NSWOCC 44th National Conference
Corporate Partnership Guide
Attendees of our Conference, held from May 21-25, 2025, at the Hotel Bonaventure in Montréal, can look forward to an event that embraces the theme “IDEAs: Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility shared,” focusing on advancing specialized wound, ostomy, and continence care through a lens of inclusivity, diversity, equity & accessibility, ensuring that healthcare professionals are equipped to meet the diverse needs of all patients.
Bringing together a wide range of professionals—NSWOCs, Skin Wellness Associate Nurses (SWANs), physicians, RNs, NPs, LPN/RPNs, and allied healthcare workers—the conference offers an inclusive platform for collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and networking, and fostering cross-discipline learning to elevate patient care.
Please note that all Exhibit Booths are now SOLD OUT.
Exhibit Schedule
Move-In & Opening
Exhibitor Move-In:
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Wednesday, May 21, 2025: 3:00 PM – Thursday, May 22, 2025: 10:30 AM
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Exhibit Hall opens: Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 11:00 AM
Exhibit Hours:
Thursday, May 22, 2025:
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11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
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2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Friday, May 23, 2025:
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10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
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2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Saturday, May 24, 2025:
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11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Move-Out:
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Tear-down begins Saturday, May 24, 2025, after 3:15 PM
IMPORTANT: Exhibit Hall Ceiling Height
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Maximum Height: We have been alerted by the Hotel and GES that the Exhibit Hall ceiling is 9” feet tall. All booths provided by GES will be beneath this height.
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Custom Booths through third parties: If you are using a third-party vendor for custom booths, please verify that all booth elements are under the 9-foot limit to ensure fit.
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We apologize for not emphasizing this earlier and appreciate your cooperation. We understand that this is a lower ceiling height than our past conference and apologize for any inconvenience this causes.
For more details, questions, concerns, and ordering, please visit the GES ordering site: GES Ordering Site. They will be the contact with regards to Exhibit Hall logistics.
Education in French and English
To enhance accessibility at this year’s conference, we’re using Wordly, a live translation and transcription tool. Presentations in the plenary room will be captured via microphones, transcribed, and translated in real-time. Participants can view the transcription and translation on their devices in their preferred language, while we will also be able to display it on-screen alongside slides. This setup supports French and English speakers, those learning in other languages, and attendees with hearing impairments, creating a more inclusive experience.
“IDEAs”: Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility shared
Regular conference sessions promise rich discussions & expert presentations on crucial topics, including gender reassignment, 2SLGBTQIA+ terminology, and healthcare equity. Panels like “Addressing Healthcare Inequities in the Care of Black and Brown Skin”, sessions on topics like, “Skin Tears in People with Different Skin Tones” and sessions on Indigenous health equity underscore the conference’s commitment to inclusivity and diversity.
Partnership Levels
Corporate Partnership Opportunities
By participating, you will have the opportunity to speak with key NSWOC Experts and aligned healthcare professionals with a wound, ostomy and continence interest from across Canada who can discuss how you can contribute to specialized care.
Our Corporate Partnership Opportunities are structured to ensure fairness and organization in NSWOCC Conference sponsorships. Gain corporate recognition among pivotal product decision-makers through four distinct sponsorship tiers tailored to accommodate companies of all sizes:
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Honoured Corporate Partner - $17,000: As an Honoured Corporate Partner, enjoy exclusive access to showcase your products at the “Posters, Products, and Punch” inaugural event during the evening on May 22, 2024.
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Corporate Partner - $8,000: Benefit from significant exposure as a Corporate Partner, enhancing your presence among industry professionals.
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Corporate Supporter - $4,500: Make your mark as a Corporate Supporter, aligning your brand with the conference’s specialized care focus.
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Conference Exhibitor - $3,500: Secure your spot as a Conference Exhibitor to display your products and services, with a reduced rate of $3,000 available for NSWOCC Industry Associates or NSWOCC Industry Associate Plus Members.
Furthermore, explore the opportunity to sponsor Power Breakfasts, Power Lunches, or Poster Prizes for added visibility.
We’re also including the NIAC Industry and Science Day on Thursday, May 22, 2025 to bolster connections between industry and NSWOCC Members. This event will feature industry-sponsored sessions that present cutting-edge products and technologies through a scientific and evidence-based educational approach. With six 50-minute sessions in two concurrent slots (3 from 10:00am-10:50am and 3 from 1:40pm to 2:30pm), sponsoring and hosting a NIAC Industry and Science Day session comes at an investment of $7,500, mirroring last year’s pricing.
Mark your calendar: Companies can secure their partnership level starting Thursday, October 3, 2024, at 5pm ET at the form below.
To explore additional sponsorship opportunities, kindly confirm your partnership level first. Your involvement is pivotal in advancing specialized care and fostering valuable industry connections.
