Be a sponsor at YMCA World Council
Be a sponsor at YMCA World Council — a global, intergenerational event.
YMCA World Council 2026 will bring together over 1,200 senior and youth leaders from YMCAs around the globe for a week of inspirational learning and connection.
19-25 July 2026 | Toronto, Canada
As a sponsor, you will:
Share strategies, spark innovation
Discover partners & opportunities
Engage diverse global voices
Connect face-to-face with peers & visionaries
Build lasting, impactful relationships
Sponsorship that powers global change.
Position your brand as a global ‘changemaker’
Align with the YMCA, one of the world’s largest and most trusted youth Movements, active in 120+ countries with deep local roots and global reach.
Advance equity & opportunity for young people
Your sponsorship directly enables young people from underrepresented regions to access leadership, learning, and innovation spaces.
Co-create scalable, purpose-driven solutions
Collaborate on showcasing innovative programs in wellbeing, work, sustainability, and justice—built for communities and informed by youth voice.
Connect with a global network of leaders
Engage directly with youth leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and community influencers through panels, networking events, and high-visibility speaking opportunities.
Opportunities at a glance
Investment (CDN)
Tier
Recognition
Exclusive headline title, keynote role
Presenting sponsor (1)
$300,000
Lead visibility in premier placement
Premier Sponsor (2)
$100,000
Branded program lead (banquet, pillar, solution studios)
Signature Sponsor
$50,000
Named sponsor of a targeted experience (e.g. meal app, wellness, break, volunteer, excursion)
Community Sponsor
$10,000-25,000
Recognized for content contribution, opportunity to lead or co-lead
Thought Leadership
$15,000
Showcase your brand with a dedicated space
Exhibit Hall
$2,500-5,000
Be a part of the Transformation.
Get in touch with the team to inquire about sponsorship opportunities.
KAYLA WILLIAMS
World YMCA
Senior Manager, Global Partnerships
kayla@ymca.int
KRISTEN CLAYTON
YMCA Canada
Vice President, Philanthropy
kristen.clayton@ymca.ca