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Introducing the 2023 Electrical Industry Conference, May 3 - 6, 2023 at the Best Western Brantford Hotel & Conference Centre Brantford!
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Member Pricing
Delegate - $995.00 (Register before March 10th and receive a $100 discount)
Companion - $750.00 (Register before March 10th and receive a $50 discount)
Thursday Awards Dinner - $250.00
Thursday Only - $500.00
Friday Only - $500.00
Non-Member Pricing
Delegate - $1770.00
Companion - $1390.00
Thursday Awards Dinner - $250.00
Thursday Only - $900.00
Friday Only - $900.00
Full delegate and companion registration include all meals. Hotel reservations are to be made separately. All full delegate and companion early bird registrations are entered into a draw to win a complimentary one-bedroom suite for the duration of the conference. The draw will be made on March 24, 2023.
Product Expo (Tradeshow)
Friday Lunch & Expo Attendee - $40.00
Table Top Registration (Member) - $500.00
Table Top Registration (Non-Member) $750.00Hotel & Parking
Hotel and Parking
Please don't forget to make your room reservation at the Best Western Brantford Hotel & Conference Centre. The group rates listed below are available for EIC attendees.
Traditional: Two Double Beds - $139 + HST
Traditional: King w/Pull Out - $139 + HST
Gretzky Suite with 2 Queen Beds - $159 + HST
*Gretzky Suite with King Bed - $159 + HST
*Gretzky Suite with King Bed/Separate Living Area - $159 + HST
*Luxury Suite: King w/ Whirlpool & Fireplace - $159 + HST
*Limited availability
You can make your reservation online or by calling the Best Western directly (before the cut off date of April 4, 2023) at 519-753-8651 or 1-877-341-1234. They will also be able to help with any special requests. When calling, please be sure to mention that you are with the Ontario Electrical League to get the discounted rates. If needed, the group block code is 2962.
Sponsorships
Sponsorships
Platinum Sponsorships
Conference Title - $10,000- Thank you, Hydro OneThursday Awards Dinner - $10,000- Thank you, TDG MarketingThursday Audio Visual - $7,500- Thank you, Fit First TechnologiesFriday Audio Visual- $7,500 - Thank you, 360 LeadsConference Theme - $7,500- Thank you, Bergeron ElectricThursday Speaker, Friday Breakfast, Saturday Breakfast, Delegate Tour Bus, Saturday Grand Prize Co-Sponsorship - $7,500- Thank you, CLAC
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Gold Sponsorships
Thursday Keynote Speaker- $5,000 - Thank you, Electrical Safety AuthorityFriday Evening Entertainment- $5,000 - Thank you, Federated InsuranceFriday Dinner - $4,000- Thank you, Sturdy Power Lines- Wednesday President's Welcome Reception - $3,500
- Thursday Lunch Thursday Lunch With the Experts - $3,000
- Friday Lunch Product Expo - $3,000
- Companion Program - $3,000
Delegate Tour Bus - $2,500- Companion Tour Bus - $2,500
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Silver Sponsorships
- Saturday Departing Gift - $2,000
- Saturday Grand Prize Draw (Co-Sponsorship) - $2,000
Saturday Entertainment - $2,000- Thank you, Sturdy Power LinesFriday Pre-Dinner Reception - $2,000- Thank you, Oscan Electrical Supplies Ltd.Thursday Pre-Dinner Reception- $2,000 - Thank you, OEL Durham ChapterAwards Dinner Wine - $2,000- Thank you, JPR Electrical Services Inc.Friday Opening Speaker - $2,000- Thank you, Support Ontario YouthThursday Evening Entertainment- $1,800 - Thank you, NedcoThursday Breakfast - $1,600- Thank you, OEL Ottawa ChapterFriday Breakfast - $1,600Saturday Breakfast - $1,600Registration - $1,500- Thank you, Sherrard Kuzz LLPThursday Companion Lunch- $1,000 - Thank you, Phazer ElectricFriday Companion Lunch - $1,000- Thank you, James M. Wilson Holdings (2011) Limited- Conference Photography - $1,000
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Bronze Sponsorships
- Product Expo Draw Prize (Co-Sponsorship) - $975 - Thank you, Honey Electric Ltd.
- Delegate Tour - $975
Speaker - $750Attendee Name Badge - $750- Thank you, Nedco- Thursday Break - $650
- Friday Break - $650
- Product Expo Passport (Co-Sponsorship) - $500 - Thank you, ABB, Bergeron Electric, Nedco
- Companion Gift Companion Gift (Co-Sponsorship) - $500 - Thank you, Barry's Electric
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If you do not plan on attending the conference but still wish to sponsor, please contact us at league@oel.org and we can issue you an invoice for the donation amount of your choice. Alternatively, you can also hit the "Register" button and select a sponsorship.
Thank you for your sponsorship!
Awards
Awards
2023 Hall of Fame Recognition Award
The OEL Hall of Fame Recognition Award was established in 2014 and is a lifetime achievement award presented to OEL members, past or present, who have dedicated themselves to the betterment of our industry.
The winners will be selected by the executive committee of OEL’s board of directors, and will be presented at our annual Electrical Industry Conference Awards Night on Thursday, May 4, 2023.
The deadline for nomination submissions is Friday, March 10, 2023.2023 Electrical Inspector Recognition Award
The Electrical Inspector Recognition Award was established in 2014 by the Ontario Electrical League to recognize a current or senior inspector for their outstanding contribution to the industry.
The winner will be selected by a committee comprised of the OEL president, a non-contractor member of the OEL board of directors and a Support Ontario Youth board member. The award will be presented at our annual Electrical Industry Conference Awards Night on Thursday, May 4, 2023.
The deadline for nomination submissions is Friday, March 10, 2023.
2023 Richard Cullis Leadership Award of Distinction
The Richard Cullis Leadership Award of Distinction was established in 2011 (in honour of Richard Cullis) to recognize an OEL contractor member for their outstanding contribution to the OEL and the industry.
The selection of the winner will be made by Richard's daughter, Jackie Strachan, with help from previous winners. This award will be presented at our annual Electrical Industry Conference Awards Night on Thursday, May 4, 2023.Product Expo
Product Expo
This year's Product Expo is scheduled for Friday, May 5 from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at The Best Western Brantford, Hotel & Conference Centre.
We will be using the Alexander Graham Bell Extended room and it will be available from 9:30 a.m. on May 5th for you to arrive and set up your space. Space will be assigned according to the type of display you indicated you will have.
The Product Expo will run from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (including lunch) and tear down is from 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
To register as a vendor, click here.Golf
Golf
Join the Ontario Electrical League for its Electrical Industry Conference golf event this spring at the Walter Gretzky Municipal Golf Course and Learning Centre! This year's golf event will be hosted by the OEL Tri-County Chapter in Brantford on May 3, 2023.
Conference attendance is not required to attend! Click here for the website to the golf course.
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To promote, strengthen and represent the electrical industry in Ontario.