
  • Prominent logo recognition as Deluxe Platinum Sponsor on marketing material and in the registration package
  • Being thanked as a Deluxe Platinum Sponsor throughout the day
  • Recognition in regular social media distribution (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, web page) and throughout PDS marketing material, with your logo prominently displayed
  • Exhibitor Package included:
    • Promotional table at event, with up to 2 Exhibitor passes (must register as Exhibitor)
  • Provide collateral which may include:
    • Giveaways for Event Bags
    • Provide Prizes for Networking Reception valued $100 or more
PLATINUM SPONSOR – $3,000 each
Includes 8 Tickets to event 
(Exhibitor Package not included)
  • Registrations Included:
    • Event Registrations for 8 people (including lunch), must be registered under “Sponsorship Registration”
    • Additional registrations offered at the discounted member rate
  • Your poster or banner at entrance during the symposium, with recognition as the Platinum Sponsor
  • Prominent logo recognition as Platinum Sponsor on marketing material and in the registration package
  • Being thanked as a Platinum Sponsor throughout the day
  • Recognition in regular social media distribution (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, web page) and throughout PDS marketing material, with your logo prominently displayed
  • Provide collateral which may include:
    • Giveaways for Event Bags
    • Provide Prizes for Networking Reception valued $100 or more
DELUXE GOLD SPONSOR – Limit 4 - $1,800 each - SOLD OUT
Includes 2 Tickets to event 
Exhibitor Package includes 2 Exhibitor Passes 
  • Registrations Included:
    • Event Registrations for 2 people (including lunch), must be registered under “Sponsorship Registration”
    • Additional registrations offered at the discounted member rate
  • Your poster or banner displayed at the event with recognition as a Deluxe Gold Sponsor
  • Logo recognition as a Deluxe Gold Sponsor on marketing material and in the registration package
  • Recognition of your organization and attending personnel at the PD Summit
  • Recognition in regular social media distribution (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, web page) regarding the PD Summit marketing material, with your logo displayed
  • Exhibitor Package included:
    • Promotional table at event, with up to 2 Exhibitor passes (must register as Exhibitor)
  • Provide collateral which may include:
    • Giveaways for Event Bags
    • Provide Prizes for Networking Reception valued $100 or more
GOLD SPONSOR – No Limit - $1,600 each
Includes 2 Tickets to event 
(Exhibitor Package not included)
  • Registrations Included:
    • Event Registrations for 2 people (including lunch), must be registered under “Sponsorship Registration”
    • Additional registrations offered at the discounted member rate
  • Your poster or banner displayed at the event with recognition as a Gold Sponsor
  • Logo recognition as a Gold Sponsor on marketing material and in the registration package
  • Recognition of your organization and attending personnel at the PD Summit
  • Recognition in regular social media distribution (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, web page) regarding the PD Summit marketing material, with your logo displayed
  • Provide collateral which may include:
    • Event bags for all attendees, Giveaways for Event Bags
    • Provide Prizes for Networking Reception valued $100 or more
DELUXE SILVER SPONSOR – Limit 3 - $1,300 each - SOLD OUT
Includes 1 Tickets to event 
Exhibitor Package includes 2 Exhibitor Passes
  • Registrations Included:
    • Event Registrations for 1 person (including lunch), must be registered under “Sponsorship Registration”
    • Additional registrations offered at the discounted member rate
  • Your poster or banner displayed at the event with recognition as a Deluxe Silver Sponsor
  • Logo recognition as a Deluxe Silver Sponsor on marketing material and in the registration package
  • Recognition of your organization and attending personnel at the PD Summit
  • Recognition in regular social media distribution (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, web page) regarding the PD Summit marketing material, with your logo displayed
  • Exhibitor Package included:
    • Promotional table at event, with up to 2 Exhibitor passes (must register as Exhibitor)
  • Provide collateral which may include:
    • Event bags for all attendees, Giveaways for Event Bags
    • Provide Prizes for Networking Reception valued $100 or more
SILVER SPONSOR – No Limit  - $1,100 each
Includes 1 Tickets to event 
(Exhibitor Package  not included)
  • Registrations Included:
    • Event Registrations for 1 person (including lunch), must be registered under “Sponsorship Registration”
    • Additional registrations offered at the discounted member rate
  • Your poster or banner displayed at the event with recognition as a Silver Sponsor
  • Logo recognition as a Silver Sponsor on marketing material and in the registration package
  • Recognition of your organization and attending personnel at the PD Summit
  • Recognition in regular social media distribution (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, web page) and throughout PDS marketing material, with your logo prominently displayed
  • Provide collateral which may include:
    • Event bags for all attendees, Giveaways for Event Bags
    • Provide Prizes for Networking Reception valued $100 or more
BRONZE SPONSOR – No Limit  - $600 each
(Exhibitor Package  not included) 
  • Your poster or banner displayed at the event with recognition as a Bronze Sponsor
  • Logo recognition as a Bronze Sponsor on marketing material and in the registration package
  • Recognition in regular social media distribution (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, web page) and throughout PDS marketing material, with your logo prominently displayed
  • Provide collateral which may include:
    • Event bags for all attendees, Giveaways for Event Bags
    • Provide Prizes for Networking Reception valued $100 or more
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Network Reception
Deluxe Platinum
Deluxe Gold
Gold
Deluxe Silver
In-Kind
 Partner Associations Include:
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