Sponsorship
If you have sponsorship questions, please contact:
Darlene McCormack, CMP, Program and Events Coordinator
Continuing Professional Development (CPD), McMaster University
mccord2@mcmaster.ca
905-525-9140 ext. 22990
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2024 Attendee Statistics
At the 2024 Garrod Symposium, we had 170 attendees who participated in person.
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Most attendees were physicians, with the remainder of attendees coming from professions across the healthcare field, including registered nurses, laboratorians, technicians, genetic counsellors, dieticians, researchers, clinical specialists, trainees, and industry.
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Anticipated 2025 Attendance
At the 2025 Garrod Symposium, we are planning for:
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An in-person meeting with opportunities to interact with attendees.
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150–175 delegates from mostly across Canada and the United States.
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We expect the delegates to be physicians, laboratorians, genetic counsellors, registered dietitians, researchers, clinical specialists, trainees, other health professionals and industry.
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A focus on the future of metabolic medicine: emerging and disruptive practices in the laboratory and clinic.
Platinum
$25,000 CAD
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Recognition in the final program by sponsorship category.
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Corporate logo on onsite sponsor recognition signage.
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Verbal recognition from the podium.
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Website recognition with hyperlink.
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Recognition welcome slide show by sponsorship category.
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First opportunity for the Satellite Symposium.
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First opportunity to sponsor one of the supplemental opportunities at the conference (see next page). Option to be selected by March 14, 2025.
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Opportunity to select booth location. Option to be selected by April 20, 2025.
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1 Complimentary exhibit booth – Booth size 9’x7’.
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4 Exhibitor name tags/complimentary full registrations.
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4 Welcome reception tickets.
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4 Gala dinner tickets.
Gold
$17,000 CAD
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Recognition in the final program by sponsorship category.
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Corporate logo on onsite sponsor recognition signage.
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Verbal recognition from the podium.
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Recognition welcome slide show by sponsorship category.
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Website recognition with hyperlink.
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Second opportunity for the Satellite Symposium.
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Second opportunity to sponsor one of the supplemental opportunities at the conference (see next page). Option to be selected by March 14, 2025.
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1 Complimentary exhibit booth – Booth size 8’x6’.
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2 Exhibitor name tags/complimentary full registrations.
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2 Welcome reception tickets.
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2 Gala dinner tickets.
Silver
$13,000 CAD
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Recognition in the final program by sponsorship category.
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Corporate logo on onsite sponsor recognition signage.
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Verbal recognition from the podium by sponsorship category.
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Recognition welcome slide show.
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Third opportunity to sponsor one of the supplemental opportunities at the conference (see next page). Option to be selected by March 14, 2025.
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1 Complimentary exhibit booth – Booth size 7’x5’.
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1 Exhibitor name tag/complimentary full registration.
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Third opportunity for the Satellite Symposium.
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Website recognition with hyperlink.
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1 Gala dinner ticket.
Bronze
$10,000 CAD
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Recognition in the final program by sponsorship category.
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Corporate logo on onsite sponsor recognition signage.
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Verbal recognition from the podium.
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Recognition on welcome slide show by sponsorship category.
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1 Complimentary exhibit booth - table top display.
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1 Exhibitor name tag/complimentary full registration.
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1 Welcome reception ticket.
Supplemental Recognition Opportunities**
(At an extra cost)
Hotel Room Drop $1,000 (2 available)
(shipping of materials is the sponsor’s responsibility)
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Promotional materials in the delegates’ room at the conference hotel.
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WIFI at the Venue $5,000 (1 available)
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Corporate logo on onsite sponsor recognition signage.
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Verbal recognition from the podium at the Symposium.
Satellite Symposium $10,000 (2 available)
Must first confirm with the organizer first.
**The sponsor is responsible for organizing and covering all symposium costs (speakers, catering, AV).
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Additional opportunity to connect directly with conference attendees.
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Signage during Satellite Symposium.