2. Dear Madam/Sir,
On behalf of the Empower McGill Committee, we are delighted to welcome you to McGill
University’s first Disabilities in Business Conference.
Over 1 in 10 adults report experiencing barriers in their daily activities as a result of a
disability. Consequentially, whether it is the individual themself that has a disability, or
someone who has a connection to them, the amount of people who are therefore touched
by disabilities is substantial. Throughout an individual’s education and career, there are
opportunities to interact, work, and network with individuals and initiatives related to
disabilities.
While recognizing the positive relationship between a diverse workforce and the overall
success of a business, this conference acts to highlight the mutual benefits that can be at-
tained through the development of an environment that adopts a respectful and proactive
attitude towards disability inclusion in the workplace.
This conference will be an opportunity for employers to promote their organization, values,
progressive culture, initiatives, and innovation, while simultaneously learning through ex-
posure to one another’s experiences and perspectives. In doing this, we hope attendees will
lead by example to encourage organizations and firms to be more proactive in initiating
much needed change.
Through the combined experience of our keynote speakers, panel discussions, workshops
and the opportunity to network with industry leaders, we hope to empower not only future
business leaders but all students attending the conference to achieve their full potential.
We would be honoured by your support in executing one of the most impactful confer-
ences at McGill. As a partner, we are committed to showcasing your company and organi-
zational brand to our students and invited guests. We look forward to working with you.
Warm Regards,
Grace Apps & Chris Bolombo
A LETTER FROM
THE DIRECTORS
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3. The Empower McGill: Tools for Success
in Business Conference is a student run
initiative to provide the tools necessary to
promote disability inclusion in the work-
place. Recognizing the capabilities within all
individuals, the conference strives to break
down barriers set intrinsically by students
themselves and extrinsically, in the work
environment. To do so, we aim to build an
event that is inclusive, diverse, and accessible
to all participants, redefining the perceptions
associated with disabilities and empowering
individuals to build confidence.
The conference will provide the knowledge,
experience and skills necessary for students,
employees and employers alike to succeed in
a workforce where the standards of diversifi-
cation are rapidly increasing.
ABOUT US
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Our three main
objectives are:
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To create a forum for
discussion in the purpose
of actively raising awareness
and provide a template for
college campuses
nationwide.
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To educate students,
employees and employers
about the implications of
disabilities in business, the
opportunities they create,
and the challenges they
present in and out of the
workplace.
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To create a dependable and
secure platform, where
students and participating
firms can connect, share and
learn from and with others.
4. Empower McGill is a 6 hour conference, bringing together 150 to
200 students, guests, and participating firms, that promises to be one
of the most impactful event of the year.
THE CONFERENCE
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Audience
Our desired target audience includes:
Speakers
The conference will honour the
presence of approximately 16 to
20 guest speakers, through keynote
and panel discussions, who will
cover a variety of topics such as:
building confidence, managing
disabilities in and out of the work-
place, relationship management.
Panel discussion themes may
change pending speakers’ experi-
ences and preferences, as well as
sponsors’ directed interests.
Workshops
Workshops and the Interactive
Group Exercise will give attendees
practical insight and experience to
further develop their tools to build
successful careers.
Individuals interested
in learning more about
disabilities, their impact
and implications
Individuals living
with a disability
Individuals interested
in business
Individuals directly or
indirectly connected to
a person with a
disability
5. LOGISTICS
The conference is booked for March 24, 2017 with a tentative schedule of
10:30 am to 4:30 pm. The event will take place in Downtown Montreal; the
venue is to be determined. The times are subject to change.
Tentative Schedule
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10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Check-In & Light
Breakfast
10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Introductions
Introduction and background of
project presented by team.
10:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Speaker Panel I
Panel of 4-5 guest speakers.
Topics TBD.
11:20 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.
Speaker Panel II
Panel of 4-5 guest speakers.
Topics TBD.
11:55 a.m. - 12:35 a.m.
Keynote Speaker
Speaker & Topic: TBD.
12:40 a.m. - 1:10 p.m.
Interactive
Interactive Group Excercise:
TBA
1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Lunch
2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Speaker Panel III
Panel of 4-5 guest speakers.
Topics TBD.
2:35 p.m. - 3:05 p.m.
Speaker Panel IV
Panel of 4-5 guest speakers.
Topics TBD.
3:10 p.m. - 3:50 p.m.
Workshops/Keynote 2
TBD.
3:50 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Closing Remarks
4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Networking
Networking cocktail event.
Drinks and snacks provided.
6. SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS
Title
$7,000
Benefits
Platinum
$4,000
Gold
$2,000
Features in the conference booklet
Logo worn by committee during
promotional events/ conference day
Posts on social media
Logo on the conference’s website
Invitations to the cocktail
Option to send recruiters to the Speed
Interview workshop
Option to send speaker(s) for the Speaker
Panels sessions
Speech during the last minutes of the
conference
Naming rights to parts of the conference
Compay’s banner at tabling event
Information booth present during the lunch
and cocktail
1 page with logo and
1 presenting page
In the front of the
t-shirt
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Shared thank you
page (big logo)
At the back
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Shared thank you
page (small logo)
At the back
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Our 3 partnership packages are designed to allow you to choose between distinct visibility levels and creative
solutions. We will gladly tailor our offerings to better suit your organizational goals and culture. The option to
provide in-kind sponsorship is also welcomed.
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Clothilde Laverdure
Director of Sponsorships
clothilde.laverdure@mail.mcgill.ca
(514) 823-1517
Pierre-Olivier Avezou
Director of Sponsorships
pierre-olivier.avezou@mail.mcgill.ca
(438) 926-8845
CONTACTUS
Grace Apps
Executive Director
grace.apps@mail.mcgill.ca
(705) 313-2971
Chris Bolombo
Executive Director
chris.bolombo@mail.mcgill.ca
(905) 962-9558
