MOMENTUM 2027 National Planning Conference
Partnership Opportunities
Connect with Canada’s planning community at MOMENTUM, CIP/PIBC’s national conference, taking place in Victoria from July 6 to 8, 2027. Showcase your brand, build meaningful relationships, and make a lasting impact on planning professionals through our tailored partnership opportunities.
If you or your organization would like to partner with CIP and PIBC to support MOMENTUM, please review the available partnership opportunities below or contact us to discuss a custom package tailored to meet your goals. If you’re ready to apply, click here.
Early Partner Perks
Confirm your partnership by January 15, 2027, to have your organization recognized in the Winter issue of PIBC’s Planning West magazine and in the Spring issue of CIP’s Plan Canada magazine, as well as in CIP’s and PIBC’s electronic newsletters in advance of the conference.
MOMENTUM, the joint 2027 CIP/PIBC national hybrid conference, will be taking place at the Victoria Convention Centre in the heart of Victoria, in-person and online, from July 6 to 8, 2027. With CIP and PIBC offering memberships for all career levels, you will be able to reach senior leaders, experienced mid-career professionals, early career professionals, as well as students!
800+
In-person & online delegates
10+
Learning Tours
50+
Sessions
6+
Workshops
200+
Speakers
3
Keynote Speakers/Panels
Diamond Opportunities – Platinum Opportunities – Gold Opportunities – Silver Opportunities – Bronze Opportunities – Other Opportunities – Exhibitor Opportunities
Premier Partnership
Your Assets (Customizable)
Networking
For your team:
- Four full conference registrations (July 6-8)
- Four VIP reception invitations (July 7)
Recruitment
Your outreach here:
Four job postings distributed between CIP’s & PIBC’s National Job Boards at your discretion (1K+ unique visitors/month)
Discounts
50% off advertising in the Fall or Winter 2027 issues of Plan Canada magazine (circulation 10K+)
Marketing
- Exclusive, high-profile recognition as the overall premier sponsor of the conference
- Exclusive branding at the main social event
- Two-minute speaking opportunity at a plenary session (800+ delegates)
- Exhibitor booth in a prominent location
- Opportunity to distribute promotional materials and/or create a signature cocktail
- Verbal acknowledgement during the conference
Plus, your name/logo here:
- CIP newsletter (circulation 10K+)
- PIBC newsletter (circulation 2K+)
- Plan Canada magazine (circulation 10K+)
- Planning West magazine (circulation 2K+)
- One quarter-page advertisement in one issue of the PIBC quarterly publication, Planning West magazine (circulation 2K+)
- Conference website
- Mobile app
- Onsite signage
- Conference program
Diamond Partnerships
The ever-popular lounge area is “career central” during the conference, where delegates connect with colleagues, network, receive feedback on resumes, view job postings, and get a new professional headshot. It will be located near the CIP and PIBC booths in a high-traffic area, ensuring great exposure to your organization. All furnishings and a headshot photographer are included, and you’ll have the option to have an exhibit table within the lounge to connect personally with delegates.
Your Assets (Customizable)
Networking
For your team:
- Three full conference registrations (July 6-8)
- Three VIP reception invitations (July 7)
Recruitment
Your outreach here:
Three job postings distributed between CIP’s & PIBC’s National Job Boards at your discretion (1K+ unique visitors/month)
Discounts
50% off advertising in the Fall or Winter 2027 issues of Plan Canada magazine (circulation 10K+)
Marketing
Verbal acknowledgement during the conference
Plus, your name/logo here:
- CIP newsletter (circulation 10K+)
- PIBC newsletter (circulation 2K+)
- Plan Canada magazine (circulation 10K+)
- Planning West magazine (circulation 2K+)
- One quarter-page advertisement in one issue of the PIBC quarterly publication, Planning West magazine (circulation 2K+)
- Conference website
- Mobile app
- Onsite signage
- Conference program
- + Option to provide delegates a promotional item
Platinum Partnerships
Each day of the conference kicks off with an inspiring presentation by either a keynote speaker or a panel of subject matter experts, and with this partnership you’ll have the opportunity to introduce the speaker(s). Align your organization with thought leadership and associate it with the expertise that influences, or should influence, the planning profession.
Your Assets (Customizable)
Networking
For your team:
- Two full conference registrations (July 6-8)
- Two VIP reception invitations (July 7)
Recruitment
Your outreach here:
Two job postings distributed between CIP’s & PIBC’s National Job Boards at your discretion (1K+ unique visitors/month)
Discounts
50% off advertising in the Fall or Winter 2027 issues of Plan Canada magazine (circulation 10K+)
Marketing
Verbal acknowledgement during the conference
Plus, your name/logo here:
- CIP newsletter (circulation 10K+)
- PIBC newsletter (circulation 2K+)
- Plan Canada magazine (circulation 10K+)
- Planning West magazine (circulation 2K+)
- One quarter-page advertisement in one issue of the PIBC quarterly publication, Planning West magazine (circulation 2K+)
- Conference website
- Mobile app
- Onsite signage
- Conference program
- + Option to provide delegates a promotional item
Gold Partnerships
Add your branding to the learning tour desk, where delegates check in and depart for each of the conference’s experiential learning tours taking part in the surrounding communities. This high-traffic meeting hub offers continuous brand exposure throughout the three days of the event.
