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<h3>Become A Sponsor</h3>
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<center><h2>Become A Sponsor</h2></center>
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<center><h3>DevOps in an AI World: Celebrating 15 Years of Excellence</h3></center>
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<div style="text-align: center"><a href="https://assets.devopsdays.org/events/2026/los-angeles/devopsdayla2026_sponsor.pdf" style="font-size: 42px;">➡️ Download Our Sponsor Prospectus PDF ⬅️</a></div>
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<p>Now in its <strong>15th anniversary</strong> year, DevOpsDayLA is Southern California's premier conference focused on the human side of technology delivery. We bring together practitioners, engineers, and leaders who understand that great software isn't just about tools and automation—it's about <strong>people working together effectively</strong>.</p>
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<p>Part of the global DevOpsDays movement and sanctioned by the DevOpsDays global core team, DevOpsDayLA is volunteer-organized and co-located with the Southern California Linux Expo (SCALE). We focus on how teams adapt and collaborate as technology rapidly evolves, with particular emphasis on:</p>
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<li>DevOps transformation and culture change</li>
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<li>Platform engineering and developer experience</li>
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<li>AI integration in existing workflows</li>
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<li>Cross-industry implementation patterns</li>
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<li>Security and operational boundaries</li>
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<li>Career development and team building</li>
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<li>Modern collaboration practices</li>
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<li>Organizational change management</li>
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<h3>Why Sponsor DevOpsDayLA 2026?</h3>
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Now in its 15th year, DevOpsDayLA is Southern California’s only annual conference focused on the practice of DevOps - a proven, joint approach that emphasizes the need for collaboration between the Software Development (Dev) and Operations/IT Infrastructure (Ops) teams within an organization to continually deliver high-quality solutions.
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It is a part of the worldwide series of DevOpsDays events held annually, sanctioned, and supported by the DevOpsDays global core team. DevOpsDayLA is volunteer-organized and offers a variety of opportunities to learn and share experiences about how the human factor enables, enhances, and optimizes technological processes, with a focus on :
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<p><strong>Reach Your Target Audience:</strong> Connect with 400+ engaged DevOps practitioners, engineers, and decision-makers from across Southern California's diverse technology landscape—from entertainment and aerospace to startups and Fortune 500 companies.</p>
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- Automation
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- Testing
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- Security
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- Platform Engineering
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- Reliability
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- Organizational Culture
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- And Career Development
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<p><strong>Community Impact:</strong> Position your brand as a contributor to Southern California's vibrant DevOps community while supporting diversity in technology and the development of the next generation of practitioners.</p>
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DevOpsDayLA sponsors have the opportunity to offer job opportunities, demonstrations of the latest tools, and world-class service offerings to facilitate organizations' DevOps journey. The conference is presented with the support of the Southern California Linux Expo (SCALE). It provides a relaxed, casual, and diverse environment where experienced professionals, evangelists, agile practitioners, developers, job seekers, business executives, educators, students, and curiosity seekers can connect and attend talks on current topics.
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<p><strong>Quality Engagement:</strong> Our sponsors benefit most when they send technical teams to interact authentically with attendees, participate in discussions, and build meaningful connections beyond traditional vendor relationships.</p>
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For additional information, please contact us at [email protected].
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<p><strong>Proven Success:</strong> 2025 saw 46% sponsor growth, achieved our first majority-women speaker lineup (56%), and attracted international sponsors from 5 countries—demonstrating our commitment to professional execution and inclusive community building.</p>
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The best thing to do is send engineers to interact with the experts at DevOpsDays on their own terms.
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<h3>Sponsorship Opportunities</h3>
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<strong>Note:</strong> We do not share attendee lists.
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<p>We offer multiple sponsorship tiers designed to match your goals:</p>
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<!-- <div style="text-align: center"><a href="https://assets.devopsdays.org/events/2026/los-angeles/devopsdayla2026_sponsor.pdf" style="font-size: 42px;">➡️ Download Our Sponsor Prospectus PDF ⬅️</a></div>
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<li><strong>Gold Sponsor ($4,000):</strong> Maximum visibility with dedicated display table, 1-minute audience introduction, and comprehensive marketing inclusion
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<li><strong>Silver Sponsor ($2,500):</strong> Strong brand visibility with dedicated logo placement and social media promotion
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<li><strong>Recruiting Sponsor ($2,000):</strong> NEW for 2026—focused on talent acquisition with job board placement and networking hour sponsorship
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<li><strong>Startup Sponsor ($750):</strong> Community-friendly pricing for early-stage companies
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<h3>Exclusive Sponsorships</h3>
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<img alt="Exclusive Sponsorships" src="/events/2026-los-angeles/exclusive_sponsorships.png" style="width:60%">
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<p>Add-on opportunities include lunch sponsorship, coffee breaks, social events, and our special 15th Anniversary commemorative sponsorship.</p>
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<h3>Important Notes</h3>
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<h3>Sponsorship Packages</h3>
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<p><strong>No Sponsored Talks:</strong> We maintain our community-driven content model. Sponsors are welcome to submit talk proposals through our standard CFP process and propose Open Spaces topics (non-sales focused).</p>
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<p><strong>Authentic Engagement:</strong> The most successful sponsors bring engineers to interact with attendees, participate in technical discussions, and contribute to the community conversation.</p>
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<p><strong>Privacy Protection:</strong> We do not share attendee contact information. Sponsors collect information directly from interested attendees at their booths or through opt-in activities.</p>
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<h3>Ready to Sponsor DevOpsDayLA 2026?</h3>
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<p>Contact our sponsorship team at <strong>[email protected]</strong> for detailed sponsorship packages, custom opportunities, and to discuss how your sponsorship can support our community goals.</p>
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<p><strong>DevOpsDayLA 2026: Where Human Collaboration Meets Modern Technology</strong></p>
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<h2><a href="mailto:[email protected]?subject=DevOpsDayLA 2026 Sponsorship Inquiry" style="font-size: 1.5em; padding: 5 10px;text-decoration: none; border-radius: 5px;">&gt;&gt;&gt; Contact Our Sponsorship Team &lt;&lt;&lt;</a></h2>
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<h4>What Our 2025 Sponsors Said</h4>
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<p>"The quality of conversations at DevOpsDayLA was exceptional. We connected with real practitioners solving real problems."</p>
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<footer>— Engineering Director, Burbank</footer>
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<p>"As a first-time sponsor, we were impressed by the organization and the engaged audience. The community-focused approach made all the difference."</p>
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<p>"Our recruiting team made more meaningful connections in one day than at three traditional career fairs combined."</p>
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<h4>Sponsorship Timeline</h4>
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<li><strong>October 2025:</strong> Sponsorship packages available</li>
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<li><strong>November 2025:</strong> Early sponsor commitment deadline</li>
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<li><strong>December 2025:</strong> Sponsor materials due</li>
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<li><strong>January 2026:</strong> Sponsor promotion begins</li>
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<li><strong>March 6, 2026:</strong> DevOpsDayLA Conference</li>
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<h4>Frequently Asked Questions</h4>
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<p><strong>Q: Can we present a sponsored talk?</strong><br>
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A: No, we maintain a community-driven content model. However, sponsors are welcome to submit talk proposals through our standard CFP process.</p>
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<p><strong>Q: Do you provide attendee contact lists?</strong><br>
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A: No, we protect attendee privacy. Sponsors collect information directly from interested attendees.</p>
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<p><strong>Q: What size is the expected audience?</strong><br>
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A: We expect 400+ DevOps practitioners, engineers, and decision-makers from across Southern California.</p>
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<p><strong>Q: Are there opportunities for custom sponsorship?</strong><br>
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A: Yes, please contact us to discuss custom sponsorship opportunities that align with your goals.</p>
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