Become a sponsor for DataConf

Become a sponsor to support the volunteer-led data & AI conference and connect with South Africa's most passionate practitioners.

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Sponsorship Summary

An overview of available sponsorship opportunities

Exhibition Packages

Choose a package with an exhibition space and build from there.

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Feature Branding Options

Enhance your visibility with a Feature Sponsorship — available as standalone or add-on options

EXHIBITION PACKAGES

All prices exclude VAT

Starter Package

R30,000
• Exhibition space (1 table + 2 chairs)
• 1 bring your own pull-up banner (2m x 0.85m)
• 1 delegate pass
• Custom printed sock banner
• Digital branding
• Add more delegate passes at an 8% discount

Growth Package

R40,000
• Enhanced exhibition space
• 2 bring your own pull-up banner (2m x 0.85m)
• 2 delegate passes
• Priority positioning
• Digital branding
• Add more delegate passes at an 8% discount

Premium Package

R50,000
• Premium exhibition space
• 2 bring your own pull-up banner (2m x 0.85m)
• 1 custom printed sock banner
• 3 delegate passes
• Prime location
• Digital branding
• Add more delegate passes at an 8% discount

Premium Plus

R85,000
Everything in Premium
Plus
• 1 speaking slot (40 mins)
• 1 feature branding of your choice
• Delegate bag branding

Headline Package

R100,000
Everything in Premium Plus
Plus
• Double exhibition space
• Headline sponsor status
• Custom printed Banner wall
• Additional delegate pass
• Opening remarks

FEATURE BRANDING OPTIONS

All prices exclude VAT

These can be purchased on their own or added to any exhibition package.

Notebook & Pen

R15,000
Custom branded notebooks & pens for all delegates.

Coffee Sponsor

R35,000
Barista coffee with your logo on takeaway cups.

Data Mixer Drinks

R15,000
Sponsor the end-of-day networking drinks and bar.

Lunch Sponsor

R15,000
Sponsor lunch for all attendees and brand the area.

Photography

R15k-R25k
Your logo on all professional event photos.

Water Bottles

R15,000
Custom branded reusable bottles for all delegates.

Speaker T-Shirts

R15,000
Exclusive branded t-shirts for all event speakers.
Requires Premium Plus or Headline

Delegate T-Shirts

R20,000
Branding on delegate t-shirts for all delegates.
Requires any Exhibition package

Lanyards

R15,000
Your logo on every delegate lanyard and name badge.

Ready to Sponsor DataConf 2025?

Connect with South Africa's most engaged data community

Email: info@dataconf.co.za
Social: @DataConfZA
Website: dataconf.co.za

All sponsorship opportunities are limited. First come, first served!

Exhibition Packages

From startup-friendly to headline sponsor opportunities

All prices exclude VAT

Starter Package

Perfect for first-time sponsors and growing companies

R30,000
Limited to 6 sponsors
  • Exhibition space (1 table + 1 chair)
  • 1 bring your own pull-up banner (2m x 0.85m)
  • 1 delegate pass included
  • Digital branding

Growth Package

For companies ready to make meaningful connections

R40,000
Limited to 4 sponsors
  • Enhanced exhibition space (1 table + 2 chairs)
  • 2 bring your own pull-up banners (2m x 0.85m)
  • 2 delegate passes included
  • Digital branding package
  • Add more delegate passes at 8% discount

Premium Package

Maximum space impact and visibility

R50,000
Limited to 3 sponsors total
  • Premium Exhibition Space (1 table, 3 chairs)
  • Custom printed sock banner
  • 2 bring your own pull-up banners (2m x 0.85m)
  • 3 Delegate Passes included
  • Prime Location
  • Digital Branding
  • Add more delegate passes at 8% discount
UPGRADE

Premium Plus Package

Premium exhibition package + feature branding add-on + speaking opportunity

R85,000
Upgrade of Premium. Limited to 2 sponsors.

Everything in Premium

  • Premium Exhibition Space
  • Custom printed sock banner
  • 2 bring your own pull-up banners (2m x 0.85m)
  • 3 Delegate Passes
  • Prime Location
  • Digital Branding

Plus

  • Speaking Slot 40min speaking slot to present to 100-150 data & AI professionals
  • Choice of Any Feature branding as add-on Limited to items to the value of R15,000
  • Delegate Bag Branding Your logo on every delegate's take-home bag
UPGRADE

Headline Package

Become THE name associated with DataConf

R100,000
Upgrade of Premium Plus. Limited to 1 sponsor.

Everything in Premium Plus

  • Speaking Slot
  • Choice of Feature Branding Add-on
  • Delegate Bag Branding
  • Premium Exhibition Space

Plus

  • Double Exhibition Space 2 tables, 4+ chairs, prime positioning
  • Headline Sponsor Status Premium logo placement
  • Custom Printed Banner Wall Larger branding area
  • Opening Remarks Opportunity Address all attendees before the keynote
  • 1 Extra Delegate Pass (4 total)

Package Comparison

Feature Starter
R30k		 Growth
R40k		 Premium
R50k		 Premium Plus
R85k		 Headline
R100k
Exhibition Space 1 table + 1 chair 1 table + 2 chairs 1 table + 3 chairs 1 table + 3 chairs 2 tables + 4+ chairs
Banner Spaces 1 BYO pull-up 2 BYO pull-up 1 Custom sock banner + 2 BYO pull-up 1 Custom sock banner + 2 BYO pull-up Custom Banner Wall + 2 BYO pull-up
Delegate Passes 1 2 3 3 4
Speaking Slot ✗ ✗ ✗ ✓ ✓
Feature Branding Included ✗ ✗ ✗ ✓ ✓
Opening Remarks ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✓

Ready to Choose Your Package?