Additional Sponsorship Opportunities
Additional conference sponsorship opportunities include the following:
Three (3) Power Breakfasts ($16,000 each)
Help us kickstart the day with an engaging and insightful educational session curated by you. Tailored to wound, ostomy, and/or continence care, this 1-hour session allows you to select the topic and speakers, providing a valuable platform to showcase your expertise and contribute to specialized learning. All topics and speakers require approval by the NSWOCC National Conference Planning Committee, ensuring alignment with the conference’s educational goals.
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Thursday, May 22, 2025, 7:30am-8:30am SOLD OUT
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Friday, May 23, 2025, 8:00am - 9:00am SOLD OUT
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Saturday, May 24, 2025, 8:00am - 9:00am SOLD OUT
Three (3) Power Lunches ($20,000 each)
Take center stage by hosting an engaging educational session during lunchtime. Your chosen topic and speakers will create an insightful and memorable experience for attendees. Tailored to wound, ostomy, and/or continence care, this 1-hour session allows you to select the topic and speakers, providing a valuable platform to showcase your expertise and contribute to specialized learning. All topics and speakers require approval by the NSWOCC National Conference Planning Committee, ensuring alignment with the conference’s educational goals.
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Thursday, May 22, 2025, 12:30pm - 1:30pm SOLD OUT
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Friday, May 23, 2025, 12:00pm - 1:00pm SOLD OUT
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Saturday, May 24, 2025, 12:00pm - 1:00pm SOLD OUT
Six (6) Concurrent Industry & Science Day Sessions ($7,500 each)
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Thursday, May 22, 2025 10:00 - 10:50am (3) SOLD OUT
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Thursday, May 22, 2025 1:40pm - 2:30pm (3) SOLD OUT
Enhancing Specialized Care through Knowledge and Innovation
Caring for individuals facing wound, ostomy, and continence challenges is intricate. To address this, Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (NSWOCs) need up-to-date research and innovative products, where industry partners play a key role. Scientific progress is now a potent catalyst for advancements in specialized care, leading to better outcomes, efficient resource use, and cost savings.
The Industry and Science Day sessions are designed to bridge the gap between science and industry, providing a platform for attendees to delve deeper into the intersection of these two critical aspects. These sessions offer valuable insights into how product performance can directly influence patient care delivery. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the synergy between scientific evidence and product innovation in the context of wound, ostomy, and continence care.
One (1) Poster Session Sponsor ($2,000) SOLD OUT
Sponsorship for poster sessions, including poster board costs and prizes.
How to book an additional sponsorship opportunity
Unlock the potential for enhanced visibility and engagement by securing an additional sponsorship opportunity at the 44th National Conference.
Booking and Request Process
Confirm Your Partnership: Begin by securing your spot at one of the four partnership levels: Honoured Corporate Partner, Corporate Partner, Corporate Supporter, or Exhibitor. Use the booking form below, to finalize your partnership level.
Select Additional Opportunities: After selecting your partnership level, you can request to book up to two (2) of the additional sponsorship opportunities listed below.
Booking Period: The booking form for these sponsored opportunities will open on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at 5pm ET.
Priority Allocation: Following one week, on October 10 2024, at 5pm ET, NSWOCC will allocate sponsorship opportunities based on the priority of the partnership level. Priority will be given to higher partnership levels in case of overlapping requests.
Ongoing Requests: The request for booking form will remain open until all sponsorship opportunities are filled. Similar to the initial allocation, new sponsorship requests will be processed weekly on Thursdays at 5pm ET.
Fair Selection Process: If two companies at the same partnership level vie for the same additional sponsorship opportunity, the NSWOCC President will employ a randomizer to impartially select the successful company.
In the event that two companies at the same partnership level both request the same additional sponsorship opportunity, the NSWOCC President will submit each company name to a randomizer which will randomly choose the successful company.
No company may sponsor more than one (1) additional sponsorship opportunity at the NSWOCC National Conference.
Book your partnership level
Booking a partnership level opens at 5pm ET on Thursday, October 3, at 5pm ET.
To request to book an additional sponsorship opportunity, please confirm your partnership level first.
Please note that all Exhibit Booths are now SOLD OUT.
Enhancing Specialized Care through Knowledge and Innovation
Caring for individuals facing wound, ostomy, and continence challenges is intricate. To address this, NSWOCs & SWANs need up-to-date research and innovative products, where industry partners play a key role. Scientific progress is now a potent catalyst for advancements in specialized care, leading to better outcomes, efficient resource use, and cost savings.
The Industry and Science Day sessions are designed to bridge the gap between science and industry, providing a platform for attendees to delve deeper into the intersection of these two critical aspects. These sessions offer valuable insights into how product performance can directly influence patient care delivery. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the synergy between scientific evidence and product innovation in the context of wound, ostomy, and continence care.
Key Points:
Presentation Format: Each session is structured as a 50-minute engagement, including dedicated time for questions and answers.
Scientific Evidence: Presentations are required to be firmly grounded in scientific evidence, ensuring the validity and reliability of product claims. The integration of at least two case studies further reinforces the practical application of the presented knowledge.
Deadline to book: Deadline for booking is December 10, 2024.