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| #format rst | ''Download prospectus in PDF format here:'' [[attachment:sponsor_prospectus_2011.pdf]] |
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| `Download prospectus in PDF format here <attachment:prospectus.pdf>`_ | = PyOhio 2011 Sponsor Prospectus = |
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| .. image:: attachment:pyohio.jpeg | Python is a popular programming language used extensively for web programming, scientific applications, and in the financial industry. Python is used for systems administration, and finds itself at the core of nearly every modern Linux distribution. Because of its easy of setup and syntax, Python also is being used as an introductory programming language at the high school and college level. But don't let the ease-of-use fool you, it is also being used for heavy lifting by Google, NASA, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and many others. |
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| ----------------------- PyOhio 2009 Sponsorship ----------------------- |
!PyOhio is a two-day conference touching on all aspects of Python programming. The conference includes seminars, workshops, tutorials, panel discussions, open spaces, code sprints, and lightning talks. All skill levels are represented, from introductory to advanced skill levels. |
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| PyOhio is a regional conference for people interested in the programming language with the biggest bite: Python! If you are considering sponsoring any technology events in Ohio or the Midwest, please consider PyOhio! |
'''''!PyOhio 2011 will be held Saturday, July 30 and Sunday, July 31, 2011 in the conference facility at the Ohio Union at Ohio State University.''''' This is the fourth year for !PyOhio, and it has grown every year. |
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| The first PyOhio was a one-day event, held in July, 2008 at the main branch of the Columbus Public Library. We drew over 90 people from Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, Indiana, and beyond - as far as New Hampshire. |
== Why sponsor PyOhio? == |
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| This year, PyOhio is expanding to a two-day event, July 25-26, 2009. It will be held at Ohio State University's Knowlton Hall, with a variety of lecture halls, breakout rooms, and other spaces to accomodate more attendees and activities. |
!PyOhio attendees are a variety of working professionals, students, academics, and others who are passionate about technology and passionate about keeping themselves up-to-date - so much so that they'll take a weekend of their own to immerse themselves in their favorite (but not their only) language. This makes them the acknowledged leaders in their fields, the ones their peers look to. |
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| You can visit PyOhio’s online home at `www.pyohio.org <http://www.pyohio.org>`_. | Sponsoring !PyOhio lets the attendees know that, like them, you stand out - that your organization shares their love of excellence in technology. This is your chance to influence an exceptionally influential group of professionals with your sponsorship message! Here are some !PyOhio attendee facts: |
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| What is PyOhio? --------------- |
* Attracted about 150 developers in 2010, expecting at least 175 this year * Attendees are dedicated, above-average developers willing to spend a weekend learning * A number of attendees are Java or .NET developers by day, looking to learn Python * Attendees come from all over the Midwest (and beyond) * Besides Columbus, other Midwest cities well represented include: Cleveland, Dayton, Cincinnati, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Pittsburgh, Lexington, and Indianapolis * Even though it is held in the summer, we attract a number of Ohio State University (and other nearby universities) undergrad and graduate students |
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| PyOhio is a two-day conference focusing on the Python programming language. The conference will include seminars, workshops, tutorials, panel discussions, open spaces, and lightning talks on all aspects of Python, with components covering introductory to advanced skill levels. |
!PyOhio is considered by many to be one of the premier regional Python conferences, and attracts notable Python talent. Next Day Video, the same company that records the national Python conference talks, will record all !PyOhio talks and place them online after the conference. |
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| For 2009, PyOhio will be held on Saturday, July 25th, and Sunday, July 26th. | == Who runs PyOhio? == |
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| What is Python? --------------- |
!PyOhio is run entirely by a group of regional volunteers, but is held in cooperation with the Python Software Foundation. Your !PyOhio sponsorship should qualify as a pre-tax business expense; however, if you require a an official 501(c) organization to accept your contribution, please contact our conference chair Eric Floehr about sponsoring !PyOhio via the PSF. |
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| Python is a general-purpose programming language usable on every common operating system, alone or under .NET or J2EE. Python is applicable to all types of programming problems, including web programming, system administration, desktop applications, and others; it has become a key element in IT infrastructures worldwide. Many programmers who are proficient in several languages strongly prefer Python for its clarity, ease of use, and maintanability. |
