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Powering the Future of Cybersecurity in Central Ohio

Become a Sponsor of Central Ohio ISSA

Central Ohio ISSA is one of the largest and most active chapters in the nation, with 350+ members and thousands of professionals attending our annual InfoSec Summit. Our sponsors don’t just support events; they fuel education, innovation, and community growth in one of the fastest-evolving industries.

June 8 - 10 , 2026

Submit Your Sponsorship

2026 SPONSORSHIPS OPEN

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2026 SPONSORSHIPS OPEN |

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Cyberbit booth at a conference, with a large display board featuring 'Close the Experience Gap' and information about cyber readiness training. Two people are engaged in conversation near the booth, which has a table with Cyberbit branded materials, small models, and a screen. There are other attendees in the background sitting at tables.

Why Partner With Us?

Join us as a proud sponsor of the Central Ohio ISSA Chapter and become a key driver behind a year filled with exciting events and educational experiences. From chapter meetings to the highly anticipated Central Ohio InfoSec Summit, your support makes it all possible.

As a sponsor, you’ll gain:

High-Impact Visibility → Your brand featured at monthly meetings, trainings, and the InfoSec Summit.

Brand Recognition → Logo placement on our website, newsletters, event signage, and promotional campaigns.

Thought Leadership → Opportunities to present, join panels, or share expertise with a targeted audience.

Community Impact → Your support funds scholarships, trainings, and professional development in Central Ohio.

Direct Access → Connect with 350+ local members and Summit attendees, including decision-makers and rising talent.

For the upcoming year, we're excited to offer a diverse selection of sponsorship tiers, complete with optional add-ons.

2026 SPONSORSHIPS OPEN

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2026 SPONSORSHIPS OPEN |

  • Two men standing at a technology conference booth smiling at the camera. The booth has banners promoting Netskope's cloud security solutions. The table in front has promotional materials, headphones, and other items.
  • Three men standing behind a table at a conference booth for Varonis, a data security company. The booth displays promotional items, a LEGO Star Wars Chewbacca figure, and a sign that reads 'The Leader in Data Security'.
  • Group of five people, three men and two women, engaging in conversation at a professional event, standing near a glass door with frosted glass panels.
  • Tenable booth at a conference with two representatives engaging with a visitor. The booth has signage promoting assessing exposure and gaps, with a table displaying promotional items and a laptop.
  • Three people having a conversation at the Ohio Cyber Reserve booth during a conference. The booth has a large black backdrop with the Ohio Cyber Reserve logo and text. The three individuals are wearing red and blue shirts, and a woman in a blue shirt is talking to two men in red shirts.
  • Two men sitting at a table labeled 'Hack Village,' engaging in conversation with a standing man at a conference. The table displays computer-related materials and a book titled 'Hackable' by Ted Harrington.

2026 Sponsorship Packages

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Chapter Sponsor Tiers

    • Dedicated and notable booth at InfoSec Summit (Two 6’ tables)  

    • Prominent branding onsite in the summit venue (examples could include pillars, escalator, elevators) 

    • 5 Sponsor Passes for InfoSec Summit  

    • 8 Customer Passes for InfoSec Summit  

    • 1 Speaker spot at InfoSec Summit 

    • Ability to choose preferred day for speaking spot  

    • 2 lead generation licenses for InfoSec Summit only 

    • Option to add sponsor branded swag to summit swag bags (1500 Items) 

    • Opening comments for Keynote at Summit 

    • 2 Passes for executive dinner  

    • Tournament branding for Annual Golf Outing 

    • Sponsor table at the Golf Tournament located by food service 

    • 8 Golfer passes for Annual Golf Outing  

    • Banner signage at InfoSec Summit and All Chapter Events 

    • Deliver opening remarks at (1) an in-person chapter meeting (10 minutes) 

    • 2 guest passes to a COISSA chapter meeting 

    • Social Media Recognition  

    • Chapter Website Recognition 

    • Book signing (if applicable) 

    • Booth at InfoSec Summit (Two 6’ tables)  

    • Prominent branding onsite in the summit venue (examples could include pillars, escalator, elevators) 

    • 5 Sponsor Passes for InfoSec Summit  

    • 5 Customer Passes for InfoSec Summit  

    • 1 Speaker spot at InfoSec Summit 

    • Ability to choose preferred day for speaking spot 

    • 2 lead generation licenses for InfoSec Summit only 

    • Option to add sponsor branded swag to summit swag bags (1500 Items) 

