Call for Sponsors is out: WordCamp Europe 2025 is Here!
The moment we’ve all eagerly anticipated has finally arrived: WordCamp Europe 2025 is officially on the books! Imagine the vibrant WordPress community coming together in the historic and picturesque city of Basel, Switzerland. Now, you’re not just invited to attend — you’re invited to elevate the experience as a sponsor.
Sponsoring WordCamp Europe 2025 is more than just brand visibility; it’s about fully immersing yourself into the WordCamp spirit and creating meaningful connections with the global WordPress community. Our carefully curated sponsorship packages offer great opportunities to engage with thousands of attendees — from developers and designers to entrepreneurs and influencers — and place your brand at the heart of one of the World’s most significant tech events.
These exclusive sponsorships are your ticket to the WordCamp Europe journey, giving you the chance to showcase your products and services, drive impactful conversations, and build lasting relationships. But with limited availability, they’ll disappear fast! So, are you ready to step into the spotlight as a sponsor?
Explore the opportunities below and find the perfect package to help your company shine at WordCamp Europe 2025!
Why sponsor WordCamp Europe 2025?
WordCamp Europe 2025 is coming and we need you! After the huge success of WCEU in previous years, we want to make WordCamp Europe 2025 an even bigger success.
Some numbers from WordCamp Europe 2024:
- Nearly 3,000 attendees
- 86 Sponsors
- 52 Speakers
- 96 countries represented
- 756 Contributors
- 79 volunteer Organisers
- 20 million reach on social media
Sponsoring WordCamp Europe is not only an opportunity for you to give back to the amazing WordPress community, but it is also an excellent opportunity to reconnect with your clients, customers, and partners on-site and to meet exciting talent from the industry to help grow your business.
Objectives for WordCamp Europe 2025
Venue: Switzerland’s largest congress centre in terms of surface area!
The Messe Basel and Congress Center is located in the heart of the city, with ease of access by foot or public transport. WordCamp Europe will be held in a 4,000sqm hall. For the record, based on the past editions, we anticipate an attendance ranging from 3,500 to 4,500 participants. The Messe and Congress Center Basel is fully accessible for people with mobility impairments. All areas can be reached with lifts or ramps. You can find more information about the venue here: https://europe.wordcamp.org/2025/location/venue/
The sponsors area will hold up to 73 booths, giving the suitable space for concentrating the key players of the WordPress community worldwide. The drawing below is the provisional layout; it’s not yet set in stone and subject to change. But we just want to give you a sense of the great space we have available!
Spaces are limited and go on a first-come, first-served basis. 80% of the booths are usually sold within the first 3 weeks after the call for sponsors is released.
An impression of the 2024 Edition
Looking for inspiration? Check out what our Sponsors got up to last year in Torino – in the WordCamp Europe Flickr Gallery!
Sustainability: Let’s make this the most sustainable WordCamp Europe!
For several years, WordCamp Europe has been putting a lot of work and thought into becoming a sustainable event.
The good news is that you can easily join our efforts. Swag and handouts from sponsors are one of the best parts of WordCamp Europe, right?
We’d love for you to get creative and think about innovative, eco-friendly giveaways that add value for our attendees and still remain sustainable for our dear planet Earth.
Now, on to the various sponsorship options available and the benefits associated with each tier of participation. We recommend you be mindful of the selection you are making as it represents not only a financial investment but also a commitment to make the best of the event for your brand.
Sponsor Packages Details
Information: This section will be updated regularly with availability of our sponsor packages – the numbers below were last updated on November 4, 2024
We have a range of main packages available – along with a number of optional add-ons to enhance the visibility and impact of your brand. If you are ready to apply for one of our packages, you will need to be quick – the majority of our packages usually sell out fast! Apply here and a member of our Sponsorship Team will be in touch shortly.
Please note that filling out this form does not guarantee a sponsorship. All sponsors must be 100% GPL Compliant and pass a vetting process.
