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
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. 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 and DevTron. This slide is illustrative of our programming quality and partner model. Current sponsorship opportunities apply to the broader series/season— 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 )
5. Financial Sponsorship Guaranteed speaking slots (3) Two sponsor announcements (e.g., conference, major release) Logo on intro slides & LinkedIn 1 virtual webinar co-hosted with the CNCF community Social media posts 10-minutes on stage in the beginning of the meetup 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 ? Financial sponsors are our anchor partners. They help underwrite the program end-to- end and help Cloud Native Madison grow sustainably. They are our most impactful tier, providing multi-year funding for core programs and community growth. P A C K A G E P R I C E : $ 2 , 5 0 0 Guardrails: talks are vendor-neutral; contact sharing is opt-in only; content selection remains community-led.
6. Venue sponsors form the backbone of the conference backers. They represent companies that believe the strongest in the Cloud Native movement and have the financial means and the willingness to support it. P A C K A G E P R I C E : F R E E U S E O F S P A C E T O A C C O M M O D A T E U P T O 5 0 A T T E N D E E S . W I T H A / V I N C L U D E D Venue Sponsorship 10-minutes on stage in the beginning of the meetup Social media posts Branding on micro- website 400 character plug in attendee Thank You email W H A T I S I N C L U D E D ? Guardrails: talks are vendor-neutral; contact sharing is opt-in only; content selection remains community-led.
7. Food & Beverage sponsors are contributing to the experience and attendee retention of the meetup. They represent companies for which Cloud Native approach is central in the way they implement their activity. P A C K A G E P R I C E : $ 5 0 0 W H A T I S I N C L U D E D ? Food & Beverage Sponsorship 5 minutes on stage at the end of the meetup Social media posts Branding on micro- website 280 character plug in attendee Thank You email Guardrails: talks are vendor-neutral; contact sharing is opt-in only; content selection remains community-led.
8. Cloud Native Madison Linktr.ee CNCF Cloud Native Madison It was very engaging and as a sponsor there was lots of opportunity to engage with potential customers. “ 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