Sponsorship Overview
What is VulnCon?
In 2024, the Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST) and the CVE Program launched VulnCon, a conference dedicated to advancing the global vulnerability management ecosystem.
Where the vulnerability ecosystem comes together, VulnCon brings together vulnerability management practitioners, product security and PSIRT teams, researchers, CVE Numbering Authorities (CNAs), government partners, standards organizations, and technology providers. The event is built around practical collaboration, current technical challenges, and the shared work of strengthening the global vulnerability ecosystem.
VulnCon distinguishes itself through its focus on product security incident response (PSIRT), coordinated vulnerability disclosure (CVD), and vulnerability management. The conference provides a forum for sharing operational experiences, addressing emerging challenges, and exploring the evolving practices, standards, and programs that support vulnerability management worldwide.
VulnCon also serves as the annual gathering of the CVE Program's CVE Numbering Authorities (CNAs), bringing together representatives from around the world to discuss program developments, share best practices, and strengthen coordination across the CVE ecosystem.
How Can You Help?
Financial support from sponsors is essential to keeping attendance costs low and maximizing value for our cybersecurity community. By becoming a sponsor, you're making a meaningful investment in your brand, supporting the development of cybersecurity talent, and fostering collaboration and information sharing.
Every sponsor plays a vital role in supporting VulnCon’s mission and the broader security ecosystem. Your organization will benefit from increased visibility and valuable networking opportunities throughout the event. As a sponsor, you’ll have the chance to showcase your products and services to a highly engaged audience, participate in networking activities, and connect with potential customers and partners.
Exhibiting sponsors can use their table to recruit talent, demonstrate products, host interactive activities such as competitions, and show their support for the product security landscape.
Who is likely to attend VulnCon?
VulnCon attracts a diverse audience—including industry leaders, thought leaders, information security professionals, and students—who are eager to expand their knowledge. While attendees come from a wide range of backgrounds, they share a common goal: to learn about emerging cybersecurity challenges and connect with peers who are committed to solving them collaboratively.
Common attendee titles have included:
- VP / Partner / CISO
- Entrepreneur
- Attorney
- Director / Manager
- Architect / Engineer / Analyst
- Student
Sponsorship Opportunities
| Program Benefits | DIAMOND | PLATINUM | GOLD | COMMUNITY CHAMPION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantity Available | 1 | Multiple | Multiple | Multiple |
| Sponsorship Fee in USD | $25,000 | $15,000 | $10,000 | $500-$5,000 Support cybersecurity at any level! |
| Access to Tabletop Exhibit | Premium Size Table + Self Select Space | YES | - | - |
| Reserved Attendance Seats | 7 | 5 | 3 | - |
| Logo and Company Description on Event Website | Landing Page 250 words, up to 3 Links |
Sponsor Page 50 words, 1 link |
Sponsor Page 50 words, 1 link |
Sponsor Page 50 words, 1 link |
| Logo on Event Signage | Highlighted | YES | YES | YES |
| Social Media Shoutout | x1 | x1 | - | - |
| Attendee OPT-IN Post-Event List (Contains: Name, Job Title, Company, and Country only) | YES | YES | - | - |
| Featured Podcast Interview | YES | - | - | - |
| Featured Guest Blog Post | YES | - | - | - |
| 2-Minute Sponsor Spotlight on Stage During Opening Remarks | YES | - | - | - |
| Recognition of Support Push Notification in App | YES | - | - | - |
| Lead Scanner Retrieval Option ($250) | Optional Add-on | Optional Add-on | - | - |
*Vendor Tables run March 31, April 1, and April 2.
| Branded & A La Carte Options | Quantity Available | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Patch Tuesday Lounge Your logo displayed on the lounge signage. |
Multiple | $2,000 |
| Lanyard Your logo imprinted on the conference lanyards. |
1 | $4,500 |
| Mobile App Your logo featured on home splash page of app and on app download table tents + 1 push notification shoutout of sponsorship support in the app. |
1 | $7,000 |
| WiFi Special signage featuring your logo + branding on WiFi connection table tents. |
1 | $7,000 |
| Notebook Your logo will be represented on this conference item |
1 | $8,000 |
| Tote Bag Your logo will be represented on this conference item + opportunity to provide 1 bag insert. |
1 | $8,000 |
| All Day Break Special signage featuring your logo displayed during the day’s coffee breaks. |
4 | $8,500 |
| Lunch Special signage featuring your logo to be displayed during 1 of the week’s lunches + 1 reserved round table during lunch to meet with attendees + option to share 1 piece of collateral for table (flyer, brochure, branded swag). |
4 | $10,000 |
| Smile Station Special signage in the headshot photo station with your logo + sponsor shoutout in attendee email messaging + 1 social media amplification. |
1 | $15,000 |
| Networking Reception Special signage featuring your logo displayed during the Wednesday Networking Reception + Opportunity to provide 2-minute address at event. |
1 | $15,000 |
| Social Event Special signage featuring your logo displayed during the offsite Thursday Social Event + Opportunity to provide 2 min address at event + branded welcome drink. |
1 | $25,000 |
We humbly thank all of our sponsors and supporters! Without your help, VulnCon would not exist! By participating in VulnCon as a sponsor, you are making a solid investment helping to further the goals of VulnCon and enabling the betterment of the security community as a whole.