Sponsorship of 2023 IEEE Computer Society’s Digital Platforms and Societal Harms event is an opportunity for organizations to be visible as positive stakeholders in addressing digital harms and creating a safer online world.
The event focuses on solutions to Hate Speech, Extremism, Exploitation, Misinformation, and Disinformation, some of the most pressing societal harm amplified through digital platforms. Participants will hear insights from experts developing cutting-edge technical solutions, learn how governments and civil society are tackling these challenges, and consider public policy experts’ recommendations for the future. These sessions will be available both in-person in Washington DC, and to our online audience. Additional workshops,
This year, there are three types of on-site branding opportunities: Gold Sponsorship, Silver Sponsorship and Bronze Sponsorship. All on-site sponsors will be recognized at the official event website, and are allowed to set up a stall at the event, where they may offer their branded materials, such as notes and pens, hand sanitizer, swag or other discrete items to offer to attendees. In addition, there are two special types of sponsorship: Online Panel Sponsorship and Local Event Sponsorship.
Gold Sponsorship: $10,000
The Gold Sponsorship package is an exclusive sponsorship opportunity to gain maximum benefits from the Tech Forum. As our Gold Sponsors, you will be provided with:
- A large size logo in conference program and banners
- Acknowledgement in the post-conference videos
- Listed on the sponsors slide presented during opening/closing session by the Tech Forum Event Chair
- Four in-person event tickets
Silver Sponsorship: $5,000
The Silver Sponsorship package provides great value for money on a range of benefits, without the exclusive elements of the Gold Sponsorship package. As our Silver Sponsors, you will be provided with:
- A medium size logo in conference program and banners
- Listed on the sponsors slide presented during opening/closing session by the Tech Forum Event Chair
- Three in-person event tickets
Bronze Sponsorship: $1,000
Bronze Sponsors will receive good exposure and branding opportunities at the event. As our Bronze Sponsors, you will be provided with:
- A small size logo in conference program and banners
- Listed on the sponsors slide presented during opening/closing session by the Tech Forum Event Chair
- Two in-person event tickets
Online Panel Sponsorship: $800
This sponsorship is specially designed for academic institutions, which allows you to have up to 100 students to join online for one of the panels.
Local Event Sponsorship: $200
This sponsorship allows you to run a local event with your attendees to watch one panel together. Please note that different from the Online Panel Sponsorship, this Local Event Sponsorship only allows one online account to connect to the panel discussion. In addition, the sponsor is asked to provide the number of attendees and a picture of the event. The sponsor is allowed to either charge their attendees with a reasonable price or make it free.
REQUIREMENTS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ON-SITE BRANDING SPONSORSHIP
1. We encourage creativity and are open to new ideas to bring values to both sponsors and attendees. However, sponsors will be required to work closely with the Forum organizers to discuss any external materials, equipment, give-aways, or services that will be provided and will be subject to Forum organizers approval.
2. Equipment or materials that require complex set up may require additional cost to the sponsor, and coordination with the Forum organizers.
If you’re interested in sponsoring or have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our sponsorship lead, Yuhong Liu. We look forward to hearing from you!