Your Assets (Customizable)
Networking
For your team:
- One full conference registration (July 6-8)
- One VIP reception invitation (July 7)
Recruitment
Your outreach here:
One job posting on either the PIBC or the CIP National Job Board at your discretion (1K+ unique visitors/month)
Discounts
50% off advertising in the Fall or Winter 2027 issues of Plan Canada magazine (circulation 10K+)
Marketing
Your name/logo here:
- CIP newsletter (circulation 10K+)
- PIBC newsletter (circulation 2K+)
- Plan Canada magazine (circulation 10K+)
- Planning West magazine (circulation 2K+)
- One quarter-page advertisement in one issue of the PIBC quarterly publication, Planning West magazine (circulation 2K+)
- Conference website
- Mobile app
- Onsite signage
- Conference program
Silver Partnerships
The exclusive VIP Reception is where key industry leaders, CIP and PIBC Board members, honours and awards winners, conference partners, and more can connect in a private setting. This by-invitation-only networking event is always a highlight for those fortunate enough to attend. Included is a 2 minute speaking opportunity during the reception.
Your Assets (Customizable)
Networking
For your team:
- Two VIP reception invitations (July 7)
- Two invitations to the main conference social event (July 7)
- One discounted full conference registration (July 6-8)
Recruitment
Your outreach here:
One job posting on either the PIBC or the CIP National Job Board at your discretion (1K+ unique visitors/month)
Discounts
25% off advertising in the Fall or Winter 2027 issues of Plan Canada magazine (circulation 10K+)
Marketing
Your name/logo here:
- CIP newsletter (circulation 10K+)
- PIBC newsletter (circulation 2K+)
- Plan Canada magazine (circulation 10K+)
- Planning West magazine (circulation 2K+)
- Conference website
- Mobile app
- Onsite signage
- Conference program
Bronze Partnerships
At the Meet and Mentor event, senior-level planners connect with students for an invaluable networking experience. This partnership lets you support the next generation of industry professionals while gaining prominent visibility among experienced and aspiring planners.
Your Assets (Customizable)
Networking
For your team:
- One VIP reception invitation (July 7)
- One invitation to the main conference social event (July 7)
- One discounted full conference registration (July 6-8)
Recruitment
Your outreach here:
One job posting on either the PIBC or the CIP National Job Board at your discretion (1K+ unique visitors/month)
Marketing
Your name/logo here:
- CIP newsletter (circulation 10K+)
- PIBC newsletter (circulation 2K+)
- Plan Canada magazine (circulation 10K+)
- Planning West magazine (circulation 2K+)
- Conference website
- Mobile app
- Onsite signage
- Conference program
Other Partnerships
Our delegates are here to learn. With multiple sessions, workshops, and learning tours to choose from, you can showcase your brand to a specific audience and promote your shared interest in the subject matter being presented.
Your Assets (Customizable)
Marketing
Your name/logo here:
- CIP newsletter (circulation 10K+)
- PIBC newsletter (circulation 2K+)
- Plan Canada magazine (circulation 10K+)
- Planning West magazine (circulation 2K+)
- Conference website
- Mobile app
- Onsite signage
- Conference program
Exhibitor Opportunities
Ensure your organization has a prominent onsite presence at the conference with an exhibitor booth. Your 8 x 10 ft. booth comes with skirted display backing, one six-foot skirted table, and two chairs. Through the mobile app, delegates will be able to contact you, locate your booth on the floorplan, and view your organization’s website.
Your Assets (Customizable)
Marketing
Your name/logo here:
- Conference website
- Exhibitor passport
- Mobile app
- Conference program
BONUS: Lead Retrieval (Add-on)
Collect more contacts during the conference itself with lead retrieval through the MOMENTUM mobile app.
It is a feature designed primarily for exhibitors at the conference. It allows exhibitors to scan attendees’ badges (via QR codes) to quickly collect contact details and track who visits your booth.
You will be included in the exhibitor passport, which drives delegates to visit each exhibitor. When completed by delegates, passports are dropped off at the CIP booth for a chance to win a free registration to the following year’s national conference.
Exhibitors may bring pop-up signage, banners, stands, or other reasonable display furnishings, etc. and place them behind the table or otherwise within the prescribed exhibit space. No signage, furnishings or other display items may be placed outside the prescribed exhibit space.
Exhibitors are responsible for their own other ancillary set-up requirements and materials.
Nonprofit Exhibitor Tables are only available to nonprofits, charities, and universities.
About Us & Contact
Please contact us with any questions or to explore your customized partnership opportunity.
Canadian Institute of Planners
The Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) is the national member-based organization for planning professionals and aspiring planners across Canada and beyond. Founded in 1919, our now 10K+ members work in both the public service and the private sector, across fields such as land use planning, environmental resource management, land development, heritage conservation, social planning, transportation planning, and economic development.
Wendy Vance – Manager of Projects & Events
Planning Institute of British Columbia
The Planning Institute of British Columbia (PIBC) is the professional association of planners in British Columbia and the Yukon and has been dedicated to the advancement of the planning profession for more than 60 years. The Institute was incorporated in 1958 under the Society Act of British Columbia with just eight founding members. There are currently over 2,000 PIBC members.
Sophie King – Manager of Professional Learning, Events and Partners