CNM Sponsor Prospectus

Our Cloud Native Madison sponsorship prospectus shows how your company can connect with our community of skilled cloud-native professionals in the Madison area. The deck outlines our mission and presents tiered sponsorship packages with direct benefits like enhanced brand visibility, networking access, and talent recruitment opportunities. Partnering with us allows you to achieve key business goals while directly investing in the growth of Madison's local tech ecosystem. The document concludes with a clear call to action to get started.

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1. SPONSORSHIP PROSPECTUS CLOUD NATIVE MADISON CLOUD NATIVE MADISON SUPPORTED BY Fostering the cloud native community in Madison, WI
2. We are thrilled to present you with the unique opportunity to sponsor a Cloud Native Community Group (CNCG), an extraordinary series of meetups that play a vital role in fostering the global community of engineers, developers, and cloud-native enthusiasts. As the adoption of Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies continues to surge, CNCG chapters have emerged a platforms for connecting like-minded professionals who shape the future of digital infrastructure. Contribute to the growth and advancement of our vibrant community G L O B A L I M P A C T 7 2 C O U N T R I E S / 1 9 1 C I T I E S 1 9 6 a c t i v e c h a p t e r s and counting... worldwide (January 2025)
3. W H Y S P O N S O R CNCGs provide brand awareness within the cloud-native and Kubernetes communities, connecting your company with highly engaged developers, system engineers, architects & technical leaders. Gain access to networking opportunities with quality, targeted attendees, and leverage a CNCG chapter as a powerful platform to promote your product and recruit top talent from a diverse pool of skilled professionals. By supporting a CNCG, your brand will enhance its credibility by establishing itself as a prominent and influential player in Cloud Native technology. Associate your brand with one of the fastest-growing technology communities and demonstrates your commitment to community growth and development. Sponsoring a CNCG offers companies a unique opportunity to achieve multiple strategic objectives. 01 02 04 03 SUPPORTED BY
4. 2025 has been a phenomenal year of growth for Cloud Native Madison. Our community has expanded, our meetups are more vibrant than ever, and the conversation around cloud native technology in our region has never been stronger. This is thanks to the foundational support of our sponsors. To build on this momentum, we are evolving our sponsorship program for 2026 to offer more defined, high-impact partnership opportunities. Introducing new tiers for 2026: We are excited to launch our new Gold and Diamond tiers, designed for partners who want to maximize their visibility and establish themselves as leaders in our community. A year of growth and new opportunities! (October 2025) L O C A L I M P A C T 6 S P O N S O R S and counting... 2 a n c h o r p a r t n e r s
5. P R O G R A M H I G H L I G H T ( F U N D E D & S C H E D U L E D ) On October 29 , 2025, Cloud Native Madison will host a cTENcf Birthday Bash, celebrating 10 years of CNCF. It will be held at StartingBlock Madison, Madison’s startup hub (Wisconsin’s largest) and one of our Founding Sponors and Venue Partners. th Event sponsors include Grafana Labs, Devtron, Solo.io. This slide is illustrative of our programming quality and partner model. Current sponsorship opportunities apply to the broader series/season and not this specific event. C N C F 1 0 - Y E A R C E L E B R A T I O N ( F U N D E D )
6. 2 0 2 6 F I N A N C I A L S P O N S O R S H I P T I E R S A T - A - G L A N C E Diamond Gold Silver $ 4 , 5 0 0 $ 2 , 5 0 0 V e n u e , f o o d , d r i n k s 4 A V A I L A B L E 4 A V A I L A B L E 1 2 A V A I L A B L E 2 R E M A I N I N G Guaranteed speaking slots (3) per year (In-Person/Virtual) 3 sponsor announcements (e.g., conference, major release) Logo on intro slides, CNCF page, Meetup, & LinkedIn 1 virtual webinar co-hosted with the CNCF community Social media posts Branding on micro-website 600 character plug in attendee Thank You email Swag distribution Guaranteed speaking slots (2) per year (In-Person/Virtual) 2 sponsor announcements (e.g., conference, major release) Logo on intro slides Social media posts Branding on micro-website 400 character plug in attendee Thank You email Swag distribution Thank you and 2 minute speaking opportunity Social media posts Branding on micro-website 280 character plug in attendee Thank You email
7. Diamond* Sponsorship - Anchor Partner Guaranteed speaking slots (3) per year (In-Person/Virtual) 3 sponsor announcements (e.g., conference, major release) Logo on intro slides, CNCF page, Meetup, & LinkedIn 1 virtual webinar co-hosted with the CNCF community Social media posts Branding on micro-website 600 character plug in attendee Thank You email Swag distribution W H A T I S I N C L U D E D ? Diamond sponsors are our anchor partners, establishing themselves as pillars of the cloud native ecosystem in our region. Their premier investment underwrites our program end-to- end, providing multi-year funding that enables core initiatives and ensures the sustainable, long-term growth of Cloud Native Madison. P A C K A G E P R I C E : $ 4 , 5 0 0 *Diamond sponsorships are available on a first come first serve basis. Cloud Native Madison reserves the right to make minor adjustments to the sponsorship benefits and to increase/decrease the number of available sponsorships.
8. Gold* Sponsorship - Community Champion W H A T I S I N C L U D E D ? P A C K A G E P R I C E : $ 2 , 5 0 0 Guaranteed speaking slots (2) per year (In-Person/Virtual) 2 sponsor announcements (e.g., conference, major release) Logo on intro slides Social media posts Branding on micro-website 400 character plug in attendee Thank You email Swag distribution *Gold sponsorships are available on a first come first serve basis. Cloud Native Madison reserves the right to make minor adjustments to the sponsorship benefits and to increase/decrease the number of available sponsorships. Gold sponsors are champions of community engagement. They step into the spotlight to power our key events and lead the technical conversation. This vital partnership is key to elevating our programming, making our meetups premier destinations for high-value content and vibrant networking.
9. Silver* Sponsorship - Foundational Supporter W H A T I S I N C L U D E D ? P A C K A G E P R I C E : I N - K I N D Thank you and 2 minute speaking opportunity Social media posts Branding on micro-website 280 character plug in attendee Thank You email *Silver sponsorships are available on a first come first serve basis. Cloud Native Madison reserves the right to make minor adjustments to the sponsorship benefits and to increase/decrease the number of available sponsorships. Silver sponsors are the foundational supporters of Cloud Native Madison. Their partnership is essential for the consistent operation of our meetups, forming the backbone of our community. They enable local technologists to gather, learn, and connect on a regular basis.
10. Cloud Native Madison Linktr.ee CNCF Cloud Native Madison CONTACT INTERESTED IN BECOMING A SPONSOR? LET'S GET SOCIAL By becoming a sponsor, you will have the opportunity to connect with a diverse audience of industry professionals, showcase your brand, and contribute to the growth and success of our community. Contact us for more information on sponsorship and how to be a part of our exciting journey! Ryan Etten COMMUNITY ORGANIZED CNCF SUPPORTED Lead Organizer Cloud Natve Madison retten@redhat.com It was very engaging and as a sponsor there was lots of opportunity to engage with potential customers. “