Call for Sponsors

Join us in celebrating the Open Repositories Conference’s 20th anniversary in Chicago, proudly ranked as America’s #1 Best Big City! Experience world-class innovation and hospitality in this premier destination for the global repository community 

Position your organization at the forefront of digital innovation at 2025 Open Repositories Conference (OR2025). This premier event connects industry leaders in digital asset management, storage solutions, research information systems, and open-access publishing with their target audience. Engage directly with decision-makers, gain valuable market insights, and discover emerging trends from the user perspective. OR2025 offers unparalleled opportunities to showcase your solutions, expand your network, and forge strategic partnerships within the global repository community. 

Who will participate? 

The conference will attract attendees from all over the world. The Organizing Committee anticipates approximately 350 participants for OR2025. These will include directors of digital initiatives, technical staff, developers, librarians, repository managers, and applied researchers in digital libraries and similar fields. 

Sponsorship benefits 

OR2025 provides a valuable opportunity for organizations to display their products and services, communicate their brand, and to gain exposure with a wide spectrum of stakeholders, leaders, and decision-makers in the open repository community. Sponsorship provides your company or organization with the opportunity to play a key role in advancing interoperable open repositories, expanding access to scholarly information and resources, and establishing your position as a leader in open repository innovation.

You will have the chance to engage with an international audience and align your goals with experts in critical technological areas, including:

  • Digital asset management
  • Research information systems, services and workflows
  • Open repository technologies
  • Open access and scholarly communication
  • Electronic scholarly publishing
  • eScience/eResearch data management
  • Web Services Information Systems

OR2025 Sponsorship opportunities 

We offer a range of sponsorship opportunities to maximize your organization’s visibility and engagement. The following outlines the benefits available to sponsors, with additional promotional opportunities open for negotiation. Sponsorship options may also include evening receptions, posters, prizes, and more. Event organizers are happy to discuss customized sponsorship packages to meet your needs. We are dedicated to creating a welcoming and engaging environment.

PLATINUM SPONSOR | $15,000

As a Platinum Sponsor, you’ll gain a distinctive presence across two signature venues – the main conference at Hyde Park and a premier networking cruise aboard the Spirit of Chicago. This dual-venue opportunity offers unparalleled positioning for your brand. Limited spots are available—reserve early for preferred placement.

Spirit of Chicago Experience

Digital Presence

  • Access to 5 HD displays (full ship charter) or 2 displays (partial charter)
  • Extended digital content opportunities
  • Priority display location selection

Physical Branding

  • Premium harbor-view exhibition space
  • Custom table settings with branded premium napkins
  • Meter board signage in private spaces
  • Multiple branded flags in prime locations
  • Observation deck branded cushions (sponsor-provided)
  • Premium exhibition space

Additional Benefits

  • Exclusive menu branding
  • Priority sunset photo opportunities
  • Custom outdoor signage options

Conference 

  • One exhibition table at the conference
  • Larger exhibition stand in a prominent position
  • Visibility during the conference on screens etc. 
  • Use the OR logo in your promotional activities
  • One roll-up on the main stage
  • One roll-up in the main conference room
  • Large logo on the conference website landing page 
  • Three complimentary conference delegate registrations
  • Large logo and acknowledgment on the OR2025 sponsorship webpage with a description (up to 200 words) as well as contact information and links
  • Prominent display of name/logo in all plenary rooms between sessions (Recognition on the big screen)
  • List of conference participants that agree to be publicly listed
  • Branded items for delegates may be distributed by your organization (to be provided by Sponsor)
  • Attendance at the conference cocktail reception and dinners is included

GOLD SPONSOR | $10,000

Benefits of Gold Sponsorship Level

As a Gold Sponsor, you’ll gain strategic visibility at the repository community’s flagship event while fostering meaningful connections with decision-makers and thought leaders. This comprehensive package delivers strong exposure and networking opportunities, ensuring a significant return on your investment while supporting the repository community’s premier event.

  • One exhibition table at the conference
  • Larger exhibition stand in a prominent position
  • Visibility during conference on screens
  • Use OR logo in your promotional activities. 
  • One roll-up on main stage
  • One roll-up in main conference room
  • Large logo on the conference web site landing page
  • Three complimentary conference delegate registrations
  • Large logo and acknowledgement on OR2025 sponsors webpage with a description (up to 200 words) as well as contact information and links
  • Prominent display of name/logo in all plenary rooms between sessions (Recognition on the big screen)
  • List of conference participants that agree to be publicly listed
  • Branded items for delegates may be distributed by your organization (to be provided by Sponsor)
  • Attendance at the conference cocktail reception and dinners is included

SILVER SPONSOR | $7,500

Benefits of Silver Sponsorship Level

As a Silver Sponsor, this investment combines effective brand exposure with direct engagement opportunities, positioning your organization at the forefront of digital repository innovation. The Silver package ensures your presence is felt throughout the conference and beyond.

  • One exhibition table at the conference
  • Exhibition stand
  • Visibility during conference on screens
  • Use OR logo in your promotional activities
  • One roll-up in main conference room
  • Medium logo on the conference web site landing page
  • Two complimentary conference delegate registrations
  • Medium logo displayed on the sponsor page of the OR2025 website
  • List of conference participants that agree to be publicly listed
  • Can provide a short paragraph (up to 100 words) about your company for the OR2025 Website
  • Branded items for delegates may be distributed by your organization (to be provided by the Sponsor)
  • Attendance at the conference cocktail reception and dinners is included

BRONZE SPONSOR | $5,000 

Benefits of Bronze Sponsorship Level

As a Bronze Sponsor, build your presence and connect with the repository community positioning your organization at the forefront of digital repository innovation.

  • Visibility during conference on screens
  • Use OR logo in your promotional activities
  • One roll-up at venue
  • One complimentary conference delegate registration 
  • Smaller logo displayed on the sponsor page of the OR2025 website
  • List of conference participants that agree to be publicly listed.
  • Attendance at the conference cocktail reception and dinners is included

For more information and reservation of sponsorships, please contact Adrian Ho at or2025localhosts@gmail.com.

The international Open Repositories Conference has taken place annually since 2006, when the first conference was held in Sydney, Australia.

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