Bits By the Bay 2025 Sponsorship Opportunities

Medal Sponsorship

Sponsorship is available at four levels, each designed to maximize brand visibility and provide direct engagement with leaders shaping the future of media technology:

Sponsor Level	Cost	Benefits	Clickable QR Code
Platinum SOLD	$3000	Dinner & Student Sponsorship Premium branding: Banner, slide recognition, and SWAG placement in front-row seating Prime exhibit space: Table for vendor materials, meetings, and demos Speaking engagements: Up to three five-minute speaking slots (meal-adjacent) Fireside chat: Opportunity to participate with a guest of your choice 2 Attendee tickets
GoldSOLD	$2500	High-visibility branding: Banner, slide recognition, and SWAG placement in second-row seating Exhibit space: Table for vendor materials, meetings, and demos Speaking opportunity: Five-minute session before lunch Panel participation: Engage in a high-profile industry discussion 2 Attendee tickets
Silver SOLD	$2000	Brand recognition: Banner, slide recognition, and SWAG placement Exhibit space: Table for vendor materials, meetings, and demos Speaking opportunity: Five-minute session before breakfast 2 Attendee tickets
Bronze SOLD	$1500	Brand presence: Banner, slide recognition, and SWAG placement in fourth-row seating Exhibit space: Table for vendor materials, meetings, and demos 2 Attendee tickets

Table Sponsorship and Branding Opportunities

Sponsor Level	Cost	Benefits	Clickable QR Code
Supporter Table	$750	Draped table for product display, logo placement on printed materials, slides & signs.
Attendee Table	$600	Logo/product/SWAG placement on attendee tables, logo placement on printed materials, slides & signs.
Registration Table SOLD	$500	Logo/product placement on registration table, logo placement on printed materials, slides & signs.
Supporters	$100	Logo placement on printed materials, slides & signs.

Wednesday Dinner Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsor Type	Cost	Benefits	Clickable QR Code
Wednesday Cocktail Reception (2) SOLD	$2,700	(2) Sponsor opportunities or (1) sponsor buyout High-visibility branding: Bring you own Banners, slide recognition. Speaking opportunity: Five-minute session during cocktail hour 2 Attendee Tickets
Wednesday Conference Dinner (4)	$3,000	(4) Sponsor opportunities or (2) combined, or (1) buyout High-visibility branding: Bring you own Banners, slide recognition. Speaking opportunity: Five-minute session during dinner 2 Attendee Tickets
Wednesday Conference Dinner Wine (2)	$800	(2) Sponsor opportunities or (1) combined High-visibility branding: Bring you own Banners, slide recognition. Speaking opportunity: Two-minute session during dessert

Additional Information

SMPTE’s Bits by the Bay 2025 is returning for a full two-day agenda at a freshly renovated venue on May 21-22, 2025, in scenic Chesapeake Beach, MD. Known for its high-quality presentations and its limited, high-value attendance of 200 professionals—including key decision-makers from major East Coast media companies—this event offers a unique opportunity to engage directly with influential thought leaders in broadcasting and media technology.

Why Sponsor?

Exclusive access to an influential audience of broadcast and media technology decision-makers.
Brand exposure throughout the event via signage, printed materials, and direct placement in attendee-facing spaces.
Direct engagement with attendees in a focused, small-scale environment that fosters high-value discussions.
Opportunity to speak (for Happy Hour and Dinner Wine sponsors) directly to a highly engaged audience.

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