We are excited to extend an invitation for you to collaborate with CLIR/DLF as a sponsor for the 2024 DLF Forum, encompassing two distinctive events: an in-person gathering at Michigan State University from July 29th to 31st and a virtual counterpart scheduled for October 22nd to 23rd. We are expecting 200 attendees for the in-person event and we have unlimited seats for the virtual event.
Both occasions offer immersive, multi-day experiences designed for learning, networking, and honing skills. They serve as platforms to inspire, forge connections, and foster the exchange of successes and setbacks within a vibrant community of digital library practitioners.
By sponsoring the 2024 DLF Forum, your brand will be intricately linked with a diverse, multi-disciplinary network of professionals spanning the digital library, museum, archives, and cultural heritage sectors. Attendees range from project managers, technologists, and developers to administrators, archivists, and service providers. These events attract participants from a spectrum of institutions including art and cultural heritage establishments, non-profit organizations, government agencies, colleges and universities, and more.
This sponsorship opportunity offers exceptional value, granting exposure at both events for the price of one.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to the team if you have any questions: forum@diglib.org.
Thank you so much for taking the time to consider partnering with us to bring our community these exciting events!
Take a look at the variety of sponsorship levels and benefits right here on this page.
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We have a variety of sponsorship opportunities, including tiered levels, add-ons, and unique opportunities to engage with attendees of the DLF Forum, both in-person and virtually. We are always happy to discuss custom sponsorship packages as well, so please reach out to us at forum@diglib.org if this interests you.
We’re excited to offer new benefits this year, including a chance for Gold and Platinum tiers to be featured in our virtual conference program and the launch of our “From Our Partner” email program. Some benefits are limited, so reserve your spot soon!
For a comparative, table view of benefits, continue scrolling.
We’re excited to once again offer a 15% off discount for any sponsorship level for new sponsors; non-profit or educational organizations; and organizations that have fewer than 10 employees. Discount excludes Add-Ons.
More ways to connect with our audience
Help us keep in-person Forum attendees caffeinated by adding on a coffee break to any sponsorship level or opportunity listed. A sign with your company logo and name will be placed at the coffee station. Coffee break opportunities are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so commit to sponsoring soon to get your preferred break.
In-person event attendees will be wearing your logo, which will also appear in photos from the conference. Includes all benefits of a Bronze-level partnership.
Your logo will appear alongside DLF’s on the official conference swag that attendees can opt-in to receive. The type of swag will be determined with Forum staff who welcome your ideas on fun items we could offer to attendees. Past swag has included a first aid kit, transparent catch-all travel bag, and device camera covers. Includes all benefits of a Bronze-level partnership.
Energize our virtual conference break! Join us as a sponsor of one of our virtual conference breaks, where we’ll focus on wellness and entertainment to rejuvenate and engage our participants. Breaks are a vital part of our event, providing attendees with the opportunity to relax, recharge, and connect in a virtual environment. Break sponsors will be recognized throughout the session and in the program. Demonstrate your commitment to supporting the well-being of professionals while gaining valuable exposure to a targeted audience.
We’re excited to offer an opportunity for high-level sponsors to host an engaging and insightful session at our virtual event where end-users have the opportunity to share real-world applications of their products. Attendees will have the opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge about cutting-edge solutions and discover how they are being utilized across various organizations.
The session should include a panel of customers and delve into the practical aspects of product implementation, highlighting success stories, challenges faced, and lessons learned along the way. Whether the discussion is about software solutions that revolutionize workflow efficiency or hardware innovations enhancing productivity, this session should offer invaluable insights for attendees seeking to leverage the latest technologies in their own organizations. Traditional “sponsor pitches” do not tend to land well with the DLF audience.
Sponsors should prepare to:
Key topics that could be explored include:
As part of this opportunity, DLF is happy to meet with you to discuss ideas and offer pointers for a successful session, if desired.
Team DLF is happy to meet with you to discuss the best way to engage the community during your Partner Session. Once the sponsorship level is claimed, we are open to meeting for further discussion and brainstorming.
We’re excited to offer high-level sponsors the opportunity to share a message about their products and services with registered attendees through our “From Our Partner” email program. As a valued sponsor, you’ll gain exclusive access to our attendee base through direct email sent by DLF. We understand the importance of reaching your target audience effectively, and our email marketing benefit is designed to maximize your visibility and engagement.
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If you’re not seeing quite the combination of benefits you’d like, let us know! Team DLF is always happy to work with you to develop a custom package full of the benefits that matter most to you. Email us at forum@diglib.org.
The DLF Forum has been organized in a variety of formats since 1999. Our events are trusted as a way to engage with the digital library community.
