Platinum Sponsors
Platinum Sponsor: The Futurum Group
The Futurum Group is a family of companies with leading tech analysts offering insights + market research to the C-Suite. Every day, our analysts, researchers, and advisors help business leaders from around the world anticipate tectonic shifts in their industries and leverage disruptive innovation to either gain or maintain a competitive advantage in their markets.
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AI Podcast With ZAK
AIPodcast.ca is the official home of The AI Podcast with ZAK — a Canadian executive‑focused AI show delivering insights, strategies, and real‑world guidance for business leaders adopting AI.
Community Partners
Why Sponsor?
Sponsoring TruNorth AI Leadership Summit, North America positions an organization at the center of one of the most important conversations in technology today: how AI will be built, governed, and deployed responsibly at scale. The value goes far beyond logo placement—it’s about access, influence, and alignment with a rapidly growing community of leaders shaping the future of AI.
Sponsorship Tiers
At TruNorth AI Leadership Summit, North America, sponsors play a central role in shaping the region’s responsible AI ecosystem. Our tiered sponsorship options are designed to give organizations of all sizes a meaningful way to participate — from high‑impact brand leadership to community‑driven collaboration. Explore the tier that best aligns with your goals, visibility needs, and level of engagement.
Early Bird Title Sponsor
C$22500.00
- TITLE SPONSOR — Exclusive: The highest level of visibility, influence, and access. The Title Sponsor is positioned as the leading partner with unmatched brand prominence and strategic integration across the entire event:
- Early Bird: C$22,500
- Standard Rate: C$29,995
- Year 2+ Target: C$40,000–$50,000
- Brand Ownership:
- ✅ Exclusive "Title Sponsor" designation across all event materials — digital, print, signage, media, and stage
- ✅ Largest logo placement on main stage screens, Vancouver Aquarium screens, website hero banner, printed program, and all venue signage
- ✅ Named VIP Sponsor Lounge — back stage, branded as yours for both days
- ✅ Inclusion in all press releases, media interviews, and promotional campaigns — your brand travels with every headline.
- ✅ Guaranteed placement in Forbes AI Column written by Michael Ashley
- Stage Presence
- ✅ 40-minute featured session — Keynote, Expert Panel, or Fireside Chat with Forbes AI Columnist Michael Ashley, your choice
- ✅ Priority seating at a branded table for all sessions — front row, both days
- Executive Access:
- ✅ 6 full-access VIP passes for your executive delegation, technical leads, and partners (Includes both Vancouver Aquarium & Tojo's Networking events)
- ✅ Branded presence at the Aquarium Reception — 8' tabletop display, 4 branded cocktail rounds with bar stools, and digital brand assets throughout the venue
- ✅ Seat at the closed-door, Chatham House Rules CIO Roundtables — off-the-record sessions with 60-65 enterprise leaders per workshop.
- Exhibition & Activation:
- ✅ Premium exhibit space in the highest-traffic location — 10' × 20' or 10' × 10' configuration, your choice
- ✅ Dedicated concierge support throughout both days — logistics, introductions, and scheduling handled for you
Early Bird Platinum Sponsor
C$13500.00
- PLATINUM SPONSOR — Limited to 3: High visibility, meaningful access, and tangible business outcomes
- Early Bird: C$13,500
- Standard Rate: C$18,000
- Year 2+ Target: C$25,000–$30,000
- Brand Visibility:
- ✅Logo placement on stage, event signage, website, printed program, and digital channels
- ✅ Inclusion in select media features and marketing campaigns
- ✅Access to the branded VIP Sponsor Lounge
- Stage Presence:
- ✅ Featured speaking role — Expert Panel, Fireside Chat, or Technical Spotlight
- Executive Access:
- ✅ 4 full-access VIP passes for your executive delegation, technical leads, and partners (Includes both Vancouver Aquarium & Tojo's Networking events)
- ✅ Branded presence at the Aquarium Reception — 8' tabletop display, 3 branded cocktail rounds with bar stools, and digital brand assets throughout the venue
- Exhibition & Activation:
- ✅ Premium exhibit space in a high-visibility location — 10' × 10' configuration
Early Bird Gold Sponsor
MOST POPULAR C$9000.00
- GOLD SPONSOR — Limited to 5: Targeted Presence. Meaningful engagement, elevated brand presence and priority access to AI decision‑makers, with curated opportunities to engage leaders shaping real enterprise adoption.
