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<\/h2>\n<\/h2>\nWithout sponsors we can\u2019t make an event like WordCamp Antwerp happen. Thanks to sponsorships we\u2019re 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.<\/p>\n
When you sponsor WordCamp Antwerp, you\u2019re not just getting your logo on the website of our conference, you\u2019re part of the community and the event. You\u2019re profiling yourself as a true sponsor of the WordPress project: as an expert in your field and a trusted partner of users\/developers\/owners.<\/p>\n
We believe in providing true value for our sponsors, you\u2019ll 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!<\/p>\n
WordCamp Antwerp is a community event<\/strong>, not a classic conference. First: some things about the WordCamp sponsorship that might be different than you\u2019d expect.<\/p>\n Everyone can be a sponsor<\/strong> Sponsors introduce themselves<\/strong> Prominent hallway track presence<\/strong> This means no big sponsor booths where you\u2019d have to drop an employee throughout the day. This means less extra sponsoring costs: no extra employee-costs, because you don\u2019t need a sponsor booth staffed all day.<\/p>\n Instead we\u2019ve 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\u2019ll provide screens to display sponsor logo\u2019s, video\u2019s and\/or animations throughout the day.<\/p>\n Get extra visibility by participating<\/strong> We\u2019ve mentioned the happiness bar: throughout the day there will be a dedicated \u2018bar\u2019 where WordCamp\u2019ers can meet experts and ask questions. You\u2019re the expert, are you not? Take a seat at the happiness bar and help out: kudos guaranteed!<\/p>\n And have you considered to give a talk at the WordCamp? We won\u2019t 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\u2019t submit a promotional talk; instead you can talk about problems, solutions and tips).<\/p>\n Animation and branding between room switches<\/strong> Ideas?<\/strong> We\u2019re happy to present the different formula\u2019s we offer:<\/p>\n Bronze, \u20ac250,00<\/strong> Silver, \u20ac750,00<\/strong> Gold, \u20ac1.500,00<\/strong> Diamond, \u20ac2.500,00<\/strong> <\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking for something special, don\u2019t hesitate to get in touch with us. There are several possibilities if you\u2019re looking for a custom form of sponsorship. Maybe even in kind sponsoring?<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\nWe want everyone to be relaxed and to be able to focus on learning, sharing and getting to know each other.
\nThis also applies for our sponsors: no stress or unnecessary work.<\/p>\n
\nYes, we mean: everyone. If you don\u2019t 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 \u20ac250,00. Every effort will be well spent: we\u2019ll only make costs needed to create a fine and open WordCamp weekend.<\/p>\n
\nDuring 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.
\nThis 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 \u2018sponsor\u2019. Plus a nice extra for gold and diamond sponsors: we\u2019ll post an video interview with you on our site and social media.<\/p>\n
\nFor 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.
\nAs you may know, the hallway track might the most important track of a WordCamp. We\u2019ll have a barista bar, a happiness bar your experts can join and lots of conversation space.<\/p>\n
\nShare your knowledge, experience and solutions. Get to know (future) clients.<\/p>\n
\nDuring 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.<\/p>\n
\nJust reach out to us, we\u2019re always happy to hear how you might want to contribute to the WordCamp and\/or the community.<\/p>\nOur sponsor packages<\/h2>\n
\nGive back by contributing to the WordCamp. Perfect for freelancers or small businesses. And you\u2019ll get some kudos from all of us.<\/p>\n
\nSupport the WordCamp with a more substantial sponsor package: perfect for small businesses.<\/p>\n
\nIn 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.<\/p>\n
\nYou\u2019re a WordPress player and you go for nothing less than maximum visibility. For high brand WordPress businesses and hosting firms.<\/p>\n