Note: This Call for Sponsors will be closed once all places have been claimed.
Super Admin
Admin
Editor
Author
Small Business Plus
Small Business
Subscriber
Additional packages
Super Admin
Price: €90,000
Availability: Only 1 left
Super Admin sponsors are the most influential backers of WordCamp Europe. Alongside prime booth space, exclusive brand visibility, and ample networking opportunities, your business will be prominently showcased across all event platforms and materials.
Super Admin sponsors get a spacious 48 square metre booth space, are acknowledged in the opening and closing remarks, have a significant presence in the conference hall, and are featured prominently on the official WordCamp Europe 2025 website.
Here are more advantages of sponsoring WordCamp Europe 2025 as a Super Admin:
Booth details
- 48 square metres for your sponsor booth, positioned in a premium spot in the expo area for two days
- Standard booth built in the venue included (a customised booth is possible at additional cost):
- back wall
- divider (1 or 2, depends on booth size and position)
- carpet
- hostess desk with 2 tall chairs
- mono phase electricity
(More details, including a 3D plan of the booth, will be shared with you during the application process.)
Brand awareness
- Acknowledgment and thanks in opening and closing remarks
- Your company name on every static slide between presentations in sessions and your logo on every stage throughout the event
- Dedicated blog post on the WordCamp Europe website with your chosen message (400 words max), you can add links to your website and your social media channels
- Dedicated page presenting your product/business on the WordCamp Europe website (the text must be provided by your team).
- Up to 4 mentions on social media posts before, during, or after the event. Including an official announcement of your sponsorship with 1 dedicated message on our social media channels. The social media content is produced by WCEU based on the content of your company description.
- Scheduled photography session with an official photographer of the WCEU for your booth and staff
- Your logo will be among the most visible ones on the WordCamp Europe website.
- Your logo will be among the most visible ones on physical materials dedicated to sponsors at the venue.
- Early notice for upcoming sponsorship opportunities
- Your logo on the sponsors’ wall
- 4 x 30 minutes in a private meeting room for you and your business partners
Tickets
- 12 tickets
- 6 invites for the Social event (the pre-event for speakers, organisers and sponsors) – Dinner is complimentary
Administrator
Price: €45,000
Availability: Only 2 left
Administrator sponsors are leading contributors to WordCamp Europe. With a significant booth space and enhanced visibility in the event program, your brand will enjoy notable prominence before, during, and after the event.
Administrator sponsors get a large 30 square metre space for your booth, are acknowledged in the opening and closing remarks, have a notable presence in the conference hall, and are prominently featured on the WordCamp Europe 2025 website.
Here are more advantages of sponsoring WordCamp Europe 2025 as an Administrator sponsor:
Booth details
- 30 square metres for your sponsor booth, positioned in a premium spot in the expo area for two days
- Standard booth built in the venue included (a customised booth is possible at additional cost):
- back wall
- divider (1 or 2, depends on booth size and position)
- carpet
- hostess desk with 2 tall chairs
- mono phase electricity
(More details, including a 3D plan of the booth, will be shared with you during the application process.)
Brand awareness
- Acknowledgment and thanks in opening and closing remarks
- Full static slide between presentations in sessions on rotation with other sponsors
- Your official application as a sponsor will be announced before the smaller sponsor levels. 1 dedicated message on all our social media accounts before the event (message will be written by our communication team).
- Dedicated blog post on the WordCamp Europe website with your chosen message (300 words max), you can add links to your website and your social media channel
- Dedicated page presenting your product/business on the WordCamp Europe website (the text must be provided by your team).
- Up to 3 mentions on social media posts before, during, or after the event. Including an official announcement of your sponsorship with 1 dedicated message on our social media channels. The social media content is produced by WCEU based on the content of your company description.
