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RAIC 2024 Congress on Architecture - Sponsorship Prospectus

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About 

The 2024 RAIC Congress on Architecture is two days of activities and networking events that bring together professionals from across the industry to discuss an issue of importance to the profession.  This year's theme is Climate Action and Architecture.

Congress serves as a forum for important discussions on climate action to:

  • IGNITE action and learning to improve architecture
  • CREATE and strengthen connections and collaborations
  • SHARE ideas, strategies and leading practice

Events and activities during Congress include:

  • RAIC Congress on Architecture (October 7) 
  • Evening Celebration Reception (October 7) 
  • Education Day – Whole Building Life Cycle Assessment (October 8) 
  • Networking Reception (October 8) 
  • RAIC Board of Directors Meeting (October 9) 
  • Delegates will come together for important conversations, education and social events while exploring the town of St. Andrews, New Brunswick. 

Why Sponsor? 

Connect directly with industry leaders and experienced professionals who control purchasing budgets.

Make valuable contacts, increase sales, and join the discussion on making a better built environment.

Quality time with over 200 delegates

Metrics:

  • 90% of attendees are Canadian licensed architects
  • 5,300 members
  • 6500+ direct hits on the RAIC website every month
  • 25,800+ followers across social media platforms
    • Twitter: 5,752
    • Facebook: 2,457
    • Instagram: 4,450
    • LinkedIn: 13,700
  • The opportunity to share a message with participants
  • The chance to showcase your positive impact on the built environment as it relates to climate change

Who Attends? 

Delegates include leaders in architecture and design, emerging talents, subject matter experts, students entering the field, faculty, and allied professionals.

Schedule Overview 

RAIC 2024 Congress on Architecture 

October 7, 2024 – 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  
The Algonquin Resort 
 
The national housing crisis and climate crisis are inextricably connected and pose one of Canada's greatest social and economic challenges. The Canadian government has declared a housing crisis due to soaring housing costs leading to unprecedented affordability challenges, increasing rates of inadequate housing, and a growing number of unhoused people. At the same time, climate change in Canada is leading to more extreme weather events with billions of dollars in damages each year, impairing prosperity and disproportionately impacting vulnerable and marginalized populations. This event will explore the intersection of housing, affordability, and climate change and examine how Canada can move toward holistic solutions to this interconnected crisis.
 
7:00 – 8:30  Breakfast
8:30 – 8:40 Welcome to the Land
8:40 – 8:45 Welcome from the RAIC
8:45 - 9:00 Introduction and Opening Remarks

9:00 - 10:15                

 Panel 1 - (Re) Framing the Problem: Understanding Housing, Affordability, and Climate Change     
Speakers TBA
10:15 – 10:30 Break
10:30 – 11:45 Panel 2 – Understanding about the Problem from Different Perspectives
Speakers TBA
11:45 – 12:10 Roundtable Recap
12:10 –  1:10 Lunch
1:10 – 1:30 Table Talk: Problem Statements
1:30 – 2:15 Inspiring Examples of Ways to Move Forward
Speakers TBA
2:15 – 2:30 Break
2:30 – 4:30 Table Talk: Generating a Broad Range of Possibilities for Holistic Solutions
4:30 - 4:50 Key Takeaways
4:50 - 5:00 Closing Remarks and What’s Next
This workshop will be eligible for 6 continuing education hours.
 
This workshop has been approved by AIBC for 6 CORE LUs.
 
All participants will receive a certificate of completion at the conclusion of the workshop listing 6 hours of structured learning. If you are not an AIBC member, you can use this certificate to self-report your hours to your association.
 

RAIC Congress -  World Architecture Day Reception and Dinner 
 

October 7, 2024, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
The Algonquin Resort 
 
Delegates of both October 7 and October 8 events are invited to join this celebratory reception and dinner on World Architecture Day.  

RAIC Congress Education Day – Life Cycle Assessment Workshop*

October 8, 2024 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
The Algonquin Resort 
 
Assessing embodied carbon impacts throughout a building’s life cycle is a necessary step in a shift towards regenerative and lower carbon design. The Canadian built environment is the third-highest source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and there is an urgent and critical need to accelerate the knowledge, skills and competencies of professionals who design Canada’s buildings. 
 
