October 26–29 Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Become a sponsor of Ocean Floor Explore and be part of the last great exploration on Earth.

We already have what it takes to spearhead the effort to map the seafloor: skill, commitment, and capital. Now it’s time to bring these together to activate the next generation of ocean explorers. We are on the precipice of unlocking vast ocean mysteries and priceless discoveries with potential to alter the future for our planet. 

Ocean Floor Explore is the latest iteration of the Map the Gaps Symposium series, which has welcomed over one thousand attendees (and many hundreds more online) over the course of eight events across six continents.

In 2025, the conference is hosted by Map the Gaps and COAST, convening a brand-new, highly engaged audience of investors, technologists, and explorers at the nexus of profit, purpose, and ocean exploration.

Ocean Floor Explore will focus on how we might leverage cutting-edge technologies, new funding models, and breakthrough research teams to bring seafloor exploration into the $3T blue economy. 

We’re offering sponsors, patrons and delegates an exclusive opportunity to participate in this exciting event, one that is the first of its kind.

Ocean Floor Explore features an action-packed agenda that includes:

  • Icebreaker and networking receptions at the iconic Fairmont Empress Hotel 

  • Impact Investing and Blue Bonds – connecting investors with public benefit technology.

  • Finding Value in Ocean Floor Data – appraising and transforming data into a high-value option for tax deduction.

  • Development of a funding paradigm that maximizes engagement, incentives and exploration of the ocean floor.

  • Challenges facing Ocean Floor Exploration – technology to make it happen.

  • Appealing to the Masses – From Ocean science communication to public marketing campaign.

  • COAST Ocean Tech Live: Shoreside Showcase – local innovators conduct live ocean side product demonstrations in Victoria’s harbour, hosted by COAST.

  • COAST Pitchfest and Investor Day – Meet your next game-changing blue investment or investor! This is a unique opportunity to hear pitches from cutting-edge, early-stage ocean exploration technologies and engage with sector investors. Hosted exclusively by COAST.

Sponsorship Categories

    • Four full Symposium passes 

    • Booth space (WIFI, electricity, security) 

    • Logo placement on select materials (print, digital, media, etc.)

    • Logo featured for 1 year on event website

    • Social media promotion (min 2)

    • Tiered patron logo recognition on agenda, website, event site

    • Special email acknowledging support from patron to all attendees

    • Patron recognition on attendee emails

    • Dedicated digital and print signage at various locations during the event

    • Company insert for attendee welcome package

    • Thank you email acknowledging patrons to attendees

    • Two full Symposium passes 

    • Booth space (WIFI, electricity, security) 

    • Logo placement on select materials (print, digital, media, etc.)

    • Logo featured for 1 year on event website

    • Social media promotion (min 2)

    • Tiered patron logo recognition on agenda, website, event site

    • Patron recognition on attendee emails

    • Thank you email acknowledging patrons to attendees

    • Two full Symposium passes 

    • 2 x banner placement in reception area

    • Speaking opportunity during reception

    • Logo placement on appropriate materials (print, digital, media, etc.)

    • Logo featured for 1 year on event website

    • Social media promotion (min 2)

    • Thank you email acknowledging patrons to attendees

    • Two full Symposium passes 

    • Booth space (WIFI, electricity, security) 

    • Logo placement on select materials (print, digital, media, etc.)

    • Logo featured for 1 year on event website

    • Social media promotion (min 2)

    • Tiered patron logo recognition on agenda, website, event site

    • Thank you email acknowledging patrons to attendees

    • Two full Symposium passes 

    • Signage acknowledging your sponsorship, placed to the side of the stage

    • Logo placement on appropriate materials (print, digital, media, etc.)

    • Logo featured for 1 year on event website

    • Social media promotion (min 2)

    • Thank you email acknowledging patrons to attendees

    • Two full Symposium passes 

    • Booth space (WIFI, electricity, security) 

    • Logo placement on select materials (print, digital, media, etc.)

    • Logo featured for 1 year on event website

    • Tiered patron logo recognition on agenda, website, event site

    • Thank you email acknowledging patrons to attendees

    • One full Symposium pass 

    • Signage recognizing sponsorship at Coffee Stations

    • Logo placement on appropriate materials (print, digital, media, etc.)

    • Logo featured for 1 year on event website

    • Social media promotion (min 2)

    • Thank you email acknowledging patrons to attendees

    • One full Symposium pass

    • Banner/signage placement inside the West Coast lounge, a networking/relaxing space adjacent to the exhibition area

    • Logo placement on appropriate materials (print, digital, media, etc.)

    • Logo featured for 1 year on event website

    • Social media promotion (min 2)

    • Thank you email acknowledging patrons to attendees

    • One full Symposium pass

    • Signage recognizing sponsorship at Water Station

    • Logo placement on appropriate materials (print, digital, media, etc.)

    • Logo featured for 1 year on event website

    • Social media promotion (min 2)

    • Thank you email acknowledging patrons to attendees

    • One full Symposium pass

    • Signage recognizing sponsorship at transportation stops, with verbal recognition during travel

    • Logo placement on appropriate materials (print, digital, media, etc.)

    • Logo featured for 1 year on event website

    • Social media promotion (min 2)

    • Thank you email acknowledging patrons to attendees

Your support is a step towards the last great exploration on Earth.

Be a part of something transformational.

Secure your sponsorship now

Interested in learning more?

Fill out this form if you’d like to submit an application.

You can also contact Amanda Wilson at awilson@canadacoast.ca if you’d like to book a meeting to discuss the opportunity that best fits your business development goals.

*In the United States, this may be considered a charitable tax donation to Map the Gaps (a US based 501(c)(3)/509(a)(2) Public Charity) in support of this event. Check your own country's tax laws for contributions to a US charitable organization.