Add sponsor, CfP info to DevOpsDays PDX

content/events/2026-portland-or/propose.md

@@ -6,11 +6,14 @@ Description = "Propose a talk for devopsdays portland 2026"
   {{< cfp_dates >}}
 
 <hr>
+
+[Submit your proposal here](https://talks.devopsdays.org/devopsdays-portland-2026/)
 
-There are three ways to propose a topic at devopsdays:
+There are four types of sessions at DoD PDX:
 <ol>
   <li><strong><em>A 30-minute talk</em></strong> presented during the conference, usually in the mornings.</li>
   <li><strong><em>An Ignite talk</em></strong> presented during the <a href="/pages/ignite-talks-format">Ignite sessions</a> (scheduling varies). These are 5 minutes slots with slides changing every 15 seconds (20 slides total).</li>
+  <li><strong><em>A Workshop</em></strong> A 80 to 150 minute hands-on presentation to teach attendees all about a given technology, tool, or technique.  For sponsors, sponsored workshops are also available.</li>
   <li><strong><em>Open Space</em></strong>: If you'd like to lead a group discussion during the attendee-suggested <a href="/pages/open-space-format">Open Space</a> breakout sessions, it is not necessary to propose it ahead of time. Those topics are suggested in person at the conference. If you'd like to demo your product or service, you should <a href="../sponsor">sponsor the event</a> and demo it at your table.
 </ol>
 
@@ -26,10 +29,3 @@ Choosing talks is part art, part science; here are some factors we consider when
 - _no vendor pitches_: As much as we value vendors and sponsors, we are not going to accept a talk that appears to be a pitch for your product.
 
 <hr>
-
-<strong>How to submit a proposal:</strong> Send an email to [{{< email_organizers >}}] with the following information
-<ol>
-	<li>Type (presentation, panel discussion, ignite)</li>
-	<li>Proposal Title (can be changed later)</li>
-	<li>Description (several sentences explaining what attendees will learn)</li>
-</ol>

content/events/2026-portland-or/sponsor.md

@@ -1,66 +1,44 @@
 +++
 Title = "Sponsor"
 Type = "event"
-Description = "Sponsor devopsdays portland 2026"
+Description = "Sponsor Devopsdays Portland 2026"
 +++
 
-We greatly value sponsors for this open event.  If you are interested in sponsoring, please drop us an email at [{{< email_organizers >}}].
+DevOpsDays Portland is returning after a 5-year hiatus. DevOpsDaysPDX is one of the older events, started in 2013, and it's now returning.  It is the only event this year focused on Portland DevOps and open source.
 
-<hr>
+Sponsor the conference and connect with application developers, engineers, team leads, startup owners, and agile practitioners. These are the people influencing decisions about security, monitoring, operations, engineering, quality, and product development at leading companies in the greater Portland area.
 
-devopsdays is a self-organizing conference for practitioners that depends on sponsorships. We do not have vendor booths, sell product presentations, or distribute attendee contact lists. Sponsors have the opportunity to have short elevator pitches during the program and will get recognition on the website and social media before, during and after the event. Sponsors are encouraged to represent themselves by actively participating and engaging with the attendees as peers. Any attendee also has the opportunity to demo products/projects as part of an open space session.
-<p>
-Gold sponsors get a full table and Silver sponsors a shared table where they can interact with those interested to come visit during breaks. All attendees are welcome to propose any subject they want during the open spaces, but this is a community-focused conference, so heavy marketing will probably work against you when trying to make a good impression on the attendees.
-<p>
-The best thing to do is send engineers to interact with the experts at devopsdays on their own terms.
-<p>
+DevOpsDays Portland 2026 will be held at the  at Portland State University, and will accommodate up to 180 attendees.
 
-<!--
-<hr/>
+Our theme this year is "The Future of DevOps".  Technology and practices have changed over the past decade, and DevOps has also evolved.  We’re focusing on the challenges ahead, whether it’s scaling Kubernetes across multiple clouds, refactoring automation with AI agents, or charting careers through major industry changes.  
 
