How To Sponsor PyCon 2008
PyCon 2008 will bring together an estimated 800 or more Python developers and enthusiasts from a variety of backgrounds. Your sponsorship will help you connect to the sophisticated and technical PyCon audience.
PyCon 2008 will be held from Thursday, March 13 to Thursday, March 20. The conference consists of three parts:
- Tutorial Day: March 13
- Conference Days: March 14–16
- Development Sprints: March 17–20
There will be a two-day Expo Hall on March 14 & 15 (Friday & Saturday), coinciding with the Conference Days.
The PyCon 2008 Sponsorship Coordinator is Van Lindberg, and the Chair of PyCon 2008 is David Goodger. You can reach both of us at pycon-sponsors@python.org.
We look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for considering PyCon!
Sponsorship Levels
For complete details, please refer to our Sponsor Prospectus (PDF).
- Diamond: Top Tier Sponsorship at PyCon — $25K (Limit 2)
- 15 minute plenary keynote address
- 2 page full page color ad in PyCon program guide
- 1000 word feature description in PyCon program guide
- Preeminent booth space with 4 vendor passes
- Large tote bag insert (provided by sponsor)
- Logo placement alongside the PyCon logo on the tote bag ("PyCon 2008 sponsored by x and y")
- Diamond sponsor designation in outbound marketing
- Diamond sponsor link on PyCon website
- Name included in press release and pre-event mailings
- 12x2 banner (if provided) in main conference room
- 4x8 banner (if provided) in convention entrance area
- 10 session passes
- Platinum — $10K (Limit 4)
- Sponsorship of one keynote address
- Platinum priority in plenary session for one lightning talk
- Full page color ad in PyCon program guide
- Listing, logo placement, and 200 word description in PyCon program guide
- Large booth space with 4 vendor passes
- Large tote bag insert (provided by sponsor)
- Platinum sponsor designation in outbound marketing
- Platinum sponsor link on PyCon website
- Name included in press release and pre-event mailings
- 12x2 banner (if provided) in main conference room
- 6 session passes
- Gold — $5K
- Gold priority in plenary session for one lightning talk
- 1/2 page color ad in PyCon program guide
- Large booth space with 3 vendor passes (as available - first come first served)
- Listing, logo placement, and 100 word description in PyCon program guide
- Small tote bag insert (provided by sponsor)
- Gold sponsor designation in outbound marketing
- Gold sponsor link on PyCon website
- Name included in press release and pre-event mailings
- 12x2 banner (if provided) in main conference room
- 3 session passes
- Silver — $2K
- Silver priority in plenary session for one lightning talk
- 1/4 page color ad in PyCon program guide
- Booth space with 2 vendor passes
- Listing and 50 word description in PyCon program guide
- Small tote bag insert (provided by sponsor)
- Sponsor designation in outbound marketing
- Silver sponsor link on PyCon website
- Name included in press release and pre-event mailings
- 1 session pass
- Vendor/Exhibitor Level I — $1K
- Booth space
- Listing in convention program
- 2 vendor passes
- Vendor/Exhibitor Level II — $2K
- Large booth space
- Listing and logo placement in PyCon program guide
- 1 session pass
- 3 vendor passes
Small entities (organizations with fewer than 25 employees) receive a 50% discount for gold and silver sponsorships and for all vendor/exhibitor levels. Free booth space for OSS projects will be provided as requested and while available. Free booth space must be confirmed immediately prior to the conference.
Additional vendor passes can be added to any sponsor or vendor level at a cost of $150/pass, which includes all conference food.
Other Sponsorship Opportunities
- Sponsored Development Sprints: Feed hungry sprinters March 17-20. (Estimated cost: $10K)
- Headline Lunches and Snacks: Upgrade the food and upgrade your exposure! (Estimated cost: $5K-25K)
- Reception or Party Hosting: Get extra exposure with a ballroom bash! (Estimated cost: $20K)
- Audio/Video Sponsor: Record sessions and make a long-lasting impact on the community. (Estimated cost: $30K)
- Lanyard Sponsor: Your company name around every neck. (Estimated cost: $5K)
Other ideas welcome!
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