SYLEN Annual Conference 2026

Conference sponsorship.

Sponsorship details for the 2026 conference.

The audience

The conference audience includes engineers, researchers, and technical leads working on computing systems, ML systems, infrastructure, and adjacent production systems.

Focus

Computing & ML systems

Domains

Infrastructure, platforms, applied ML, robotics, edge

Seniority

Engineers, researchers, and technical leads

Format

Virtual, Nov 16

Attendance figures will be published once registration opens. The 2026 event is virtual on November 16.

Sponsorship policy

All sponsor presentations must be technical in nature. Product demonstrations, feature announcements, and marketing talks are not permitted in session slots. Sponsors may present case studies, methodology comparisons, or tool evaluations that would pass peer review on their own merits. The program committee reviews all sponsored session proposals.

Sponsorship tiers

Pricing is TBD - flagged for founder review before sponsor outreach begins. See FOUNDER_CHECKLIST.md.

Founding Sponsor

Tier 1

2 slots available

TODO(founder - set price)

  • Named as Founding Sponsor in all conference materials, website, and proceedings in perpetuity
  • Keynote session introduction slot (5 min)
  • Full-page placement in conference program and proceedings
  • Exhibit table at conference
  • 10 complimentary attendee registrations
  • Branded breakout session (90 min, technical content - no marketing)
  • Logo on all digital and print materials
  • Post-conference attendee email (plain text, opt-in list only)
  • First right of refusal for Founding Sponsor status in future years

Gold Sponsor

4 slots available

TODO(founder - set price)

  • Logo on conference website, program, and proceedings
  • Exhibit table at conference
  • 5 complimentary attendee registrations
  • Half-page placement in conference program
  • Lightning talk slot (10 min, technical content only)
  • Logo on session signage

Silver Sponsor

8 slots available

TODO(founder - set price)

  • Logo on conference website and program
  • 2 complimentary attendee registrations
  • Quarter-page placement in conference program
  • Named in opening and closing remarks

Supporter

Open available

TODO(founder - set price)

  • Named acknowledgment on conference website
  • 1 complimentary attendee registration
  • Named in conference proceedings

Inquire about sponsorship

Sponsorship inquiries.

Email the conference team for pricing and availability.

Email the conference team

Responses within 5 business days.