    • Hole Sponsor for Annual Golf Outing 

    • 8 Golfer passes for Annual Golf Outing  

    • Banner signage at InfoSec Summit and All Chapter Events 

    • Deliver opening remarks at an in-person chapter meeting (10 minutes) 

    • 2 guest passes to a COISSA chapter meeting 

    • Social Media Recognition  

    • Chapter Website Recognition 

    • Booth at InfoSec Summit (Two 6’ tables)  

    • Prominent branding onsite in the summit venue (examples could include pillars, escalator, elevators) 

    • 4 Sponsor Passes for InfoSec Summit 

    • 4 Customer Passes for InfoSec Summit 

    • 1 Speaker spot at the Monthly Chapter Meeting  

    • 1 Speaker spot at InfoSec Summit  

    • Ability to choose preferred day for speaking spot 

    • 2 lead generation licenses for InfoSec Summit only 

    • Hole Sponsor for Annual Golf Outing  

    • 4 Golfer passes for Annual Golf Outing  

    • Deliver opening remarks at an in-person chapter meeting (10 minutes) 

    • 2 guest passes to a COISSA chapter meeting 

    • Banner Signage at InfoSec Summit and All Chapter Events 

    • Social Media Recognition 

    • Chapter Website Recognition 

    • Booth at InfoSec Summit (6’ table)  

    • 3 Sponsor Passes for InfoSec Summit  

    • 3 Customer Passes for InfoSec Summit  

    • 1 Speaker spot at InfoSec Summit  

    • 2 lead generation licenses for InfoSec Summit only 

    • Hole Sponsor for Annual Golf Outing  

    • 4 Golfer passes for Annual Golf Outing  

    • 2 guest passes to a virtual COISSA chapter meeting 

    • Banner Signage at InfoSec Summit and All Chapter Events  

    • Social Media Recognition  

    • Chapter Website Recognition 

    • Booth at InfoSec Summit (6’ table)  

    • 3 Sponsor Passes for InfoSec Summit  

    • 3 Customer Passes for InfoSec Summit 

    • 2 lead generation licenses for InfoSec Summit only 

    • 1 Speaker spot at InfoSec Summit  

    • Chapter Website Recognition  

    • Company logo on 2026 InfoSec Summit T-shirt  

    • Social Media Recognition during the InfoSec Summit  

    • Banner Signage at InfoSec Summit and All Chapter Events 

    • Skills Sponsorship at Annual Golf Outing (includes your branding on one skill: such as longest drive, closest to the pin, longest putt) 

    • Chapter Website Recognition

    • 2 Sponsor Passes for InfoSec Summit 

    • 1 Customer Pass for InfoSec Summit 

    • 1 Speaker Spot at the Monthly Chapter Meeting 

    • Chapter Website Recognition 

    • Social Media Recognition 

    • Banner Signage at InfoSec Summit and All Chapter Events 

    • Summit Website Sponsor badging – Central Ohio ISSA Technology Powered by [sponsor]

    • Chapter Event Sponsor badging – Central Ohio ISSA Technology Powered by [sponsor]

    • 1 Sponsor Booth 

    • Branding on the announcement / communication “this meeting was sponsored by” 

    • Vendor raffle

    • 30 second elevator pitch  

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Event Sponsor Tiers

    • Booth at InfoSec Summit (6’ table)  

    • 3 Sponsor Passes for InfoSec Summit  

    • 2 Customer Passes for InfoSec Summit  

    • 2 lead generation licenses for InfoSec Summit only 

    • Summit Website Recognition  

    • Social Media Recognition during the InfoSec Summit 

    • Banner/Signage at InfoSec Summit 

    • Booth outside of the COISSA Member Lounge at the InfoSec Summit (6’ table) 

    • Booth inside vendor hall (6’ table) 

    • Branding & Promotional items may be highlighted within the lounge 

    • 3 Sponsor Passes for InfoSec Summit  

    • 2 Customer Passes for InfoSec Summit  

    • 2 lead generation licenses for InfoSec Summit only 

    • Summit Website Recognition  

    • Social Media Recognition during the InfoSec Summit  

    • 1 Speaker spot at InfoSec Summit 

    • Booth at InfoSec Summit (6’ table) 

