Why sponsor OSSFE 2026¶
OSSFE is open to sponsors for the event: 3 day event including presentations, posters, panel talks, tutorials for between 100 and 200 attendees at the Urban Colab in Munich.
Your sponsorship funds will be used directly towards lowering the admission price for attendees.
Last year, OSSFE attracted 240+ people from more than 100 different institutions including private companies, universities, and national labs!
If you’re interested in sponsoring OSSFE 2026, get in touch with us at ossfecontact@gmail
Previous sponsors¶
Sponsor Packages¶
If these do not suit you, please consider the Targeted Sponsorhip Options below.
| Silver | Gold | Diamond | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | 2,000€ | 5,000€ | 10,000€ |
| Listing on website | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Logo on Event Website and Sponsor Banner | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Job Board Listing | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Opportunity to distribute merchandise (sponsor responsible for ship) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Conference passes | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Student Scholarships Awarded in Your Name | 1 | 2 | |
| Expo Booth | ✅ | ✅ | |
| Premium Logo Placement | ✅ | ||
| Top Billing | ✅ | ||
| Opportunity to offer a tutorial | ✅ |
What is premium logo placement¶
Sponsor logos receive preferential treatment on all logo-related benefits (top line, centered, or first; larger than others). Includes the opportunity to place your company logo on attendee badges and/or lanyards.
What is Top Billing¶
Diamond sponsors are always listed first, before any other sponsor. Diamond sponsors are acknowledged in the title of the event as Special Thanks To Our Diamond Sponsors with your logo.
What is the job board¶
Your company’s job listings will be published on the event website and emailed out to all event attendees. All OSSFE sponsors have access to the job board. Limit 5 job listings per sponsor.
Targeted Sponsorship Options¶
Sponsor Prizes¶
- all proceeds to be awarded
- 400€ to the winner
- 100€ to the winners favorite open source dependency
- Best student talk
- Best talk
- Best open-source project
Coffee & refreshment breaks¶
- 2,000€
- Four available, sponsor one or multiple-breaks
- Sponsor name mentioned in signage to be displayed at the refreshment site for the duration of the break
- Branded refreshment materials (e.g. cups, sleeves, napkins provided by sponsor. - Item and printing cost not included in sponsorship package.)
- Two complimentary conference registrations
Welcome reception¶
- 3,000€
- One available
- Logo advertised at welcome reception at the end of the first day
- Drinks and finger food for attendees
Lanyard¶
- 4,000€
- One available
- Logo of choice displayed exclusively on lanyards distributed to all attendees
- Silver sponsorship benefits included
- Sponsor is responsible for the manufacturing and shipment of lanyards