Be a Sponsor for the
Lesbians Who Tech Summit
With a focus on media, digital & finance
OCTOBER 1ST – 4TH // NEW YORK
NYU Law School // Washington Square Park
Lesbians Who Tech is a community of queer women in tech (and allies) that started in
December 2012. Since then, we’ve built a community of over 9,000 queer women in 22
cities, including 4 international cities. You can watch our story here.
How We Provide Value to Sponsors
VISIBILITY
BRAND
RECOGNITION
RECRUITMENT
EMPLOYEE
HAPPINESS
PIPELINE
DEVELOPMENT
LEADERSHIP
DEVELOPMENT
PIPELINE
DEVELOPMENT
How We Provide Value to Members
VISIBILITY
NETWORKING
MENTORSHIP
To learn more and become a sponsor, contact Leanne Pittsford: [email protected]. Lesbians Who Tech focuses on providing value to our community in following ways: Connect Lesbians in Technology With Their Peers
Increase the Visibility of Lesbians in Technology
Increase the Pipeline of Women and Lesbians In Technology
Facilitating the Advancement of Women to Senior Leadership Positions
Connect Lesbians Who Tech to LGBTQ and Women’s Organizations
Who are Doing Incredible Work for Our Community
Lesbians Who Tech wants to make sure queer women are a part of the gender equality
conversation and – more importantly – a part of the solution.
LGBTQ Events
in the Technology industry
are 85%+ gay men
Women in tech
in Silicon Valley make .49
for every dollar a man makes
To learn more and become a sponsor, contact Leanne Pittsford: [email protected]. The Summit
By the
numbers:
ATTENDEES
The Lesbians Who Tech Summit is the only event focusing on
increasing tech participation in both the women’s and queer
communities. You don’t get much more diverse than that! We hope
you will be a part of this exciting community and demonstrate your
commitment to these two critical groups in the tech world.
Sincerely,
SPEAKERS Leanne Pittsford
Founder, Lesbians Who Tech
JOINING ONLINE
STUDENTS
Lesbians Who Tech is hosting our second annual Summit in New York from October 1st -4th
in New York. Our Summit is an effort to bring together over 1,000 queer women in tech
(and allies), a group that is rarely represented in either of the communities of which they
are a part – the tech community or the LGBT community – for the most unique technology
conference ever.
The Summit stretches over four days featuring a diverse number of activities and
experience. During the conference we will be hosting a variety of weekend events
including our second annual hackathon, a new leadership development workshop for
executive level attendees and fun gatherings such as Lesbians Who Golf & Bike.
We will highlight incredible queer women who have paved the way for a more equal
workplace and society, as well as the next generation of technical leaders. This year in
New York there will be a special focus on the intersection of technology and digital in
both media and finance.
The Summit will be hosted at NYU Law School in Washington Square Park along with
satellite events at various locations in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
To learn more and become a sponsor, contact Leanne Pittsford: [email protected]. Why Sponsor?
2014 Sponsors
Include:
Supporting Lesbians Who Tech offers the following benefits:
Google
Linkedin
Salesforce
Etsy
Intel
eBay
Twitter
Facebook
Wells Fargo
Twilio
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Provides opportunities to recruit from over 1,000 high-caliber
professionals, including engineers, business people, and
entrepreneurs
Demonstrates your commitment to supporting lesbians in tech
More broadly, it shows your support for women in tech
Showcase your commitment to LGBTQ diversity in the workplace
Provides opportunities to meet tech professionals to partner with, or
invest in, your organization
A Note From a Sponsor
At Google, we work hard to ensure attention to diversity is
integrated into everything we do. We do this because it makes sense
from a business perspective and because it’s the right thing to do.
That's why we're thrilled to support Lesbians Who Tech and the quest for
greater representation and equality for women, and for LGBT people,
in technology and in the larger community.
Heather Cain
Google Diversity Team
Gold Sponsor
To learn more and become a sponsor, contact Leanne Pittsford: [email protected]. FUN FACT:
Lesbians Who Tech & Megan Smith, America’s New CTO
This past summer Lesbians Who Tech was asked to
co-produce the first-ever White House LGBT Tech &
Innovation Summit. Leanne Pittsford interviewed
Megan Smith, then VP of Google. It was at this event
that Megan Smith got recruited to be the CTO of
America. We couldn’t be more proud to have a
queer woman hold such an important office in our
United States Government.
2014 Summit Demographics:
1,200 Attendees
98% women
100% LGBTQ or allies
70% from the New York
30% from elsewhere
Farthest-traveling attendees: Dublin, Ireland, London,
UK, Hong Kong, Jamaica
25% students
40% technical
(engineering, programming, etc.)
60% business side
(design, marketing, sales, etc.)
To learn more and become a sponsor, contact Leanne Pittsford: [email protected]. 25% early career
35% mid career
15% senior executives
Getting Started
To learn more and sponsor the Summit, contact Leanne Pittsford: [email protected] .
Sponsorship Packages
Your company receives top billing as a Presenting Sponsor
INLCUDES
$50,000
•
Your company will be included in a preevent press piece
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The ability to sponsor our livestream
production
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Your company receives recognition and
thank-you on stage
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10 introductions to attendees one week
before the Summit
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A representative from your company can
speak for five minutes on stage about your
company’s diversity efforts
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Preferred seating at the event
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One table in the “Recruiting Zone” to meet
attendees and have recruiting meetings
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Your logo on the Summit website, with a link
to your website
20 complimentary registrations for
employees or guests
Your logo on event signage
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Two named scholarships for college
students (i.e. The [your company]
scholarship)
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The ability to host one large event outside of
the Summit
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Listing in the event app
Your logo on pre-Summit and post-Summit
communications
Your logo on event program
Special breakfast for your employees before
the Summit
Your company receives top billing as a Gold sponsor
INLCUDES
$25,000
•
Your company receives recognition and
thank-you on stage
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The ability to host one large event outside of
the Summit
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15 complimentary registrations for
employees or guests
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Your logo on the Summit website, with a link
to your website
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One named scholarships for college
students (i.e. The [your company]
scholarship)
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Your logo on pre-Summit email
communications & event app
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Your logo on event signage
One table in the Recruiting Zone to meet
attendees and have recruiting meetings Your logo on event program
To learn more and become a sponsor, contact Leanne Pittsford: [email protected]. We're doing a workshop track on Saturday and you could host the entire
Saturday workshop at your office.
INLCUDES
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$20,000
Ability to host an in-person workshop at your
offices (Saturday) included in the main
program
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Ability to offer a discount to attending
companies
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10 tickets for staff and key customers
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Listing in the event app
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Logo on event signage, website, program,
and other materials
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Your logo on event signage
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Your logo on event signage
Listing in the event app
Promotion in pre and post-email
communications
This includes table in recruitment zone
Summit Badge Sponsor
INLCUDES
$15,000
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Five complimentary registrations for
employees
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Your logo on the Summit website, with a link
to your website
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Your Summit on every attendee badge
Your logo on event program
Summit Bag Sponsor
INLCUDES
$15,000
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Five complimentary registrations for
employees
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Your logo on the Summit website, with a link
to your website
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Your logo on every attendee bag
Your logo on event program
Get direct access to attendees during our demo session & recruitment zone
Five talented entrepreneurs will demo their product in front of 1,000+ attendees
INLCUDES
$15,000
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You can have a representative from your
company speak and intro the demo session
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We will thank your company on-stage
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Your logo on the Summit website with a link
to your website
Five complimentary registrations for
employees or guests
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•
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Your logo on event signage
Your logo on event program
This includes table in recruitment zone
Listing in the event app
To learn more and become a sponsor, contact Leanne Pittsford: [email protected]. Get direct access to attendees at the hackathon & recruitment zone
Offer geeks a place to meet and hack for social good.
