Credible presence
Approved sponsor representatives can participate in the events they support, subject to the agreed scope, registration requirements and venue capacity.
Sponsorship
Built around the right fit.
Sponsorship gives organizations a credible way to support regional security-leadership communities, be present in the room and build recognition over time—without turning the event into a sales environment.
Why organizations participate
Value built on presence—not interruption.
CISO Open Mic gives sponsors a visible, credible role in supporting practitioner communities while protecting the independence that makes those communities worth joining.
Regional relevance
Align support with the cities and security-leadership communities that matter most to your organization.
Meaningful recognition
Build visibility through an active sponsor profile and recognition connected to agreed events, cities and communications.
Better context
Hear the issues, pressures and priorities practitioners are discussing—while respecting the Chatham House Rule and the boundaries of the room.
A relationship shaped to fit
What sponsorship may include.
The exact combination depends on the communities, events and objectives agreed with each sponsor.
Current sponsor profile
Logo, company overview and a link from the CISO Open Mic Sponsors page.
Event and city recognition
Appropriate acknowledgement connected to the communities and gatherings being supported.
Representative participation
Attendance opportunities for approved sponsor representatives within the agreed event scope.
Agreed communications visibility
Recognition in relevant digital or event communications where it fits the relationship.
Relevant professional information
Limited registration details may be shared only for an event the sponsor directly supports, where disclosed and permitted.
Clear event preparation
A planning conversation covering logistics, participation expectations, community standards and the boundaries of the room.
These are possible components, not a universal package or guarantee. Every relationship is confirmed through an agreed scope before participation.
What sponsorship protects
The room stays practitioner-led.
Sponsors make the gathering possible. The community shapes the conversation. That separation gives sponsor recognition more credibility—and gives participants the confidence to speak candidly.
The community leads
Programming and topic selection stay focused on the people, pressures and ideas in the room.
Decisions stay independent
The local team and judges retain responsibility for participant approval, judging and awards.
Trust stays intact
Confidential conversations remain protected, including the expectations of the Chatham House Rule.
Relationships are earned
Presence creates context and connection—not guaranteed leads, meetings or business outcomes.
In practice, that means no sales pitches, product demonstrations, guaranteed mic time, commissions, referral fees or kickbacks tied to business that may follow an event.
Is there a fit?
The strongest relationships start with aligned expectations.
We are deliberate about who enters the room and equally deliberate about the organizations associated with it.
A strong fit looks like
- Supporting practitioner-led communities for the long term.
- Respecting a peer environment without pushing a sales agenda.
- Investing in specific cities or regional relationships.
- Valuing credibility, listening and meaningful professional connection.
It is probably not a fit if you expect
- Pay-to-speak access or a guaranteed platform.
- Control over invitations, judging, awards or topics.
- An unrestricted attendee list or automatic lead generation.
- A one-event trial before deciding whether to sponsor.
How the conversation works
From interest to the right scope.
Tell us what matters
Share the cities, communities, objectives and type of involvement your organization is considering.
Explore the fit
We discuss the event environment, participation boundaries and the components that may make sense.
Confirm the relationship
Scope, expectations and any agreed recognition are documented before sponsorship begins.
Help create the room.
Tell us which communities matter to your organization and what a meaningful relationship would look like. We’ll start with fit—not a price list.