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SPONSOR OPPORTUNITY - OMTRA 2026 Fall Conference and Annual General Meeting (13 Sep 2026)

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

2026 OMTRA Conference

Sponsorship Opportunities

OMTRA relies on the support of generous sponsors to deliver high-quality events and learning opportunities for our members. Sponsorship connects you directly with OMTRA members—many of whom are municipal professionals involved in purchasing decisions—while providing valuable visibility at our events, online, and in our communications.

On behalf of the Ontario Municipal Tax and Revenue Association (OMTRA) Executive and membership, we invite you to sponsor our 2026 Conference at Deerhurst Resort, September 13–16, 2026.

We anticipate approximately 200 delegates and look forward to delivering a dynamic and informative program. Mark your calendar—this is one of the must-attend municipal conferences of 2026.

Click here for the full conference agenda!

Meet the experts shaping the conversation - Meet our speakers!

Become a sponsor today.

For package details, click 2026 OMTRA Conference Sponsorship Opportunities.

Become a VIP Conference Sponsor

Looking for another way to support the event? A VIP Sponsorship donation is a meaningful alternative.

You will receive:
✓ Acknowledgement in the Digital Agenda
✓ Recognition during Opening Remarks

Your support helps make this event possible and demonstrates your leadership within our community. For VIP Monetary donations, click here. For VIP gift donations, please contact: sponsorship@omtra.ca

Important Information:

If an administrator is registering on behalf of a company, please use the name of the attending representative.
Early sponsorship rates apply until June 1, 2026. A $100 late registration fee will apply to Diamond, Emerald, and Sapphire levels starting June 2, 2026.
Credit card payments only (no cheques accepted).
Diamond Sponsors: Additional representatives must purchase an 'Additional Sponsor Conference Registration' ticket. This can be achieved by adding them as a guest, or doing an individual registration for each additional rep. Please do not register as a conference delegate.
Emerald and Sapphire Sponsors: Representatives wishing to attend the Conference must purchase a non-promotional Conference delegate ticket via the main Conference registration page.

Accommodation:

Deerhurst OMTRA Booking Rates:

Guest Room Type	Nightly Rate
Bayshore Guest Rooms – Standard	$199.00
Pavillion Guest Rooms	$219.00
Summit 1 Bedroom Suites	$219.00
Lakeside Lodge 1 Bedroom Resort Homes	$219.00
Lakeside Lodge 2 Bedroom Homes	$289.00
Hillside 3 Bedroom Resort Homes	$339.00

*Rooms are subject to a Resort Fee.

Deerhurst Resort Booking Instructions:

Guests can call the Reservations Department at 1-800-461-4393 and identify themselves as being with the OMTRA (Ontario Municipal Tax and Revenue Association) to qualify for the group rates. The first night’s room and taxes will be taken as a deposit to confirm the booking. The remaining balance will be charged seven days prior to arrival. Reservations can be shortened or cancelled up to 7 days before arrival without penalty.

Additional Accommodation Option Available

Due to the overwhelming response to this year's conference, Deerhurst Resort is nearing full capacity. If rooms are no longer available at Deerhurst, OMTRA has secured a block of guest rooms at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Huntsville for conference attendees.

Reservation Information

Group Name: OMTRA
Reservation Method: Please call the hotel directly and reference the "OMTRA" room block.
Click here to book online
Reservation Deadline: August 13, 2026 (subject to availability).

Room Rate

$269.00 per night (plus applicable taxes: 13% HST and 4% Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) plus HST).
Rates are based on single or double occupancy.
An additional $10.00 per night applies for each extra adult.

Your Stay Includes

Complimentary breakfast each morning
Free wireless internet
24-hour business centre
24-hour fitness centre
Indoor swimming pool (open daily from 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Please book your room prior to August 5, 2026. Reservations after that date cannot be guaranteed at the agreed room rate.

Questions? Contact us at sponsorship@omtra.ca or admin@omtra.ca

2026 OMTRA Golf Scramble at Deerhurst Resort - Lakeside Course (13 Sep 2026)

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT

⛳ Swing Into Conference Week: OMTRA Golf Scramble at Deerhurst

Event Details

Location: Deerhurst Golf Course
Format: 4-person team scramble (best ball – all skill levels welcome!)
Time: 2:00 PM shotgun start (everyone tees off at the same time from different holes)
Duration: Approximately 2 hours
Capacity: Maximum of 36 golfers (9 teams of 4)
Cost: $50 + HST per golfer

We’ll be keeping things moving to ensure a great pace of play—expect a quick kickoff

Register Your Team (or Join One!)

Sign up as a full team, or register as an individual and we’ll match you with others
If you have teammates in mind, please include:
- Team name
- Names of preferred team members

Open to Delegates & Guests

Conference delegates—and their guests—are all welcome to join in the fun. It’s the perfect way to kick off the week together.

Prizes & Bragging Rights

Of course, it wouldn’t be a competition without a little incentive…

Prizes for top teams
A few fun extras along the way

Spots are limited, so gather your team and register early—this is one you won’t want to miss!

OMTRA 2026 Conference and Annual General Meeting (13 Sep 2026)

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Connected. Charged. Ready for What’s Next.

Join us at Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville on September 13-16, 2026, for our annual Fall Conference and Annual General Meeting.

This September, the Ontario Municipal Taxation and Revenue Association Conference returns to Deerhurst Resort for four unforgettable days designed to energize, inform, and connect municipal revenue professionals from across Ontario.

From September 13–16, immerse yourself in forward-thinking conversations, practical learning, and meaningful networking — all set against the natural beauty of Muskoka.

Kick things off with our Sunday Golf Tournament, then dive into a program featuring leading voices like Enid Slack and hands-on, real-world sessions including, but not limited to:

AI Without the Tech Talk - Part II
Revenue Tools: What Works, What’s Limited, and What’s Missing
Affordable Housing Beyond the Subclass
Municipal Accommodation Tax
Water Billing Estimated vs Actual Reads – Managing Risk and Customer Trust
Turning the Tide: Transitioning Water Billing to Municipalities
Driving Collection Decisions through Data
POA Additions to the Tax Roll
Choosing Which Offences Belong in APS

With so much planned it’s shaping up to be an event you won’t want to miss.

Whether you're here to gain insight, build connections, or explore what’s next in municipal revenue — this is where it all comes together.

The Fall Conference Committee is busy planning an exciting conference, looking forward to having you join us!

Click here for the full conference agenda!

Meet the experts shaping the conversation - Meet our speakers!

You can also getting session information, floor plans and connect with other delegates on our conference app:

Register for the Golf Tournament here - Limited spots available!

Accommodation:

Deerhurst OMTRA Booking Rates: (subject to contracted room numbers)

Guest Room Type	Nightly Rate
Bayshore Guest Rooms – Standard	$199.00
Pavillion Guest Rooms	$219.00
Summit 1 Bedroom Suites	$219.00
Lakeside Lodge 1 Bedroom Resort Homes	$239.00
Lakeside Lodge 2 Bedroom Homes	$289.00
Hillside 3 Bedroom Resort Homes	$339.00

*Rooms are subject to a Resort Fee.

Deerhurst Resort Booking Instructions:

Please book your room prior to August 5, 2026. Reservations after that date cannot be guaranteed at the agreed room rate.

Additional Accommodation Option Available

Reservation Information

Group Name: OMTRA
Reservation Method: Please call the hotel directly and reference the "OMTRA" room block.
Click here to book online
Reservation Deadline: August 13, 2026 (subject to availability).

Room Rate

$269.00 per night (plus applicable taxes: 13% HST and 4% Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) plus HST).
Rates are based on single or double occupancy.
An additional $10.00 per night applies for each extra adult.

Your Stay Includes

Complimentary breakfast each morning
Free wireless internet
24-hour business centre
24-hour fitness centre
Indoor swimming pool (open daily from 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Companions are welcome!

You can register your companion as a guest during your registation process. The cost per guest is $600 + hst. This includes all meals and breaks, and also includes the Tuesday night banquet and entertainment.

Additional Event Details

Please note the following important information relating to this function:

1. Please contact Conference Hotel directly to arrange your accommodation by calling the number provided. To avoid disappointment, we strongly recommend that delegates book accommodation early. The deadline for booking your accommodation is August 5, 2026 at 4 p.m.
2. Dress is business casual (jeans are acceptable) and business formal for the Tuesday Gala.
3. Name badges must be worn to all functions.
4. Registration deadline is July 15, 2026. Registrations received after this date will be subject to a $100.00 + HST late fee.
5. By registering for and attending this event you understand your photo may be taken and used by the Association.

Cancellation Policy

Registrations may be cancelled prior to July 15, 2026 for 100% refund. After July 15, 2026, a 75% refund is available before August 8, 2026. Regrettably, no refunds will be issued for cancellations received after August 8, 2026, however substitutions are accepted. For registrations where the fees have not been paid in advance, and have not been cancelled prior to the August 8, 2026 deadline, invoices will be issued with the appropriate fee to the registrant.

Standard Waiver: In the event the 2026 OMTRA Fall Conference fails to take place as scheduled or is interrupted and/or discontinued, or access to the premises is prevented or interfered with by reason of strike, lockout, injunction, Act of War, Act of God, emergency declared by a Government agency or for any other cause beyond the reasonable control of the OMTRA, the delegates and participants release the OMTRA from all damages and claims for damages. The program as stated is confirmed at the time of printing. Due to circumstances beyond the control of the OMTRA, the program may be subject to change without notice.

⚠️ Important Notice: Conference Scam Alert

The Ontario Municipal Taxation and Revenue Association has been made aware of fraudulent calls and emails targeting conference attendees. These scams may ask you to confirm credit card or personal information to “secure” hotel bookings or registrations.

Please note: Neither OMTRA nor our venue partner, Deerhurst Resort, will ever request payment or personal details in this way.

If you receive a suspicious call or message:

Do not share any personal or payment information
Do not click on unfamiliar links or download attachments
Report the message as spam and notify us immediately

Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and secure conference experience.