From 7c336bb87bacf25bc87bfa93c6b4972801870f49 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Schuyler Bishop Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2026 20:04:32 -0600 Subject: [PATCH 1/5] [CHI-2027] Add sponsor page with PayPal links Replace the template sponsor page with the 2023 Chicago layout, showing early bird and regular pricing and a PayPal link per tier. Add the sponsor page to the event nav and enable the sponsor call-to-action links. Co-Authored-By: Claude Fable 5.2 --- content/events/2027-chicago/sponsor.md | 219 +++++++++++++++++++------ data/events/2027/chicago/main.yml | 4 +- 2 files changed, 170 insertions(+), 53 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/events/2027-chicago/sponsor.md b/content/events/2027-chicago/sponsor.md index db3cbcb120b..6e6d364248c 100644 --- a/content/events/2027-chicago/sponsor.md +++ b/content/events/2027-chicago/sponsor.md @@ -1,66 +1,183 @@ +++ Title = "Sponsor" Type = "event" -Description = "Sponsor devopsdays Chicago 2027" +Description = "Sponsor DevOpsDays Chicago 2027" +++ -We greatly value sponsors for this open event. If you are interested in sponsoring, please drop us an email at [{{< email_organizers >}}]. - +We greatly value sponsors for this community event. If you are interested in sponsoring, please send us an email.
-devopsdays is a self-organizing conference for practitioners that depends on sponsorships. We do not have vendor booths, sell product presentations, or distribute attendee contact lists. Sponsors have the opportunity to have short elevator pitches during the program and will get recognition on the website and social media before, during and after the event. Sponsors are encouraged to represent themselves by actively participating and engaging with the attendees as peers. Any attendee also has the opportunity to demo products/projects as part of an open space session. -

-Gold sponsors get a full table and Silver sponsors a shared table where they can interact with those interested to come visit during breaks. All attendees are welcome to propose any subject they want during the open spaces, but this is a community-focused conference, so heavy marketing will probably work against you when trying to make a good impression on the attendees. +DevOpsDays Chicago is a self organizing conference for practitioners that depends on sponsorships. We do not have vendor booths, sell product presentations, or distribute attendee contact lists. Sponsors have the opportunity to have short elevator pitches during the program and will get recognition on the website and social media before, during and after the event. Sponsors are encouraged to represent themselves by actively participating and engaging with the attendees as peers. Any attendee also has the opportunity to demo products/projects as part of an open space session.

-The best thing to do is send engineers to interact with the experts at devopsdays on their own terms. +Platinum and Gold sponsors get a full table in the sponsor area where they can interact with those interested to come visit during breaks. All attendees are welcome to propose any subject they want during the open spaces, but this is a community-focused conference, so heavy marketing will probably work against you when trying to make a good impression on the attendees.

+The best thing to do is send engineers to interact with the experts at DevOpsDays Chicago on their own terms. - -

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+ Sponsors are responsible for providing high-res logos for use on the website and in promotional materials. The preferred file formats are EPS or AI. +

+ All sponsors attendees must be registered to attend. We offer sponsors 20% off all additional registrations. +

