Sponsor CNG Conference 2025
Event Overview
The Cloud-Native Geospatial Forum (CNG) will host the CNG Conference 2025, an in-person conference 30 April - 2 May, 2025 at Snowbird in Utah. The conference will bring together a targeted audience of about 300 geospatial data practitioners from the public and private sectors, academia, nonprofits, and open-source communities. The event will feature keynote presentations and panel discussions, hands-on workshops, networking sessions, and open-source project showcases, all designed to enhance participants’ skills and knowledge. Attendees will explore the latest in cloud-native geospatial technology, data accessibility, and real-world applications.
Event Goals
- Exchange Knowledge: Explore the latest advancements and trends in geospatial data and share forward-looking insights.
- Community growth: Expand the geospatial data community by reaching new practitioners and introducing them to cloud-native geospatial approaches, while supporting experienced professionals in broadening their expertise and connections.
- Career development: Empower practitioners with career-building skills focused on open-source geospatial formats, cloud-native applications, and practical use cases.
- Diversity and inclusion: Increase the diversity of the geospatial field by providing scholarships to attendees from underrepresented backgrounds and regions with limited access to geospatial training.
Event Activities
- Career development: Empower practitioners with career-building skills focused on open-source geospatial formats, cloud-native applications, and practical use cases.
- Keynote presentations and panel discussions: Leading voices from across industries will share insights on emerging trends, breakthrough technologies, and impactful applications.
- Hands-on workshops: Practical, skill-building sessions will provide training on various cloud-native geospatial formats and technologies.
- Networking opportunities: Dedicated networking events and small group discussions will facilitate connections across sectors.
- Open-source project spotlights: Showcases of innovative projects that highlight real-world, scalable applications of open-source geospatial technology.
- Cloud-native geospatial datasets: Showcases of datasets that push the boundaries of geospatial analysis.
Audience Profile
The CNG Conference 2025 will draw a diverse, cross-sector audience to create an environment for knowledge sharing and collaboration. Attendees will include:
- Geospatial data practitioners: Professionals working with geospatial data across sectors, including environmental science, urban planning, agriculture, and disaster response. This group will be familiar with cloud-native geo approaches.
- GIS community: GIS practitioners who may be new to cloud-native technologies but play an essential role in geospatial work. This group will have access to resources and sessions aimed at integrating cloud-native approaches into their own workflows.
- Government and nonprofit representatives: Stakeholders dedicated to public benefit, community planning, and data-driven policy-making.
- Researchers and academics: Scholars and students who are advancing geospatial technology and data science.
- Technology innovators: Representatives from startups, established companies, and open-source projects driving advancements in geospatial software, cloud computing, and data management.
Become a Sponsor
Sponsorship for the CNG Conference 2025 requires a base sponsorship of $5,000. This sponsorship also either gains you a CNG Commercial Membership or resets the clock on your existing commercial membership.
Base sponsorship includes:
- Your organization’s logo in promotional material (virtual and physical)
- Social media mentions
- Sponsor designation on name badge
- CNG Commercial Membership (valued at $5,000) or membership renewal
- Individual memberships for 8 staff members
- Logo added on CNG Website
- One branded blog post on the CNG website
- Ad placement in two newsletters that are distributed to over 10,000 subscribers
- Choice of speaking opportunity at one event or a joint webinar
| Item | Description | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Base Sponsorship | Logo on all promotional material, social media mentions, and CNG Organization Membership. | $5,000 |
| SPONSORSHIP ADD-ONs | ||
|---|---|---|
| Gala & Awards Ceremony | Held on the second night of the conference (May 1). The “[Sponsor Name] Gala” will be included in all event materials. Includes branded signage. A word from our gala sponsor will be held during the reception event. This add-on includes 4 event registration tickets for your team members and 4 tickets to the gala. | $35,000 |
| Welcome Reception | Held on night 1 of the conference (April 30). The “[Sponsor Name] Welcome Reception” will be included in all event materials. Includes branded signage. A word from our reception sponsor will be held during the reception event. This add-on includes 4 event registration tickets. | $30,000 |
| Breakfasts & Breaks Day 1 | “Breakfast (Provided by [Sponsor Name])” and “Break (Provided by [Sponsor Name])” will be included in all event materials. Includes branded signage. A word from our breakfast sponsor on Day 1. This add-on includes 1 event registration ticket. | $8,000 |
| Breakfasts & Breaks Day 2 | “Breakfast (Provided by [Sponsor Name])” and “Break (Provided by [Sponsor Name])” will be included in all event materials. Includes branded signage. A word from our breakfast sponsor on Day 2. This add-on includes 1 event registration ticket. | $8,000 |
| Lunch Day 1 | “Lunch (Provided by [Sponsor Name])” will be included in all event materials. Includes branded signage. Includes branded signage. A word from our lunch sponsor on Day 1. This add-on includes 1 event registration ticket. | $10,000 |
| Lunch Day 2 | “Lunch (Provided by [Sponsor Name])” will be included in all event materials. Includes branded signage. Includes branded signage. A word from our lunch sponsor on Day 2. This add-on includes 1 event registration ticket. | $10,000 |
| Conference Lanyards | Have your logo prominently displayed on all attendee lanyards. | $8,000 |
| Workshop (5 slots available) | The ability to run a 2-3 hour workshop during the conference event. You have full decision making around how this workshop will look. This add-on includes 1 event registration ticket. | $7,000 |
Community Sponsorship
For those who want to support the community without committing to full event sponsorship, there is an option to sponsor scholarships. For $2,500, you can provide an attendee with free registration, accommodation, and travel. This contribution not only supports individuals in attending but also includes your company’s branding as a scholarship sponsor, showcasing your commitment to the community.
Next steps
To become a sponsor, please contact Michelle Roby at michelle@radiant.earth.