Hey HN!<p>I'm putting together Byteconf React (byteconf.com) - it's a free, two-day React/JS conference streamed on Twitch.<p>A lot of the conference planning is going great! We've got a great initial set of speakers, and we received ~70 great talk proposals in our Call for Papers.<p>The thing that I haven't quite nailed (this is my first conference) is getting sponsors interested in the event. From my point of view, it's pretty compelling - as far as I can tell, it's the first online-only conference for JS/React devs, and it's a great opportunity to reach an audience of devs around the world with a potential product/service.<p>I've been reaching out to companies at a variety of sizes - from large ones like AWS/MS/Big 4-sized companies, and small ones like React consulting shops, etc. I've gotten a couple responses, but haven't reached the point where a company is REALLY interested and wanting to secure a slot. Generally, people are interested, but by the time I send the prospectus, the conversation slows to a half.<p>I'm a software engineer, so I definitely have work to do on the marketing side of this conf! Any marketing-inclined people have tips on how to do conference sponsorship outreach well? Here's the sponsorship prospectus, too: I've included prices/perks/etc and am 1000% open to any feedback.<p>https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_EiIHX7lB2DQtJp327Ajxgk9ReIVU5Sc/view?usp=sharing
How many people are going to attend it? The prospect doesn't mention that. Or who the organizer is. What's the track record?<p>Judging by the prospectus it's the first conference you've ever organized and you cannot make any predictions about the turnout (or know it's going to be lackluster).<p>If that's not the case then you haven't communicated it[0].<p>Otherwise 500$ as the cheapest entry point is unreasonable. Quite frankly at this stage, as an unknown brand - they're the ones doing you a favor.<p>I'd lower the prices AND make it clear they can participate without paying a dime. You can charge $$$ next year/iteration.<p>[0] you mention some luminaries - well I don't know who these people are. a simple byline like "who created <library x> used by <y> people around the world" would go a long way.