// year 2 sponsorship

Back the Coast

Year 2 is targeting May 2027 in Pensacola. Your sponsorship funds student access, hands-on learning, and workforce development for the Gulf Coast cybersecurity community.

// thank you year 1 sponsors

Instant FinancialFirst City InternetApex SystemsCowork AnnexOld Crows WirelessGulf WindsDigital Boardwalk

These organizations made Hack the Coast Year 1 possible. Thank you.

// why sponsor

Invest in the Pipeline

Hack the Coast is a community-first cybersecurity conference built to grow the talent pipeline, connect students with practitioners, and create hands-on learning opportunities across the Gulf Coast. Year 1 drew 75 attendees from across the region. Year 2 is going bigger.

Sponsoring puts your organization in front of cybersecurity professionals, students, and community leaders from Jacksonville to New Orleans. Local businesses, educational institutions, and community organizations are ideal partners for this event.

// sponsorship tiers

Year 2 Partnership Levels

Choose the level that fits your organization. Every dollar supports the Gulf Coast cybersecurity community.

Community

$500/yr

  • Logo on website
  • Social media recognition
  • Community partner designation

Partner

$1,500/yr

  • Everything in Community
  • Logo on event signage
  • Table at event
  • 2 attendee passes
Most Popular

Premier

$3,000/yr

  • Everything in Partner
  • Featured logo placement
  • Speaking opportunity
  • 4 attendee passes
  • Branded materials in attendee swag

Title Sponsor

Custom

  • Everything in Premier
  • Top-tier branding throughout event
  • Keynote introduction opportunity
  • 6 attendee passes
  • Exclusive category sponsorship
// get in touch

Let's Talk

Ready to sponsor Year 2 or want to learn more? We would love to find the right fit for your organization.