Call for Education and Poster Abstracts is closed

Thank you to all who submitted an abstract to the Ontario Physiotherapy Association (OPA) InterACTION 2019 conference on April 5-6, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario. No honorarium, fees or payment of expenses will be paid for presenters of accepted abstract. Presenters will receive a 15% discount on their conference registration fees.

Key Dates*

Deadline: September 10, 2018 11:59pm EDT- Abstracts must be received by OPA
Wednesday, October 10, 2018 – Presenters will be notified via email of the committee’s decision
Monday, October 29, 2018 – Accepted abstracts must submit their final presentation description to OPA
Monday, December 3, 2018 – Schedule information for presentation will be sent to designated author
*please note that notification dates are subject to change

For more information, please contact Amanda Smart, Director, Practice, Policy and Member Services 416-322-6866.

Confirmation of Receipt of Abstracts

Receipt of submissions will be acknowledged upon completion of the online application process. Should you not receive a confirmation email, please contact Amanda Smart, Director, Practice, Policy and Members services.

2019 Award Nominations Open

Every year, members of the Ontario Physiotherapy Association (OPA) recognize the contributions of their peers by nominating them for an OPA Special Award. Nominate a fellow member for one of five OPA Special Awards.

Venue

Delta Hotels by Marriott Toronto Airport & Conference Centre

655 Dixon Rd, Toronto, ON M9W 1J3

Sponsor InterACTION 2019

Check out new sponsorships available in the InterACTION 2019 Sponsorship & Exhibit Prospectus. Contact Diane at 416-322-6866 xt 227 with any questions or to plan your sponsorship.

PLATINUM SPONSORSHIPS 

Awards Dinner and Gala – Exclusive – $6,500 + HST

• VIP table at awards dinner (8 guests)
• Opportunity to address attendees at dinner (max 5 minutes)
• 10’x10’ exhibit area including advance reservation of preferred location (valued at $1,845)
• Designated sponsor area at awards dinner including 6’ draped table
• Two all access conference passes
• Two exhibitor passes
• Delegate kit bag insert (valued at $375)
• Top ranked sponsor logo on all conference signage
• Logo with 150 word description in online conference program & conference site
• Logo in Physiotherapy Today print newsletter – distributed to over 5,700 members in Ontario
• Sponsor acknowledgement on OPA’s Twitter and Facebook

Opening Night Keynote & Cocktail Reception – $5,500 + HST

• Opportunity to address attendees at reception (max 5 minutes)
• 10’x10’ exhibit area and advance reservation of preferred exhibit location (valued at $1,845)
• Two exhibitor passes
• Two all access conference passes
• Delegate kit bag insert (valued at $375)
• Top ranked sponsor logo on all conference signage
• Logo and 150 word description in online conference program & conference site
• Logo in Physiotherapy Today print newsletter – distributed to over 5,700 members in Ontario
• Sponsor acknowledgement on Facebook and Twitter

Hosted Breakfast – $5,500 – sold

• Opportunity to provide the headline (or main) breakfast speaker (subject to approval by OPA)
• 10’x10’ exhibit area and advance reservation of preferred exhibit location (valued at $1,845)
• Two exhibitor passes
• Delegate kit bag insert (valued at $375)
• Logo and 150 word description in online conference program & conference site
• Logo on conference signage
• Logo in Physiotherapy Today print newsletter – distributed to over 5,700 members in Ontario
• Sponsor acknowledgement on Twitter and Facebook

GOLD SPONSORSHIPS

Delegate T-shirt Sponsor – $2,500 + HST

• Logo on the back of delegate conference t-shirt (1 colour logo)
• Two exhibitor passes
• Logo on conference site & online conference program
• Logo on conference signage
• Logo in Physiotherapy Today print newsletter – distributed to over 5,700 members in Ontario
• Delegate kit bag insert (valued at $375)

Delegate Bag Sponsor – $2,000 + HST

• Logo on all delegate conference bags
• Two exhibitor passes
• Logo on conference site & online conference program
• Logo on conference signage
• Logo in Physiotherapy Today print newsletter – distributed to over 5,700 members in Ontario
• Delegate kit bag insert (valued at $375)

