Call for Sponsors

The OpenSimulator Community Conference is a grassroots community event, staffed by volunteers and managed by Core Develoeprs of OpenSimulator and AvaCon, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Although the conference is in virtual space, and made possible by hardware donations and by dozens of volunteers, the conference incurs some expenses, in particular the professionally-managed operation of the conference center grid which includes the setup, performance tuning, and constant monitoring that are of utmost importance for the success of the conference, and the streaming services and other web services necessary to produce the event. Compared to real-world conferences, the budget of a virtual event like the OpenSimulator Community Conference is very modest, but, nevertheless, it’s not zero. As such, we ask businesses, entrepreneurs,  and community members alike to help financially support the conference if they are able.

Attendee Profile

The OpenSimulator Community Conference is an all-ages, general community event.  We expect 300-400 attendees of the conference virtually, as well as an even broader audience through the live and archived conference streams. Attendees of the OpenSimulator Community Conference are tech-savvy early adopters, virtual world and VR developers and thought leaders, online community organizers, and the most innovative and dedicated metaverse fans.

Sponsorship Levels

Sponsorships are tax-deductible for US residents minus the value of any tangible benefits!

Sponsors at all levels will have the opportunity to participate in a grid-wide game that rewards attendees for exploring the conference grid, including the opportunity to donate virtual prizes.  In addition, a Shopping Center region with freebies and avatar customization components will be available this year. Any sponsor wishing to participate in contributing content to the Shopping Center region may contact info@avacon.org for more information.

Gold Sponsor – $5,000.00 USD

• Five (5) reserved conference passes
• One (1) large virtual display booth in the Expo Area
• One (1) full-page ad in the online conference program
• Three (3) conference T-shirts shipped to the address of your choosing
• Sponsor logo displayed on conference live streams and archive videos
• Recognition of your support during outreach to media and the community, opening remarks, and on social media
• Sponsor logo displayed prominently on virtual conference space, signs, and posters located in the Keynote Regions, Landing Regions, and Expo Regions
• Sponsor logo and link prominently displayed on the convention website, event ticket site, online schedule, and in event promotion
• A featured article or interview on the conference site showcasing your support
• Distribution of your swag to our community crowdfunders
• A HyperGrid connected “link region” on the conference map or teleport portal if desired

Silver Sponsor – $2,500.00 USD

• Three (3) reserved conference passes
• One (1)  large virtual display booth in the Expo Area
• One (1) half page ad in the online conference program and schedule
• Two (2) conference T-shirts shipped to the address of your choosing
• Sponsor logo displayed on conference live streams and archive videos
• Recognition of your support during outreach to media and the community, opening remarks, and on social media
• Sponsor logo displayed prominently on virtual conference space, signs, and posters located in the Keynote Regions, Landing Regions, and Expo Regions
• Sponsor logo and link prominently displayed on the convention website, event ticket site, online schedule, and in event promotion

Bronze Sponsor – $1000.00 USD

• Two (2) reserved conference passes
• One (1)  medium virtual display booth in the Expo Area
• One (1) half-page ad in the online conference program and schedule
• One (1) conference T-shirt shipped to the address of your choosing
• Recognition of your support during opening remarks, and on social media
• Sponsor logo displayed on virtual conference space, signs, and posters located in the Keynote Regions, Landing Regions, and Expo Regions
• Sponsor logo and link displayed on the convention website, event ticket site, and online schedule

Nickel Sponsor – $500.00 USD

• One (1) reserved conference passes
• One (1) small virtual display booth in the Expo Area
• One (1) quarter-page ad in the online conference program and schedule
• One (1) conference T-shirt shipped to the address of your choosing
• Recognition of your support during opening remarks, and on social media
• Sponsor logo displayed on virtual conference space, signs, and posters located in the Keynote Regions, Landing Regions, and Expo Regions
• Sponsor logo and link displayed on the convention website, event ticket site, and online schedule

Wood Sponsor – $250.00 USD

• One (1) reserved conference pass
• One (1) community size virtual display booth in the Expo Area
• Recognition of your support during opening remarks
• Sponsor logo displayed on virtual conference space, signs, and posters located in the Keynote Regions, Landing Regions, and Expo Regions
• Sponsor logo and link displayed on the convention website, event ticket site, and online schedule

Looking for more options or a Community Booth?  We will be launching a Crowdfunder Campaign for smaller tax-deductible dollar donations and fun thank you gifts! 

Sponsorship Sign-Up

Sponsorship Level * Select a sponsorship level $5000 $2500 $1000 $500 $250

All amounts are in $USD.

Organization Name *

Please enter the organization name as it should appear in all communications and materials. If the sponsor is an individual, enter the Real Life or Avatar name as it should appear in print and on the website.

Organization Website *

Please enter the URL that should be used as the address or link listed for your sponsorship.

Twitter

Does your organisation have a Twitter account? If so, what is the Twitter URL. (URLs please, NOT just your username.)

