2010 Sponsorship Packages

We appreciate all supporters of our event. If you or your company are considering helping out, we have put together a list of sponsor packages to help determine what we need, and what our sponsors can expect in return. We consider this list a starting point, please feel free to contact us at info@cossfest.ca if you need something more custom.

If you would like to become a sponsor, or have a vendor booth at the event, please email info@cossfest.ca with the details.

Here are the details we are typically asked about:

  • When: April 9th and 10th 2010
  • Where: Coast Plaza Hotel and Conference Center
    (1316-33 Street NE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2A 6B6)
  • Expected Attendance: 400+ technology professionals and enthusiasts
  • Booth Size: 6 to 10 feet wide. Tables provided. Room for backdrop if needed.
    ** these specs may change.

Platinum Sponsor $3,000

Platinum sponsors receive:

  • Generous exhibit space in a premium location
  • Podium mention during keynotes
  • Logo and link on COSSFEST website
  • Full page color advertisement in show guide
  • Prominent logo placement on key event signs
  • 10 Free passes to COSSFEST (in addition to booth staff passes)
  • Vendor Theater - if Requested

Gold Sponsor $1,500

Gold Sponsors receive:

  • Exhibit space in an improved location
  • Logo and link on COSSFEST website
  • Half page color advertisement in show guide
  • 5 Free Passes to COSSFEST (in addition to booth staff passes)

Silver Sponsor $1,000

Silver Sponsors receive

  • Exhibit space
  • Business card advertisement in show guide
  • Link placement on web site
  • Free booth staff passes

Bronze Sponsor / Vendor Booth $500

Bronze sponsors and Vendors receive:

  • Listing in show guide
  • Text Link placement on web site

Non-Profit Groups $75

Non-profit groups receive:

  • Exhibition space
  • Text Link placement on web site
  • Listing in show guide

Additional Sponsorship Possibilities

While the primary sponsors help cover facility and other event expenses, there is room for more specific sponsorship. The following list contains a number of these:

  • Speaker Sponsorship Fund
  • Pre-Party Sponsor
  • After Party Sponsor
  • Program Guide Sponsorship
  • T-Shirt Sponsorship
  • Audio Visual Sponsorship
  • Badge/Lanyard Sponsorship
  • Food & Beverage Sponsorship
  • Conference Room Sponsorship
  • Sign Sponsorship
  • Working Lunch (includes large room, speaker of choice, access to conference audio/visual facilities)