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The Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams seeks sponsorships for its upcoming conference to be held in Malta, 17-22 June 2012.
Sponsorship is not limited to financial support per se, but can also take the form of provision of hardware/software etc. Should your company be interested in a sponsorship package not listed in this brochure then please feel free to contact us at
first-2012@first.org to discuss your interests.
Interested sponsors/exhibitors, please fill out the the Sponsorship Application and scan and email back to first-2012@first.org.
Please see the Sponsorship Terms & Conditions.
Our elite Diamond Sponsorship receives the maximum visibility at the conference. The Diamond sponsor is recognized as the conference sponsor before, during, and following the conference. Platinum and Gold Sponsors receive varying levels of visibility at the conference appropriate to their sponsorship. These sponsorships are an excellent opportunity to become involved and recognized within the incident response community. For known security organizations, these sponsorships allow visible recognition of support at security events and education.
| Values | Diamond | Platinum | Gold |
| Quantity Available | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| Cost USD | $30,000 | $25,000 | $15,000 |
| Conference Registrations | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Address Participants | Y | ||
| Joint Press Conference | Y | ||
| Logo on Official Conference Bag1 | Y | ||
| Logo on Official Conference Folder2 | Y | ||
| Logo on Official Conference Hotel Key Card3 | Y | ||
| Logo on Conference Homepage | Y | Y | Y |
| Prominent Conference Signage | Y | Y | Y |
| Food & Beverage Sponsor | Y | Y | Y |
| Conference Bag Insert | Y | Y | Y |
| Exhibit Space | Y | Y | Y |
| Exhibitor Passes4 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| 50-word Description for Program Booklet5 | Y | Y | Y |
| Press Release Opportunity | Y | Y | Y |
| Pre-Conference Podcast Interview | Y | Y | Y |
| At the Conference Podcast Interview | Y | Y | Y |
1 The Diamond sponsor is the official sponsor of the conference bag. Only the Diamond sponsor logo and official conference logo will be branded on the official conference bag. FIRST reserves the right to select and finalize design of the conference bag.
2 Platinum sponsors are the official sponsors of the conference folder. Only Platinum sponsor logos and the official conference logo will be branded on the official conference folder. FIRST reserves the right to select and finalize design of the conference folder.
3 Gold sponsors are the official sponsors of the conference hotel key card. Only Gold sponsor logos and the official conference logo will be branded on the official conference key cards. FIRST reserves the right to select and finalize design of the key cards.
4 Exhibitor passes exclude entry to all conference sessions. Passes include lunches and breaks. Tickets for special functions can be purchased separately. Additional exhibitor passes may be purchased.
5 This opportunity is only available to those Primary sponsors exhibiting at the conference.
Service Sponsorships are geared towards organizations and CSIRTs that may not necessarily benefit from the Primary Sponsorships. Service sponsors are recognized at the conference as sponsors that provide crucial conference services and assistance.
| Values | Banquet | Audio Visual | Network | Internet |
| Quantity Available | 1 | 1 | NA | 1 |
| Cost USD | $25,000 | $15,000 | In kind | In Kind |
| Conference Registrations | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Address Participants | Y | |||
| Joint Press Conference/Release | Y | |||
| Logo on Conference Homepage | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Prominent Conference Signage | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Branding at Banquet | Y | |||
| Exhibit Opportunity | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Exhibitor Passes1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 50-word Description for Program Booklet2 | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Press Release Opportunity | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Pre-Conference Podcast Interview | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| At the Conference Podcast Interview | Y | Y | Y | Y |
1 Exhibitor passes exclude entry to all conference sessions. Passes include lunches and breaks. Tickets for special functions can be purchased separately. Additional exhibitor passes may be purchased.
2 This opportunity is only available to those Choice Primary sponsors exhibiting at the conference.
Support Sponsorships are a la carte opportunities to become actively involved in a FIRST conference. These sponsorships are an excellent way to begin participation within the computer security incident response arena. For established sponsors, these support sponsorships provide targeted brand delivery opportunities and are available to all interested parties, FIRST team or not.
| Values | Geek Lounge & Brain Bar | Reception | Polo Shirt1 | T-Shirt1 | USB Drive1 | Name Badge / Lanyard1 | Challenge Coin1,3 |
| Quantity Available | 1 | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Cost USD | $10,000 | $8,000 | $7,000 | 5,000 | $5,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| Logo on Respective Official Sponsorship Item | NA | NA | Y | Y | Y | Y | On Packaging |
| Logo on Conference Sponsor Page | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Logo in Official Conference Program Booklet | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Branding in Respective Event Room | Y | Y | |||||
| Conference Registrations | 1 | 1 | |||||
| Exhibitor Passes2 | 2 |
1 FIRST reserves the right to select and finalize design of all official conference gifts.
2 Exhibitor passes exclude entry to all conference sessions. Passes include lunches and breaks. Tickets for special functions can be purchased separately. Additional exhibitor passes may be purchased..
3 Challange Coin will be packaged with acknowledgement of sponsor.
Exhibiting at the Annual FIRST Conference is a great way to access a global audience. Exhibits open Tuesday evening with the Vendor Showcase and run through Friday of conference week. For more information on exhibiting, please send inquiries to first-2012@first.org.
| Values | Details |
| Quantity Available | 12 |
| Cost USD | $4,000 |
| Logo on Conference Sponsor Page | Y |
| Logo in Official Program Booklet | Y |
| 50-word Description for Program Booklet | Y |
| Exhibitor Passes1 | 2 |
| Vendor Showcase Participation | Y |
| What's Included? | Standard 6 foot table, chairs, power strip and internet access. Exhibitors are resposible for any additional equipment orders and materials not specifically listed. |
1 Exhibitor passes exclude entry to all conference sessions. Passes include lunches and breaks. Tickets for special functions can be purchased separately. Additional exhibitor passes may be purchased.
Terms of sponsorship may be negotiated - print & web articles, joint press release opportunities, exhibit table space, travel assistance, etc. Media sponsors on-site will be accompanied by FIRST appointed staff. All Media sponsors must read and agree to the FIRST Press Policy.
| Values | Media | Podcast | Book2 |
| Quantity Available | Unlimited | 1 | Unlimited |
| Cost USD | In Kind | In Kind | In Kind |
| Conference Registration | 1 | ||
| Press Passes1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Logo on Conference Sponsor Team Page | Y | Y | Y |
| Logo on Official Conference Program Booklet | Y | Y | Y |
1 Press passes exclude food functions including - lunches, welcome reception and banquet dinner. Tickets for each food function can be purchased separately.
2 FIRST welcomes members who publish.
NA = Opportunity no longer available.