devopsdays Houston - Sponsor

We greatly value sponsors for this open event. Please see our Sponsorship Prospectus for details about the event and sponsorship levels. If you have any questions, please drop us an email at [[email protected] ].

devopsdays is a self-organizing conference for practitioners that depends on sponsorships. We do not have vendor booths, sell product presentations, or distribute attendee contact lists. Sponsors have the opportunity to have short elevator pitches during the program and will get recognition on the website and social media before, during and after the event. Sponsors are encouraged to represent themselves by actively participating and engaging with the attendees as peers. Any attendee also has the opportunity to demo products/projects as part of an open space session.

All sponsors will get a full table where they can interact with those interested to come visit during breaks. All attendees are welcome to propose any subject they want during the open spaces, but this is a community-focused conference, so heavy marketing will probably work against you when trying to make a good impression on the attendees.

The best thing to do is send engineers to interact with the experts at devopsdays on their own terms.

Sponsorship Levels

Please see our Sponsorship Prospectus for more details about the event and sponsorship levels.
Packages*HOU Startup Corner*SilverGoldPlatinum
Pricing
$500
$2,500
$5,000
$7,500
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Included tickets
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Logo on event website✔✔✔✔
Logo on room signageSmallSmallMediumLarge
Logo on shared slide, rotating during breaks ✔✔ 
Logo on dedicated slide, rotating during breaks   ✔
Full 6' table✔✔✔✔
Choice of table location   ✔
1 minute pitch to full audience  ✔ 
5 minute pitch to full audience   ✔
†Table space is limited
*To qualify for HOU Startup Corner tier the company must have fewer than 50 employees, be less than 3 years old and headquartered in the greater Houston area. Please reach out to the organizers at [[email protected] ] if interested in this sponsorship tier.

Sponsor FAQ

What exactly will the sponsors have available to them in the sponsors’ room?
We will provide a table 6’x30” with a black tablecloth and a couple of chairs. You are welcome to bring your own tablecloth, table signs, rollup banners, etc. to decorate your space. Please also note that there will be no wall behind your table (to affix or lean anything against).
What dates/times can we set up and tear down?
The Ion will have their facilities open for setup from 6pm - 9pm on the 3rd October. All items MUST be shipped out on the 5th of October, after 6pm.
How do we ship to the venue?
The Ion can receive items no earlier than 1 October. You will need to coordinate pickup of items on the evening of October 5th. Shipping address will be provided to you via email.
What should we expect regarding electricity? (how much, any fees, etc)
There are no fees. There are a number of power outlets along the walls of the room. However, we suggest that you bring a few extension cords, as there may not be enough power outlets or they may not be close enough to your table to be reachable by a laptop/monitor cable.
What should we expect regarding WiFi? (how much, any fees, etc)
There will be free WiFi, but wired connections will not be provided.
Whom should we send?
This is a community event, so it is better to send engineers rather than sales people.
As a Platinum/Gold we are supposed to have 5-minute/1-minute slot to address the attendees. When will that be? How will it work?
We are still working on an exact schedule, but you will address the audience right after the keynote talks on one of the two days. For 5-minute slot you are welcome to use slides. An email in late September will provide additional details.
How do we get our free tickets to the event?
An access code for your free tickets will be emailed to you.
Does our team need to register upon arrival?
All attendees (including sponsors) must check-in at registration on the morning of the first day of the conference.
How much dedicated time will sponsors have with the attendees?
The program is almost finalized, please check program for updates.
Can we bring small giveaways, stickers, mugs, pens, etc.?
Of course.
Can we raffle off stuff (Lego sets, gift cards, iPads, etc.)?
Yes.
As a sponsor, can we receive a copy of the attendee list?
Per DevOpsDays Policy, we do not provide a list of attendees. Sponsors are encouraged to engage with attendees at the event. The organizers have planned activities and raffles that will only be eligible to attendees that have visited all sponsor booths. Sponsors are welcome to collect contact information of attendees who elect to provide this information.
Will there be any virtual components to the event?
No. DevOpsDays Houston 2022 will be an in person event. Organizing committee is not planning for any virtual components
Where can we rent a monitor, monitor stand, etc.?
The Ion and the DevOpsDays committe are not able to provide anything. Check out the following local places: