Cast-Iron Community: Your Chance to Sponsor TPRC 2026

Feb 3, 2026 by Olaf Alders

“Perl is my cast-iron pan - reliable, versatile, durable, and continues to be ever so useful.” TPRC 2026 brings together a community that embodies all of these qualities, and we’re looking for sponsors to help make this special gathering possible.

About the Conference

The Perl and Raku Conference 2026 is a community-organized gathering of developers, enthusiasts, and industry professionals. It takes place from June 26-28, 2026, in Greenville, South Carolina. The conference will feature an intimate, single-track format that promises high sponsor visibility. We look forward to approximately 80 participants with some of those staying in town for the shoulder days (June 25-29) and a Monday workshop.

Why Sponsor?

• Give back to the language and communities which have already given so much to you
• Connect with the developers and craftspeople who build your tools – the ones that are built to last
• Help to ensure that The Perl and Raku Foundation can continue to fund Perl 5 core maintenance and Community Grants

Sponsorship Tiers

Platinum Sponsor ($6,000)

• Only 1 sponsorship is available at this level
• Premium logo placement on conference website
• This donation qualifies your organization to be a Bronze Level Sponsor of The Perl and Raku Foundation
• 5-minute speaking slot during opening ceremony
• 2 complimentary conference passes
• Priority choice of rollup banner placement
• Logo prominently displayed on conference badges
• First choice of major named sponsorship (Conference Dinner, T-shirts, or Swag Bags)
• Logo on main stage backdrop and conference banners
• Social media promotion
• All benefits of lower tiers

Gold Sponsor ($4,000)

• Logo on all conference materials
• One complimentary conference pass
• Rollup banner on display
• Choice of named sponsorship (Lunch or Snacks)
• Logo on backdrop and banners
• Dedicated social media recognition
• All benefits of lower tiers

Silver Sponsor ($2,000)

• Logo on conference website
• Logo on backdrop and banners
• Choice of smaller named sponsorship (Beverage Bars)
• Social media mention
• All benefits of lower tier

Bronze Sponsor ($1,000)

• Name/logo on conference website
• Name/logo on backdrop and banners

All Sponsors Receive

• Logo/name in Update::Daily conference newsletter sidebar
• Opportunity to provide materials for conference swag bags
• Recognition during opening and closing ceremonies
• Listed on conference website sponsor page
• Mentioned in conference social media

Named Sponsorship Opportunities

Exclusive naming rights available for:

• Conference Dinner ($2,000) - Signage on tables and buffet
• Conference Swag Bags ($1,500) - Logo on bags
• Conference T-Shirts ($1,500) - Logo on sleeve
• Lunches ($1,500) - Signage at pickup and on menu tickets
• Snacks ($1,000) - Signage at snack bar
• Update::Daily Printing ($200) - Logo on masthead

About The Perl and Raku Foundation

Proceeds beyond conference expenses support The Perl and Raku Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the Perl and Raku programming languages through open source development, education, and community building.

Contact Information

For more information on how to become a sponsor, please contact: olaf@perlfoundation.org