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From Code to Community: Sponsoring TPRC 2025
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This year there are many available sponsorship tiers and lots of opportunities for your organization to support the conference.</p> <h3 id="about-the-conference">About the Conference</h3> <p><a href="https://www.perl.com/article/get-ready-for-the-2025-perl-and-raku-conference/">The Perl and Raku Conference 2025</a> is a community-led gathering of developers, enthusiasts, and industry professionals. Taking place June 27-29, 2025, in Greenville/Spartanburg, South Carolina, the conference features technical talks, training sessions, and networking opportunities that bring together the Perl and Raku communities.</p> <h3 id="why-sponsor">Why Sponsor?</h3> <ul> <li>Connect with talented developers in the Perl and Raku ecosystem</li> <li>Support open source development and community growth</li> <li>Increase your brand visibility in the developer community</li> <li>Contribute to the sustainability of essential programming languages</li> <li>Help foster technological innovation and knowledge sharing</li> </ul> <h3 id="conference-details">Conference Details</h3> <ul> <li>3 days of content including training day</li> <li>80+ expected attendees</li> <li>Multiple tracks of technical content</li> <li>Professional networking opportunities</li> <li>Community-building events</li> </ul> <h3 id="sponsorship-tiers">Sponsorship Tiers</h3> <h4 id="platinum-sponsor-6-000">Platinum Sponsor ($6,000)</h4> <ul> <li>Only 1 sponsorship is available at this level</li> <li>Premium logo placement on conference website</li> <li>This donation qualifies your organization to be a Bronze Level Sponsor of The Perl and Raku Foundation</li> <li>5-minute speaking slot during opening ceremony</li> <li>2 complimentary conference passes</li> <li>Priority choice of rollup banner placement</li> <li>Logo prominently displayed on conference badges</li> <li>First choice of major named sponsorship (Conference Dinner, T-shirts, or Swag Bags)</li> <li>Logo on main stage backdrop and conference banners</li> <li>Social media promotion</li> <li>All benefits of lower tiers</li> </ul> <h4 id="gold-sponsor-4-000">Gold Sponsor ($4,000)</h4> <ul> <li>Logo on all conference materials</li> <li>One complimentary conference pass</li> <li>Rollup banner on display</li> <li>Choice of named sponsorship (Lunch or Snacks)</li> <li>Logo on backdrop and banners</li> <li>Dedicated social media recognition</li> <li>All benefits of lower tiers</li> </ul> <h4 id="silver-sponsor-2-000">Silver Sponsor ($2,000)</h4> <ul> <li>Logo on conference website</li> <li>Logo on backdrop and banners</li> <li>Choice of smaller named sponsorship (Beverage Bars)</li> <li>Social media mention</li> <li>All benefits of lower tier</li> </ul> <h4 id="bronze-sponsor-1-000">Bronze Sponsor ($1,000)</h4> <ul> <li>Name/logo on conference website</li> <li>Name/logo on backdrop and banners</li> </ul> <h3 id="additional-sponsorship-opportunities">Additional Sponsorship Opportunities</h3> <h4 id="technology-sponsor-2-000-value">Technology Sponsor ($2,000 value)</h4> <ul> <li>Recognition as Official Technology Provider</li> <li>Provide WiFi/AV equipment</li> <li>Special acknowledgment during technical sessions</li> </ul> <h4 id="community-sponsor-1-500">Community Sponsor ($1,500)</h4> <ul> <li>Recognition as Open Source Community Supporter</li> <li>Special acknowledgement during community segments</li> <li>Opportunity to present open source initiatives</li> </ul> <h4 id="charity-raffle-sponsor">Charity Raffle Sponsor</h4> <p>Support our local community by contributing to our charity raffle benefiting a local Greenville/Spartanburg area food bank:</p> <ul> <li>Donate prizes (or funds for prizes) up to $850 in total value</li> <li>Recognition during raffle drawing</li> <li>Special mention in conference materials</li> </ul> <h3 id="all-sponsors-receive">All Sponsors Receive</h3> <ul> <li>Logo/name in Update::Daily conference newsletter sidebar</li> <li>Opportunity to provide materials for conference swag bags</li> <li>Recognition during opening and closing ceremonies</li> <li>Listed on conference website sponsor page</li> <li>Mentioned in conference social media</li> </ul> <h3 id="named-sponsorship-opportunities">Named Sponsorship Opportunities</h3> <p>Exclusive naming rights available for:</p> <ul> <li>Conference Dinner ($2,000) - Signage on tables and buffet</li> <li>Conference Swag Bags ($1,500) - Logo on bags</li> <li>Conference T-Shirts ($1,500) - Logo on sleeve</li> <li>Lunches ($1,500) - Signage at pickup and on menu tickets</li> <li>Snacks ($1,000) - Signage at snack bar</li> <li>Beverage Bars ($500) - Signage on beverage stations</li> <li>Conference Dinner Bar ($500) - Signage on bar</li> <li>Update::Daily Printing ($200) - Logo on masthead</li> </ul> <h3 id="about-the-perl-and-raku-foundation">About The Perl and Raku Foundation</h3> <p>Proceeds beyond conference expenses support The Perl and Raku Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the Perl and Raku programming languages through open source development, education, and community building.</p> <h3 id="contact-information">Contact Information</h3> <p>For more information on to become a sponsor, please contact: <a href="mailto:olaf@perlfoundation.org">olaf@perlfoundation.org</a></p> </article> <p><strong>Tags</strong></p> <div class="tags"> <div class="category"><a href="/categories/community">community</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="row" id="author-bio-olaf-alders"> <div class="col-sm-2"> <a href="/authors/olaf-alders/"><div class="circle-avatar" style="background-image:url(/images/author/olaf-alders.jpg)"></div></a> </div> <div class="col-sm-10"> <a href="/authors/olaf-alders/"><h3>Olaf Alders</h3></a> <p>Dad, Perl hacker, guitar player and swimmer. 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