Without sponsors we can’t make an event like WordCamp Antwerp happen. Thanks to sponsorships we’re able to keep our ticket prices very low, which helps to make the event as open as possible. After all, we want to open up the WordPress community to as many people as possible.
When you sponsor WordCamp Antwerp, you’re not just getting your logo on the website of our conference, you’re part of the community and the event. You’re profiling yourself as a true sponsor of the WordPress project: as an expert in your field and a trusted partner of users/developers/owners.
We believe in providing true value for our sponsors, you’ll be in the midst of the action: both as a very visible sponsor and as community member and/or supporter. Be part of the WordCamp!
How to sponsor
WordCamp Antwerp is a community event, not a classic conference.
We want everyone to be relaxed and to be able to focus on learning, sharing and getting to know each other.
This also applies for our sponsors: no stress or unnecessary work.
First: some things about the WordCamp sponsorship that might be different than you’d expect.
Everyone can be a sponsor
Yes, we mean: everyone. If you don’t want to spend money: join the volunteer team (always kudos for that) or respond to our call for speakers. If you earn money on the shoulders of giants and you want to give back: our packages start at €250,00. Every effort will be well spent: we’ll only make costs needed to create a fine and open WordCamp weekend.
Sponsors introduce themselves
During the intro-note, mostly the event-host announces the sponsors. This is fine but kinda impersonal. We would rather have our main sponsors introduce themselves.
This means the ice is broken and attendees can stick a face on a sponsor. It will help if your employees wear company t-shirts, or are identifiable as ‘sponsor’. Plus a nice extra for gold and diamond sponsors: we’ll post an video interview with you on our site and social media.
Prominent hallway track presence
For this edition, the idea is to give you as a sponsor a prominent place in the hallway track instead of landing you in a separate sponsor area.
As you may know, the hallway track might the most important track of a WordCamp. We’ll have a barista bar, a happiness bar your experts can join and lots of conversation space.
This means no big sponsor booths where you’d have to drop an employee throughout the day. This means less extra sponsoring costs: no extra employee-costs, because you don’t need a sponsor booth staffed all day.
Instead we’ve added extra tickets to our sponsor packages: so join the WordCamp with your crew. Just make them visible with (for example) branded t-shirts. And you still can bring banners and swag for the hallway track, depending on your package. Plus we’ll provide screens to display sponsor logo’s, video’s and/or animations throughout the day.
Get extra visibility by participating
Share your knowledge, experience and solutions. Get to know (future) clients.
We’ve mentioned the happiness bar: throughout the day there will be a dedicated ‘bar’ where WordCamp’ers can meet experts and ask questions. You’re the expert, are you not? Take a seat at the happiness bar and help out: kudos guaranteed!
And have you considered to give a talk at the WordCamp? We won’t guarantee sponsors a slot in our schedule, but as a sponsor you can respond to our call for speakers. And our schedule master will decide (make sure you don’t submit a promotional talk; instead you can talk about problems, solutions and tips).
Animation and branding between room switches
During the room switches we display our sponsors at the slide wall. We are happy to allow movie and animations too. This and the hallway screens will surely make you even more visible.
Ideas?
Just reach out to us, we’re always happy to hear how you might want to contribute to the WordCamp and/or the community.
Our sponsor packages
We’re happy to present the different formula’s we offer:
Bronze, €250,00
Give back by contributing to the WordCamp. Perfect for freelancers or small businesses. And you’ll get some kudos from all of us.
Silver, €750,00
Support the WordCamp with a more substantial sponsor package: perfect for small businesses.
Gold, €1.500,00
In the WordPress game as a medium-to-large business or agency? Gear up and go for Gold. Perfect when you want high visibility on the floor.
Diamond, €2.500,00
You’re a WordPress player and you go for nothing less than maximum visibility. For high brand WordPress businesses and hosting firms.
If you’re looking for something special, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. There are several possibilities if you’re looking for a custom form of sponsorship. Maybe even in kind sponsoring?