Sponsor Administrative Contact

The person listed below should be authorized to make legal and financial arrangements for your company or organization. Additionally, the administrative contact listed below will be the only person authorized to make decisions regarding access to closed conference areas and other arrangements that we will need to work out for the conference.

Contact Real Life First Name *

Enter the administrative contact's real life First Name.

Contact Real Life Last Name *

Enter the administrative contact's real life Last Name.

Contact Avatar First Name

Enter the administrative contact's Avatar First Name if applicable.

Contact Avatar Last Name

Enter the administrative contact's Avatar Last Name if applicable.

Email Address *

Please enter the email address where communications related to sponsorship matters should be sent.

Phone Number *

In the event we have questions or need to reach you, what is the best phone number to call? Please include the Country Code and Area Code.

Sponsor Mailing Address

Please enter the real life mailing address of the sponsor, company, or organization. Please note, this is the address to which any physical items such as conference t-shirts will be shipped.

Address 1 *

Address 2

City *

State/Province

ZIP or Postal Code *

Country *

Sponsorship Benefits

Each level of sponsorship offers certain benefits, please let us know which benefits you intend to take advantage of so we can be sure to coordinate further arrangements with you.

Gold Sponsor - Number of Reserved Conference Passes Select # of tickets 0 1 2 3 4 5

Gold Sponsors may receive up to 5 reserved conference passes. How many conference passes should we reserve for you?

Silver Sponsor - Number of Reserved Conference Passes Select # of tickets 0 1 2 3

Silver Sponsors may receive up to 4 reserved conference passes. How many conference passes should we reserve for you?

Bronze Sponsor - Number of Reserved Conference Passes Select # of tickets 0 1 2

Bronze Sponsors may receive up to 3 reserved conference passes. How many conference passes should we reserve for you?

Nickel Sponsor - Number of Reserved Conference Passes Select # of tickets 0 1

Nickel Sponsors may receive up to 2 reserved conference passes. How many conference passes should we reserve for you?

Wood Sponsor - Number of Reserved Conference Passes Select # of tickets 0 1

Nickel Sponsors may receive up to 2 reserved conference passes. How many conference passes should we reserve for you?

Sponsored Event

Yes

No

Gold sponsors have the option to host a one-hour sponsored event during the conference, either on the conference grid itself or on another OpenSimulator grid. This event will be included as an official part of the conference schedule. Would you like to host a Sponsored Event as part of your sponsorship? (If yes, we will contact you to discuss in greater detail soon.)

Expo Booth

Yes

No

All sponsors may have a virtual Expo Booth on the Expo Regions of the conference, the size of which depends upon the level of sponsorship. Do you plan to host an Expo Booth at the conference? (Please note, this will require you or someone in your organization to build a virtual display to be hosted on the OpenSimulator Community Conference grid. This does NOT refer to a real world booth or display.)

T-Shirt

Yes

No

All sponsor levels may receive a conference t-shirt(s) as part of their sponsor benefits. Do you wish to have a conference t-shirt(s) shipped to you?

T-Shirt Sizes

Small

Medium

Large

X-Large

2XX Large

3XX Large

Please select the t-shirt size(s) for your order. Gold Sponsors may choose up to three t-shirt sizes. Silver sponsors may choose up to two t-shirt sizes. Bronze and Nickel sponsors may select one t-shirt size.

Conference Program Ad

Yes

No

All sponsor levels may place an ad in the conference program. Do you wish to place an ad or have your name appear in the conference program?

HyperGrid Connected "Link Region"

Yes

No

If your organization has a HyperGrid enabled region on another OpenSimulator grid, we can provide a "link region" that will appear on the conference map south of the main conference regions and facilities, or a teleport portal to your region on a frequently visited area of the conference grid. Do you wish to have your HyperGrid enabled "link region" appear on the conference map or on a teleport portal on the conference grid? (Please note, if you are a member of a grid that is not HyperGrid enabled, you will not be able to take advantage of this sponsorship benefit and should select "No".)

HyperGrid Link Region URL

Please provide the URL link to your HyperGrid enabled region. The link should look like http://yourgrid.com:9000:Region Name - for example: http://fleepgrid.com:8002:FleepGrid Plaza

Content Appropriate for All-Ages, General Audience *

Yes

No

The OpenSimulator Community Conference is an all-ages, general community event, therefore, certain types of content are not appropriate for sponsorship. Inadmissible and excluded content is defined as content not suitable for an all-ages audience, or coming from an entity whose primary pursuit is: i) Illegal in its jurisdiction or contravening US law. ii) Focused on pornography iii) Promoting or endorsing acts of violence or terrorism iv) Distribution of materials illegal under US law v) Infringing copyright worldwide vi) Fostering, promoting or endorsing hate speech or hate crimes. I certify that the sponsoring company, organization, grid, or product does not violate the Inadmissible or Excluded Content policy.