Call for Sponsors : Enhancing the Experience at WordCamp Kolhapur!

The vibrant WordPress Community in Kolhapur is about to host their first ever WordCamp Kolhapur on 11th and 12th January 2025.

What makes WordCamp Kolhapur special?

Kolhapur, the most significant city in Southern Maharashtra, has long been a hub of historical, religious, and cultural significance. Home to the renowned Shivaji University since 1962, the city also boasts a growing IT sector and numerous engineering colleges, fostering a new generation of tech-savvy talent from across the region.

As Kolhapur continues to expand its tech footprint, it proudly hosts its first-ever WordCamp, celebrating its dynamic WordPress community of experts and enthusiasts, while warmly inviting newcomers to join in the experience.

Why sponsor WordCamp Kolhapur 2025?

Being the first of its kind in our city, we see WordCamp Kolhapur getting a huge response from business owners, freelancers, bloggers, WordPress experts, and students alike.

Sponsoring a WordCamp gives you:

  • A great opportunity to be a part and support a budding WordPress community in Kolhapur. Being the first WordCamp, here’s your chance to be a part of a historical event in a significant city like this.
  • A chance to engage with a vibrant and tech-savvy community from Kolhapur and the surrounding regions.
  • Brand visibility that makes you known by WordPress experts, beginners and young talent looking forward to connecting with you.

Meet and greet with like minded industry experts, potential clients, future collaborators and talented candidates to help grow your business.

Our sponsorship levels

We’ve created customised sponsorship packages, designed to fit your marketing objectives and budget. Take a look at what we offer, and scroll down for more details.

Shahu Shenanigans:
INR 50,000 // $650 Exclusive of GST

(Gold package)
  • Recognition in Opening and Closing Remarks: Your brand will be acknowledged and thanked during the event’s opening and closing remarks.
  • Dedicated Blog Post: A blog post will be published on our website, highlighting and thanking each of our Gold Sponsors.
  • Social Media Shoutouts: Your brand will receive multiple mentions across our social media platforms.
  • Booth Space in Networking Area: You will have a dedicated booth area in the Networking Zone to engage with attendees.
  • Swag Inserts: Include your branded swags or flyers in the WordCamp Kolhapur Swag Kit (subject to pre-approval and space availability. Please contact us for more details).
  • Complimentary Tickets: Receive 3 free tickets for your company representatives to attend the event, along with access to an exclusive welcome dinner. This provides a unique opportunity to network with other sponsors and speakers, helping to build future business connections
  • Sponsor-Provided Standees: You can display 2 individual standees at the event, to be provided by your team.
  • Exclusive Giveaway Opportunity: Option to run a camp-wide giveaway, facilitated by WordCamp Kolhapur volunteers. We’ll provide you with details about the winners during or after the event.
  • Main Banner Logo Placement: Your company logo will feature prominently on our main event banner.
  • Website Feature: Your logo and a link to your company’s website will be showcased on the official WordCamp Kolhapur website.
  • Event Support: Our team is available to assist you with printing, booth management, or other logistical needs.

Saaj Supremes:
INR 25,000 // $350 Exclusive of GST

(Silver package)
  • Recognition in Opening and Closing Remarks: Your brand will be acknowledged and thanked during the event’s opening and closing remarks.
  • Dedicated Blog Post: A blog post will be published on our website, highlighting and thanking each of our Silver Sponsors.
  • Social Media Shoutouts: Your brand will receive multiple mentions across our social media platforms.
  • Complimentary Tickets: Receive 2 free tickets for your company representatives to attend the event, along with access to an exclusive welcome dinner. This provides a unique opportunity to network with other sponsors and speakers, helping to build future business connections
  • Sponsor-Provided Standees: You can display 2 individual standees at the event, to be provided by your team.
  • Main Banner Logo Placement: Your company logo will feature prominently on our main event banner.
  • Website Feature: Your logo and a link to your company’s website will be showcased on the official WordCamp Kolhapur website.