Connect with us to secure your exhibition space at DataConf 2025

Email: info@dataconf.co.za | Social: @DataConfZA

All packages are limited. First come, first served!

Feature Branding

Enhance your presence with branded merchandise and event experiences

All prices exclude VAT

🎁 Branded Merchandise

Get your brand in delegates' hands with useful, memorable items

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Notebook & Pen Branding

R15,000

Custom branded notebooks + pens for all delegates.

Includes: 1 delegate pass
🎽

Speaker T-Shirt Branding

R15,000

Exclusive branded speaker t-shirts. Premium visibility with event thought leaders.

Includes: 1 delegate pass
Exclusive for Premium Plus or Headline sponsors
🎽

Delegate T-Shirt Branding

R20,000

Branding on delegate t-shirts, handed to all delegates.

Includes: 1 delegate pass
Requires Exhibition package
💧

Water Bottle Branding

R15,000

Custom branded reusable water bottles for all delegates. Sustainable branding that delegates will keep.

Includes: 1 delegate pass
🏷️

Lanyard Branding

R15,000

Your logo on every delegate lanyard and name badge. Maximum visibility throughout the entire event day.

Includes: 1 delegate pass

🎉 Event Experience Sponsorships

Sponsor key moments that create lasting impressions

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Coffee Sponsor

R35,000

Sponsor barista coffee for the event, with your logo printed on takeaway cups. High-impact branding during networking breaks.

Includes: 1 delegate pass
🍺

Data Mixer Drinks

R15,000

Sponsor our end-of-day networking drinks + bar branding. Perfect for connecting with delegates in a relaxed setting.

Includes: 1 delegate pass
🍽️

Lunch Sponsorship

R15,000

Sponsor lunch for all attendees + lunch area branding. Prime networking time when delegates are most engaged.

Includes: 1 delegate pass
🥂

Speaker Dinner

R15,000

Host our speaker dinner the evening before + attend as VIP (2 guests). Exclusive networking with event thought leaders.

Includes: 1 delegate pass

📸 Photography Sponsorships

Your logo on every event photo for lasting brand exposure

📸

Half-Day Photographer

R15,000

Professional event photography 1/2 day. Company logo will be on all photos.

Includes: 1 delegate pass
📷

Full-Day Photographer

R25,000

Full-day photography + 2 hours exclusive use (excl. keynote/lunch). Company logo will be on all photos.

Includes: 1 delegate pass

Ready to Add Impact to Your Sponsorship?

Combine exhibition packages with add-ons for maximum brand exposure

Email: info@dataconf.co.za | Social: @DataConfZA

Each add-on is limited to 1 sponsor. First come, first served!

Why become a DataConf Sponsor?

DataConf is a non-profit conference for practitioners, by practitioners.

Your support is a direct investment in the local tech community, helping us create a vital space for sharing real-world experience and fostering genuine connections.

🤝
Support a Grassroots Movement
Show your commitment to the data community. As a non-profit event, your support directly funds a high-quality, accessible conference that helps local tech professionals learn, connect, and grow.
💡
Engage in Authentic Conversations
Connect with an audience that values substance. Our delegates are hands-on practitioners who come for deep technical discussions, not sales pitches. It's a space where real-world challenges are shared and practical solutions are discovered.
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Targeted Brand Visibility
Place your brand in front of a niche and highly relevant audience of data professionals. Your support will be acknowledged by a community that truly appreciates your contribution.

A Partnership in Community Growth

Your investment delivers value beyond a typical marketing spend.

🌱
Deepen Your Community Roots
Position your brand as a foundational supporter of the local data ecosystem and a champion of grassroots knowledge sharing.
💡
Engage With Niche Talent
Build long-term brand awareness with a highly targeted group of skilled professionals who are passionate about their craft.
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Gain Authentic Insights
Hear firsthand about the real-world challenges and successes from practitioners, giving you an unfiltered pulse on the industry.

A Conference Focused on Real-World Experience

Our content is curated to be practical, insightful, and based on real experience.

100%
Practitioner-Led Talks
Content you can't just "Google," from people who have been there and done it.
Zero
Sales Pitches
An environment focused on learning and authentic knowledge sharing.
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Engaged Delegates
Connect with a diverse group of data professionals — the curious minds and hands-on practitioners passionate about building, analyzing, and leading in the data and AI space.

What Our Sponsors Value

Our sponsors consistently tell us they value the quality of conversations and the opportunity for genuine connection. Instead of scanning hundreds of badges, you'll engage in deep technical discussions with practitioners who are actively shaping the industry.
— Based on feedback from previous DataConf sponsors

Ready to Support the Data Community?

Become a sponsor to make DataConf 2025 a success. Your support makes all the difference.

Become a Sponsor

Build Your Custom Sponsorship Package

Select your ideal combination of packages and features below.

Step 1: Choose Your Exhibition Package

Step 2: Add Feature Branding

Can be purchased as standalone options or as add-ons to any exhibition package.

Custom branded notebooks + pens for all delegates.
Exclusive branded speaker t-shirts.
Requires Premium Plus or Headline package.
Branding on delegate t-shirts for all delegates.
Requires any Exhibition package.
Custom branded reusable water bottles.
Your logo on every delegate lanyard and name badge.
Sponsor barista coffee for the event, with your logo on takeaway cups.
Sponsor our end-of-day networking drinks + bar branding.
Sponsor lunch for all attendees + lunch area branding.
Host our speaker dinner the evening before + attend as VIP (2 guests).
Your logo on all photos from a half-day shoot.
Your logo on all photos from a full-day shoot.

Your Custom Package

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