Sponsors, Exhibitors and Attendees
Ability Expo is an innovative platform dedicated to extending the value of industry events for exhibitors and attendees, reaching across Canada, to service those in the disability sector.
The virtual platform enables exhibitor and attendee networking with the ability to conduct private one-on-one meetings. It is also easy to locate business or individual profiles with up-to-date information.
Marketing material is easily accessible and downloadable using a digital carry bag. Virtual trade shows attract quality leads, greatly reduce overhead (travel, hotel, marketing costs) and increase ROI with an integrated e-commerce potential.
Benefits to Sponsors/Exhibitors: Giving you a unique vantage point
- Gain an entry point into the ever-increasing need to service the disability sector
- Find out what other businesses offer
- Save travel and other costs and reduce your carbon footprint
- Connect with professionals and tap business opportunities across Canada
- Access market intelligence and trade insights
- Receive a digital carry bag
- Access to various Provincial Disability Acts for Employers such as The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act. Making Ontario Accessible
Benefits to Attendees
- 8am to 8pm EST Disability Hotline
- Access to information from the comfort of home
- Meet and network with service providers, employers, trade resources and other attendees
- Register for ongoing newsletters from industry leaders on new products and services
Click the following link to view virtual fair video: Virtual Fair Video
Download exhibitor/sponsor brochure: Exhibitor Brochure (PDF)
SPONSORS
Sponsor Booth
- Branding opportunities available at key locations in Exhibit Hall. Priority placement of booth
- Large booth with 6 monitors & 6 display panels.
- Speaker opportunities
- Access to conference forums, presentations and panel discussions
- Access to media opportunities.
- Network with keynote speakers and industry leaders
- Meet potential buyers/sellers one-on-one in private chat rooms
- 24/7 online assistance/technical support with translation services in many languages
- digital carry bag - instant download of any exhibitor material
- Cost: $3,500 (Price increases to $4,000 after October 31, 2010)
REGISTER AS A SPONSOR: Value Add feature @ $ 200
A unique feature that allows participants to connect directly with the sponsors’/exhibitors’ order desks. Click online button to connect directly with Sponsor/Exhibitor help desk.
EXHIBITORS
Exhibitor Booth
- Medium booth space with 3 monitors and 3 display panels.
- Access to conference forums, presentations, panel discussions
- Access to media opportunities.
- Meet potential buyers/sellers one-on-one in private chat rooms
- 24/7 online assistance/technical support with translation services in many languages
- digital carry bag - instant download of any exhibitor material
- Cost: $800 (Price increases to $1,000 after October 31, 2010)
REGISTER AS AN EXHIBITOR: Value Add feature @ $ 200
A unique feature that allows participants to connect directly with the sponsors’/exhibitors’ order desks. Click online button to connect directly with Sponsor/Exhibitor help desk.
SMALL BUSINESSES & NON-PROFIT ASSOCIATIONS
Small Business
Booth
- Small booth space with 2 monitors and 2 display panels.
- Access to conference forums, presentations, panel discussions
- Access to media opportunities.
- Meet potential buyers/sellers one-on-one in private chat rooms
- 24/7 online assistance/technical support with translation services in many languages
- digital carry bag - instant download of any exhibitor material
- Cost: $600 (Price increases to $750 after October 31, 2010)
REGISTER YOUR BUSINESS OR ASSOCIATION: Value Add Feature @ $200
A unique feature that allows participants to connect directly with the sponsors’/exhibitors’ order desks. Click online button to connect directly with Sponsor/Exhibitor help desk.
TRADE VENDORS. Limited to 6 vendors.
Vendor Booth
- Key locations in the Exhibition Hall for branding opportunities
- Vendor booth with 1 monitor and 1 display panel with direct link to promotional material.
- Cost: $2,000 (Price increases to $2,500 after October 31, 2010)
ATTENDEES
- Attendees receive virtual badge
- Access to conference forums, presentations and panel discussions
- Sign up for industry-related publications
- Access to promotional products and services
- Download free coupons from vendors
- Interact with potential buyers/sellers one-on-one in private chat rooms
- digital carry bag - instant download of any sponsor/exhibitor material
- FREE ENTRY. Register early to receive monthly updates about the event
digital carry bagDuring the event, participants can select items for download to their personal digital carry bag. Selected items are automatically stored. When the attendee is ready to leave, selected content is placed into a .zip folder which is, in turn, organized by provider name in separate sub-folders. The single .zip folder can then be downloaded to their own desktops. Attendees can add or delete content anytime throughout the event.
Virtual BadgeAttendees have the ability to click the "Swipe Your Virtual Badge" button while visiting a booth. The attendee's registration data is then tracked specifically for that booth sponsor and ensures a more qualified lead.