You might not know that WordCamp Columbus is a not-for-profit conference.
Our speakers come at their own expense and are not paid for presenting. Our organizers are not compensated in anyway, and the event is staffed entirely by volunteers. Money is NOT the driving factor behind WordCamp Columbus. Similar technology training conferences cost hundreds or even thousands while WordCamp Columbus cost less than dinner for two. How are we able to do this? Because of our generous sponsors.
As a sponsor, you’ll gain exposure to a unique, diverse crowd of technologically saavy developers and entrepreneurs. WordCamps are held regionally all across the world, but WordCamp Columbus was one of the first to offer a full-day dedicated to the basics of WordPress. As such, we continue to draw many beginners and intermediate users, as well as advanced developers from around Ohio and the surrounding states. WordCamp Columbus is quickly gaining a reputation as one of the must-attend WordCamps – we’re expecting a sell-out of 250 tickets this year as those from the startup and education sectors in Central Ohio have gained interest in what WordPress offers. We’ve got a great reputation among our attendees, and are interested in sponsors who can help us support our mission to connect the WordPress community in Ohio.
So who might be a great fit as a sponsor for WordCamp Columbus?
- if you run a WordPress business and want to share your products with developers and users
- if your business uses WordPress for its own website or you’ve otherwise benefited from WordPress and want to give back to the community
- if you have a service or product you’d like to get in front of a large number of freelancers, entrepreneurs and small businesses (say for example, you’re an accounting firm, financial planner, health insurance company, personal trainer). Our attendees need you!
- if you’re a tech recruiter or employer looking for developers or marketers – WordPress or otherwise – you’ll be sure to find them at WordCamp Columbus.
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact us to get started.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Freelancer $125
- 1 Ticket to WordCamp Cbus
- Text link on WordCamp Cbus website
Small Business $250
- 1 Ticket to WordCamp Cbus
- Text link on WordCamp Cbus website
Bronze $500
- 2 Tickets to WordCamp Cbus
- Invitation for 2 people to attend the sponsor/speaker party
- Persistent logo and link on the WordCamp Cbus site
- Thank you mention and link in event-related attendee emails
Silver $1,000
- 2 Tickets to WordCamp Cbus
- Invitation for 2 people to attend the sponsor/speaker party
- Persistent logo and link on the WordCamp Cbus site
- Blog post & tweet announcing your sponsorship
- Schwag on table (sticker or flyer)
- Thank you mention and link in event-related attendee emails
Gold $2,000
- 3 Tickets to WordCamp Cbus
- Invitation for 3 people to attend the sponsor/speaker party
- Opportunity to do giveaways at after party
- Logo on event print material
- Persistent logo and link on the WordCamp Cbus site
- Blog post & tweet announcing your sponsorship
- Schwag on table (2 stickers or flyers, or 1 branded object)
- Thank you mention and link in event-related attendee emails
Platinum $3,000
- 4 tickets to WordCamp Cbus
- Invitation for 4 people to attend the sponsor/speaker party
- Persistent logo and direct link on the WordCamp Cbus Home page
- Logo on event print material
- Blog post & tweet announcing your sponsorship
- Opportunity for video blog post on WordCamp Cbus website
- Schwag on table (4 stickers or flyers, or 2 branded objects)
- Company high top table during the event
- Persistent logo and link in all 2013 update emails
- Thank you mention and a link in event-related attendee emails
The WordCamp Columbus organizing team is serious about working personally with our sponsors to provide unique and powerful promotional opportunities that will generate maximum ROI for their brands. For sponsors, there is no better opportunity to reach an intelligent, interesting and evangelistic crowd.
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact us to get started.