-<div style="width:590px">
-<table border=1 cellspacing=1>
-  <tr>
-    <th><i>packages</i></th>
-    <th><center><b><u>Bronze<br />1000 usd</u></center></b></th>
-    <th><center><b><u>Silver<br />3000 usd</u></center></b></th>
-    <th><center><b><u>Gold<br />5000 usd</u></center></b></th>
-    <th></th>
-  </tr>
-<tr><td>2 included tickets</td><td bgcolor="gold">&nbsp;</td><td bgcolor="gold">&nbsp;</td><td bgcolor="gold">&nbsp;</td></tr>
-<tr><td>logo on event website</td><td bgcolor="gold">&nbsp;</td><td bgcolor="gold">&nbsp;</td><td bgcolor="gold">&nbsp;</td></tr>
-<tr><td>logo on shared slide, rotating during breaks</td><td bgcolor="gold">&nbsp;</td><td bgcolor="gold">&nbsp;</td><td bgcolor="gold">&nbsp;</td></tr>
-<tr><td>logo on all email communication</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td bgcolor="gold">&nbsp;</td><td bgcolor="gold">&nbsp;</td></tr>
-<tr><td>logo on its own slide, rotating during breaks</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td bgcolor="gold">&nbsp;</td><td bgcolor="gold">&nbsp;</td></tr>
-<tr><td>1 minute pitch to full audience (including streaming audience)</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td bgcolor="gold">&nbsp;</td></tr></tr>
-<tr><td>2 additional tickets (4 in total)</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td bgcolor="gold">&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr>
-<tr><td>4 additional tickets (6 in total)</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td bgcolor="gold">&nbsp;</td></tr>
-<tr><td>shared table for swag</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td bgcolor="gold">&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr>
-<tr><td>booth/table space</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td bgcolor="gold">&nbsp;</td></tr>
-</table>
-<hr/>
-There are also opportunities for exclusive special sponsorships. We'll have sponsors for various events with special privileges for the sponsors of these events. If you are interested in special sponsorships or have a creative idea about how you can support the event, send us an email.
-<br/>
-<br/>
-
-<br>
-<br>
-<table border=1 cellspacing=1>
-  <tr>
-    <th><i>Sponsor FAQ</i></th>
-    <th><center><b>Answers to questions frequently asked by sponsors&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</center></b></th>
-    <th></th>
-  </tr>
-<tr><td>What dates/times can we set up and tear down?</td><td></td></tr>
-<tr><td>How do we ship to the venue?</td><td></td></tr>
-<tr><td>How do we ship from the venue?</td><td></td></tr>
-<tr><td>Whom should we send?</td><td></td></tr>
-<tr><td>What should we expect regarding electricity? (how much, any fees, etc)</td><td></td></tr>
-<tr><td>What should we expect regarding WiFi? (how much, any fees, etc)</td><td></td></tr>
-<tr><td>How do we order additional A/V equipment?</td><td></td></tr>
-<tr><td>Additional important details</td><td></td></tr>
-</table>
-</div>
-
--->
+- [Sponsor Benefits](#sponsor-benefits)
+- [Prospectus](#prospectus)
+- [Lead Gathering](#lead-gathering)
+- [Contracts](#contracts)
+- [Ready to Sponsor?](#ready-to-sponsor)
+
+### Sponsor Benefits
+
+* Audience of technical decision-makers from top companies, many of which will be previous year speakers
+* Conversations with DevOps experts
+* Branding and promotion on the DevOpsDays website, social media, and in our communications
+
+Historically, DevOpsDays PDX attracted 300 to 400 Oregon and Washington technologists.  Since we are resuming after a pause, we are expecting a more modest 180.
+
+### Prospectus
+
+<a href="https://assets.devopsdays.org/events/2025/austin/devopsdays-portland-2026-sponsor-prospectus.pdf" class="btn btn-primary"><i class="fa fa-folder fa-lg"></i>   View the DevOpsDays Portland 2026 Sponsor Prospectus</a>
+
+### Lead Gathering
+
+Note that, [by global DevOpsDays policy](https://devopsdays.org/organizing#essential-rules-for-organizing:~:text=Sponsors%20are%20much%20appreciated%20for%20their%20financial%20assistance%2C%20and%20they%20are%20welcome%20to%20participate%20in%20devopsdays%20events.%20They%20are%20never%20given%20attendee%20contact%20info%20by%20a%20devopsdays%20event%E2%80%99s%20organizers%2C%20nor%20are%20they%20allowed%20to%20purchase%20speaking%20slots%20for%20talks%20or%20ignites%20at%20a%20devopsdays.), we do not provide lead scanning or lead gathering for you. However, many of our attendees stop by the booths and **actively ask for a large sponsor contingent in our post-event surveys** so they can talk with vendors. As a result, many sponsors get good leads through active, opt-in collection using raffles for popular items (we provide a time at the end of the conference to announce the raffle winner live), web forms, and QR codes for newsletters or communities. We are happy to advise you on ideas we've found work for other sponsors in the past; don't hesitate to ask us!
+
+### Contracts
+
+DevOpsDays Portland is a non-commercial, community-run event, so we do not have formal contracts. Most companies use the prospectus to provide the list of sponsorship benefits if they need something internally. If you have questions about this policy or need more help, email us at {{< email_organizers >}}.
+
+### Ready to sponsor?
+
+We can take payment directly, or we can set up an invoice for you. To get an invoice, email us at {{< email_organizers >}}. Otherwise, please reach out to us for a payment link. We look forward to working with you!
 <hr/>

data/events/2026/portland-or/main.yml

@@ -10,15 +10,15 @@ ga_tracking_id: "" # If you have your own Google Analytics tracking ID, enter it
 #   variable: 2019-01-05T23:59:59+02:00
 # Note: we allow 2026-MM-DD for backward compatibility, but it can lead to unexpected behaviors (like your event disappearing from the front page during your last day)
 
