Sponsor Opportunities

IDA Encounters is excited to offer a full range of sponsorship opportunities staring at $500 in each city as well as a Platinum Title Sponsor.

Sponsor Opportunities

IDA Encounters is excited to offer a full range of sponsorship opportunities staring at $500 in each city as well as a Platinum Title Sponsor.

Your sponsorship supports:

• IDA member programming
• Ethical and professional practice support
• Collaboration and support with CIDQ initiatives
• Support of FIDRAC initiatives
• Scholarships to Alberta Interior Design Programs
• Advocacy, industry influence and representation to aligned associations and the business community

Audience

IDA Encounters attracts upwards of 250 people yearly in both Calgary and Edmonton comprised of:

• Interior Designers
• Interior Design Students
• Architects
• Engineers
• General Contractors
• End Users
• Commercial Real Estate
• Product and Manufacturing Representatives and suppliers

About IDA

As the largest and most comprehensive interior deign membership in Alberta, the IDA is recognized by other associations as the voice of Interior Design within the province. The IDA represents all levels of Interior Designers from students to Registered members active in all sectors of the built environment including corporate, retail, hospitality, healthcare and institutional design.

Keynote Sponsor 

Step into the spotlight as a Keynote Sponsor. 

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Christa Hill

Practical, demonstrated live, and built for a room that does not share a workflow.

Be part of the action. As a Keynote Sponsor, your brand will shine among industry peers while supporting the design community in Alberta.

• Signage at the podium and event signage
• Logo placement on IDA Encounters digital communications – website, invitations, social media, e-newsletters, CEU’s, reception.
• Acknowledgement on IDA Social Media posts promoting IDA Encounters events
• Logo on all signage at the events in Edmonton or Calgary
• Acknowledgement in pre-event promotion and post event coverage in the IDA Newsletter from time of commitment to 3 months after the events in Edmonton or Calgary
• Opportunity to donate door prizes/giveaway

LEGO make-and-take Sponsor

Step into the spotlight as a LEGO Sponsor. 

Be part of the action. As a LEGO Sponsor, your brand will shine among industry peers while supporting the design community in Alberta.

• Signage at the make-and-take table and event signage
• Logo placement on IDA Encounters digital communications – website, invitations, social media, e-newsletters, CEU’s, reception.
• Acknowledgement on IDA Social Media posts promoting IDA Encounters events
• Logo on all signage at the events in Edmonton or Calgary
• Acknowledgement in pre-event promotion and post event coverage in the IDA Newsletter from time of commitment to 3 months after the events in Edmonton or Calgary
• Opportunity to donate door prizes/giveaway

DJ Sponsor 

Step into the spotlight as a DJ Sponsor. 

Be part of the action. As a DJ Sponsor, your brand will shine among industry peers while supporting the design community in Alberta.

• Signage at the DJ throughout the Showcase and event signage
• Logo placement on IDA Encounters digital communications – website, invitations, social media, e-newsletters, CEU’s, reception
• Your name will be mentioned preceding any announcement
• Opportunity to request a feature song
• Acknowledgement on IDA Social Media posts promoting IDA Encounters events
• Logo on all signage at the events in Calgary or Edmonton
• Acknowledgement in pre-event promotion and post event coverage in the IDA Newsletter from time of commitment to 3 months after the events in Calgary or Edmonton
• Opportunity to donate door prizes/giveaway

Lunch Sponsor 

Step into the spotlight as a lunch Sponsor. 

Be part of the action. As a  lunch Sponsor, your brand will shine among industry peers while supporting the design community in Alberta.

• Signage at the lunch buffet prior to the keynote speaker and event signage
• Acknowledgement on IDA Social Media posts promoting IDA Encounters events
• Logo on all signage at the events in Edmonton or Calgary
• Acknowledgement in pre-event promotion and post event coverage in the IDA Newsletter from time of commitment to 3 months after the events in Edmonton or Calgary
• Opportunity to donate door prizes/giveaway

Platinum

This sponsorship is exclusive to one organization and offers the best investment by providing the most exposure during the events.

This package is exclusive to a single organization and includes the events in both Calgary and Edmonton.

• Acknowledgement as title sponsor on the IDA website showcasing the event including a logo and link to organization’ website
• First right of refusal for becoming the title sponsor for the 2027 masi Awards Gala to be hosted by IDA in Alberta
• Opportunity to show 90 sec. video on IDA Instagram story
• Premium logo placement on IDA Encounters digital communications – website, invitations, social media, e-newsletters, CEU’s, reception.
• Acknowledgement on IDA Social Media posts promoting IDA Encounters events
• Free single booth and first choice of location in Calgary and Edmonton
• Full slide presentation looped during the events in Edmonton and Calgary
• Logo on all signage at the events in Calgary and Edmonton
• Acknowledgement in pre-event promotion and post event coverage in the IDA Newsletter from time of commitment to 3 months after the events in Calgary and Edmonton.
• Verbal organization recognition from emcee throughout the events
• Branded show passes to distribute to customers
• Opportunity to donate door prizes/giveaway

Gold Sponsorship

Step into the spotlight as a Gold sponsor, celebrating where creativity, design, and construction come together at the IDA Encounters. An excellent balance of exposure and engagement, giving your brand a meaningful presence while supporting the design community in Alberta.

• Premium logo placement on IDA Encounters digital communications – website, invitations, social media, e-newsletters, CEU’s, reception.
• Acknowledgement on IDA Social Media posts promoting IDA Encounters events
• 50% discount on a single booth and priority choice of location in Edmonton
• Full slide presentation looped during the events in Edmonton
• Logo on all signage at the events in Edmonton
• Acknowledgement in pre-event promotion and post event coverage in the IDA Newsletter from time of commitment to 3 months after the events in Edmonton.
• Verbal organization recognition from emcee throughout the events
• Branded show passes to distribute to customers
• Opportunity to donate door prizes/giveaway

Silver Sponsor

Step into the spotlight as a Silver Sponsor, celebrating where creativity, design, and construction come together at the IDA Encounters. An excellent balance of exposure and engagement, giving your brand a meaningful presence while supporting the design community in Alberta.

• Logo placement on IDA Encounters digital communications – website, invitations, social media, e-newsletters, CEU’s, reception.
• Acknowledgement on IDA Social Media posts promoting IDA Encounters events
• 25% discount on a single booth and priority choice of location in Calgary
• Full slide presentation looped during the events in Calgary
• Logo on all signage at the events in Calgary
• Acknowledgement in pre-event promotion and post event coverage in the IDA Newsletter from time of commitment to 3 months after the events in Calgary
• Verbal organization recognition from emcee throughout the events
• Branded show passes to distribute to customers
• Opportunity to donate door prizes/giveaway

Bronze Sponsor

Step into the spotlight as a Bronze Sponsor, celebrating where creativity, design, and construction come together at the IDA Encounters. Be part of the action. As a Bonze Sponsor, you brand will shine among industry peers while supporting design community in Alberta.

• Logo placement on IDA Encounters digital communications – website, invitations, social media, e-newsletters, CEU’s, reception.
• Acknowledgement on IDA Social Media posts promoting IDA Encounters events
• Logo on all signage at the events in Calgary 
• Acknowledgement in pre-event promotion and post event coverage in the IDA Newsletter from time of commitment to 3 months after the events in Calgary 
• Opportunity to donate door prizes/giveaway