To address this need, the RAIC is partnering with the National Research Council Canada (NRC) in a one-year rapid-scaling project to train members of the Canadian architectural community through high quality case study-based Whole Building Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) curriculum. 
 
Embodied carbon, defined as the emissions associated with the extraction, manufacturing, transport, installation, replacement, and end-of-life scenario of products and materials, constitutes a significant proportion of a building’s whole life carbon emissions.  
 
Following a theory-based lecture on LCA, embodied carbon, and related methodologies, participants will engage in a hands-on workshop, learning the basics of how to perform an assessment in small group learning groups.  
 
Workshop Outline
 
7:45 – 8:45  Breakfast
8:45 – 9:00 Welcome to the Land
9:00 – 9:10 Welcome and Land Acknowledgement
9:10 - 9:20 Introduction
9:20 - 10:00 Primer: Less is Less
10:00 – 10:30 Life Cycle Assessment 101
10:30 – 10:45 Break 
10:45 – 11:45 Exercise 1 - How to Read an EPD
11:45 – 12:15 Local Case Study
12:15 – 1:00 Lunch
1:00 – 1:30 Introduction to LCA Tools & Methods I
1:30 – 2:30 Exercise 2 - Structural Bay
2:30 – 2:45 Break
2:45 - 3:15 Introduction to LCA Tools & Methods II
3:15 - 4:30 Exercise 3 - Facade Assembly
4:30 - 5:00 Summary and Key Take-Aways
5:15 - 5:30 Closing Reflections for Congress
This workshop is designed for architectural professionals (licensed architects, interns, technologists, students, etc.) who want to learn about Life Cycle Assessment and how to reduce embodied carbon in real-life projects. Engineers, landscape architects and others working in this field are welcome to participate. 
 
Participants will leave the session with knowledge of definitions, methods, targets and standards as well as having the opportunity to practice with LCA software to implement into practice. 
 
This training program has been developed in collaboration with key subject-matter experts, an advisory group and is part of a broader project to train and upskill the architectural community in Whole Building Life Cycle Assessment knowledge.

RAIC Members: This event is discounted admission for RAIC members. Be sure to be logged into your RAIC account to obtain the discounted price. Want to join the RAIC, you can join here.

*Funding to support for this workshop pricing is provided by the RAIC and NRC*

Meet the Presenters

This workshop will be eligible for 6 continuing education hours. 

RAIC Congress - Networking Reception

October 8, 2024, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 
The Algonquin Resort
 

How Can I Engage? 

SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES:

Title Sponsor - $20,000 ( 2 available)

Co-host 2024 Congress on Architecture with the RAIC! This is a premium opportunity to align your brand with this important event and high-profile functions. 

  • Logo recognition on event website with hyperlink to sponsor website; 
  • Logo recognition in all email marketing; 
  • Logo recognition at on-site events; 
  • 60 second video on event website and played at beginning of October 7 day; 
  • Option of placing two items in the delegate bag; 
  • Two All-access passes (includes access to all events, breakfast, lunch and break for both days, two hotel rooms, shuttle from Fredericton airport to The Algonquin Resort); 
  • Option to host three tables at the October 7 and 8 events (company signage and company attendees (two attendees have access to tables); 
  • Option for RAIC to reshare two social media posts that speak to climate change 
RAIC Congress World Architecture Day Reception and Dinner (October 7) - $15, 000 (1 available)

Sponsor this celebratory dinner and reception on World Architecture Day at the Algonquin Resort.

  • Logo recognition on event website with hyperlink to sponsor website; 
  • Logo recognition in all email marketing; 
  • Logo recognition at on-site events; 
  • Signage at event and 2- 3 minute scripted speech (script will need to be reviewed by the RAIC); 
  • Option of placing one item in the delegate bag; 
  • One All-access passes (includes access to all events, breakfast, lunch and break for both days, two hotel rooms, shuttle from Fredericton airport to The Algonquin Resort); 
  • Option to host two tables at the October 7 and 8 events (company signage and company attendees (two attendees have access to tables); 
  • Option for RAIC to reshare one social media posts that speak to climate change 
RAIC Congress Networking Reception (October 8) - $15, 000 (1 available)

Sponsor this celebratory reception at the Algonquin Resort.