- Scheduled photography session with an official photographer of the WCEU for your booth and staff
- Your logo on the WordCamp Europe website
- Early notice for upcoming sponsorship opportunities
- Your logo on shared sponsors’ banner
- Your logo on the sponsors’ wall
- 2 x 30 minutes in a private meeting room for you and your business partners
Tickets
- 8 tickets
4 invites for the Social event (the pre-event for speaker, organisers and sponsors) – Complimentary dinner
Editor
Price: €25,000
Availability: SOLD OUT!
Editor sponsors play a crucial role in making WordCamp Europe a success. With a substantial booth presence and visibility on digital platforms, your brand will reach a highly engaged audience.
More advantages of sponsoring as an Editor are below:
Booth details
- 18 square metres for your sponsor booth
- Standard booth built on the venue included (a customised booth is possible at additional cost)
- back wall
- divider (1 or 2, depends on booth size and position)
- carpet
- hostess desk with 2 tall chairs
- mono phase electricity
(More details, including a 3D plan of the booth, will be shared with you during the application process.)
Brand awareness
- Your official sponsorship will be announced in a shared message with other Editor sponsors on our social media accounts before the event (the message will be written by our communication team)
- Your company will be featured in a shared blog post with the other Editor sponsors.
- Dedicated page presenting your product/business on the WordCamp Europe website (the text must be provided by your team).
- Up to 3 mentions on social media posts before, during, or after the event. Including an official announcement of your sponsorship with a shared announcement with one more editor sponsor. The social media content is produced by WCEU based on the content or your company description.
- Scheduled photography session with an official photographer of the WCEU for your booth and staff
- Your logo on the WordCamp Europe website
- Early notice for upcoming sponsorship opportunities
- Logo on shared sponsors banner
- Your logo on the sponsors’ wall
- 2 x 30 minutes in a private meeting room for you and your business partners
Tickets
- 6 tickets
3 invites for the Social event (the pre-event for speaker, organisers and sponsors) – Complimentary dinner
Author
Price: €13,000
Availability: Only 6 left
Author sponsors bring unique value to WordCamp Europe. Your brand will have a dedicated space to showcase products, with various opportunities to engage with attendees both online and in person.
More advantages to sponsoring WordCamp Europe as an Author are seen below:
Booth details
- 9 square metres for your sponsor booth
- Standard booth built on the venue included (a customised booth is possible at additional cost)
- back wall
- divider (1 or 2, depends on booth size and position)
- carpet
- hostess desk with 2 tall chairs
- mono phase electricity
(More details, including a 3D plan of the booth will be shared with you during the application process.)
Brand awareness
- Your official sponsorship will be announced in a shared message with other Author sponsors on our social media accounts before the event (the message will be written by our communication team)
- Your company will be featured in a shared blog post with the other Author sponsors.
- Dedicated page presenting your product/business on the WordCamp Europe website (the text must be provided by your team).
- Up to 2 mentions on social media posts before, during, or after the event. Including an official announcement of your sponsorship with a shared announcement with three more author sponsors. The social media content is produced by WCEU based on the content or your company description.
- Your logo on the WordCamp Europe website
- Your logo on the sponsors’ wall
- Logo on shared sponsors’ banner
- 1 x 30 minutes in a private meeting room for you and your business partners
Tickets
- 4 tickets
2 invites for the Social event (the pre-event for speaker, organisers and sponsors) – Complimentary dinner
Small Business Plus
Price: €5,500
Availability: SOLD OUT!
The Small Business Plus sponsorship package is designed specifically for small businesses aiming to increase their presence in the global WordPress ecosystem. Unlike our standard Small Business package, Small Business Plus offers enhanced visibility and a larger footprint at WordCamp Europe, allowing for more significant engagement with attendees and the opportunity to showcase products and services in a highly visible setting.
This package is perfect for businesses looking to grow their reach and connect with the WordPress community on a deeper level, providing a platform to present product demos, engage in meaningful conversations, and build lasting partnerships.
