Sponsorship

So you want to sponsor a SoCal Python meetup

First off: Thank you for supporting the local Python community!

What we look for in a venue sponsor:

• Meeting time/date: we generally meet on the last Tuesday of the month, from 7pm-9pm. We are happy to be flexible as needed, though!
• Adequate room capacity: Our attendance varies month to month, depending on the location, anywhere from 30 to 100 people.
• Meeting space should have a projector/screen + appropriate AV equipment for presenters to deliver their talks.
• Preferably, the venue sponsor will also provide food/drink at the meetup, though if this is not possible we can work with you to find a separate food sponsor. See food sponsorship info below
• Decent parking situation. Will parking validation be provided, or is there ample street/metered parking nearby? Are you near any Metro stops?
• Please mention any special accommodations, such as whether the attendees need to submit their real names, security sign ins and etc. Note: We currently do not meet at venues that ask the members to sign an NDA.
• Please let us know whether serving alcohol at the meetup venue is allowed.

What we need to know if you are a food/drink sponsor:

• Meetup attendance is generally about 50% of the number who RSVP on meetup.com. Food for 50 people costs about $500, drinks can range from $50-100, depending on whether alcohol (if permitted) will be served.
• Please discuss food options with the organizers to accommodate various dietary needs:
  • foods containing lactose (pizza)
  • pre-made foods (sandwiches and wraps which may contain allergens)
  • vegetarian and vegan options

Here is what sponsors get in return for hosting a meetup:

• Time during the meetup to briefly pitch the company, make hiring announcements
  • One sponsor recently hired two people from hosting a single meetup! Another sponsor spoke with six excited candidates.
• Prominent name/logo placement on our meetup slides (please provide us with a logo suitable for 1080p projection)
• Priority for speakers who work for the sponsor who want to give presentations at the meetup, if the presenter has not been chosen before the sponsor approaches us.
• Warmest, fuzziest feelings for contributing to the local Python community!

To get started, please contact the organizers via Meetup