Sponsorship Opportunities

Summary

Introduction

OSDC is a young yet popular annual conference, running successful events in Melbourne and Brisbane over the last four years. The 2007 edition featured over 250 attendees, 60+ speakers, and 3-4 parallel tracks over 3 days, preceded by a tutorial day. Entry for delegates is kept easy by maintaining a low registration fee (approx $325), which always includes the conference dinner.

OSDC focuses on Open Source developers building solutions directly for customers and other end users, anything goes as long as the code or the development platform is Open Source. OSDC deals with a wide range of topics including web applications (web 2.0, Ajax, Javascript, tools), programming and scripting languages, development processes, OSS licensing, business models and strategy, and applied OSS tools and business case studies.

OSDC 2008 will be held in Sydney, 2nd to 5th of December 2008. Building on the success of previous years, OSDC 2008 is expected to attract over 280 delegates.

The OSDC 2008 budget is self-sufficient based on delegate registrations, however sponsorships can enhance the range and quality of the activities planned, and additional speakers attracted. For sponsors, OSDC is an excellent opportunity for gaining (additional) brand exposure and interacting directly with an influential group of (mainly Australian) Open Source developers, which we know often lead even in global endeavours.

Sponsoring OSDC is not just a hip thing to do at a time where Open Source development is a hot topic, it is an efficient and smart investment in a booming industry. Any surplus funds from OSDC 2008 will of course be used for future OSDC conferences, and other activities directly benefiting OSS developers in Australia.

Sponsorship Details

Sponsorships are related to specific parts of the conference, such as the daily catering needs, conference rooms, topic tracks, and so on. Individual packages range from $1k to $12.5k, enabling organisations of all sizes to get involved, and allowing them to select a package that best matches their particular brand and marketing objectives.

Sponsors and donors are acknowledged once the signed agreement is in place, so more exposure can be gained through early commitment.

Please see the following section for an overview of some of the opportunities. To discuss details, we encourage you to talk with our Sponsorship Liaison directly as there are ample possibilities. Please note that we have to operate on a first-come-first serve basis (sponsors already confirmed), we know that particular events are especially popular for sponsorships. Also, some package offers may become unavailable as other sponsors commit to conflicting packages. Please do act early to avoid disappointment.

Sponsorship Benefits

Sponsorship Packages

Platinum Package

Platinum sponsorship is the premier sponsorship level available at OSDC 2008. In addition to daily acknowledgment and significant advertising opportunities your company will be the sole sponsor of the conference dinner. You are welcome to name the conference dinner, provide promotional extras, or even invite selected speakers and attendees to join you at your table(s). This is the primary networking event at this conference and we encourage you to be involved.

You will receive:

This sponsorship is the most highly prized at OSDC and for the Sydney event requires an investment of $12,500.

Gold Package

In addition to acknowledgment at the start and end of the conference and some wonderful advertising you'll be in a great position to really talk to the conference attendees. Each Gold sponsor gets sole sponsorship of a lunch or breakfast event of their choice (subject to availability). You are welcome to name this event or provide promotional extras. We encourage you to be creative to make the most of this opportunity.

You will receive:

This sponsorship requires an investment of $5,000.

Silver Package

In addition to acknowledgment at the start and end of the conference you will receive recognition in the vendor show and various advertising opportunities.

Silver sponsors will receive:

This sponsorship requires an investment of $2,500.

Bronze Package

Bronze sponsorship allows individuals and small companies to support OSDC 2008 in an affordable fashion. In addition to acknowledgment at the start and end of the conference you will receive recognition in the vendor show and various advertising opportunities

Bronze sponsors receive:

This sponsorship requires an investment of $1,000.

Want More Details?

For a more detailed overview of the benefits and costs of the different levels, please contact Stuart or Stephen (sponsor @ osdc dot com dot au) for the sponsorship pack and to discuss your opportunities. You can also download the sponsorship pack here

Speaker Travel Fund

Not a sponsorship, but a contribution/donor arrangement. $500 or more/multiples. In specific instances it may be possible to adopt a speaker, this depends on speakers being accepted to the program and a decision on the link being appropriate. No influence over program content is possible. Donors to the Speakers Travel Fund will be acknowledged (unless an anonymous donation is desired) in conference communications (emails, conference web site, conference proceedings and during the event).

Sponsorship Notes

Please note that OSDC is a non-profit organisation not registered for GST and thus all prices listed are GST exclusive, with no GST being collected.

To maximise the conference program quality and appeal, there are no keynote slots based on sponsorships. All program slots including keynotes are filled based on invites and (peer-reviewed) submissions. Suitable speakers working for a sponsor can of course independently be session, tutorial or keynote presenters, within these guidelines.

Further Information

Summary & contact information

2007 Sponsors

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