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diff --git a/data/events/2027/chicago/main.yml b/data/events/2027/chicago/main.yml index 663922de4fc..584150b6b55 100644 --- a/data/events/2027/chicago/main.yml +++ b/data/events/2027/chicago/main.yml @@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ nav_elements: # List of pages you want to show up in the navigation of your page # - name: registration # - name: program # - name: speakers - # - name: sponsor + - name: sponsor - name: contact - name: conduct # - name: example @@ -166,7 +166,7 @@ sponsors: - id: arresteddevops level: community -sponsors_accepted : "no" # Whether you want "Become a XXX Sponsor!" link +sponsors_accepted : "yes" # Whether you want "Become a XXX Sponsor!" link # In this section, list the level of sponsorships and the label to use. # You may optionally include a "max" attribute to limit the number of sponsors per level. For From 8e6526426945247277694a195036667c1b1dce84 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Schuyler Bishop Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2026 20:08:00 -0600 Subject: [PATCH 2/5] [CHI-2027] Use the PayPal Pay Now button on the sponsor page Co-Authored-By: Claude Fable 5.2 --- content/events/2027-chicago/sponsor.md | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/events/2027-chicago/sponsor.md b/content/events/2027-chicago/sponsor.md index 6e6d364248c..3725e93103f 100644 --- a/content/events/2027-chicago/sponsor.md +++ b/content/events/2027-chicago/sponsor.md @@ -44,9 +44,9 @@ The best thing to do is send engineers to interact with the experts at DevOpsDay - Pay with PayPal - Pay with PayPal - Pay with PayPal + Pay Now with PayPal + Pay Now with PayPal + Pay Now with PayPal Contact us From 39d1d2c9e7ad645ac04de8e3fa321d223f888b21 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Schuyler Bishop Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2026 20:09:38 -0600 Subject: [PATCH 3/5] [CHI-2027] Show regular prices with early bird discounts in the note Co-Authored-By: Claude Fable 5.2 --- content/events/2027-chicago/sponsor.md | 8 +++++--- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/events/2027-chicago/sponsor.md b/content/events/2027-chicago/sponsor.md index 3725e93103f..14742984efb 100644 --- a/content/events/2027-chicago/sponsor.md +++ b/content/events/2027-chicago/sponsor.md @@ -28,14 +28,16 @@ The best thing to do is send engineers to interact with the experts at DevOpsDay Price - $14,000 through January 31, 2027
$15,000 after - $8,000 through January 31, 2027
$9,000 after - $1,500 through January 31, 2027
$2,000 after + $15,000 + $9,000 + $2,000 Free + Early bird discount through January 31, 2027: Platinum $14,000, Gold $8,000, Bronze $1,500. +
Note: Paypal payments include 3% service charge.
Email us if you prefer to pay by check From b83a6aa0dda82d682a89445a7fa88b62993cb361 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Schuyler Bishop Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2026 20:10:30 -0600 Subject: [PATCH 4/5] [CHI-2027] Remove pay-by-check line from the sponsor page Co-Authored-By: Claude Fable 5.2 --- content/events/2027-chicago/sponsor.md | 2 -- 1 file changed, 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/events/2027-chicago/sponsor.md b/content/events/2027-chicago/sponsor.md index 14742984efb..f6f8cb7079c 100644 --- a/content/events/2027-chicago/sponsor.md +++ b/content/events/2027-chicago/sponsor.md @@ -39,8 +39,6 @@ The best thing to do is send engineers to interact with the experts at DevOpsDay Early bird discount through January 31, 2027: Platinum $14,000, Gold $8,000, Bronze $1,500.
Note: Paypal payments include 3% service charge. -
- Email us if you prefer to pay by check From 2de19b1087a9565e90e2b8f2b294dcc1228f332c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Schuyler Bishop Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2026 20:17:04 -0600 Subject: [PATCH 5/5] [CHI-2027] Link the 2027 prospectus on the sponsor page Co-Authored-By: Claude Fable 5.2 --- content/events/2027-chicago/sponsor.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/content/events/2027-chicago/sponsor.md b/content/events/2027-chicago/sponsor.md index f6f8cb7079c..d5080ae0238 100644 --- a/content/events/2027-chicago/sponsor.md +++ b/content/events/2027-chicago/sponsor.md @@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ Type = "event" Description = "Sponsor DevOpsDays Chicago 2027" +++ -We greatly value sponsors for this community event. If you are interested in sponsoring, please send us an email. +We greatly value sponsors for this community event. If you are interested in sponsoring, please check out our prospectus or send us an email.
DevOpsDays Chicago is a self organizing conference for practitioners that depends on sponsorships. We do not have vendor booths, sell product presentations, or distribute attendee contact lists. Sponsors have the opportunity to have short elevator pitches during the program and will get recognition on the website and social media before, during and after the event. Sponsors are encouraged to represent themselves by actively participating and engaging with the attendees as peers. Any attendee also has the opportunity to demo products/projects as part of an open space session.