Tech Innovation Forum Sponsorship Opportunities

Get prime visibility for your company at among the up and coming startups and industry leaders in Orange County.

Get premium visibility for your company at this year’s Tech Innovation Forum!

In 2021, Octane anticipates hosting Tech Innovation Forum as a hybrid experience, including-in-person, and virtual components to expand the reach Tech Innovation Forum globally.

As a sponsor of Octane’s Tech Innovation Forum 2021, your company will receive the following in addition to the benefits of each package.

Company logo on our digital event platform and event website
Company logo, links & and the ability to upload sponsor information and videos highlighted in “Sponsor” section of the digital event platform
A banner ad featured on the digital event platform
The opportunity to contribute to the post-event virtual digital conference bag, an email sent with links to your promotional items
Logo visibility on printed and digital on-site signage
Post-conference access to event content for all attendees

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A projected breakdown of attendees at Tech Innovation Forum.

Title Sponsorship

$50,000

Position your company as a leader in the Orange County tech space at Octane’s event that brings together startups, established large tech companies, investors, strategic companies, higher learning institutions, and industry thought leaders. As the title sponsor of the 2021 Tech Innovation Forum, you will have the highest brand visibility level at the event.

Session Opportunities

Keynote speaking opportunity
Speaking opportunity at the welcome reception

Marketing + Brand Visibility + Exposure

Company logo & link on virtual event platform as the Title Sponsor
2 dedicated push notifications on the digital event platform to all attendees
Company logo on presentation slides as part of the Title Sponsor keynote speaking opportunity
Banner ad that plays on the digital event platform and during breaks (in person and virtually)
6’ Showcase Exhibitor Table on-site
Custom social media post
Two 30-second promotions played to the entire audience (provided by sponsor)

Employee + Client Engagement

30 In-Person Conference Tickets + 30 Virtual Conference Tickets
Post-conference access to event content for all attendees
Welcome Reception Sponsor
Cocktail Reception Sponsor

Exclusive Opportunity.

Co-Host Sponsor

$35,000

Be a trailblazer in the tech industry in Orange County and increase your company visibility as the co-host sponsor at Tech Innovation Forum. Your company will be listed as a top sponsor at an event where emerging startups begin their path toward making an impact.

Session Opportunities

Sponsorship of a panel
Speaking role on a panel

Marketing + Brand Visibility + Exposure

Company logo & link on virtual event platform as a Co-Host Sponsor
Dedicated push notification on the digital event platform to encourage attendees to a website, attend a session or click on a link
6’ Showcase Exhibitor Table on-site
Company logo on presentation slides as part of the panel sponsorship opportunity
Banner ad that plays on the digital event platform and during breaks (in-person and virtually)
Recognition as Co-Host Sponsor on the signature event website homepage
Custom social media post
A 30-second promotion played to the entire audience (provided by sponsor)

Employee + Client Engagement

15 In-Person Conference Tickets + 25 Virtual Conference Tickets
Post-conference access to event content for all attendees
Welcome Reception Sponsor
Cocktail Reception Sponsor

3 opportunities available.

Sponsor Tech Innovation Forum

Premier Sponsorship Options

LaunchPad Presentations

$20,000

LaunchPad SBDC, Octane’s award-winning and nationally recognized accelerator, will select eight of its top tech companies to pitch at the meeting. Sponsors of this session will have the opportunity to take a leading role in the finalists’ application and selection process and have the opportunity to serve as a host for the LaunchPad evaluation panels. At Tech Innovation Forum, sponsors will emcee the presentations and introduce the companies. This opportunity also sponsors the tickets for entry into the event for each presenting company.

This Sponsorship includes:

Opportunity address the audience before the LaunchPad presentations
Company logo on LaunchPad Presentation Companies announcement
Dedicated push notification on the digital event platform to encourage attendees to a website, attend a session or click on a link
A 30-second promotion played to the entire audience (provided by sponsor)
8 In-Person Conference Tickets + 15 Virtual Conference Tickets

Exclusive Opportunity

Panel Sponsor

$12,500

As a panel sponsor, your company will receive branding & recognition around one of the must-attend sessions that best aligns with your area of expertise.

This Sponsorship includes:

Speaking role on a panel
A 30-second promotion played to the entire audience (provided by sponsor)
Dedicated push notification on the digital event platform to encourage attendees to a website, attend a session or click on a link
6’ Showcase Exhibitor Table on-site
8 In-Person Conference Tickets + 15 Virtual Conference Tickets

Event Platform

$12,500

Receive maximum visibility by sponsoring the central touchpoint for the conference. The event platform hosts all event content as serves as the hub for attendees to connect digitally. As a sponsor of the platform your company will have premier branding with a dedicated icon on the digital event platform and a link to the resource of your choosing or your website.

