Everything you need to make the most of your sponsorship — from pre-event logistics to post-conference follow-up.
QCon is a premier software development conference for senior engineers, architects, and technical leaders. It brings together experienced practitioners to share practical insights, real-world lessons, and emerging trends in software architecture, development, and team leadership.
The conference features multiple tracks of deep technical content, networking opportunities, and interactive sessions, all designed to help attendees learn, grow, and connect with the community. As a sponsor, your presence allows you to engage directly with this highly skilled audience and showcase your solutions in a meaningful way.
This page outlines everything you need to know to prepare for a successful experience — from pre-event planning to on-site participation and post-event follow-up.
As a QCon sponsor, you play an important role in the conference experience. To ensure smooth coordination, please review the guidelines and deadlines below and share this information with your internal marketing, events, and speaker teams.
To list your company on the official QCon sponsor page, please provide the following by the communicated deadline:
You can check the sponsor page reference here.
Sponsors are responsible for preparing and bringing their own booth collateral, including:
Need inspiration? See photos of booths from previous events.
Alternative furniture: At select locations we may offer high-top tables and bar stools. Availability varies by venue and is not guaranteed.
Please design all booth materials to fit within the allocated space. Booth setup usually takes place the day before the event.
You may ship booth materials and swag to our designated warehouse. Important guidelines:
Looking to increase your visibility? Sponsors can purchase additional branded placements — coffee stations, reception areas, registration desk, and more. Contact us for the full list.
Sponsor booths at a previous QCon event
Booth placement is assigned based on sponsorship tier and the date of contract signature. Selection begins with Platinum sponsors, followed by Silver, then Bronze.
Watch for an email from our team outlining the booth selection timeline and next steps.
Standard badge allocation:
Additional passes may be purchased at discounted sponsor rates. Details and promo codes will be shared via email.
All sponsors must carry a minimum of USD 2,000,000 in liability insurance for the full duration of the event, including all setup and tear-down periods. Proof of insurance may be requested before the event.
Links and resources available upon request.
Make the most of your sponsorship by actively engaging with attendees during breaks — this is your prime opportunity to generate leads. Don't just sit behind your laptop; connect, start conversations, and know your audience!
Before the event, we'll share a list of attending companies and job titles (emails not included) so you can review profiles in advance and be prepared to engage on-site. Our on-site team will be available to assist with logistics and general questions.
Sponsors will have access to the QCon lead generation app, which must be installed on the phones of all registered staff. Credentials will be shared the week before the event.
Occasional Wi-Fi or app issues may occur — nothing will be lost. Capture leads offline and our team will retrieve the information afterward.
Sponsors connect directly with senior practitioners at QCon
In-Person Solutions Track Sessions are 50 minutes long. We recommend 40 min of presentation + 10 min Q&A.
Timeslot selection is handled by our content team, who will schedule your talk based on topic and solutions track compatibility.
Two weeks before your session, the speaker will receive a calendar invite with all relevant information.
QCon is dedicated to providing a harassment-free conference experience for everyone, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, or religion. We do not tolerate harassment of conference participants in any form.
Sexual language and imagery is not appropriate for any conference venue, including talks. Conference participants — including speakers, sponsors, staff, and guests — violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled without refund.
Any form of written, social media, or verbal communication that can be offensive or harassing to any attendee, speaker or staff is not allowed at QCon.
If you witness or experience harassing behavior, please walk up to the QCon registration desk and ask for the conference manager to be called immediately.
Conference staff (identifiable by t-shirts and special badges) will help contact hotel/venue security or local law enforcement and ensure your safety for the duration of the conference.
We expect all participants to follow these rules at all conference venues and conference-related social events.
Pack up and remove all booth materials according to the event schedule.
Coordinate the return of any materials you wish to keep by scheduling a pick-up directly from the venue. Some locations may charge a fee for this service. Alternatively, you can drop off your packages at the nearest courier office.
Watch for post-event communications, including feedback surveys and follow-up opportunities!