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| ----------------------- PyOhio 2010 Sponsorship ----------------------- |
= PyOhio 2011 Sponsor Prospectus = |
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| PyOhio is an annual weekend conference for users of Python, the programming language famous for combining code quality, high productivity, and pure fun. Sponsoring PyOhio can put you in the center of one of the most exciting parts of our region's technical community. |
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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| From 2008 to 2009, PyOhio grew from a one-day event with over 90 attendees to an all-weekend conference with over 130. The variety of talks and cooperative coding opportunities drew passionate programmers from the Ohio region and far beyond. For 2010, we expect the biggest turnout ever! |
!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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| You can visit PyOhio’s online home at `www.pyohio.org <http://www.pyohio.org>`_. | '''''!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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| What is PyOhio? --------------- |
== Why sponsor PyOhio? == |
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| 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 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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| PyOhio 2010 will take place Saturday, July 31 and Sunday, August 1 at Ohio State University in Columbus. |
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 Python? --------------- |
* 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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| Python is an open-source, general-purpose programming language available for every common operating system. It can run freestanding or on a .NET or J2EE platform. Python is applicable to all types of programming problems, including web programming, system administration, desktop applications, and more; 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. |
!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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| Why sponsor PyOhio? ------------------- |
== Who runs PyOhio? == |
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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! |
!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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| 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 <catherine.devlin@gmail.com> about sponsoring PyOhio via the PSF. |
== What will your PyOhio sponsorship dollars go towards == |
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| Sponsorship Levels and Benefits ------------------------------- |
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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| Sponsorship brackets are being kept at 2009's low levels. This is a very cost-effective way to foster the region's technology leadership! |
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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| Anaconda ($1,000) (limited to 3 sponsors) * Your logo on session videos, to be available indefinitely on python.mirocommunity.org. (Python conference session videos total over 50,000 downloads from mirocommunity.org per month) |
== Sponsorship Levels == |
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| * Full-page advertisement in conference program | '''__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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| * 150 x 300 pixel click-through logo/advertisement on PyOhio website | '''__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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| * Table in conference common area | '''__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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| * Banners in common area and primary lecture hall | '''__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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| * Literature in attendee handouts | '''__!PyOhio Patron ($100)__''' * Mention on Patron Page in conference program * Text Link on PyOhio website * 1 T-Shirt and 1 Parking Pass |
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| * Mention in emails to attendees and wider programming community | '''__!PyOhio Supporter ($50)__''' * Mention on Supporter Page in conference program * 1 T-Shirt |
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| Rattlesnake ($500) * Half-page advertisement in conference program * 150 x 150 pixel click-through logo/advertisement on PyOhio website * Table in conference common area * Banner in common area * Literature in attendee handouts * Mention in emails to attendees and wider programming community 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 In each case, the sponsor is responsible for providing the banners, graphics, handouts, etc. they wish to display or distribute. 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 2010 | pyohio-organizers@python.org |
''The organizers of PyOhio 2011'' ''pyohio-organizers@python.org'' |
Download prospectus in PDF format here <attachment:prospectus.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
PyOhio Patron ($100)
- Mention on Patron Page in conference program
Text Link on PyOhio website
- 1 T-Shirt and 1 Parking Pass
PyOhio Supporter ($50)
- Mention on Supporter Page in conference program
- 1 T-Shirt
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