== What will your PyOhio sponsorship dollars go towards == |
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| Why sponsor PyOhio? ------------------- |
You sponsorship dollars will be used to cover the expenses of the conference: facilities rental, coffee/snack service, printing of the program, and the like. We also defray the cost of video recording of all the talks (your logo can appear before every video!), and for meals during the code sprints (if possible). We are printing t-shirts this year and would like to defray some of the costs of that as well. |
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| PyOhio attendees are a variety of working professionals, students, academics, and others who are passionate about technology and passionate about keeping themselves up-to-date - so much so that they'll take a weekend of their own to immerse themselves in their favorite (but not their only) language. This makes them the acknowledged leaders in their fields, the ones their peers look to. Sponsoring PyOhio lets the attendees know that, like them, you stand out - that your organization shares their love of excellence in technology. This is your chance to influence an exceptionally influential group of professionals with your sponsorship message! |
This year, we would like to charter a 501(c) foundation to take ownership of the PyOhio conference, retain any excess donations, and use the funds to present “Day of Python” events around the Midwest, as well as offer introductory Python programming classes and materials to high school students. |
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| PyOhio is run entirely by a group of volunteers, and is not yet an officially registered non-profit organization. Your PyOhio sponsorship should qualify as a pre-tax business expense, however. |
== Sponsorship Levels == |
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| Sponsorship Levels and Benefits ------------------------------- |
'''__T-Shirt Sponsor ($3000) (limited to 1 sponsor)__''' * Your logo '''''alone''''' will appear on conference t-shirts * All benefits of Presenting Sponsorship |
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| Anaconda ($1,000) * Full-page advertisement in conference program |
'''__Presenting Sponsor ($2000) (limited to 3 sponsors)__''' * '''''Your logo''''' on session videos, to be available indefinitely on the [[python.mirocommunity.org|Python Miro Community]]. (Python conference session videos total over 50,000 downloads per month) * Full-page advertisement in conference program * 150 x 300 pixel click-through logo/advertisement on PyOhio website * Table in conference common area * Banners in common area and primary lecture hall * 4 T-Shirts and 4 Parking Passes * Mention in emails to attendees and wider programming community * Literature in attendee handouts * Prominently mentioned as a Presenting Sponsor in all out-bound marketing |
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| * 150 x 300 pixel click-through logo/advertisement on PyOhio website | '''__Principle Sponsor ($1000)__''' * Half-page advertisement in conference program * 150 x 300 pixel click-through logo/advertisement on PyOhio website * 2 T-Shirts and 2 Parking Passes * Mention in emails to attendees and wider programming community * Literature in attendee handouts |
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| * Table in conference common area | '''__Premium Sponsor ($500)__''' * Quarter-page advertisement in conference program * 150 x 150 pixel click-through logo/advertisement on PyOhio website * 1 T-Shirt and 1 Parking Pass * Literature in attendee handouts |
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| * Right to display banners in common area and primary lecture hall * Right to include literature in attendee handouts * Mention in emails to attendees and wider programming community * Inclusion of your message in opt-in follow-up email to attendees Rattlesnake ($500) * Half-page advertisement in conference program * 150 x 150 pixel click-through logo/advertisement on PyOhio website * Table in conference common area * Right to display banner in common area * Right to include literature in attendee handouts * Mention in emails to attendees and wider programming community * Inclusion of your message in opt-in follow-up email to attendees Garter Snake ($100) * Small advertisement in conference program * 150 x 75 pixel click-through logo/advertisement on PyOhio website * Right to include literature in attendee handouts * Mention in emails to attendees and wider programming community PyOhio works by combining the creativity of its attendees... and its sponsors! If you'd like to propose a sponsorship arrangement of your own design, we'd like to hear about it. Please contact us by email. |
We would love to hear what ideas you have for helping make !PyOhio the best Python conference in the midwest! |
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| | The organizers of PyOhio 2009 | pyohio-organizers@python.org |
''The organizers of PyOhio 2011'' ''pyohio-organizers@python.org'' |
Download prospectus in PDF format here: sponsor_prospectus_2011.pdf
PyOhio 2011 Sponsor Prospectus
Python is a popular programming language used extensively for web programming, scientific applications, and in the financial industry. Python is used for systems administration, and finds itself at the core of nearly every modern Linux distribution. Because of its easy of setup and syntax, Python also is being used as an introductory programming language at the high school and college level. But don't let the ease-of-use fool you, it is also being used for heavy lifting by Google, NASA, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and many others.
