Sponsors for Wikimania 2018

Why you want to be a part of Wikimania

When you gather together the leaders and visionaries of Open Knowledge and Free Culture, big news will happen. Wikimania is covered by the major media players worldwide, and you want to be front and center.
	The Wikimedia projects are highly reputed and have global visibility; partnering with Wikimania allows you to share in the enormous brand value of Wikipedia.
The movers and shakers of Open Knowledge will be there; and so will you.
	We collaborate with the greatest organizations. Our previous sponsors understand and appreciate the value that Wikimania brings, and you will, too, when you partner with us.
Supporting this community-driven volunteer project and event garners the good will of the Open Knowledge and Free Culture movements. To our attendees, your contribution is a strong signal of appreciation for their work.
	Access to Wikimania brings great exposure and an outstanding brand association. But it also brings the world's top open culture thought leaders and the best open source developers right to you. Who would you like to meet?

Questions? Contact Ellie Young, Events Manager, Wikimedia Foundation or Douglas Scott, Organising Geneal Chair, Cape Town Wikimania 2018 sponsorship@wikimania.za

Contribution Levels

Presenter - $100,000 USD, ~ R1,187,000 ZAR: Put your brand front and center by being the exclusive presenter of the 2018 edition of Wikimania alongside the Wikimedia Foundation.

Our presenter will also receive:

A large banner in the main conference foyer;
5 VIP tickets and full conference passes;
Full-page ad in the program;
Exhibit table for the duration of Wikimania;
Name & logo prominent on conference website and slideshow prior to the start of plenary sessions, and during press events;
Promotional items in attendee bag;
An invitation to participate during press events;
Access to VIP events (TBD);
The opportunity for your representative to make an address during the conference opening ceremony.
Additional benefits (TBD).

Partner - $50,000 USD, ~ R590,000 ZAR: Our three conference Partners are the stars of the opening night reception, the closing party, and the pre-conference.

Our partners also receive:

A large banner and acknowledgment during the sponsored event;
5 VIP tickets and full conference passes;
Full-page ad in the program;
Name & logo prominent on conference website and slideshow prior to the start of plenary sessions, and during press events;
Promotional items in attendee bag;
Access to VIP events (TBD);
The opportunity for your representative to make an address during the sponsored event.
Additional benefits (TBD)

Collaborator - $25,000 USD, ~ R295,000 ZAR: Make a memorable impression by being one of our five collaborators.

Our collaborators receive:

A banner and acknowledgement during one of the event's five lunches;
4 VIP tickets and full conference passes;
A half-page ad in the program;
Access to VIP events (TBD);
Name & logo prominent on conference website and slideshow prior to the start of plenary sessions.
Additional benefits (TBD)

Patron - $10,000 USD, ~ R118,00 ZAR: Get excellent visibility during the event by being one of our patrons.

Our patrons are offered:

Two VIP tickets and full conference passes;
Acknowledgement on the slideshow prior to the start of plenary sessions;
A quarter-page ad in the program;
Access to VIP events (TBD)
Name & logo on the conference website.
Additional benefits (TBD)

Contributor - $5,000 USD, ~ R59,000 ZAR: Contributor-level sponsors are an important part of the success of Wikimania.

Contributors to the conference receive:

Two VIP tickets and full conference passes;
Access to VIP events (TBD)
Name & logo on the conference website.
Additional benefits (TBD)

Supporter - $2,500 USD, ~ R29,000 ZAR: Supporter-level sponsorship is a great way for individuals and small businesses from around the world to show their support for Wikimania.

Our supporters receive:

Two full conference passes;
Acknowledgement in the program and on the conference website.
Access to VIP events (TBD)
Additional benefits (TBD)

Contact

Questions? Contact Ellie Young, Events Manager, Wikimedia Foundation

sponsorship@wikimania.za