Unlike many other conferences, EclipseCon Europe and OSGi Community Event talks are chosen by a volunteer, independent program committee. This allows us to offer a current and consistently high-quality program.
The social times and hands-on activities keep the networking going and make sure that fun is an important part of the gathering.
Please join us as a sponsor or exhibitor and play a significant role in this year’s event – we need your participation to make 2018 a success!
2018 Conference at a Glance
- Tuesday, 23 October - Thursday, 25 October
- Forum am Schlosspark, Ludwigsburg, Germany
- Three days of exhibits (Tuesday setup, Thursday teardown)
- Exhibits located in high-traffic areas, with dedicated exhibit times each day
- Evening receptions and entertainment
- Eclipse Community Day on Monday; theme days and special activities on Tuesday and Wednesday
- IoT Playground on Wednesday
Attendee Profile
In 2017, the 617 attendees came from 300 countries, and included developers, architects, directors, and researchers.
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Themes and Special Content for 2018
For a full list of program tracks, see the Call for Papers page.
The 2018 conference includes a Project Quality Day on Wednesday, 24 October. This focused content introduces new companies, presenters, and attendees to the Eclipse and OSGi ecosystems while also serving our core communities. Contact us at sponsors@eclipsecon.org for more information on being a Theme Day sponsor.
Location and Venue
The Stuttgart area is a hot spot for Germany industry (including Bosch, Daimler, Mercedes-Benz, and Porsche). The region currently has Germany's highest density of scientific, academic, and research organizations, so the conference's Ludwigsburg location attracts a variety of technical professionals.
Ludwigsburg itself is charming and baroque; its most famous attraction is the beautiful Residential Palace, former home of the kings of Baden-Württemberg. The conference venue is the Forum am Schlosspark, a light-filled space in the heart of Ludwigsburg, close to restaurants, shops, and hotels. The Nestor Hotel Ludwigsburg, a few steps away from the Forum, serves as the conference hotel.
Eclipse Community Day
Sponsor representatives may choose to participate in the Eclipse Community Day, (formerly the Unconference), held on the day prior to the conference. The Community Day is of special interest to the Projects, Eclipse Working Groups and other communities of interest.
Packages and Pricing
Sponsorships are not limited to the packages below! We are eager to help customize a sponsorship that gives your company the highest value and adds to the attendee experience. Please contact us at sponsors@eclipsecon.org for more information.
| Elite | Premium | Basic | IoT Theme Day | Project Quality Theme Day | |
| All Access passes | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Reserved speaking slots | 1 | 1 | |||
| Discount on add-ons | 50% | 50% | |||
| Company description in printed program | Full page | Half page | |||
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| Price | Through 30 June, 2018: members and alumni, €12,475; others, €12,975 After 30 June, 2018: members and alumni, €14,950; others, €15,900 |
Through 30 June, 2018: members and alumni, €8,475; others, €8,875 After June 30, 2018: €9,750 alumni/members; €10,450 others |
Through 30 June, 2018: members and alumni, €4,375; others, €4,545 After 30 June, 2018: €4,950 alumni/members; €5,550 others |
€1,200 | €1,050 |
- Six All Access conference passes
- Logo in printed program, on conference banner, and on website
- Prominent display of logo and special sponsor designation on website
- Company description in printed program (a full-page space for logo and text)
- Booth options: table and pin board, or equivalent space for your own pop-up booth
- Premium location in exhibit area
- Reserved slot in program for sponsored content (until August 31)
- Opportunity to purchase extra passes at a 20% discount
- Access to opt-in attendee email list
- 50% discount on price of Add-on Options (see below)
- Price
- Through 30 June, 2018: members and alumni, €12,475; others, €12,975
- After 30 June, 2018: members and alumni, €14,950; others, €15,900
- Four All Access conference passes
- Logo in printed program, on conference banner, and on website
- Prominent display of logo and special sponsor designation on website
- Company description on website and in printed program (a half-page space for logo and description)
- Booth options: table and pin board, or equivalent space for your own pop-up booth
- Premium location in exhibit area
- Reserved slot in program for sponsored content (until August 31)
- Opportunity to purchase extra passes at a 20% discount
- Access to opt-in attendee email list
- 50% discount on price of Add-on Options (see below)
- Price
- Through 30 June, 2018: members and alumni, €8,475; others, €8,875
- After 30 June, 2018: members and alumni, €9,750; others, €10,450
