Sponsor Guide

Thank you for your support of SOSS Community Day EU 2024, taking place on September 19 in Vienna, Austria.

Please click through the tabs on this page to access information on exhibiting at the conference.

Registration

To register, please use this link, choose the “In-Person Sponsor” registration type, and enter the voucher code that was sent to you in your welcome email. Please email Christie Davis to have your code re-sent to you.

Exhibit Hours:

Setup
Thursday, September 19 | 8:00 – 9:00

Show Hours
Thursday, September 19 | 9:00 – 16:00

Tear Down
Thursday, September 19 | 16:00 – 17:30

VENUE

Austria Center Vienna
Bruno-Kreisky-Platz 1, 1220 Wien, Austria

Hotel

The Open Source Summit Europe 2024 room block is also for attendees of any other Co-Located Event.

Please note, rooms will most likely sell out in advance of the room block close dates listed below. We encourage you to book early to secure a room at the conference rate.

Important: The Linux Foundation will never reach out to attendees by phone to make hotel reservations for our conferences. Please be advised that the most secure way to book in our discounted room block is by using the direct booking link provided below or by calling the hotel directly. If you receive a phone call or email from someone claiming to be with The Linux Foundation or the hotel and they attempt to sell you a hotel room, please email us at housing@linuxfoundation.org.

Please see the venue + travel page for more information.

Getting There

Vienna International Airport (VIE)

Distance to the Venue: 21.5 km
Driving Time to Venue: 17 minutes

Driving Directions from VIE to the venue

Parking
At the Venue:

Car Park

Entrance: Directly beneath the venue (Bruno-Kreisky-Platz 1, 1220 Wien, Austria)

EUR 18,70 per day

Nearby:

Parkgarage DC Living

Donau-City-Straße 12
1220 Wien

EUR 14,90 per day

Wiener Linien

Rates may vary – find the right pass for you!

Wiener Linien Public Transportation Time to Venue: 45 – 60 min

PLATINUM SPONSOR DUE DATES:

• August 13:
  • Confirm logo and URL
  • Confirm use of tabletop exhibit space
  • Submit company X (formerly Twitter) handle, Mastodon, and LinkedIn links
• August 16:
  • Submit social post content
• September 6:
  • Register
  • Submit collateral description for approval

GOLD SPONSOR DUE DATES:

• August 13:
  • Confirm logo and URL
  • Confirm use of tabletop exhibit space
  • Submit company X (formerly Twitter) handle, Mastodon, and LinkedIn links
• August 16:
  • Submit social post content
• September 6:
  • Register

SILVER SPONSOR DUE DATES:

• August 13:
  • Confirm logo and URL
• September 6:
  • Register

Speaking Opportunity:
Sponsor receives a 5-minute keynote session. All sponsor content must be approved by the Open Source Security Foundation. No sales and marketing pitches allowed. Speaking slots based on availability.

Evening Reception Recognition:
Sponsor logo will be included on signage throughout the reception.

Recognition During Opening & Closing Keynote Sessions:
Sponsor mentioned by name on stage.

Collateral at Registration:
Sponsor may provide a piece of collateral or giveaway for attendees when they check-in.

Exhibit Space:
The Demo Showcase is the hub of the event, providing excellent mindshare for sponsors. Includes (1) 6ft table, 2 chairs, power, and conference WiFi.

Social Media Promotion of Sponsorship:
From the Open Source Security Foundation Twitter, Mastodon, and LinkedIn channel. Please send your handles/URLs and social post content to Christie Davis.

Recognition on Event Website:
Prominent logo displayed on website

Recognition on Event Signage:
Logo on onsite signage

Recognition in Pre and Post-Conference Email Marketing:
Logo and URL

Post-Event Data Report:
Provides event demographics and additional details on event performance.

Exhibit Space:
The Demo Showcase is the hub of the event, providing excellent mindshare for sponsors. Includes (1) 6ft table, 2 chairs, power, and conference WiFi.

Social Media Promotion of Sponsorship:
From the Open Source Security Foundation Twitter, Mastodon, and LinkedIn channel. Please send your handles/URLs and social post content to Christie Davis.

Recognition on Event Website:
Prominent logo displayed on website

Recognition on Event Signage:
Logo on onsite signage

Recognition in Pre and Post-Conference Email Marketing:
Logo and URL

Post-Event Data Report:
Provides event demographics and additional details on event performance.

Recognition on Event Website:
Prominent logo displayed on website

Recognition on Event Signage:
Logo on onsite signage

Recognition in Pre and Post-Conference Email Marketing:
Name and URL

Post-Event Data Report:
Provides event demographics and additional details on event performance.

Sponsor Receives

• 6ft table with table drape
• 2 chairs
• 1 power drop with power strip
• Conference Wi-Fi

You may bring your own tablecloth.

Pull-up banners are permitted as long as they fit within your booth space (6ft x 4ft). Banners may not be placed in front of your table or on the sides of your table.

ADDITIONAL SPONSOR ORDERS

If you would like to order AV, additional power, or additional internet, please see the AV, Power + Internet tab below.

FLOOR PLAN

Coming Soon!

AV

If you would like to order a monitor or a laptop for your exhibit table, please email Christie Davis.

POWER

The exhibit table comes with 1 power drop and power strip. If you need additional power, please email Christie Davis.

INTERNET

The exhibit table comes with shared conference WiFi. If you would like to order a hardline, please email Christie Davis.

Information coming soon!

Platinum sponsors receive a 5-minute keynote session at the event.

All sponsor content must be approved by the Open Source Security Foundation. No sales and marketing pitches allowed. Speaking slots based on availability.

Please send the following information to Jennifer Crowley as soon as possible if you have not done so already:

Speaker Name
Speaker Email
Speaker Title
Speaker Bio
Speaker Photo (high res)
Session Title
Session Description

Please see the schedule page for the full conference agenda including keynotes, sessions, social events, and other activities. 

Please see the most up-to-date health and safety information on the health + safety page of the event site.

Please familiarize yourself with the code of conduct before attending the event.