This package includes:
Booth details
- 6 square metres for your sponsor booth
- Standard booth built on the venue included (a customised booth is possible at additional cost)
Brand awareness
- Your company will be featured in a shared blog post with the other small business plus sponsors.
- Dedicated page presenting your product/business on the WordCamp Europe website (the text must be provided by your team)
- Up to 2 mentions on social media posts before, during, or after the event. Including an official announcement of your sponsorship with a shared announcement with more small business plus sponsors. The social media content is produced by WCEU based on the content or your company description.
- Your logo on the WordCamp Europe website
- Your logo on the sponsors’ wall
- Access to the Add-ons: After-party and Welcome Coffee
Tickets
- 2 tickets
2 invites for the Social event (the pre-event for speaker, organisers and sponsors) – Complimentary dinner
Small Business
Price: €2,750
Availability: Only 8 left
Our Small Business package offers maximum visibility and exposure for companies looking to expand their reach. Get your products in front of a targeted audience in an intimate, community-driven environment.
Sponsoring as a Small Business is a great way to get your company known at WordCamp Europe, allowing you to step from a local to a global level.
It’s the perfect sponsoring option to show off your product demonstrations while connecting with new and existing users.
Note:
For WordCamp Europe 2025, we’re embracing the original vision for this sponsorship tier, which is dedicated to small businesses eager to promote their company, product, or service. We have set guidelines to ensure this opportunity serves its intended participants:
- You should generate most of your revenue from WordPress or the ecosystem.
- Your revenue estimates for 2024 should be less than €2 Million.
- You should employ less than 50 employees.
These criteria align with the European Commission’s definition of a small business, serving as flexible benchmarks rather than rigid rules. We encourage you to apply if your company aligns with the spirit of these guidelines.
This package includes:
Booth details
- Point of presence (4 square metres) at the conference expo area. A table and two chairs will be provided, for two days. Banner print and setup are all handled by the WordCamp Europe team. You can bring swag & a laptop that fits on the table (no other furniture/space permitted)
- Included: a TV monitor with HDMI cables
Brand awareness
- Your company will be featured in a shared blog post with the other small business sponsors.
- Dedicated page presenting your product/business on the WordCamp Europe website (the text must be provided by your team)
- Up to 2 mentions on social media posts before, during, or after the event. Including an official announcement of your sponsorship with a shared announcement with more small business sponsors. The social media content is produced by WCEU based on the content or your company description.
- Your logo on the WordCamp Europe website
- Your logo on the sponsors’ wall
- Access to the Add-ons: Welcome Coffee
Tickets
- 2 tickets
2 invites for the Social event (the pre-event for speaker, organisers and sponsors) – Complimentary dinner
Subscriber
Price: €1,000
Availability: 20
The Subscriber package offers a cost-effective digital presence, allowing sponsors to connect with attendees and gain visibility without the need for a physical presence.
Our Subscriber packages are our digital opportunities for sponsors to engage at WordCamp Europe. The Subscriber sponsorship package offers a streamlined and cost-effective solution for companies looking to expand their reach and connect with a wider audience through digital platforms without the need for a physical booth. Tap into the power of online engagement and widen your impact as a WordCamp Europe Subscriber Sponsor.
This package includes:
Brand awareness
- Your company will be featured in a shared blog post with the other subscriber sponsors.
- Dedicated page presenting your product/business on the WordCamp Europe website (the text must be provided by your team)
- An official announcement of your sponsorship with a shared announcement with more subscriber sponsors.
- Your logo on the WordCamp Europe website
- Your logo on the sponsors’ wall
- Access to the Add-ons: After Party, Welcome Coffee
Tickets
- 1 regular attendee ticket
Add-on Sponsoring
Our diverse range of add-ons is specifically designed to enrich your event experience and provide customised options to better cater to your unique needs and preferences. By offering various add-ons, we allow sponsors to personalise their participation in a way that aligns with your goals and expectations.