  • Logo recognition on event website with hyperlink to sponsor website; 
  • Logo recognition in all email marketing; 
  • Logo recognition at on-site events; 
  • Signage at event and 2- 3 minute scripted speech (script will need to be reviewed by the RAIC); 
  • Option of placing one item in the delegate bag; 
  • One All-access passes (includes access to all events, breakfast, lunch and break for both days, two hotel rooms, shuttle from Fredericton airport to The Algonquin Resort); 
  • Option to host two tables at the October 7 and 8 events (company signage and company attendees (two attendees have access to tables); 
  • Option for RAIC to reshare one social media posts that speak to climate change 
Delegate Bags - $10, 000 (1 available)

An opportunity to brand the delegate bags at the 2024 Congress on Architecture!

  • Logo recognition on event website with hyperlink to sponsor website; 
  • Logo recognition in all email marketing; 
  • Logo recognition at on-site events; 
  • Option to provide delegate bags with company specific branding; 
  • Option of placing one item in the delegate bag; 
  • One ticket to attend the October 7 day event; 
  • One ticket to attend the October 8 day event; 
  • Option to host one table at the October 7 and 8 events (company signage and company attendees (one attendee will have access to the table); 
  • Option for RAIC to reshare one social media posts that speak to climate change 
WIFI Sponsor - $7, 500 (1 available)

Be recognized as the exclusive provider of the Congress’s wireless connection.

  • Logo recognition on event website with hyperlink to sponsor website; 
  • Logo recognition in all email marketing; 
  • Logo recognition at on-site events; 
  • Opportunity to brand the wifi log in; 
  • One ticket to attend the October 7 day event; 
  • One ticket to attend the October 8 day event 
Shuttle Sponsor - $7, 500 (1 available)

Be recognized as the exclusive shuttle sponsor that will bring attendees between the Fredericton airport to The Algonquin Resort.  

  • Logo recognition on event website with hyperlink to sponsor website; 
  • Logo recognition in all email marketing; 
  • Logo recognition at on-site events; 
  • Opportunity to brand around the shuttle; 
  • One ticket to attend the October 7 day event; 
  • One ticket to attend the October 8 day event 
Registration and Information Desk Sponsor - $7, 500 (1 available)

The registration and information desk is a high traffic area and will be open daily October 7-8, 2024 at the Algonquin Resort. This is where delegates come to sign in for their passes and obtain information throughout the congress.

  • Logo recognition on event website with hyperlink to sponsor website; 
  • Logo recognition in all email marketing; 
  • Logo recognition at on-site events; 
  • Opportunity to add signage and materials at the information desk for both days; 
  • One ticket to attend the October 7 day event; 
  • One ticket to attend the October 8 day event  
RAIC Board of Director Meeting Sponsor - $5, 000 (1 available)

Meet the RAIC Board of Directors and have an opportunity to tell them who you are!

  • Logo recognition on event website with hyperlink to sponsor website; 
  • 10-15 minute presentation at the RAIC Board of Director Meeting 
Meal Sponsor - $5, 000 (2 available)

Two meal sponsors opportunities for October 7th – breakfast and lunch!

  • Logo recognition on event website with hyperlink to sponsor website; 
  • Opportunity to have signage present at each meal time. Choose between breakfast and lunch on October 7th 
Break Sponsor - $2, 500 (2 available)

Two break sponsors opportunities for October 7th – morning break and afternoon break!

  • Logo recognition on event website with hyperlink to sponsor website; 
  • Opportunity to have signage present at each break time. Choose between morning break or afternoon break on October 7th 
Exhibitor Table - $2, 500 (5 8 available)

A unique opportunity to set up an exhibitor table in the working room for the October 7-8 Events. This will be a high traffic area. Meals and both full day events will be held in this room.

  • Logo recognition on event website with hyperlink to sponsor website 
  • 6 foot table 
  • 2 chairs 
  • 2 staff members can participate in the October 7 and 8 events 
  • Power included 
Host a Delegate Table (October 7 or 8) - $500 (19 available)

Is your company looking to add more tables to your current sponsorship or exhibitor package? This option allows your company to host additional tables during either the October 7 or 8 events.

  • Option to have company signage at one table at either the October 7 or 8 events

 

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Contact Info 

For more information contact:     

Katie Russell, Senior Manager of Business Development and Events 

krussell@raic.org | T: 1-844-856-RAIC (7242) x 2016    

Schedule a meeting with Katie today!

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