AI in the workplace, emerging skills, and expanded career horizons across industry, academia, and ecosystem partners.
2026 sponsorship package
BioHubNet Annual Symposium
The Future Workforce: Skills, Leadership, and Innovation in a Changing World. Sponsor the flagship gathering connecting highly qualified personnel, industry partners, academic leaders, and Canada's life sciences innovation ecosystem.
200Target symposium attendees
20Exhibitor tables planned
3x30Structured networking rotations
4-6 PMEarly reception window
2026 focus
Talent for an era of technological transformation.
The 2026 Symposium moves beyond a recap format and centers the workforce questions partners are already facing: AI-enabled roles, advanced biomanufacturing skills, commercialization pathways, experiential training, and national talent mobility.
Three 30-minute rotations with industry professionals, trainees, and collaboration tables designed for high-quality conversations.
Rapid founder showcases, program highlight videos, and an early networking reception to keep sponsor engagement active.
Agenda model
A full day engineered for sponsor contact.
Dedicated exhibitor windows are built into registration, coffee breaks, lunch, and reception. Open each item for the sponsor-relevant detail.
Company tours
- CCRM, Eurofins CDMO Alphora, OmniaBio
- U of T CL3 facility, Microbix Biosystems, Apotex
Hands-on training
- BioZone two-day bioprocessing workshop
- VR training day and pitch competition
Career workshops
- Communication that opens doors
- Networking 101, resume and interview clinic
Sponsor value
- Longer-form contact with HQP before symposium day
- Options for tours, workshops, judging, or in-kind support
Sponsorship tiers
Choose the level of visibility that matches your goal.
The 2026 package keeps last year's clear three-tier structure and updates the message around workforce transformation, structured networking, exhibitor traffic, and national ecosystem reach.
Platinum
$7,500 CAD
Maximum visibility plus thought leadership access.
- Premium logo placement on digital and event materials
- Dedicated social media spotlight
- Premium website listing with link
- On-stage speaking slot or featured acknowledgement
- Exhibit table included
- Panel participation seat included
Strongest fit
Gold
$5,000 CAD
High-visibility sponsor presence with exhibitor access.
- Priority logo placement on digital and event materials
- Pre- and post-event social media recognition
- Priority website listing with link
- Verbal acknowledgement during program
- Exhibit table included
- Ideal for recruiting and ecosystem visibility
Silver
$2,500 CAD
Accessible community support and brand recognition.
- Logo included on digital and event materials
- Social media recognition included
- Website sponsor listing with link
- Verbal acknowledgement during program
- Good fit for emerging partners and nonprofits
- Custom add-ons can be discussed
| Benefit | Platinum | Gold | Silver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logo placement | Premium spot | Priority spot | Included |
| Social media | Dedicated spotlight | Pre + post recognition | Included |
| Website listing | Premium listing | Priority listing | Included |
| Stage recognition | Speaking slot / featured acknowledgement | Verbal thanks | Verbal thanks |
| Exhibit table | Included | Included | Discuss as add-on |
| Panel participation | Included | Considered if aligned | Considered if aligned |
Proof from 2025
Last year showed the network is real. 2026 turns it into a sponsor platform.
The 2025 recap documented BioHubNet's first Annual Symposium and Training Week momentum across trainees, employers, training partners, and venture support.
300+registrants
100+HQP in ENGAGE
20+employers hosting placements
19trainee-led ventures supported
More scenes from 2025
The room, the panels, the audience, the proof.
A larger visual record from last year's symposium makes the sponsorship story more tangible: this is the community partners are stepping into.
Sponsor FAQ
Practical details for partner teams.
The current reception floorplan shows 20 exhibitor tables in Mountbatten Lane, with registration nearby and planned traffic during registration, breaks, lunch, and reception.
The planning documents identify HQP in BioHubNet programs, eligible trainees, industry partners and professionals, academic partners, innovation ecosystem partners, and more out-of-province HQP.
Platinum includes panel participation or a speaking opportunity. Other tiers can be considered if their expertise aligns with confirmed panel topics.
Yes, the Training Week plan suggests room for tours, workshops, pitch competition support, professional development sessions, and in-kind participation.
Final speaker names, sponsor deadline, AV details, package benefits, contact email, and any tax or payment requirements should be confirmed before external release.
Next step
Start a sponsorship conversation.
Use the form to prepare your tier and contact details. The package can also support custom or in-kind sponsorship tied to Training Week.
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