Sponsoring Add-ons
The add-ons package is available to all Sponsors, providing an array of valuable features and opportunities designed to enhance your experience.
After-party
Price: €25,000
Availability: 2
Seize the opportunity to be one of the distinguished sponsors for our highly anticipated after-party event. By choosing to support this exceptional gathering, you will enjoy exclusive branding opportunities that will showcase your company’s name and message prominently amongst attendees.
As an after-party sponsor, your brand will benefit from extensive visibility and recognition, positioning you as a prominent supporter of our thriving community. Your sponsorship will not only demonstrate your commitment to fostering connections and collaboration but also allow you to connect with a diverse array of industry professionals and potential clients.
This branding opportunity includes, at minimum, digital branding on 3 LED screens (logo or video). More details will be announced once we have all the details of the after-party available.
Additional Brand On Your Booth
Price: +25% of original sponsoring level per additional brand
Availability: Max 2 additional per Booth
Available for Sponsor Levels: Author, Editor, Administrator, Super Admin
Take your booth to the next level by showcasing the diversity and strength of your company with our Additional Brand option. You can add up to two more brands to your booth for just an additional 25% of your original sponsoring level, amplifying your presence at the event.
Capitalising on the Additional Brand option is an excellent way to showcase the full extent of your company’s capabilities and gain a competitive edge in a dynamic market. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to exhibit the collective strength of your brands and reinforce your industry presence.
Welcome Coffee
Price: €3,000
Availability: SOLD OUT
Offer a warm and energising welcome to all attendees during one of the two conference days by sponsoring the welcome coffee. Available from door opening until the beginning of the first break, this sponsorship opportunity allows your brand to create a memorable impression right from the beginning of the event.
Limited to only two slots, one per conference day, this exclusive branding opportunity provides your company with the valuable exposure you need. As attendees enjoy their welcome coffee and prepare for the day ahead, they will notice and appreciate your company’s support, which can lead to extended brand recognition and potential networking opportunities.
We are expecting to announce the details of what this branding opportunity will look like once we have all the details from the catering company available.
Premium Add-ons
We’re excited to introduce our range of exclusive Premium Add-Ons, tailored specifically for Author, Editor, Administrator, and Super Admin sponsors.
Discount on Additional Booth
Discount: -10%
Availability: Limited per level (Max 2 per Sponsor)
Applicable for: Author, Editor, Administrator, Super Admin
This sponsor package is designed for our dear sponsors who want to attend with multiple brands. We offer you a discount for up to two additional booths in proximity to each other. The discount applies only to cheaper or same-level packages.
However, the opportunities don’t end here: We are continuously collaborating with local vendors to explore even more diverse sponsorship options that can further elevate your experience, enhance your brand visibility, and attract more visitors to your booth. Our endeavour is to ensure the optimal return on your investment and provide exceptional exposure and engagement opportunities for your brand. Stay tuned for more exciting and unique sponsorship possibilities as we strive to create an outstanding experience tailored to your needs.
Application Form
Pro-tip:
Spots are limited, and most are assigned on a “first-come, first-served” basis. In past editions, about 80% of all sponsorships were sold within the first 3 weeks! Apply now for the chance to select your best option!
What to Expect Next?
After applying to become a sponsor, you can expect the following:
- the Sponsors team will reach out to confirm receipt of your application and begin the sponsorship vetting process. This includes review of adherence to the GPL.
- then, you can expect to receive invoices/agreements for the sponsorship. Once the sponsorship agreement is signed, we’ll reach out for the rest of the content we need from you.
- Depending on your sponsorship level, you can expect to receive a full sponsorship packet, including:
- Access to Production Pool, our event services partner
- Floor plans, booth sizes (inclusive of height and orientation), pre-made booth kit options, furniture, lighting and more.
- More information regarding additional add-on opportunities.
- Access to our Sponsorship Team and other sponsors in a shared Slack channel.
- View the WordCamp Europe 2025 Sponsors Handbook.