[EuroPython] Text to appear on Webpage about sposoring

[Dario Lopez-Kästen]

Hi,

FYI:

this is the text that I plan to put on the webpage, along with some 
thecnical data about ads, banners, programe details. The text is 
basically last year's with the addition of 250 Euro cost for exibition 
space.

This information is also going to go out to interested sponsors.

/dario

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The EuroPython Conference 2005 Invites Sponsors

	The EuroPython Conference is looking for interested companies to 
support and sponsor the EuroPython Conference of 2005. The EuroPython 
Conference is being run with the help of volunteers and we invite 
companies using Python or with interests in Python development to 
sponsor the event. Any contribution, no matter how small, is appreciated.

	You can support the EuroPython Conference by participating in the Trade 
Show or by becoming an Official EuroPython Sponsor. We can also offer 
customised solutions and are alwasy open to alternate solutions.

Trade Show
==========

	You can participate in the Trade Show. This means that you have access 
to a small space to promote your company. This includes the following:

	* a desk, a chair and 2 meters of wall space.
	* one electric outlet (same standard as in Germany, the Netherlands etc)
	* access to the wireless network.

	Requirements

		At least one member of your organisation must be attending the 
conference, but you may staff your booth with non attendees.

		You are required to keep your booth manned during the "trade show". 
This will take place for a period of 6 hours. Lunch break, afternoon 
session and an hour or so after the end of the conference day, depending 
on public interest.

		You can have your booth up manned or unmanned the rest of the time - 
it is up to each company to decide.

	Insurance

		You are not insured by the conference.

	Cost

		250 Euros, excluding conference attendance fees.


Sponsorhip Agreement
====================

You can become a sponsor of the conference. The following options are 
available:

	Gold sponsor
	
		o Your name/link on the website
		o An ad in the conference program
		o A streamer in each conference room
		o A streamer in the entrance
		o A 15 minute talk before one of the keynotes

		Cost: 2000 Euro
		
	Sponsor
	
		o Your name/link on the website
		o An ad in the conference program
		o A streamer in each conference room
		
		Cost: 500 Euro

	Advertiser
	
		o Your name/link on the website
		o An ad in the conference program
		
		Cost: 100 Euro

	Organising sponsor
	
		o Your name/link on the website
		o An ad in the conference program
		o A streamer in the entrance
		o A seminar room for 2 hours
		o Double exhibition space for free
		
		Cost: At least 5 man days of work effort
	

	Special sponsor - Negotiable
	
		If you have an offer or an idea which is of mutual benefit, we are 
ready to hear it. Please contact the Europython organisers.

Other Arrangements
==================

	Private Seminar Rooms
	
		You can rent your own seminar room for demonstrations, private 
seminars, job interviews etc.
		
		Cost: 100 Euros per hour (Evening hours cost more. Ask for an offer.)

	Increased Presence on the Show Floor
	
		You can rent more space and equipment on the show floor. Prices are 
close to "at cost". Contact us for an offer.

	Special Events
	
		If you want to put on a special event, please contact the Europython 
organisers for discussion and planning.


For planning purposes we need your decision to participate no later than 
at the end of May 2005.

Any participants joining after this date will be accepted only if they 
can be accomodated. Depending on the amount of work required we may 
charge latecomers an administrative fee of 100 Euros for extra work 
required.


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Dario Lopez-Kästen, IT Systems & Services Chalmers University of Tech.
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