SPONSORSHIP APPLICATION FORM BELOW
As a sponsor of WordCamp Chicago 2020, you support the WordPress project and contribute to the growth of our local WordPress community. In return, you experience unique visibility and access to a diverse group of 400+ attendees.
Centrally located and the 3rd largest city in the country, WordCamp Chicago one of the largest locally organized WordCamp in the country. Accessible by two international airports, rail and other convenient connections, getting to WordCamp Chicago is fast and efficient.
Available Sponsorship Packages
Gold $5,000
Gold sponsors are tremendous supporters of WordCamp Chicago. Gold Sponsors have a significant presence in the event lobby and are prominently featured on the official WordCamp Chicago website. Here are some details on how Gold sponsors receive recognition:
- Prominent, largest logo and link on official WordCamp Chicago website.
- Exclusive post on the official WordCamp Chicago website that features your organization.
- Thank you announcement on the official WordCamp Chicago Facebook and Twitter accounts.
- Largest logo on the “thank you sponsors” signage in the event lobby.
- Table with prime placement in the event lobby for two days of conversing with attendees, recruiting, and meeting and greeting.
- Option to do one camp-wide giveaway on Sunday.
- Acknowledgment and thanks in Saturday’s Opening Remarks.
- Up to 6 WordCamp Chicago tickets reserved exclusively for your company’s representatives, including volunteer/speaker event.
Silver $2,500
Silver sponsors are valued supporters of WordCamp Chicago. Silver sponsors will have table space in the sponsor area and on the official WordCamp Chicago website, as described below:
- Prominent, medium logo and link on official WordCamp Chicago website.
- Post on official WordCamp Chicago website that features all the Silver sponsors.
- Thank you announcement from the official WordCamp Chicago Facebook and Twitter account recognizing all the Silver sponsors.
- Medium logo on the “thank you sponsors” signage in the event lobby.
- Table in the event lobby for two days of conversing with attendees, recruiting, and meeting and greeting.
- Up to 3 WordCamp Chicago tickets reserved exclusively for your company’s representatives, including volunteer/speaker event.
Bronze $1,000 — Agency
Bronze sponsors will have shared space on the swag table and on the WordCamp Chicago website, as described below:
- Prominent, small logo and link on official WordCamp Chicago website.
- Post on official WordCamp Chicago website that features all the Bronze sponsors.
- Thank you announcement on the official WordCamp Chicago Facebook and Twitter account recognizing all the Bronze sponsors.
- Placement of swag in defined space at a shared swag table.
- Up to 2 WordCamp Chicago tickets reserved exclusively for your company’s representatives.
Small Business – $300
This sponsorship is limited to the first 20. Small Business sponsors will have shared space on the swag table and on the WordCamp Chicago website, as described below:
- Link on WordCamp Chicago Website
- Thank you announcement on the official WordCamp Chicago Twitter account recognizing all the Small Business sponsors.
- Placement of swag in defined space at a shared swag table.
- Up to 2 WordCamp Chicago tickets reserved exclusively for your company’s representatives.
Supporter – $100
In addition to more traditional sponsorships, we offer $100 Supporter level micro-sponsorships, that include admission for one person. These micro-sponsorships are intended for freelancers, tiny but mighty companies, or WordPress fans who wish to give a little more than the cost of general admission. There is no application needed for this, just purchase the Supporter ticket when the general admission tickets become available in January.
Important Notes:
- If your brand represents a software product, it must be GPL friendly. If you or your company deals with WordPress-derivative works (plugins, themes, etc), those must be 100% GPL (not split license) or compatible, the same guidelines followed on WordPress.org. Sponsors may apply but will not be guaranteed speaking spots. Funds must be received before sponsorships are announced.
- Please read the WordCamp Code of Conduct. When you apply to become a Sponsor you are agreeing to abide by these guidelines.
- The allotted number of tickets for each package level are reserved for representatives attending the event and are not to be raffled off or otherwise given away. Reserved tickets will return to the general ticket pool if they are not claimed 30-days before WordCamp.
- If your company is interested in sponsoring WordCamp Chicago 2020 please complete the form below for consideration. A member of our team will contact you.
Apply to be a Sponsor at WordCamp Chicago 2020
Thank you for supporting WordPress, WordCamp Chicago, and the Chicago WordPress communities!