SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
WHY SPONSOR AT THE OPEN LIBRE FREE CONFERENCE?
GOOD QUESTION… HERE ARE JUST SOME OF THE REASONS…
You’ll be selling to the longest running audience of users of Free and Open Source Software in the Midwest. Positioned just outside the auditorium, we offer guaranteed foot traffic which brings authentic conversations. Because we are a conference of and for the community, everyone is excited to hear what is new at OLF expo.
Due to to the special conditions of 2025, we plan a responsible gathering of around 300. While our in person audience reduced since 2020, we have maintained contacts of over 3000 past attendees. We also have taken the opportunity to outreach globally through our live presence online and for years to come via our YouTube Channel.
83% OF OUR ATTENDEES HAVE A CAREER WORKING IN TECHNOLOGY
79% ARE INVOLVED IN PURCHASING DECISIONS FOR THEIR COMPANIES
EXHIBITION VALUE
At the Ohio LinuxFest expo you can expect to raise brand awareness, sell products, recruit employees, build relations with companies and projects, and grow community good will.
Other opportunities, which do not require physical presence, are available. Contact us to discuss!
SPONSOR LEVELS AVAILABLE
PREMIER – $10,000
Includes:
- Top placement on web site
- Address audience (in-person or via recorded message) at opening and closing
- Placement of logo/name on graphics of streamed video and in YouTube description
- Placement of name or logo on badge artwork
- Option to coordinate social media with OLF team
- Negotiable number of registrations and lunch tickets
- Opportunities to collaborate with OLF on tailored marketing packages without additional fees
Partner – $2,500
Includes:
- Click-through logo on OLF website
- Exhibit space with six foot table
- Priority show floor placement
- Electrical access included
- Click-through logo on OLF website
- Option to coordinate social media with OLF team
- 4 registrations and lunch reservation for up to 6 guest attendees of your invitation
- Opportunities to collaborate with OLF on tailored marketing packages for additional fees
Associate – $1,500
Includes:
- Click-through logo on OLF website
- exhibit space with a six foot table
- 2 registrations for your representatives and lunch reservation for up to 4 guest attendees of your invitation
- Electrical access included
Entrepreneur – $350
Small businesses only, thank you.
Includes:
- Click-through logo on OLF website
- Exhibit space with a six foot table
- Electrical access included by request
- 2 registrations for your representatives
.Org Sponsorship – $100
For not-for-profits or Free Software projects only
Includes:
- Click-through logo on OLF website
- Exhibit space with a six foot table
- 2 registrations for your representatives
- Electrical access available by request
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
Friday Happy Hour Sponsorship – $3,000
Special access and exposure to attendees before the expo opens. Opportunities for speaking time and swag giveaways.
After-Party Sponsorship – $5,000
Treat our guests with refreshments, gifts, and activities branded in memorable ways. Food and drink will be included and we’ll work with you to ensure that you get the exposure you prefer.
Coffee Sponsorship – $1,000
Spark conversation by sponsoring a morning or afternoon break, which will be branded on the schedule. We can also work with you on customized branding or swag giveaways around the coffee.
Quick Pitch – $1,000
We’ll work with you to schedule an up to five minute quick pitch before a session of your choice during the conference.
Raffle Prize Sponsorship – In Kind
Your name or organization will receive link on our sponsor site and on our online raffle site reaching attendees on line and in person. Prizes will be plugged on stage giving you credit for your gift. Letter of thank you from Ohio LinuxFest Corporation, a 501c(3) non-profit and charity. Grand prize level of prize may also entail other amenities – inquire for details.
CONTACT US
Fill out the form below, or contact us by email at sponsor@ohiolinux.org.