NDSS Symposium Sponsorship Packages 2026

The following are included in all NDSS Symposium sponsorship packages:

  • Sponsor logo on general symposium signage, including slides between sessions throughout the event and at the venue.
  • Recognition of sponsorship and expression of thanks during the opening event.
  • Sponsor logo listed on NDSS website, with a link to the sponsor’s homepage.

Platinum Sponsor – $20,000 

  • Opportunity to host a 45-minute interactive session with participants.*
  • Exclusive exhibition table at the venue with preferred table location.
  • Sponsorship recognized on NDSS social media channels – four mentions.
  • Recognition of sponsorship in pre- and/or post-event communications. Includes Sponsor quote and link to homepage.
  • Four complimentary in-person 5-day passes.

* Topic, date, and time to be agreed upon with the organizers.

Gold Sponsor – $13,500 

  • Sponsor swag bag—containing security swag.
  • Sponsorship recognized on NDSS social media channels—three mentions.
  • Recognition of sponsorship in pre- and/or post-event. communications with link to homepage.
  • Three complimentary in-person 5-day passes.

Silver Sponsor – $7,500 

  • Exclusive exhibition table at the venue.
  • Sponsorship recognized on NDSS social media channels— two mentions.
  • Two complimentary in-person 5-day passes.

Bronze Sponsor – $5,000 

  • Sponsorship recognized on NDSS social media channels—one mention.
  • Recognition of sponsorship in pre- and/or post-event communications.
  • One complimentary in-person 5-day pass.

Social Sponsor (tailored package)**

  • Exclusive exhibition table at the venue with preferred table location.
  • Table tents with sponsor logo positioned on each networking table.
  • Sponsorship recognized on NDSS social media channels—four mentions.
  • Recognition of sponsorship in pre-and/ or post-event communications. Includes Sponsor quote and link to homepage.
  • Four complimentary in-person 5-day passes.
  • Opportunity to display two pop up banners in the social venue during the evening social.

** Cost is a guide and will vary depending on food and beverage selection.

Lunch Break Sponsor $25,000 Per day

  • Exclusive exhibition table at the venue.
  • Table tents with sponsor logo positioned on each lunch table.
  • Sponsorship recognized on NDSS social media channels—three mentions.
  • Recognition of sponsorship in pre-and/or post-event communications with link to homepage.
  • Four complimentary in-person 5-day passes.

T-Shirt Sponsor – $18,000

  • Exclusive exhibition table at the venue.
  • Sponsor logo displayed on t-shirt and recognized as exclusive official event t-shirt sponsor. T-shirts distributed to all in-person attendees.
  • Sponsorship recognized on NDSS social media channels—three mentions.
  • Recognition of sponsorship in pre-and/or post-event communications with link to homepage.
  • Three complimentary in-person 3-day symposium passes and one in-person 5-day pass.

Coffee Break Sponsor – $15,000

  • Exclusive exhibition table at the venue.
  • Table tents with sponsor logo positioned on each coffee station.
  • Sponsorship recognized on event signage and NDSS social media channels—two mentions.
  • Recognition of sponsorship in pre-and/or post-event communications.
  • Two complimentary in-person 3-day symposium passes.

Lanyard Sponsor – $5,000

  • Sponsor recognized as exclusive official lanyard sponsor. Lanyards distributed to all in-person attendees.
  • Sponsorship recognized on event signage and NDSS social media channels—one mention.
  • One complimentary in-person 5-day pass.
Internet Society NDSS Fellowship

Internet Society NDSS Fellowship

This year, for the first time, we are running a full fellowship program to give our fellows a richer and more rewarding experience before, during, and after the NDSS Symposium 2025. With this program, we aim to encourage students from diverse communities to actively participate in the NDSS Symposium while bridging the gap between research and advocacy.

NDSS Fellowship Sponsor (Bronze) $8,500

  • Display of Sponsor logo on the NDSS Fellowship webpage including a link to Sponsor’s homepage.
  • Recognition of sponsorship and expression of thanks to the Sponsor during the NDSS Fellowship Program’s opening and closing events.
  • Display of Sponsor logo on select NDSS Fellowshipdigital materials—including zoom backgrounds and slides.
  • Recognition of sponsorship in select NDSS Fellowship communications.
  • Opportunity to meet the fellows at NDSS in San Diego. Sponsorship includes one complimentary in-person 3-day symposium pass.
  • Visibility at NDSS, including:
    ॰ Sponsor logo on NDSS Symposium signage, including slides between sessions throughout the event and at the venue.
    ॰ Recognition of sponsorship and expression of thanks during the opening event.
    ॰ Sponsor recognized as NDSS Fellowship sponsor.
    ॰ Sponsor logo listed on NDSS website, with a link to the sponsor’s homepage.
    ॰ Sponsorship recognized on NDSS social media channels.

NDSS Fellowship Sponsor (Silver) $14,000

Everything in Bronze—plus the following benefits:

  • Opportunity to meet the fellows at NDSS in
    San Diego. Sponsorship includes two
    complimentary in-person 3-day symposium passes.
  • Exclusive exhibition table at the venue.

NDSS Fellowship Sponsor (Gold) $25,000

Everything in Bronze and Silver—plus the following benefits:

  • Invitation for up to two organization leaders to address the fellows during the NDSS Fellowship Program.
  • Access to work developed by the fellows—including briefs, memos and plans.
  • Invitation for two guests to attend the NDSS Fellowship graduation (virtual event).
  • Recognition of sponsorship in select NDSS Fellowship communications.
  • Opportunity to meet the fellows at NDSS in San Diego. Sponsorship includes three complimentary

NDSS Fellowship Sponsor (Platinum) $35,000

Everything in Bronze, Silver, and Gold—plus the following benefits:

  • Talent Panel—Opportunity to interview fellows and invite them to discuss collaboration opportunities.
  • Opportunity to provide company products or services as gifts and supplemental information to fellows (gifts are limited to max $100/item).
  • Opportunity to provide curriculum content and delivery during the NDSS Fellowship Program.
  • Opportunity to meet the fellows at NDSS in San Diego. Sponsorship includes four complimentary in-person 3-day symposium passes.