Sponsors

Why sponsor the Banff Forum?

We believe that the Banff Forum responds to several important themes that your institution may wish to reinforce in its sponsorship policy, including:

• Focus on Public Policy and Business: The Banff Forum agenda is clearly focused on the intersection of Business and Public Policy, and the linkages between the two.
   
• Pan Canadian: Banff Forum participants come from all parts of Canada - we are proud of the truly representative nature of our participants.
   
• Young Leaders: Banff Forum participants are typically in their thirties, and are drawn from a cross-section of business, the public sector, academia, and the voluntary sector.
   
• Professional Development: Most Banff Forum sponsors also recommend participants from within their own organizations, who otherwise meet the Banff Forum membership criteria. Participating in the Banff Forum is often incorporated into young leaders' professional development plans within their organizations.

Leading Canadian institutions, such as Bombardier, Domtar, Aeroplan, CIBC World Markets, Power Corporation, TD Bank Financial Group, and Bell Canada have provided financial support over the years.

 

Impact of the Banff Forum

The Banff Forum provides a unique opportunity for private sector managers to engage with public officials, academics and concerned citizens to have a real impact that goes beyond the confines of the Forum. It achieves impact in many ways:

Inspiring Scholarship

“It was at the First Edition of the Forum in 2002 that I summoned the courage to write a book about Canada and the challenges it faces in a post 9-11 world. Thank you for the inspiration!”

Jennifer Welsh
Professor, Oxford University
Author, “At Home in the World – Canada’s Global Vision for the 21st Century”

Strengthening NGOs

“Banff allowed me to get acquainted with a number of leaders who gave me precious advice over the years. In fact, one of these new acquaintances is now an active member of our Advisory Board.”

Parker Mitchell
Co-CEO, Engineers Without Borders

Awakening Vocations

“The people and the conversations at the Banff Forum have been a constant source of inspiration and ideas. It has convinced many of us of the merits of getting more involved in public affairs, whether through writing, voluntary work, or full-time participation.”

Robert Greenhill
Chief Business Officer, World Economic Forum and former President,
Canadian International Development Agency