Sponsors
Sponsor Red Hat Summit 2018
From startups, to disruptors, to the original software giants—we welcome them all as Red Hat Summit sponsors. Engage with potential customers, raise your brand’s awareness, or share your company’s message at the premier open source event.
Sponsorship benefits
New this year
- Increased conference attendance: With more than 6,500 expected attendees, there will be potential clients or partners almost everywhere you look.
- New sponsorship amenities: Every sponsorship package features new ways to increase attendee exposure before, during, and after the conference.
- Expanded promotional options: More sponsorship package and price options means more ways you can promote your company.
2017 top sponsors
Sponsorship timeline
September
- Red Hat Summit prospectus goes live
- Invoicing begins
- Call for proposals opens
October — November
- Sponsors continue to secure sponsorship contracts
December
- Call for proposals closes
- Marketing promotional opportunities (MPOs) announced
- Signed sponsors posted online
January
- Exhibitor resources available
- Sponsor deliverables begin
- Floorplan debut | Booth assignment begins
- MPOs available for purchase
February — March
- Sponsor promotion continues through email and social media
April
- Floorplan finalized
- MPO sales close
- Final sponsor deliverables due
- Sponsorship payment due
May
- Red Hat Summit May 8 - 10, 2018
All sponsorships are sold on a first come first serve basis, and our top-tier packages sell out shortly after the prospectus is released. We’ll reach out 24-48 hours after your request is submitted, and your spot will be secure once a signed contract is received.