This Sponsorship includes:

Premier company logo visibility on the event platform
Company logo on informational outreach regarding event platform
2 dedicated push notification on the digital event platform to encourage attendees to a website, attend a session or click on a link
8 In-Person Conference Tickets + 15 Virtual Conference Tickets

Exclusive Opportunity

Private Dinner

$10,000

Dinner sponsors have the opportunity to exclusively host 10-12 conference VIPs in an intimate setting at a premier restaurant in the Orange County area. Sponsors will entertain guests in a private outdoor space with a customized experience, including a hand-picked selection of wine & cocktails and a 3-course meal.

This Sponsorship includes:

Deal Flow Dinner (LaunchPad Presenting Companies and Alumni)
Octane Enterprise Solutions Dinner (Companies & Investors)
Industry Vertical Dinner (Ex. Data Analytics, FinTech, Cybersecurity)
Women in Tech Dinner

This Sponsorship includes:

A 30-second promotion played to the entire audience (provided by sponsor)
Customized menu with company logo
Dedicated push notification on the digital event platform to encourage attendees to a website, attend a session or click on a link
8 In-Person Conference Tickets + 15 Virtual Conference Tickets

3 opportunities available

Workshop Sponsor

$10,000

Sponsors will have the opportunity to create a custom workshop on a topic of their choice. Workshops include 20 minutes of presentation followed by 10 minutes of interactive Q & A with the audience.

This Sponsorship includes:

Speaking role at a workshop session
A 30-second promotion played to the entire general audience (provided by sponsor)
Dedicated push notification on the digital event platform to encourage attendees to a website, attend a session or click on a link
8 In-Person Conference Tickets + 15 Virtual Conference Tickets

2 opportunities available.

Wi-Fi Sponsor

$10,000

As the Wi-Fi sponsor at Tech Innovation Forum, your company name could be the answer to the most frequent question we receive: What is the Wi-Fi Password? You will increase your company’s awareness to all attendees at the conference.

This Sponsorship includes:

5 In-Person Conference Tickets + 5 Virtual Conference Tickets

Exclusive opportunity

Sponsor Tech Innovation Forum

Digital Event Platform Social Wall Sponsor

$8,000

Sponsor the central location for connecting and interacting on the digital event platform!

This Sponsorship includes:

Premier logo placement on the digital event platform and website
First post on the social wall to welcome attendees
Brand visibility throughout the conference to engage, post and message on the social wall throughout the conference
5 In-Person Conference Tickets + 10 Virtual Conference Tickets

Exclusive opportunity.

Showcase Sponsor (In-Person Only)

$7,500

Display and present your company and be part of our tabletop showcase exhibitors. As a showcase exhibitor, you will have the opportunity to set up and meet with prospective customers at your table.

This Sponsorship includes:

6’ Showcase Exhibitor Table on-site
5 In-Person Conference Tickets + 10 Virtual Conference Tickets

10 Opportunities Available

Lanyard & Name Badge Sponsor

$7,000

As the conference lanyard sponsor, you have the opportunity for every conference attendee to see your company name and logo. Design the conference lanyard with your logo or slogan for maximum visibility at Tech Innovation Forum 2021.

This Sponsorship includes:

5 In-Person Conference Tickets + 10 Virtual Conference Tickets

Exclusive Opportunity

Refreshment & Snack Break

$6,000

As the snack & refreshment break sponsor, your company will receive recognition as the snack break sponsor at one of the selected snack breaks at Tech Innovation Forum 2021. Your company will also have branded coffee cups – allowing your logo to be seen throughout the event.

This Sponsorship includes:

Company branded coffee cups
5 In-Person Conference Tickets + 10 Virtual Conference Tickets

Two opportunities available.

Breakfast with Experts (In-Person or Digital Experience)

$5,000

Host a Breakfast with Expert Session for a small group of Tech Innovation Forum attendees. Attendees will be able to sign-up for the opportunity to attend your session.

This Sponsorship includes:

Topic Selection for your session
A 45-minute Expert Session
Visibility on Breakfast with Experts section of the event website
5 In-Person Conference Tickets + 5 Virtual Conference Tickets

Tech Demo Sponsor

$5,000

The Tech Demo Session is an opportunity to reach the entire Tech Innovation Forum audience. This dedicated 5-minute Demo Session will feature a topic of your company’s choice. The Tech Demo Sponsor Session will provide educational content in advance, and it will play during the conference within the main agenda. After the conference, it will be accessible to all attendees through our digital content platform, further increasing your company’s branding and visibility.

This Sponsorship includes:

5 In-Person Conference Tickets + 10 Virtual Conference Tickets

3 opportunities available

Branded Hand Sanitization Station Sponsor

$4,000

Have your company’s logo branded on and an automatic touch-free hand sanitizer dispenser.

This Sponsorship includes:

3 In-Person Conference Tickets + 5 Virtual Conference Tickets

Branded Mobile Device Charging Station

$3,000

Have your company’s logo in one of the most coveted conference areas- the mobile charging station! Conference attendees will be able to charge their phones for extra power throughout the conference. The charging station will be sanitized regularly through the conference.

This Sponsorship includes: