Sponsorship Tiers and Benefits
Sponsorship at WCEH 2025 offers you an opportunity to connect with the WordPress community in a meaningful way. Our sponsors gain exposure to a highly engaged audience of developers, agencies, and businesses, allowing them to build brand recognition and establish valuable relationships. The following guide outlines the sponsorship tiers available, the benefits each tier provides, and key strategies for securing sponsorship commitments.
While sponsorship is first and foremost about contributing in a meaningful way to support the WordPress community, we also want sponsors to maximize the impact of their investment. WCEH offers multiple sponsorship levels with a variety of exposure and interaction options.
Learn more about:
- The benefits of sponsoring WordCamp Canada
- Our location and venue: Carleton University and Ottawa, ON.
Sponsor Packages
Confederation
Get an exclusive booth and social/networking events.
- Exclusive Booth
- Largest space and tables
- Circle Sponsor
- Activity Sponsor
- Exclusive Blog Post
- Social Media Exposure
- Swag Bag
2 Available
Northern Lights
Host a networking event in downtown Ottawa.
- Exclusive Booth
- Circle Sponsor
- Activity Sponsor
- Exclusive Blog Post
- Social Media Exposure
- Swag Bag
Great Lakes
Scheduled booth for a day.
- Scheduled Booth
- Group Blog Post
- Social Media Exposure
- Swag Bag
Maple Leaf
Share a booth.
- Shared Booth
- Group Blog Post
- Social Media Exposure
- Swag Bag
Laurentian
Your brand in a specific area.
- Branded Area (For drinks, after-party, etc.)
- Group Blog Post
- Social Media Exposure
- Swag Bag
Coast-to-Coast
Your swag in our event bag.
- Group Blog Post
- Social Media Exposure
- Swag Bag
Sponsorship Benefits and Engagement Opportunities
Circles (Networking Events)
At scheduled times throughout the event, we will facilitate sponsor-led networking circles where attendees can engage in targeted discussions. These circles allow sponsors to connect directly with their ideal customer segments. This opportunity is exclusive to Confederation and Northern Lights sponsors, with a total of six slots available over two days.
Content Marketing Opportunities
Sponsors receive brand exposure through blog posts and social media mentions. Higher-tier sponsors receive individual recognition, while lower-tier sponsors are grouped together in promotional materials. This ensures fair visibility for all sponsors while giving premium sponsors a higher level of exposure.
On-Site Branding and Visibility
All sponsors receive brand exposure through slide decks displayed between sessions, swag bag inserts, and on-stage acknowledgments. Sponsors at the Laurentian tier ($1,000 CAD) can also claim exclusive branding opportunities such as coffee carts, meal sponsorships, snack stations, and after-party branding. These branded opportunities are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
Booth and Exhibit Space
For companies wanting a physical presence at the event, we offer dedicated and shared booth spaces:
Activity Sponsorship (Evening Dinners)
To foster high-value networking opportunities, we are coordinating intimate dinners at restaurants across the city. These dinners are capped at 30 people and operate on a first-come, first-served basis. As organizers, we handle the logistics, while sponsors cover the cost of drinks (with the option to cover more). This exclusive opportunity is available to Global, Confederation, and Northern Lights sponsors.
- Exclusive Booth/Table: Confederation and Northern Lights sponsors receive a dedicated 6’ table in the sponsor area. The two Confederation sponsors will receive end-cap placements, providing additional space.
- Shared and Scheduled Booths: Great Lakes sponsors get a dedicated booth for one day of the conference, which they can choose. Maple Leaf sponsors will share a booth with another sponsor.
Restaurants and Lounges with a View in Downtown Ottawa
Register Your Sponsorship Application
Thank you for your interest in sponsoring WordCamp Canada. Please note that the sponsorship process has changed for 2025 and now includes an additional review process to ensure GPL and trademark compliance.