Panchganga Poise:
INR 10,000 // $150 Exclusive of GST

(Bronze package)
  • Recognition in Opening and Closing Remarks: Your brand will be acknowledged and thanked during the event’s opening and closing remarks.
  • Dedicated Blog Post: One blog post will be published recognizing and thanking all of our Bronze Sponsors.
  • Social Media Shoutout: Your brand will receive a mention across our social media platforms.
  • Complimentary Tickets: Receive 1 free tickets for your company representatives to attend the event, along with access to an exclusive welcome dinner. This provides a unique opportunity to network with other sponsors and speakers, helping to build future business connections
  • Main Banner Logo Placement: Your company logo will feature prominently on our main event banner.
  • Website Feature: Your logo and a link to your company’s website will be showcased on the official WordCamp Kolhapur website.

Pramukh Attendee:
INR 3,000 // $50 Exclusive of GST

(Microsponsor)

This ticket is intended for WordPress professionals or people who recognize that WordCamp Kolhapur is as valuable as more traditionally-priced industry conferences and want to help support the event.

You get everything you would from a standard ticket plus a sense of satisfaction in knowing that you’re giving extra financial support.

  • Recognition in Opening and Closing Remarks: Your name will be acknowledged and thanked during the event’s closing remarks.
  • Social Media Shoutout: Your will receive a mention across our social media platforms.
  • Website Feature: Your Picture will be showcased on the official WordCamp Kolhapur website.

Karveer Spice:
INR 75,000 // $950 Exclusive of GST

(Afterparty package)
  • Recognition in Opening and Closing Remarks: Your brand will be acknowledged and thanked during the event’s opening and closing remarks.
  • Dedicated Blog Post: A blog post will be published on our website, highlighting and thanking each of our Karveer Spice Sponsors.
  • Social Media Shoutouts: Your brand will receive multiple mentions across our social media platforms.
  • Booth Space in Networking Area: You will have a dedicated booth area in the Networking Zone to engage with attendees.
  • Swag Inserts: Include your branded swags or flyers in the WordCamp Kolhapur Swag Kit (subject to pre-approval and space availability. Please contact us for more details).
  • Complimentary Tickets: Receive 3 free tickets for your company representatives to attend the event, along with access to an exclusive welcome dinner. This provides a unique opportunity to network with other sponsors and speakers, helping to build future business connections
  • Sponsor-Provided Standees: You can display 2 individual standees at the event, to be provided by your team.
  • After Party Banner: Your banner will be prominently displayed at the After Party venue.
  • Exclusive Giveaway Opportunity: Option to run a camp-wide giveaway, facilitated by WordCamp Kolhapur volunteers. We’ll provide you with details about the winners during or after the event.
  • Main Banner Logo Placement: Your company logo will feature prominently on our main event banner.
  • Website Feature: Your logo and a link to your company’s website will be showcased on the official WordCamp Kolhapur website.

How to become a sponsor?

Are you ready to elevate your brand by becoming a sponsor? We’ve made the process simple.

Have questions or interested in discussing custom sponsorship packages tailored to your specific needs, our dedicated sponsorship team is here to assist you. Reach out anytime at kolhapur+sponsors@wordcamp.org for more information.

Remember, these exclusive sponsorship opportunities are limited. Don’t miss your chance to secure a spot at the first WordCamp Kolhapur.

Apply today! Once submitted, our sponsorship team will connect with you to guide you through the next steps.

Things you should know as a sponsor

  • As a sponsor, you are responsible for your standees’ ownership, booth creatives printing, and transport.
  • Swags/flyers/brochures to be included in the attendee kit must be sent out to us at least 15 days in advance. Anything later than that may not be included.
  • Each sponsorship level has a set of regular tickets allocated for them. Any additional tickets should be purchased at regular rates from the website. Purchased tickets will come with Attendee badges. We offer limited Sponsor badges specified to your package.
  • Please note that submitting this form does not guarantee sponsorship. You are requested to apply as a Sponsor as soon as possible, so we can book the spot for you.
  • Form submission acknowledges that you have read & agreed to the ‘Code of Conduct‘.
  • Guidelines: WordCamp Central’s Sponsorship rules

Apply here to become a sponsor

Is this your first time being a sponsor at a WordPress event?(required)

Quick pointers

  • We won’t be offering demo slots / speaker slots as part of sponsorship package.
  • No attendee data will be shared with any sponsor. They can however suggest attendees to voluntarily fill in their details, sign up for products or services at their sponsors booths.

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