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Sponsor BSides Kolkata 2026

BSides Kolkata 2026 marks the launch of an independent, community-driven, deeply technical, and one of the biggest cybersecurity conferences in the heart of Eastern India. This is our first edition, and your support as a sponsor will directly help build a strong, open, and collaborative security community that thrives on knowledge-sharing and innovation.

By sponsoring BSides Kolkata 2026, you are not just backing an event — you are investing in the next generation of cybersecurity talent, strengthening the local ecosystem, and positioning your organization as a leader in security excellence.

Why Sponsor BSides Kolkata?

Sponsorship unlocks branding, networking, hiring, and thought-leadership opportunities with a highly focused security audience.

1

Be a Foundational Supporter of the First-Ever BSides in Kolkata

BSides Kolkata 2026 is the inaugural edition, giving your brand exclusive early visibility and recognition as a founding supporter of a historic community-driven security conference in Eastern India.

2

Massive Brand Visibility Across Multiple Channels

Your brand gains high-impact exposure through:

  • Official conference website
  • Program guides & brochures
  • Banners, posters & standees
  • Stage backdrops & signage
  • Delegate kits, T-shirts & goodies
  • Digital media & pre/post-event promotions

With a targeted cybersecurity audience, your visibility spans locally and internationally, enhancing your brand’s global footprint.

3

Engage Directly With Cybersecurity Professionals

Connect with a diverse, skilled, and influential audience:

  • Security engineers & architects
  • Penetration testers
  • SOC analysts
  • Red, Blue & Purple teamers
  • Threat hunters & malware analysts
  • Cloud & DevSecOps professionals
  • Researchers, students, startups & community leaders
  • Government agencies & academia

This creates powerful pipelines for hiring, partnerships, and community engagement.

4

Build Strategic Partnerships & Business Opportunities

BSides Kolkata offers:

  • High-quality lead generation
  • Direct sales opportunities
  • Exposure to decision-makers and influencers
  • Business expansion and collaboration channels
  • Networking with industry leaders, researchers, and innovators

Your brand gets positioned at the center of India’s growing cybersecurity ecosystem.

5

Showcase Your Products, Services & Innovations

Promote your offerings through:

  • Exhibition booth spaces
  • Live workshops
  • Tool demos
  • Live bug hunting sessions
  • Product walkthroughs
  • Hands-on engagement with practitioners

Note: Exhibition space is limited — priority goes to early sponsors.

6

Establish Thought Leadership and Industry Influence

Enhance your reputation by:

  • Delivering keynote sessions
  • Participating in panel discussions
  • Leading roundtables & community sessions
  • Demonstrating technical expertise through workshops and labs

This positions your brand as a trusted leader shaping future cybersecurity innovation.

7

Media, PR & Social Media Amplification

Take advantage of:

  • Press releases & media mentions
  • Interview opportunities
  • Features in community channels
  • High-volume social media reach
  • Pre-event and post-event promotions

Your brand stays visible long after the event concludes.

8

Exclusive Sponsor Benefits & ROI

Get the most out of your investment with:

  • High-ROI sponsorship tiers
  • Tailored custom packages
  • Priority branding placement
  • Early-bird discounts
  • First-choice exhibition spaces

Every sponsorship rupee strengthens community learning, innovation, and broader cybersecurity awareness.

9

Support a Technical, Community-Driven Movement

BSides Kolkata is rooted in:

  • Deep technical content
  • Open discussions
  • Real-world research
  • Workshops, tool demos & hands-on labs
  • Knowledge-sharing and community values

Your support directly empowers students, professionals, researchers, and the entire cybersecurity community in Eastern India.

Custom Sponsorship Packages

We also offer customized sponsorship packages to suit your needs, combining branding, technical engagement, and community impact in the way that best fits your organization.

To explore sponsorship options, discuss benefits, or design a tailored package, reach out to the BSides Kolkata organizing team.

Sponsorship Contact