-startdate:  # The start date of your event. Leave blank if you don't have a venue reserved yet.
-enddate:  # The end date of your event. Leave blank if you don't have a venue reserved yet.
+startdate:  2026-09-08T12:00:00-07:00
+enddate:  2026-09-10T18:00:00-07:00
 
 # Leave CFP dates blank if you don't know yet, or set all three at once.
-cfp_date_start:  # start accepting talk proposals.
-cfp_date_end:  # close your call for proposals.
-cfp_date_announce:  # inform proposers of status
+cfp_date_start:  2026-05-08T00:00:00-07:00
+cfp_date_end: 2026-06-15T18:00:00-07:00
+cfp_date_announce: 2026-07-01T00:00:00-07:00
 
-cfp_link: "" #if you have a custom link for submitting proposals, add it here. This will control the Propose menu item as well as the "Propose" button.
+cfp_link: "https://talks.devopsdays.org/devopsdays-portland-2026/cfp" #if you have a custom link for submitting proposals, add it here. This will control the Propose menu item as well as the "Propose" button.
 
 registration_date_start: # start accepting registration. Leave blank if registration is not open yet. This will make the "Register" button appear on your "Welcome" page.
 registration_date_end: # close registration. Leave blank if registration is not open yet. If you set "registration_date_start" you need a value here.
@@ -32,14 +32,14 @@ registration_link: "" # If you have a custom registration link, enter it here. T
 
 location: "Portland" # Defaults to city, but you can make it the venue name.
 #
-location_address: "" #Optional - use the street address of your venue. This will show up on the welcome page if set. Also used by the event_map shortcode!
+location_address: "Smith Memorial Student Union, 1825 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97201" #Optional - use the street address of your venue. This will show up on the welcome page if set. Also used by the event_map shortcode!
 
 # Optional - Social badges
 # These can be used in the body of any page via matching shortcodes. See sample:  https://devopsdays.org/events/2025-denver/welcome/
 # event_social_linkedin: "https://linkedin.com/company/DevOpsDaysPDX" # Change this to the url to your Linkedin group, company, or page.
 # event_social_slack: "https://join.slack.com/t/DevOpsDaysPDX/custom_shared_invite_url" # Change this to your slack invite link.
 # event_social_listserv: "https://lists.devopsdays.org/subscription?custom_listserv_invite_url" # Change this to your mailing list subscription form url.
-event_social_twitter: "DevOpsDaysPDX" # Change this to the twitter handle for your event such as devopsdayschi or devopsdaysmsp
+# event_social_twitter: "DevOpsDaysPDX" # Change this to the twitter handle for your event such as devopsdayschi or devopsdaysmsp
 # event_social_mastodon: "https://mastodon.social/@DevOpsDaysPDX" # Change this to url to your mastodon page
 # event_social_bsky: "https://bsky.app/profile/DevOpsDaysPDX.bsky.social" # Change this to url to your bluesky page
 event_social_youtube: "devopsdaysportland" # Change this to the youtube channel handle for your event such as devopsdaysrox
@@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ event_social_youtube: "devopsdaysportland" # Change this to the youtube channel
 social_shares: # ["email", "twitter", "facebook", "linkedin"]
 
 nav_elements: # List of pages you want to show up in the navigation of your page.
- # - name: propose
+  - name: propose
  # - name: location
  # - name: registration
  # - name: program
@@ -112,13 +112,28 @@ sponsors_accepted : "yes" # Whether you want "Become a XXX Sponsor!" link
 # unlimited sponsors, omit the max attribute or set it to 0. If you want to prevent all
 # sponsorship for a specific level, it is best to remove the level.
 sponsor_levels:
+  - id: platinum
+    label: Platinum
+    max: 1
   - id: gold
     label: Gold
-#    max: 10
+    max: 4
   - id: silver
     label: Silver
-    max: 0 # This is the same as omitting the max limit.
-  - id: bronze
-    label: Bronze
+    max: 12 # This is the same as omitting the max limit.
+  - id: happyhour
+    label: Happy Hour
+    max: 1
+  - id: lanyard
+    label: Lanyard
+    max: 1
+  - id: coffee
+    label: Coffee Break Sponsor
+    max: 2
+  - id: snack
+    label: Snacks Sponsor
+    max: 2
   - id: community
-    label: Community
+    label: Local Community Groups
+  - id: media
+    label: Media