- Four All Access conference passes
- Logo in printed program, on conference banner, and on website
- Prominent display of logo and special sponsor designation on website
- Company description on website and in printed program (a half-page space for logo and description)
- Booth options: table and pin board, or equivalent space for your own pop-up booth
- Premium location in exhibit area
- Reserved slot in program for sponsored content (until August 31)
- Opportunity to purchase extra passes at a 20% discount
- Access to opt-in attendee email list
- 50% discount on price of Add-on Options (see below)
- Price
- Through 30 June, 2018: members and alumni, €8,475; others, €8,875
- After 30 June, 2018: members and alumni, €9,750; others, €10,450
- Two All Access conference passes
- Logo in printed program, on conference banner, and on website
- Company description on website
- Booth options: table and pin board, or equivalent space for your own pop-up booth
- Opportunity to present sponsored content (based on availability after August 31)
- Opportunity to purchase extra passes at a 20% discount
- Price
- Through 30 June, 2018: members and alumni, €4,375; others, €4,545
- After 30 June, 2018: members and alumni, €4,950; others, €5,550
- Two All Access conference passes
- Logo in printed program, on conference banner, and on website
- Company description on website
- Booth options: table and pin board, or equivalent space for your own pop-up booth
- Opportunity to present sponsored content (based on availability after August 31)
- Opportunity to purchase extra passes at a 20% discount
- Price
- Through 30 June, 2018: members and alumni, €4,375; others, €4,545
- After 30 June, 2018: members and alumni, €4,950; others, €5,550
Exhibitor Package (limited to four)
- One All Access conference pass
- One IoT Theme Day pass
- Logo on website, in printed program, and on IoT Theme Day signage
- Company description on website
- Opportunity to display your roll-up banner in IoT Theme Day space
- Shared table in IoT Theme Day room for collateral
- Price: €1,200
Exhibitor Package (limited to four)
- One All Access conference pass
- One Project Quality Theme Day pass
- Logo on website, in printed program, and on Project Quality Theme Day signage
- Company description on website
- Opportunity to display your roll-up banner in Project Quality Theme Day space
- Shared table in Project Quality Theme Day room for collateral
- Price: €1,050
Sponsor Package
- Three Theme Day passes
- Logo on website, in printed program, and on Project Quality Theme Day signage
- Company description on website
- Shared table in Project Quality Theme Day room for collateral
- Price: €800
Supporter Package
- One Theme Day pass
- Logo on website, in printed program, and on Project Quality Theme Day signage
- Company description on website
- Price: €350
Media sponsors help us promote the conference in exchange for the benefits below. Please contact us at sponsors@eclipsecon.org if you would like to be a media sponsor. Note that acceptance as a media sponsor is contingent on our evaluation of your advertising/promotion plan and our determination that there is sufficient value to both parties.
- One All Access conference pass
- Logo in printed program, on conference banner, and on website
- For print media, opportunity to display materials or provide materials to attendees
Additional Opportunities
Add-Ons
Elite and premium sponsors receive a 50% discount on these add-ons. This list is just a starting point – if you have other ideas, or want to work with us to find a creative way for your company to increase its presence and support this unique European event, please contact us at sponsors@eclipsecon.org.
- Lanyard sponsorship (your company's logo on every attendee!): €1,800 (€900 for Elite and Premium)
- Full-page color ad (14 cm x 20 cm) in printed program: €800 (€400 for Elite and Premium)
- Lunch sponsorship (three available): €400 (€200 for Elite and Premium)
Conference Highlights
Sponsoring one of the "highlight" items below will help your company make a significant impact. We can help you choose the one that works best for you and customize it to meet your needs; please contact us at sponsors@eclipsecon.org to get started! Highlight sponsorships may be exclusive if purchased early. These opportunities and add-ons are first-come, first-served – so act quickly!
- Evening entertainment sponsorship: €3,000
- Reception sponsorship: €2,000
- Espresso cart sponsorship: €3,000
How to Sign Up
After reviewing this prospectus, download the sponsor agreement. If you have any questions, please contact us.
Exhibitor Location Map
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Important Dates
- Elite and Premium Sponsor deadline for sponsored content submissions: 31 August, 2018
- Basic Sponsor deadline for sponsored content submissions (only accepted if space allows): 7 September, 2018
- Deadline for logo (all sponsors) and company description (Elite and Premium Sponsors) for conference program: 7 September, 2018
