BSides St. Pete 2023 Sponsorship Packages
We invite your organization to become a sponsor of BSides St. Pete 2023*, a community-driven security conference that brings together professionals, enthusiasts, and students to share knowledge, experiences, and ideas. The event will take place at Saint Petersburg College Seminole Campus. By sponsoring our event, you will have the opportunity to showcase your brand, products, and services while supporting the growth and development of the local security community.
To maintain exclusivity and ensure high-quality engagement, we have limited the number of sponsors at each level.
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* BSides St Pete is a fiscally sponsored project of the Cyber Ohana Project, a registered 501(c)(3) organization FEIN 87-3073621
Download & Complete Sponsorship Form and email it to us. Or reach out if you have questions:
To accommodate varying levels of sponsorship, we have created several packages.
Premium Packages and Special Recognition Tiers include the following:
Platinum Sponsor - $5,000
(Limited to 2 sponsors)
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Premium booth space at the event
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Logo prominently displayed on event website, signage, and promotional materials Recognition as a Platinum Sponsor during the opening and closing remarks
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Social media shout-outs on our official channels
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10 complimentary event tickets
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Opportunity to provide swag for attendees
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Booth space at the event
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Logo displayed on event website, signage, and promotional materials
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Recognition as a Gold Sponsor during the opening and closing remarks
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Social media shout-outs on our official channels
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6 complimentary event tickets
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Opportunity to provide swag for attendees
Gold Sponsor - $3,500
(Limited to 4 sponsors)
Silver Sponsor - $2,000
(Limited to 6 sponsors)
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Shared booth space at the event
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Logo displayed on event website, signage, and promotional materials
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Recognition as a Silver Sponsor during the opening and closing remarks
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Social media shout-outs on our official channels
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4 complimentary event tickets
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Opportunity to provide swag for attendees
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Logo displayed on event website, signage, and promotional materials
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Recognition as a Bronze Sponsor during the opening and closing remarks
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Social media shout-outs on our official channels
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2 complimentary event ticket
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Opportunity to provide swag for attendees
Bronze Sponsor - $1,000
(Limited to 10 sponsors)
Special Recognition Tiers:
Legacy Sponsor Designation
No Additional Cost (Exclusive to sponsors supporting BSides St Pete for consecutive years)
As an expression of our gratitude for your ongoing commitment, we introduce the "Legacy Sponsor" designation. This title is reserved for sponsors that have demonstrated their continuous support for multiple, consecutive years.
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Perks of Legacy Sponsor Designation include:
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Special recognition as a "Legacy Sponsor" during the opening and closing remarks, underscoring your brand's long-term dedication to the security community.
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A special badge added to your logo displayed on the event website, signage, and promotional materials, signifying your sustained support.
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Featured social media posts on our official channels highlighting your brand's continuing commitment to our event.
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Priority booth placement at the event, allowing you to engage directly with attendees and establish stronger connections within the community.
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An extra complimentary event ticket added to your sponsorship tier benefits, as a token of our appreciation.
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A special spot in our event program or digital materials to share a brief story about your organization and its journey with BSides St. Pete.
The Legacy Sponsor designation is a token of recognition for your enduring support and unwavering belief in our mission. This special recognition brings added visibility and acknowledgment, appreciating the role you've played in our event's sustained success.
Recognizing the importance of our initial supporters, we introduce a special sponsorship tier as a mark of gratitude for the companies that supported the initial stages of BSides St Pete 2023.
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Benefits include:
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Unique recognition as a "Founder Sponsor" during the opening and closing remarks, highlighting your brand's commitment to supporting the security community from the start.
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Logo displayed on the event website, signage, and promotional materials, showing your early support for our event.
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Social media shout-outs on our official channels to enhance your brand visibility and underscore your essential role in facilitating the event.
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3 complimentary event tickets for your team members to participate and network.
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Booth space at the event to engage directly with attendees, display your products/services, and establish stronger relationships within the community.
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Opportunity to provide swag for attendees, a wonderful way to leave a lasting impression on our audience and make your brand more memorable. ​
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This Founder Tier aims to commemorate your initial belief in our mission and serve as an enduring reminder of your contribution towards fostering an enlightening platform for security knowledge, exchange, and growth.
Founder Tier Sponsorship- $1,500
(Exclusively for original supporters of BSides St. Pete 2022)
Community Non-Profit Tier- $500*
​(Opportunity for 5 qualified nonprofit organizations)
*Fee is waived for nonprofits whose fundraising effort is less than $55k average for the past year or less than 3 years old. Provide a copy of the IRS designation letter for verification if your organization is interested.
Understanding the unique needs and contributions of nonprofit organizations in the security community, we are excited to introduce this tailored sponsorship tier.
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Benefits include:
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Recognition as a "Nonprofit Sponsor" during the opening and closing remarks, drawing attention to your organization's dedication to supporting the community.
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Logo displayed on the event website, signage, and promotional materials, increasing the visibility of your nonprofit organization.
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Social media shout-outs on our official channels, amplifying your organization's presence and mission to our wide audience.
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Two complimentary event tickets, allowing your team members to engage, network, and learn.
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Shared booth space at the event. This provides an opportunity to interact with attendees, share your mission, and foster connections within the community.
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Opportunity to provide informational material or branded items for attendees, enabling you to spread awareness about your cause and leave a lasting impact.
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The Nonprofit Tier is specially designed for nonprofit organizations to leverage this platform for community engagement, awareness generation, and network expansion at an affordable price point. We believe this contribution to the security community should be recognized and rewarded, thus the creation of this tier.
As a sponsor, you will also be encouraged to provide any branded swag or promotional items you wish to distribute to attendees. This allows you to further increase your brand's visibility and connect with the event audience.