PyOhio is a two-day conference touching on all aspects of Python programming. The conference includes seminars, workshops, tutorials, panel discussions, open spaces, code sprints, and lightning talks. All skill levels are represented, from introductory to advanced skill levels.
PyOhio 2011 will be held Saturday, July 30 and Sunday, July 31, 2011 in the conference facility at the Ohio Union at Ohio State University. This is the fourth year for PyOhio, and it has grown every year.
Why sponsor PyOhio?
PyOhio attendees are a variety of working professionals, students, academics, and others who are passionate about technology and passionate about keeping themselves up-to-date - so much so that they'll take a weekend of their own to immerse themselves in their favorite (but not their only) language. This makes them the acknowledged leaders in their fields, the ones their peers look to.
Sponsoring PyOhio lets the attendees know that, like them, you stand out - that your organization shares their love of excellence in technology. This is your chance to influence an exceptionally influential group of professionals with your sponsorship message! Here are some PyOhio attendee facts:
- Attracted about 150 developers in 2010, expecting at least 175 this year
- Attendees are dedicated, above-average developers willing to spend a weekend learning
- A number of attendees are Java or .NET developers by day, looking to learn Python
- Attendees come from all over the Midwest (and beyond)
- Besides Columbus, other Midwest cities well represented include: Cleveland, Dayton, Cincinnati, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Pittsburgh, Lexington, and Indianapolis
- Even though it is held in the summer, we attract a number of Ohio State University (and other nearby universities) undergrad and graduate students
PyOhio is considered by many to be one of the premier regional Python conferences, and attracts notable Python talent. Next Day Video, the same company that records the national Python conference talks, will record all PyOhio talks and place them online after the conference.
Who runs PyOhio?
PyOhio is run entirely by a group of regional volunteers, but is held in cooperation with the Python Software Foundation. Your PyOhio sponsorship should qualify as a pre-tax business expense; however, if you require a an official 501(c) organization to accept your contribution, please contact our conference chair Eric Floehr about sponsoring PyOhio via the PSF.
What will your PyOhio sponsorship dollars go towards
You sponsorship dollars will be used to cover the expenses of the conference: facilities rental, coffee/snack service, printing of the program, and the like. We also defray the cost of video recording of all the talks (your logo can appear before every video!), and for meals during the code sprints (if possible). We are printing t-shirts this year and would like to defray some of the costs of that as well.
This year, we would like to charter a 501(c) foundation to take ownership of the PyOhio conference, retain any excess donations, and use the funds to present “Day of Python” events around the Midwest, as well as offer introductory Python programming classes and materials to high school students.
Sponsorship Levels
T-Shirt Sponsor ($3000) (limited to 1 sponsor)
Your logo alone will appear on conference t-shirts
- All benefits of Presenting Sponsorship
Presenting Sponsor ($2000) (limited to 3 sponsors)
Your logo on session videos, to be available indefinitely on the Python Miro Community. (Python conference session videos total over 50,000 downloads per month)
- Full-page advertisement in conference program
150 x 300 pixel click-through logo/advertisement on PyOhio website
- Table in conference common area
- Banners in common area and primary lecture hall
- 4 T-Shirts and 4 Parking Passes
- Mention in emails to attendees and wider programming community
- Literature in attendee handouts
- Prominently mentioned as a Presenting Sponsor in all out-bound marketing
Principle Sponsor ($1000)
- Half-page advertisement in conference program
150 x 300 pixel click-through logo/advertisement on PyOhio website
- 2 T-Shirts and 2 Parking Passes
- Mention in emails to attendees and wider programming community
- Literature in attendee handouts
Premium Sponsor ($500)
- Quarter-page advertisement in conference program
150 x 150 pixel click-through logo/advertisement on PyOhio website
- 1 T-Shirt and 1 Parking Pass
- Literature in attendee handouts
We would love to hear what ideas you have for helping make PyOhio the best Python conference in the midwest!
Sincerely,
The organizers of PyOhio 2011