Key Cards Sponsor – $1,695 – sold

• Logo on conference key card for all delegates’ hotel rooms
• Two exhibitor passes
• Logo on conference site & online conference program
• Logo on conference signage
• Logo in Physiotherapy Today print newsletter – distributed to over 5,700 members in Ontario

Photo Booth Sponsor – $1,500 + HST – sold

• Signage at Photo Booth as sponsor
• Sponsor logo on printed takeaway pictures
• Logo on conference site & online conference program
• Logo on conference signage
• Logo in Physiotherapy Today print newsletter – distributed to over 5,700 members in Ontario

Lunch Sponsor – $1,250 + HST

• Signage in lunch area visible for duration of lunch break
• Two exhibitor passes
• Logo on conference site & online conference program
• Logo on conference signage
• Logo in Physiotherapy Today print newsletter – distributed to over 5,700 members in Ontario
• Mention in pre-conference email messaging to over 5,000 members

Lanyard Sponsor – $1,250 – sold

• Logo on conference lanyard for all delegate badges
• Two exhibitor passes
• Logo on conference site & online conference program
• Logo on conference signage
• Logo in Physiotherapy Today print newsletter – distributed to over 5,700 members in Ontario

Mobile App Sponsor – $1,150 – sold

• Logo and 150 word message on welcome splash screen with daily sign on of online conference program
• Two exhibitor passes
• Logo on conference site
• Logo on conference signage
• Logo in Physiotherapy Today print newsletter – distributed to over 5,700 members in Ontario

STUDENT SPONSORSHIPS 

Student Bus Sponsor – $2,500 – sold

Transportation is offered complimentary to students traveling from University of Ottawa, Queen’s University, McMaster University and Western University

• Delegate kit bag insert (valued at $375)
• Company logo & link to sponsor website included in all conference emails to OPA student members
• 200 word email message to OPA student members
• Logo on student page & sponsor page of conference site
• Logo in online conference program
• Logo on conference signage
• Logo in Physiotherapy Today print newsletter – distributed to over 5,700 members in Ontario

Student Social Sponsor – $1,500 – sold

• Logo on student & sponsor page of online conference site & conference program
• Logo & one 100 word email message to students
• Signage at event as sponsor
• Two exhibitor passes
• Logo on all conference signage
• Logo in Physiotherapy Today print newsletter – distributed to over 5,700 members in Ontario

SILVER SPONSORSHIPS

Refreshment Breaks Sponsor – $750 + HST – 1 of 2 sold

• Signage in break area for duration of sponsored refreshment break
• Logo in pre-conference email messaging to over 5,000 members
• Logo on conference site & online conference program
• Logo on conference signage
• Logo in Physiotherapy Today print newsletter – distributed to over 5,700 members in Ontario

AGM Delegates Breakfast Sponsor – $750 – sold

• Signage in breakfast area during AGM
• Logo in pre-conference email messaging to over 5,000 members
• Logo on conference site & AGM agenda page of site
• Logo on conference signage
• Logo in Physiotherapy Today print newsletter – distributed to over 5,700 members
• Recognition and introduction from OPA President

Exhibit at InterACTION 2019

Check out exhibit opportunities available in the InterACTION 2019 Sponsorship & Exhibit Prospectus. Contact Diane at 416-322-6866 xt 227 with any questions or to pre-reserve your exhibit space. View the Exhibit Hall Layout.

Booths 6, 10, 14, 18, 21, 22, 25, 26, 30 and 31 are sold.

Standard Exhibit – $1,595 + HST

• 10’x10’ exhibit area, 6’ draped table, two chairs
• Exhibitor may express a preference for up to three locations
• Space will be allocated on a ‘best available basis’ in order received
• Includes delegate kit bag insert (valued at $375)
• Logo on sponsor page of OPA website and conference program
• Logo in Physiotherapy Today print newsletter – distributed to over 5,700 members

Double Exhibit – $2,895 + HST

SAVE $300! (limited availability)

• Premium location at entrance inside exhibit hall
• Includes all Standard Exhibit features

Advanced Reservation – $250 + HST

Advance reservation of exhibit location. NOTE: If you choose not to reserve your booth location in advance, your booth location will be assigned to you closer to the date of the conference.

Delegate Bag Insert – $375 + HST

Promote your product or service to all delegates by including one promotional item and/or one brochure. Catalogues will not be accepted.