INLCUDES
•
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$15,000
Premiere sponsor of the hackathon
You can have a representative from your
company welcome attendees
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Three complimentary Summit registrations
for employees or guests
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Your logo on the Summit website, with a link
to your website
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Your logo on hackathon event signage
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This includes table in recruitment zone
Your logo on hackathon event program
Thank you to hackathon attendees can
include custom message and logo
Get direct access to attendees at the Summit with your own custom space
Offer attendees a place to hang out, relax and meet recruiters from your company.
INLCUDES
$10,000
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Signage at the Recruitment Zone & Onstage mention
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Three complimentary registrations for
employees or guests
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Your logo on the Summit website with a link
to your website
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•
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Your logo on event signage
Your logo on event program
Listing in the event app
Connect with our online audience
INLCUDES
$10,000
•
Our livestream video will be seen by over
10,000 people worldwide
•
Your logo on the Summit website, with a link
to your website
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Five complimentary registrations for
employees or guests
Your logo on event signage
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Your logo in event app
Your logo on event program
Private VIP Reception
You have the chance to get in front of the influencers at the Summit by hosting the VIP reception.
nd
This event follows the Summit on Friday, October 2 .
INLCUDES
$10,000
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Five complimentary registrations for
employees
•
Your logo on the Summit website, with a link
to your website
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Your logo on event signage
Your logo on event program
Your logo in event app
To learn more and become a sponsor, contact Leanne Pittsford: [email protected]. Be front and center when everyone lets loose
INLCUDES
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$7,500
Signage at happy hour (with your logo)
Signature cocktail
Three complimentary registrations for
employees
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Your logo on the Summit website, with
a link to your website
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Your logo on event signage
Your logo on event program
Get direct access to attendees during the tech crawl
Lesbians Who Tech Summit is a unique experience and on Thursday we host a tech crawl where our
attendees visit up to 5 offices. What better way to build a relationship with potential applicants then
by having them come to your office!
INCLUDES
$7,000
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Named and branded lunch
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Named and branded lunch
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Three complimentary registrations for
employees
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Three complimentary registrations for
employees
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Your logo on lunch signage
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Your logo on lunch signage
A curated lunch experience of your choosing,
i.e. speaking session, lead a discussion, etc.
A curated lunch experience of your choosing,
i.e. speaking session, lead a discussion, etc.
Provide Summit attendees with their favorite beverage
With a Snack & Coffee Sponsorship, you’re bringing this sweet nectar of the gods and getting your
company in front of attendees during networking times.
INCLUDES
$2,500
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Mention/thank you on-stage at the beginning
of the coffee break
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Signage at the coffee break location, with
your logo
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Signage at the coffee break location, with
your logo
Your logo in event app
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2 complimentary registrations for employees
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Your logo on the Lesbians Who Tech website,
with a link to your website
To learn more and become a sponsor, contact Leanne Pittsford: [email protected]. Lesbians Who Tech in the Press
"If Every Tech Conference Were Like Lesbians Who Tech, Tech Would Be A Much Better
Place
Lesbians Who Tech featured in CNN
Lesbians Who Tech featured in Fortune
Lesbians Who Tech in Forbes
Lesbians Who Tech featured in the New York Times
“Unbridled Innovation at LWT Summit,” SAP Community Network
Lesbians Who Tech alters perspectives, feelings and
lives for many of its members
Attending the Lesbians Who Tech Summit showed me my career horizon is
much greater than I imagined...Seeing these role models and peers, knowing I
am not the lone female engineer but instead one of many gives me greater
confidence in putting myself out there as a lesbian in technology.”
It's so rare to have a space that feels dedicated to both who I am and what I do-this summit is IT if you are lesbian/queer and working in tech! :) After the
Summit was over, I felt like I grew 3 feet taller from meeting so many successful,
ambitious, smart women. I now know I can indeed dream bigger--and make it
happen. ”
Never have I felt more proud of who I am and more excited to be in the tech
field. “
To learn more and become a sponsor, contact Leanne Pittsford: [email protected].