ONTARIO CRAFT BREWERS CONFERENCE & SUPPLIERS MARKETPLACE 2023
Canada’s Craft Brewing industry’s top brewers, decision-makers, thought leaders, and supporters will gather in Niagara Falls for two days+ of education, networking, and social events & Suppliers Marketplace with 140+ exhibitors and delicious Ontario craft beer.
This year's OCBC Suppliers Marketplace is 54,000 square feet of exhibit space hosting 140+ supplier exhibitors at 10’x10’, 10’x20’, and 20’x20’ booth spaces featuring everything from large-scale machinery to equipment demos and more!
(See pricing below)
2023 SUPPLIER MARKETPLACE HIGHLIGHTS:
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Food and beverage will be open to all person(s) at the conference and will be hosted right on the trade show floor!
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There will be a dedicated demo stage directly on the trade show floor designed to facilitate supplier-sponsored sessions, workshops, or demos.
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OCBC will be utilizing the WHOVA app again this year! The app features amazing gamification options increasing attendee/supplier engagement by creating scavenger hunts and contests to encourage more traction at all booths.
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OCBC is pleased to offer COMPLIMENTARY lead retrieval and Wi-Fi for all exhibitors.
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Opportunity to choose your ideal booth space location on the trade show floor.
Marketplace exhibitors can choose from 10’x10’, 10’x20’ 10'x30', and 20’x20’ space in the exhibit hall where all meals & craft beer will be served and sampled.
SUPPLIERS MARKETPLACE BOOTHS INCLUDE (FOR ALL SIZES):
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One 6-foot table with black table skirt (if required; must be ordered by October 2, 2023);
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Two side chairs (if required; must be ordered by October 2, 2023);
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Two (2) entry tickets for the Ontario Craft Brewers Conference (OCBC) & Suppliers Marketplace which includes meals, beverages, keynotes & sessions (comp ticket quantities increase with booth size);
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Suppliers Marketplace Only tickets are also available and will include access to the tradeshow on both days, all food & beverage (no sessions);
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Complimentary lead retrieval and wi-fi throughout the building.
SUPPLIERS MARKETPLACE BOOTHS DO NOT INCLUDE:
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Electrical; must be booked and paid for separately through a third-party supplier.
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Carpeting/Floor covers, additional furniture for your booth is not included. It must be booked and paid for separately through a third-party supplier.
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If any A/V is required, it is the responsibility of the supplier to book.
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Food and/or drink is not permitted to be handed out at your booth unless a sampling agreement form has been filled out by the supplier and given to the conference organizer.
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT?
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High exposure level and one-on-one networking opportunities with conference participants, particularly during meals, breaks, and post-conference reception.
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Priority registration privileges for all OCBC 2022 suppliers/exhibitors for the 2023 Suppliers Marketplace.
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Following the priority registration period, booth space will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
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All food & beverages and sponsored demos in the trade show will increase traffic and visibility for all exhibitors during the two-day conference.
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Opportunity to distribute collateral material, showcase equipment demos, and secure targeted leads with key industry guests, all from your booth location.
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Name recognition as a marketplace participant during the event and on the OCBC mobile app & social media.
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Opportunity to sponsor OCBC a trade show floor seminar, workshop, or demo.
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Exclusive access to other event sponsorship opportunities at the conference, , including off-site OCBC-sanctioned hospitality events.
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Priority registration for the 2024 Ontario Craft Brewers Conference Suppliers Marketplace.
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An attendee list (of those who give express permission) will be available a few days prior to the conference.
No booth refunds after July 31, 2023.
Booth Pricing
Booth Size Early Bird Price Mid Price Final Price
(Until June 30) (July. 1 – Sept. 15) (Sept 16 – Oct. 26)
10’ x 10’ $2,000.00 $2,200.00 $2,600.00
10’ x 20’ $3,200.00 $3,520.00 $4,160.00
20’ x 20’ $6,000.00 $6,600.00 $7,800.00
*Premium booth placement: $100 for each corner of booth space or booths near a craft beer bar.
**Booth price is subject to HST
***Payment by cheque, Interac e-transfer, or credit card with *3% fee on all credit card transactions
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DETAILS/DISCLAIMERS:
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Upon approval to participate, eligible suppliers will receive an electronic agreement form including pricing information and payment details (Cheque, E-transfer, or Credit Card).
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Cancellation refunds will be available, minus the 25% initial fee until July 31, 2023.
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Any booth cancellations after July 31, 2023, are not eligible for a refund.
IMPORTANT: OCBC technical committee reserves the right to assign and/or change booth locations and premium spaces. This year, Suppliers may indicate their top two choices, which will be taken into consideration by the committee. The OCBC technical committee will be sure to take competitive sensitivities into account when assigning floor plan locations. No on-site booth changes are permitted without the express permission of the OCBC technical committee.
For more information please refer to the Terms & Conditions or for quick answers to your questions have a look at our FAQ.
LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AT OCBC 2023 IN NIAGARA FALLS!