    • 3 Sponsor Passes for InfoSec Summit  

    • 2 Customer Passes for InfoSec Summit 

    • 2 lead generation licenses for InfoSec Summit only 

    • Logo Printed on all Badges (1500) for InfoSec Summit  

    • Summit Website Recognition  

    • Social Media Recognition during the InfoSec Summit 

    • Banner/Signage at InfoSec Summit 

    • 1 Speaker spot at InfoSec Summit 

    • Booth at InfoSec Summit (6’ table)  

    • 3 Sponsor Passes for InfoSec Summit  

    • 2 Customer Passes for InfoSec Summit  

    • 2 lead generation licenses for InfoSec Summit only 

    • Logo Printed on all Swag Bags (1500) at InfoSec Summit  

    • Summit Website Recognition  

    • Social Media Recognition during the InfoSec Summit  

    • Banner/Signage at InfoSec Summit  

    • 1 Speaker spot at InfoSec Summit 

    • Booth at InfoSec Summit (6’ table)  

    • 3 Sponsor Passes for InfoSec Summit 

    • 2 Customer Passes for InfoSec Summit 

    • 2 lead generation licenses for InfoSec Summit only 

    • The company logo will be included on one side, and the InfoSec Summit logo on the other  

    • Banner/Signage at InfoSec Summit 

    • Summit Website Recognition  

    • Social Media Recognition during the InfoSec Summit  

    • 1 Speaker spot at InfoSec Summit 

    • Booth at the InfoSec Summit (6’ table) 

    • 3 Sponsor Passes for InfoSec Summit  

    • 2 Customer Passes for InfoSec Summit  

    • 2 lead generation licenses for InfoSec Summit only 

    • Summit Website Recognition  

    • Social Media Recognition during the InfoSec Summit  

    • 1 Speaker spot at InfoSec Summit 

    • 1 Sponsor Booth 

    • 2 minute Elevator Pitch & Introduction 

    • Branding on the announcement / communication “this meeting was sponsored by” 

    • Vendor raffle at event

    • 1 Speaker spot at InfoSec Summit 

Important Sponsorship Details

Make sure you read and understand all of the terms and conditions of becoming a Sponsor BEFORE submitting your application.

  • The Central Ohio ISSA reserves the right not to accept sponsorship requests at its discretion.

    All sales are final and non-refundable. You may cancel your Sponsorship at any time; however, you will remain liable for the entire sponsorship fee, even if the Sponsorship is later replaced.

    Review 2026-2027 COISSA Sponsorship Terms and Conditions for a full list of our sponsorship terms and conditions.

  • Submit Your Sponsorship

    All sponsoring organizations MUST provide a secondary contact, local to Central Ohio (e.g., Sales Representative), to ensure consistent and timely communication between your organization and the Central Ohio ISSA.

    Sponsorships will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • Speaker Spot: This includes one speaking opportunity, individual or panel, at the event described within your sponsorship tier. You are required to follow all speaker guidelines, including requirements and deadlines.

    Chapter Website Recognition: This includes the addition of your company logo on the Central Ohio ISSA Website (centralohioissa.org). You must submit your company logo, including any usage requirements of the Sponsor’s name, trademarks, etc.

    Social Media Recognition: This will include company recognition on at least one of the social media platforms utilized by Central Ohio ISSA. The chapter currently uses LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. The Central Ohio ISSA may post details for events you sponsor commensurate with your sponsorship level.

    Booth at InfoSec Summit: This includes one 6’ table in the exhibitor hall of the Hilton unless otherwise stated within your sponsorship tier details, for your company to utilize during the Central Ohio InfoSec summit. Each booth must have a single logo and contract.

    The Central Ohio ISSA does not allow for co-branding of booths, however shared resources may be utilized.

Please keep in mind that our sponsorship slots tend to fill up quickly. We will make every effort to accommodate your participation. To secure your sponsorship, kindly select the sponsorship level that best fits your needs and submit your application form.

We appreciate your partnership in helping us advance our mission and thank you for your continued support!

2026 SPONSORSHIPS OPEN

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2026 SPONSORSHIPS OPEN |

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How to Get Started

Partnering with COISSA is simple:

  1. Choose Your Tier → Select the sponsorship package that aligns with your goals.

  2. Submit Your Sponsorship → Complete the application and review terms.

  3. Confirm Payment → Receive your invoice and lock in your spot.

  4. Showcase Your Brand → Send us your logos and assets, and we’ll proudly feature your organization.

    June 8 - 10, 2026

Submit Your Sponsorship