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2019 IFA INTERNATIONAL TAX CONFERENCE

T u e s d a y , M a y 1 4 t h - W e d n e s d a y , M a y 1 5 t h

C E N T R E M O N T - R O Y A L

M O N T R E A L , Q C

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ABOUT IFA The International Fiscal Association is the world’s only non-governmental and non-sectoral international organization dealing with

fiscal (tax) matters. Based in Rotterdam, IFA provides, in conjunction with the activities of each country branch, a blend of

comprehensive research of international taxation and the development of programs and initiatives of current practical importance.

IFA brings together a membership base of more than 13,000 tax practitioners from over 108 countries and 72 branches. All

practitioners within IFA become members by invitation. The membership includes leading tax advisors from the legal, accounting

professions, corporate tax executives from multi-national corporations, senior government officials, members of the judiciary, and

university professors from around the world. These various groups provide a unique forum for the discussion of current tax

developments impacting international transactions and government tax policies, and the study of comparative tax systems.

The objectives of IFA are the study and advancement of international and comparative law in regard to public finance, specifically

international and comparative fiscal law and the financial and economic aspects of taxation. IFA seeks to achieve these objectives

through its annual Congresses and the publications related thereto, as well as through tax research, and of course support of the

annual conferences and activities of its branches in member countries.

ABOUT THE CANADIAN BRANCH The Canadian Branch of IFA was established in 1973 and incorporated in 1976. The over 450 Canadian Branch members (one of the

largest memberships in IFA) participate both directly and indirectly in the activities of IFA (Central).

IFA Canada achieves its objectives through attendance at the IFA Annual Congresses as well as through the provision of educational

opportunities held nationally, including the annual Spring Conference held in 2019 on May 14th and 15th.

MEETING PROFILE

The conference will be held in Montreal at the Centre Mont-Royal located at the heart of the business and financial district.

This central location will ensure attendees can maximize their business activities while they are in Montreal.

The focus of the program will be international tax issues that are impacted by international cross-border transactions. We anticipate

over 250 tax practitioners will attend. The program committee comprised of members is preparing a program that is sure to attract

key representatives from the international tax community.

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MEETING MARKETING Our marketing initiatives will be focused on ensuring we build attendance in all of our member segments with particular emphasis

on the corporate sector. Our conference consistently attracts the key influencers and decision makers in Canada's corporate

community. There will be email blasts to all members with increasing emphasis in the 90 days leading up to the event. Save-the-

Date cards and programs will be distributed at the Canadian Tax Foundation Annual Conference in November 26th and 27th in

Vancouver and at the IFA USA Annual Conference February 21st and 22nd in Washington DC.

Our website will feature specific elements of the event program and a list of our sponsors leading up to the conference in May.

NETWORKING ENVIRONMENT The Centre Mont-Royal presents an outstanding networking environment for sponsors and exhibitors. All the refreshment breaks

and lunches on Tuesday and Wednesday will be held in the exhibit area, which is located in the pre-function space in close

proximity to the main conference room.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES & BENEFITS Our sponsorship properties and exhibit opportunities provide exceptional value and contribution to your ROI objectives.

In addition, authorized onsite representatives are invited to partake in all conference meals, including sit-down

lunch on Tuesday and Wednesday. We believe that providing this environment of inclusion is a key difference for our event

compared with other industry events.

Of special interest are the Corporate Breakfast Sessions that are scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday mornings of the

conference. These sessions give corporations an opportunity to offer a speaker and topic of their choice about a particular issue

to the delegates.

EXHIBIT SPACE Gold sponsorship includes one 8’ x 10’ booth and first choice of exhibit location. Silver sponsorships include an 8’ x 10’ booth

and selection priority based on category and receipt of payment and availability. If there is space available Bronze sponsors and

other companies can secure an 8'x10' space for an additional fee of $2,000. Academic institutions are welcome to exhibit for a fee

of $1,000.

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GOLD SPONSORSHIP | $13,500 EACH

Entitlements

Gold

$13,500

GOLD LEVEL

• 1 8’x10’ exhibit booth with second priority of location

• Logo listed on both the IFA Canada website and Conference App

• Link between conference website and sponsor’s website

• Advance list of registered delegates (2 weeks prior to event date)

• Use of designation as conference sponsor on corporate advertising until August 31, 2019

• Onsite signage recognition

• First priority for a Breakfast Session

• 1 Invitation – President’s Reception - Tuesday Evening

• 2 Full conference registrations

• 2 Exhibit area passes

Delegate Lanyard

The delegate lanyard will bear the logo of the sponsor. This sponsorship property is a great opportunity for brand awareness and

messaging.