- Early Bird: C$9,000
- Standard Rate: C$12,000
- Year 2+ Target: C$18,000–$22,000
- Brand Visibility:
- ✅ Logo placement on website, printed program, and venue signage
- ✅ Inclusion in select media features and marketing campaigns
- ✅ Access to the branded VIP Sponsor Lounge
- Stage Presence:
- ✅ Participation in a 40-minute curated panel or breakout session
- ✅ or moderate a CIO/CAIO interactive roundtable or workshop
- Executive Access:
- ✅ 3 full-access VIP passes for your executive delegation, technical leads, and partners (Includes both Vancouver Aquarium & Tojo's Networking events:
- ✅ Branded presence at the Aquarium Reception — 8' tabletop display, 2 branded cocktail rounds with bar stools, and digital brand assets throughout the venue
- Exhibition & Activation
- ✅ Standard Exhibitor Space — 10' × 10' configuration:
Early Bird Silver Sponsor
MOST POPULAR C$4500.00
- SILVER SPONSOR — Launch Pad. Built for Builders. Gain advantages that are practical, high‑visibility, and engagement‑focused
- Early Bird: C$4,500
- Standard Rate: C$6,000
- Year 2+ Target: C$10,000–$12,000
- Brand Visibility
- ✅Logo placement on website and select signage
- ✅ Silver sponsor listing — logo, 500–750 word company profile, and hyperlink
- ✅ Access to the branded VIP Sponsor Lounge
- Stage Presence
- ✅ Participation in the 5-Minute Lightning AI Demo Competition — 1 of only 16 slots, live on stage in front of 300+ enterprise leaders and investors
- Deal Flow
- ✅ 8–12 pre-scheduled, thesis-matched investor pitch meetings in the private Investor Lounge
- Executive Access
- ✅ 2 full-access VIP passes for your executive delegation, technical leads, and partners (Includes both Vancouver Aquarium & Tojo's Networking events)
Early Bird Bronze Sponsor
C$2625.00
- BRONZE SPONSOR: Get in the room. Credible visibility, meaningful participation, and efficient access
- Early Bird: C$2,625
- Standard Rate: C$3,500
- Year 2+ Target: C$6,000–$8,000
- Brand Visibility
- ✅ Bronze sponsor listing — logo, 500–750 word company profile, and hyperlink
- ✅ Access to the branded VIP Sponsor Lounge
- Deal Flow
- ✅ 8–12 pre-scheduled, thesis-matched investor pitch meetings in the private Investor Lounge
- Executive Access
- ✅ 1 full-access VIP passes for your executive delegation, technical leads, and partners (Includes both Vancouver Aquarium & Tojo's Networking events)
Early Bird Platinum Investor Partner
MOST POPULAR C$6000.00
- PLATINUM INVESTOR PARTNER: Deal Flow. Thesis-Matched. Pre-Qualified. Access, efficiency, and exclusivity
- Early Bird: C$6,000
- Standard Rate: C$8,000
- Year 2+ Target: C$15,000–$18,000
- Brand Visibility
- ✅ Headline Investor Partner listing — logo, 500–750 word company profile, and hyperlink
- ✅ Signage and branded 8' tabletop at the VIP Aquarium Reception
- ✅ Branding area within the Investor Lounge
- Deal Flow
- ✅ Private access to the Investor Lounge — lavishly appointed for comfortable, pre-scheduled meetings with AI founders
- ✅ 8–12 thesis-matched founder meetings over 2 days — a structured, high-intent deal-flow engine
- Executive Access
- ✅ 2 full-access VIP passes
- Portfolio Advantage
- ✅ 25% discount code for all portfolio companies, partners, and prospects wanting to participate at the TruNorth AI Leadership Summit
Early Bird Supporting Partner
C$1500.00
- SUPPORTING PARTNER: Align Your Brand with the Mission. Credible visibility, meaningful involvement, and a sense of belonging in the ecosystem. Benefits passed down to your students, alumni or membership
- Early Bird: C$1,500
- Standard Rate: C$2,000
- Year 2+ Target: C$4,000–$5,000
- Brand Visibility
- ✅ Community Partner listing — logo, 500–750 word company profile, and hyperlink
- ✅ Logo placement on the Community Partner section of the sponsor page
- ✅ Inclusion in community partner announcements
- Activation
- ✅ 1 × 300-piece table drop — place your materials directly in front of every attendee
- Community Advantage
- ✅ 50% discount code on Early Bird and Standard rates for students, community members, and partners
- Executive Access
- ✅ 1 full-access VIP pass for your executive delegation (Includes Vancouver Aquarium Networking Cocktail Event)
Sponsor Resources
Downloadable content to help you get started on our partnership journey Explore a curated set of resources designed to give sponsors everything they need — from tier overviews and activation ideas to brand guidelines and event insights. These materials make it easy to understand the opportunities, plan your presence, and unlock the full value of partnering with TruNorth AI.
TruNorth AI Leadership Summit, North America - Speaker Prospectus
This Speaker Prospectus PDF outlines the information you require to make a decision if you are a good fit for a speaing role at the TruNorth AI Leadership Summit
TruNorth AI Leadership Summit, North America Sponsor Prospectus
This PDF outlines the partnership tiers, benefits, audience profile, and brand alignment advantages available to organizations looking to position themselves at the forefront of responsible AI leadership.
TruNorth AI Leadership Summit, North America - Silver Sponsor - 5 Minute Lightning Demo Contest Summary
This PDF outlines the competition structure, eligibility, judging criteria, and submission requirements.
TruNorth AI Leadership Summit, North America Site Map
Download a PDF of the event site map
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