PyCon 2013 Sponsorship Prospectus

Presenting PyCon 2013!

PyCon is the largest annual gathering for the community using and developing the open-source Python programming language. PyCon is organized by the Python community for the community. We try to keep registration far cheaper than most comparable technology conferences in order to keep PyCon accessible to the widest group possible. The conference draws a diverse delegation for which we are dedicated to providing an enjoyable experience to everyone.

Your sponsorship helps keep PyCon affordable and accessible to the widest possible audience. PyCon is organized by volunteers from the Python community and underwritten by the Python Software Foundation, a 501(c)3 charitable organization set up to manage the growth and development of Python worldwide.

The available sponsorships are below. Don't see what you want? Contact us any time, we are flexible and willing to work with you to design the sponsorship package that will fulfill your business and organization's needs.

NEW: We have added new add-ons for all sponsorship levels - see the "À la carte Options" below.

Important: All sponsorship levels qualify for a table at the on-site Jobs Fair on Sunday, March 17th. However, tables are issued on a first come, first serve basis unless you are a Platinum or above sponsor.

Contact:

Name: Jesse Noller
Phone: +1 978-212-9863
Email: pycon-sponsors@python.org

Details

Estimated attendance: 2500+
Audience profile: Developers, technologists, programmers and hackers; bloggers, authors and web developers; CTOs, managers and entrepreneurs; scientists, engineers and domain experts.
Conference Dates:
- Two Tutorial/Summit days: March 13–14
- Three day Expo Hall: March 14-16
- Main Conference: March 15-17
- Job Fair/Poster Session: March 17
- Development Sprints: March 18–March 21

Sponsorship Packages

Note: As of 1/9/2012 we no longer have Expo hall booths available except for Diamond and above/exceptional circumstances. Contact jnoller@gmail.com to work out in-kind trades or custom packages.

Keystone Level Sponsorship — $60K (Limit: 1)

~~2 Sponsor Workshops (see description below)~~
2 page full page color ad in PyCon program guide
1000 word description in PyCon program guide
Preeminent booth space in Exhibit Hall
Tote bag insert (provided by sponsor)
Logo placement alongside the PyCon logo on the tote bag ("PyCon 2013 sponsored by x")
KeyStone sponsor link on PyCon website
Joint press releases highlighting the sponsor
Blog posts highlighting the sponsor/interviews about what they do with python.
12x2 banner (if provided) in main conference room
Job listing on the PyCon 2013 Jobs Fair page
Table reserved for the PyCon on-site Job Fair
Opportunity to contribute to PyCon’s Auction
Preeminent branding on PyCon Mobile Guide
20 free conference registrations
Exclusive branding on Special PyCon Project (more details will be available when project is announced)

Diamond Level Sponsorship — $35K (Limit: 4)

~~1 Sponsor Workshop (see description below)~~
2 page full page color ad in PyCon program guide
1000 word description in PyCon program guide
Preeminent booth space in Exhibit Hall
Tote bag insert (provided by sponsor)
Logo placement alongside the PyCon logo on the tote bag ("PyCon 2013 sponsored by x and y")
Diamond sponsor link on PyCon website
Name included in press release and event mailings
12x2 banner (if provided) in main conference room
Job listing on the PyCon 2013 Jobs Fair page
Table reserved for the PyCon on-site Job Fair
Opportunity to contribute to PyCon’s Auction
Banner ad/additional information in the PyCon mobile Guide
12 free conference registrations

Platinum Level Sponsorship — $17K (Limit: 10)

Full page color ad in PyCon program guide
200 word description in PyCon program guide
~~Prominent booth space in Exhibit Hall~~
Tote bag insert (provided by sponsor)
Platinum sponsor link on PyCon website
Name included in press release and event mailings
12x2 banner (if provided) in main conference room
Job listing on the PyCon 2013 Jobs Fair page
Table reserved for the PyCon on-site Job Fair
Opportunity to contribute to PyCon’s Auction
Banner ad/additional information in the PyCon mobile Guide
8 free conference registrations

Gold Level Sponsorship — $7K

1/2 page color ad in PyCon program guide
~~Large booth space in Exhibit Hall~~
100 word description in PyCon program guide
Tote bag insert (provided by sponsor)
Gold sponsor link on PyCon website
Name included in press release and event mailings
12x2 banner (if provided) in main conference room
Opportunity to contribute to PyCon’s Auction
Ability to reserve table for the PyCon on-site Job Fair (first come first serve)
Job listing on the PyCon 2013 Jobs Fair page
5 free conference registrations

Silver Level Sponsorship — $4K

1/4 page color ad in PyCon program guide
~~Small booth space in Exhibit Hall~~
50 word description in PyCon program guide
Tote bag insert (provided by sponsor)
Silver sponsor link on PyCon website
Name included in press release and event mailings
Opportunity to contribute to PyCon’s Auction
Ability to reserve table for the PyCon on-site Job Fair (first come first serve)
Job listing on the PyCon 2013 Jobs Fair page
2 free conference registrations

PyCon Patron — $1,500

(For individuals and start-up businesses)
Listing in PyCon program guide
Patron link on Sponsors page
1 free conference registration

À la carte Options (Can be added to other packages)

NEW: Conference Day Coffee Break sponsorship — $12,000 per day

Provides coffee and tea for the attendees for up to 4 hours during the conference
Logo and sign placement in Coffee Break area
Note: This reflects actual venue cost of the materials and labor
Can be added to other packages

NEW: Sprint Day Coffee Break sponsorship — $6,000 per day

Provides coffee and tea for the attendees for up to 4-6 hours during the conference
Note: This reflects actual venue cost of the materials and labor
Can be added to other packages

SOLD: Lanyard sponsorship — ($5K + cost of lanyards and badge holders) (Limit: 1)

Provides wide recognition during PyCon
Logo and text on lanyard
2 free conference registrations
Can be added to other packages

Summit/Sprint Sponsorship - $4K per day

Logo placement in PyCon program guide & by Summit/Sprint rooms
Supports Python development language summit and others.
Sprint sponsor link on PyCon website
3 free sponsor registrations
Can be added to other packages

SOLD: Sponsor Workshop $3,750 per 1.5 hr slot (Limit: 8)

Provides a one and a half hour slot during tutorials (Wednesday or Thursday)
Registrations for attendees will be free
Coffee Breaks will be provided for the attendees
This is an excellent method for doing in depth product tours, how to's, or introducing new libraries, frameworks or offerings.
Can be added to other packages

NEW: Open Space room branding/signage — $1,000

Logo placement on Open Space signs/in Open Space area
Can be added to other packages

Additional Information

Small entity discount: Small entities (organizations with fewer than 25 employees) receive a 50% discount for gold and silver sponsorships and for all vendor/exhibitor levels.
Free booths for F/OSS projects: 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.
Media Passes and Sponsorship (Please contact us)
- Recognition on PyCon site
- One free conference registration