12th International Conference on
Short and Medium Span Bridges
Vancouver, British Columbia
August 4-7, 2026
Conference Sponsorship Opportunities
SMSB 2026 is a forum for sharing knowledge, advancing practice, and fostering meaningful collaboration in bridge engineering.
Sponsorships are an essential component of a successful conference. The support we receive from corporations and community partners allow us to provide exceptional delegate experiences and financial support for students and young professionals.
Types of Sponsorship
Sponsorship Benefits
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Gain exposure and raise brand awareness with innovators and experts in the field of bridge design and construction.
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Meet and network with prospective employees including grad students and early career professionals.
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Support knowledge sharing among experts in the field.
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Gain broad recognition and exposure via the conference website, newsletter, social media, mobile application, onsite electronic signage and sponsor loops before plenary sessions and lunches.
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Engage with professionals and academics concerning market trends.
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Meet with new clients and project partners gain valuable feedback on your products and services.
Major Sponsorship Packages
Package Benefits | Diamond | Platinum | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
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Price (CAD) | $20,000 | $15,000 | $10,000 | $7,500 | $5,000 |
Number of Packages Available | 3 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Complimentary full conference registrations | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
One Event Sponsorship (Icebreaker & Exhibitor Reception, Banquet Dinner, or Social Night) | ✓ | ||||
Complimentary Exhibitor Booth or event(s) of like value | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Logo in digital proceedings (provided to all attendees) | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Ability to customize sponsorship package | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Project slides or videos (15-20 sec.) included in Sponsor Loop, shown on screens throughout conference | 5 slides or video | 3 slides or video | 2 slides or video | 1 slide | Logo only |
Pre-conference recognition in conference marketing materials (website, mobile app, E-News, social media) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Onsite recognition with signage, acknowledgement from conference co-chairs at opening and closing | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Ability to add company profile, promotional materials, and/or video to conference mobile app | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Event Sponsorship Packages
Sponsorship | Price (CAD) | # Available | Details |
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Wi-Fi | $5,000 | 1 | General conference recognition + company name as SSID and/or password |
Mobile App | $5,000 | 1 | General conference recognition + special recognition as mobile app sponsor/provider - logo predominately displayed on mobile app home page |
Social Night (offsite) | $5,000 | 4 | General conference recognition + special recognition and thanks at the offsite social night venue (as social night sponsor) |
Sustainability Initiatives | $4,000 | 2 | General conference recognition + recognition and thanks for helping reduce conference carbon footprint (i.e. funding electronic signage vs. printed signs) |
Banquet Dinner | $4,000 | 4 | General conference recognition + special recognition and thanks at the banquet dinner (as banquet dinner sponsor) |
Icebreaker & Exhibitor Reception | $3,000 | 4 | General conference recognition + special recognition and thanks at the icebreaker and exhibitor reception (as the reception sponsor) |
Lunch | $2,500 | 3 | General conference recognition + special recognition at the assigned lunch (as lunch sponsor) |
Coffee Break | $1,500 | 6 | General conference recognition + special recognition and thanks at the assigned coffee break (as coffee break sponsor) |
Technical Tour / Short Course | $1,500 | 3 | General conference recognition + special recognition and thanks at the assigned technical tour or short course |
Exhibitor Booths
The trade show will open at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, August 4th with the Icebreaker & Exhibitor Reception, and continue through to the afternoon coffee break on Thursday, August 6th.
To maximize the opportunity to meet delegates and other participants, all breaks and receptions will be served in the trade show.
Single Booth: $4,500 + GST (5%)
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Booth packages include:
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10’ wide booth, 6’ table and 2 chairs
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1 standard 110-volt power outlet
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2 complimentary full delegate registrations
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Logo on conference website, mobile app, event signage
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Ability to add company profile, promotional materials, and/or videos to conference mobile app
Terms & Conditions
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Please contact Lisa Reny at lisa@karma-link.ca with any questions or to confirm your Sponsorship.
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General and event sponsorship packages are available on a first-come, first serve basis.
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Sponsors and exhibitors are to supply high quality, transparent logo and other graphics/images (.png or .jpg format is preferred).
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The conference manager reserves the right to decide on the placement of logos and other marketing materials as long as corporate brand standards are followed.
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The conference manager will do its best to accommodate special requests.
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Trade show floor plan will be available in early 2026.
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All sponsorship packages and prices are in Canadian dollars.
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Some sponsorship packages and all exhibitor packages are subject to applicable taxes 5% GST (British Columbia).
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Refunds are at the discretion of the conference manager based on circumstances.
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Sponsors will receive an invoice and payment link from Karma-Link Management Services upon confirmation of booking. Other payment forms are available for larger packages (EFT, cheque). Please contact accounting@karma-link.ca for alternative payment methods.
Download the Full Conference Sponsorship Prospectus
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