CNM Sponsor Prospectus

Our Cloud Native Madison sponsorship prospectus shows how your company can connect with our community of skilled cloud-native professionals in the Madison area. The deck outlines our mission and presents tiered sponsorship packages with direct benefits like enhanced brand visibility, networking access, and talent recruitment opportunities. Partnering with us allows you to achieve key business goals while directly investing in the growth of Madison's local tech ecosystem.

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1. CLOUD NATIVE MADISON SPONSORSHIP PROSPECTUS Fostering the cloud native community in Madison, WI SUPPORTED BY CLOUD NATIVE MADISON
2. Contribute to the growth and advancement of our vibrant community We are thrilled to present you with the unique opportunity to sponsor a Cloud Native Community Group (CNCG), an extraordinary series of meetups that play a vital role in fostering the global community of engineers, developers, and cloud-native enthusiasts. GLOBAL IMPACT 72 COUNTRIES / 191 CITIES and counting... As the adoption of Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies continues to surge, CNCG chapters have emerged a platforms for connecting like-minded professionals who shape the future of digital infrastructure. 196 active chapters (January 2025) worldwide
3. WHY SPONSOR SUPPORTED BY Sponsoring a CNCG offers companies a unique opportunity to achieve multiple strategic objectives. 01 CNCGs provide brand awareness within the cloud-native and Kubernetes communities, connecting your company with highly engaged developers, system engineers, architects & technical leaders. 02 03 Associate your brand with one of the fastest-growing technology communities and demonstrates your commitment to community growth and development. 04 Gain access to networking opportunities with quality, targeted attendees, and leverage a CNCG chapter as a powerful platform to promote your product and recruit top talent from a diverse pool of skilled professionals. By supporting a CNCG, your brand will enhance its credibility by establishing itself as a prominent and influential player in Cloud Native technology.
4. LOCAL IMPACT 6 SPONSORS and counting... A year of growth and new opportunities! 2025 and 2026 have been a phenomenal years of growth for Cloud Native Madison. Our community has grown to over 200 members, our meetups are more vibrant than ever, and the conversation around cloud native technology in our region has never been stronger, thanks to the foundational support of our sponsors. We are evolving our sponsorship program for 2027 to offer more defined, highimpact partnership opportunities as we continue to grow. Elevating tiers for 2027: We are excited to launch additional benefits within our Gold and Diamond tiers, designed for partners who want to maximize their visibility and establish themselves as leaders in our community. 2 anchor partners (October 2026)
5. 2026 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT (FUNDED) PREMIER OPEN SOURCE & AI MIXER On August 18thth, 2026, Cloud Native Madison hosted a featured evening event with our anchor partner, Solo.io, at The Forward Festival, Wisconsin’s largest technology and entrepreneurial festival. The event reached capacity (over 100 registrations), tripling our turnout from last year’s cTENcf Birthday Bash (details on next slide). Additional event sponsors included Ardan Labs, CNCF Merge Forward, and CertDirectory. This slide is illustrative of our programming quality and partner model. Current sponsorship opportunities apply to the broader series/season and not this specific event. CLOUD NATIVE MADISON ORGANIZERS
6. 2025 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT (FUNDED) CNCF 10-YEAR CELEBRATION (FUNDED) On October 29th, 2025, Cloud Native Madison hosted a cTENcf Birthday Bash, celebrating 10 years of CNCF. It was held at StartingBlock Madison, Madison’s startup hub (Wisconsin’s largest). Event sponsors included Grafana Labs, Devtron, and Solo.io. This slide is illustrative of our programming quality and partner model. Current sponsorship opportunities apply to the broader series/season and not this specific event.
7. 2027 FINANCIAL SPONSORSHIP TIERS AT-A-GLANCE Diamond Gold Silver $4,500 $2,500 Venue, food, drinks Guaranteed speaking slots (3) per year (In-Person/Virtual) 3 sponsor announcements (e.g., conference, major release) Logo on intro slides, CNCF page, Meetup, & LinkedIn 1 virtual webinar co-hosted with the CNCF community Social media posts Branding on micro-website 600 character plug in attendee Thank You email Swag distribution 4 AVAILABLE Guaranteed speaking slots (2) per year (In-Person/Virtual) 2 sponsor announcements (e.g., conference, major release) Logo on intro slides Social media posts Branding on micro-website 400 character plug in attendee Thank You email Swag distribution Thank you and 2 minute speaking opportunity Social media posts Branding on micro-website 280 character plug in attendee Thank You email 4 AVAILABLE 12 AVAILABLE
8. Diamond* Sponsorship - Anchor Partner PACKAGE PRICE: $4,500 Diamond sponsors are our anchor partners, establishing themselves as pillars of the cloud native ecosystem in our region. Their premier investment underwrites our program end-toend, providing multi-year funding that enables core initiatives and ensures the sustainable, long-term growth of Cloud Native Madison. *Diamond sponsorships are available on a first come first serve basis. Cloud Native Madison reserves the right to make minor adjustments to the sponsorship benefits and to increase/decrease the number of available sponsorships. WHAT IS INCLUDED? Guaranteed speaking slots (3) per year (In-Person/Virtual) 3 sponsor announcements (e.g., conference, major release) Logo on intro slides, CNCF page, Meetup, & LinkedIn 1 virtual webinar co-hosted with the CNCF community Social media posts Branding on micro-website 600 character plug in attendee Thank You email Swag distribution
9. Gold* Sponsorship - Community Champion PACKAGE PRICE: $2,500 Gold sponsors are champions of community engagement. They step into the spotlight to power our key events and lead the technical conversation. This vital partnership is key to elevating our programming, making our meetups premier destinations for high-value content and vibrant networking. *Gold sponsorships are available on a first come first serve basis. Cloud Native Madison reserves the right to make minor adjustments to the sponsorship benefits and to increase/decrease the number of available sponsorships. WHAT IS INCLUDED? Guaranteed speaking slots (2) per year (In-Person/Virtual) 2 sponsor announcements (e.g., conference, major release) Logo on intro slides Social media posts Branding on micro-website 400 character plug in attendee Thank You email Swag distribution
10. Silver* Sponsorship - Foundational Supporter PACKAGE PRICE: IN-KIND Silver sponsors are the foundational supporters of Cloud Native Madison. Their partnership is essential for the consistent operation of our meetups, forming the backbone of our community. They enable local technologists to gather, learn, and connect on a regular basis. *Silver sponsorships are available on a first come first serve basis. Cloud Native Madison reserves the right to make minor adjustments to the sponsorship benefits and to increase/decrease the number of available sponsorships. WHAT IS INCLUDED? Thank you and 2 minute speaking opportunity Social media posts Branding on micro-website 280 character plug in attendee Thank You email
11. COMMUNITY ORGANIZED CNCF SUPPORTED INTERESTED IN BECOMING A SPONSOR? “ It was very engaging and as a sponsor there was lots of opportunity to engage with potential customers. By becoming a sponsor, you will have the opportunity to connect with a diverse audience of industry professionals, showcase your brand, and contribute to the growth and success of our community. Contact us for more information on sponsorship and how to be a part of our exciting journey! CONTACT LET'S GET SOCIAL Ryan Etten CNCF Cloud Native Madison Lead Organizer & CNCF Ambassador Cloud Natve Madison Cloud Native Madison Linktr.ee ryanetten@gmail.com