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SILVER SPONSORSHIP | $9,500 EACH

Entitlements Silver $9,500

SILVER LEVEL

• 1 8’x10’ exhibit booth with third priority of location

• Logo listed on both the IFA Canada website and Conference App

• Link between conference website and sponsor’s website

• Advance list of registered delegates (2 weeks prior to event date)

• Use of designation as conference sponsor on corporate advertising until August 31, 2019

• Onsite signage recognition

• Second priority for a Breakfast Session

• 1 Invitation - President’s Reception - Monday Evening

• 1 Full conference registration

• 2 Exhibit area passes

Tuesday Lunch & Speaker

Our Tuesday Lunch will feature a dynamic and salient speaker for our international tax community. As the Luncheon sponsor your

company will have the opportunity to introduce the speaker. The sponsor will also have the right to a reserved lunch table for their

exclusive use to invite their existing and target clients.

YIN Party

On Tuesday evening after the Annual Dinner there will be an evening social event for the Young IFA

Network (YIN) members. The sponsor will be recognized in the final printed program, on the conference APP, and on the onsite

signage at the conference and evening social event.

Pocket Program

These printed programs will be handed out to each attendee with their conference badges and will be on display for the duration of

the conference. Full back cover branding as an advertising option will be dedicated to this sponsor. Sponsor to provide branded

artwork.

Delegate Notepads

This is an opportunity for the sponsor to build awareness of their brand and key corporate message. The sponsor will provide the

notepads, which allows for design and placement of all branding elements.

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SILVER | $9,500 EACH (Continued…)

IFA Canada Conference App

This app will be available in both the Apple Store and the Google Play store. Content will include the conference agenda, speaker

biographies, important conference alerts and all the conference materials. This is an excellent promotional awareness and tagline

option leading up to and during the conference.

BRONZE SPONSORSHIP | $4,500 EACH

Entitlements Bronze

$4,500

BRONZE LEVEL

• Logo listed on both the IFA Canada website and Conference App

• Link between conference website and sponsor’s website

• Advance list of registered delegates (2 weeks prior to event date)

• Use of designation as conference sponsor on corporate advertising until August 31, 2019

• Onsite signage recognition

• 1 Invitation - President’s Reception - Monday Evening

Delegate Pens

Pens are provided to each delegate by the sponsor. If the sponsor would like to provide dual logo pens that include the IFA logo,

the logo can be provided for this purpose. The cost of the pens and any supplementary printing will be the responsibility of the

sponsor. This is a popular item at most IFA events.

BRONZE | $4,500 EACH (Continued…) 6.

Wireless in Exhibit Area and Session Rooms

The Centre Mont-Royal has WIFI available in the exhibit area and session rooms. The WIFI sponsor logo will be featured at the

back of each delegate badge along with a customized password.

Charging Station

There will be a charging station available for delegates to recharge their cell phones, tablet devices and laptops. The sponsor will be

recognized with the firm logo on a customized charging station table and in the final program.

Conference Sessions (each Conference Session is a separate sponsorship)

There are up to eight conference sessions during the two-day event with each of these available for sponsorship. The sponsor will

be recognized in the final program and through onsite signage in the conference from near the stage for the session. Sponsorship

does not include the opportunity to introduce the session.

Continental Breakfast

The sponsor will have the exclusive right to be identified as the Bronze Sponsor for the Continental Breakfast on Tuesday or

Wednesday morning. The Continental Breakfast is 1 hour in length. The Sponsor will be recognized in the final program and

on signage on the breakfast serving tables.

Refreshment Breaks (each Refreshment Break is a separate sponsorship)

There are three sponsorships available for the refreshment breaks during the conference. Sponsorship recognition will occur in

the Final Program and on signage on or around the serving tables.

Wednesday Buffet Lunch

The sponsor will have the right to a reserved table for their exclusive use to invite their existing and target clients. Sponsorship

recognition will occur in the Final Program and on signage on or around the serving tables.

Tuesday Night Dinner (Up to six sponsorships are available)

The evening dinner event will be at a local venue soon to be announced. There are six sponsorships available to support this great

evening.