Partners

Back the people building Medan's tech future.

Put your brand in front of 500 developers, professionals, and students, and support a community that has been growing for years.

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Participants: 500
Experienced professionals: 300+
Breakout rooms: 5
Community members: 4,600+

Plus 3,700+ social media followers across GDG Medan channels.

Why sponsor

Four reasons partners join.

Hire Medan's top tech talent

Skip noisy job portals. Meet curated, tech-passionate builders in walk-in interview corners and dedicated networking sessions.

Win power users

Put your tools in the hands of developers, students, and enthusiasts who are actively looking for modern products to build with.

Real CSR, real impact

An investment in DevFest is an investment in the local tech ecosystem, with positive visibility among the digital-native generation.

More than one day

The Road to DevFest series runs from August to November, giving partners months of exposure, not just a booth on the day.

Sponsorship tiers

Pick the package that fits.

Slots are limited to keep the value high for every partner.

Diamond

Title Partner

IDR 45,000,000

1 partner only

Naming rights: "DevFest Medan 2026 x [Sponsor]" on key materials
Largest, top logo placement on website and banners
Large logo on the main stage backdrop
30-minute keynote slot in prime time
MC ad-libs throughout opening, transitions, and closing
Promotional video screening, 3x up to 10 minutes
Exhibition booth in a prime location
Exclusive lunch with speakers and organizers
Talent/CV database access*
3 social posts, a reel, and a story
Dedicated email blast to 4,600+ members
Naming partner for one Road to DevFest event
Logo on participant digital certificates

Platinum

IDR 18,000,000

Max. 2 partners

Large logo on website and banners
Medium logo on the main stage backdrop
20-minute talk slot
MC ad-libs, 1x up to 5 minutes
Promotional video screening, 1x
Exhibition booth
Talent/CV database access*
2 social posts
Logo on participant digital certificates

Gold

IDR 9,000,000

Max. 3 partners

Medium logo on website and banners
Small logo on the main stage backdrop
MC ad-libs, 1x up to 2 minutes
Exhibition booth
Talent/CV database access*
1 social post
Logo on participant digital certificates

Silver

IDR 4,000,000

Max. 5 partners

Small logo on website and banners
MC ad-libs during opening
1 social story
Logo on participant digital certificates

*CV and participant database access is always based on the attendee consent given at registration.

In-kind welcome

Not every contribution is cash.

Benefits are tailored to your contribution. Let's talk about what works.

Cash support

Operational funding and the competition prize pool.

Prize partner

Vouchers, products, or merchandise for Road to DevFest competition winners.

Tech partner

Wi-Fi and internet, projectors and LED screens, or leaderboard display monitors.

Media partner

Event coverage, publications, and cross-promotion.

Snack partner

Refreshments and coffee breaks for attendees during networking.

Lunch partner

Main meals for participants, speakers, and volunteers.

Budget

Where your support goes.

The full plan for DevFest Medan 2026 is IDR 145,100,000 for one day with about 500 attendees, plus prizes for all seven Road to DevFest competitions.

Venue & permitsIDR 9,000,000 · 6.2%

Food & beverageIDR 49,270,000 · 34.0%

Equipment & technicalIDR 14,500,000 · 10.0%

Decor, branding & printingIDR 15,850,000 · 10.9%

Documentation & publicityIDR 10,000,000 · 6.9%

Speakers & guestsIDR 6,378,000 · 4.4%

Prizes, merchandise & awardsIDR 24,400,000 · 16.8%

Committee operationsIDR 6,400,000 · 4.4%

ContingencyIDR 9,302,000 · 6.4%

TotalIDR 145,100,000

How it is funded

Cash sponsorship at full slotsIDR 128,000,0001 Diamond, 2 Platinum, 3 Gold, 5 Silver
Attendee ticketsIDR 25,000,000500 attendees at an average of IDR 50,000 (optional, can be free if sponsors cover costs)

Ticket income is optional. If sponsorship covers the costs, tickets can be free.

DevFest is community-run: speakers and volunteers receive no fee or honorarium, so every rupiah goes back to the participant experience. The speaker budget covers travel costs only plus non-cash souvenirs.

Prices are estimates from local Medan vendors as of September 2026 and may change after final vendor negotiation.

Venue & permitsIDR 9,000,000

Item	Qty	Unit price	Amount
Main hall rental (1 day, 500 seats)	1 day	IDR 8,000,000	IDR 8,000,000
Cleaning and extra venue staff	1 package	IDR 1,000,000	IDR 1,000,000

Food & beverageIDR 49,270,000

Item	Qty	Unit price	Amount
Morning snack (attendees, crew, speakers)	550 pax	IDR 17,000	IDR 9,350,000
Lunch (attendees, crew, speakers)	550 pax	IDR 47,000	IDR 25,850,000
Afternoon coffee break and snack	550 pax	IDR 17,000	IDR 9,350,000
VIP catering (speakers and sponsors, exclusive lunch)	40 pax	IDR 118,000	IDR 4,720,000

Equipment & technicalIDR 14,500,000

Item	Qty	Unit price	Amount
Sound system and LED screen for the main stage	1 package	IDR 10,000,000	IDR 10,000,000
Backup internet and Wi-Fi (router and tethering)	1 package	IDR 2,000,000	IDR 2,000,000
Breakout rooms and second stage	5 rooms	IDR 500,000	IDR 2,500,000

Decor, branding & printingIDR 15,850,000

Item	Qty	Unit price	Amount
Main stage and second stage backdrops	2 units	IDR 2,500,000	IDR 5,000,000
Sponsor banners and roll-ups (Diamond to Silver)	10 units	IDR 250,000	IDR 2,500,000
ID cards and lanyards	550 pcs	IDR 7,000	IDR 3,850,000
Digital certificates and a limited print run	1 package	IDR 1,200,000	IDR 1,200,000
Interactive photo booth (rental and operator)	1 package	IDR 2,500,000	IDR 2,500,000
Venue wayfinding signage	1 package	IDR 800,000	IDR 800,000

Documentation & publicityIDR 10,000,000

Item	Qty	Unit price	Amount
Photographer and videographer (1 day, team of 3)	1 package	IDR 5,000,000	IDR 5,000,000
Highlight video and recap editing	1 package	IDR 2,500,000	IDR 2,500,000
Paid social promotion (Instagram and TikTok ads)	1 package	IDR 1,500,000	IDR 1,500,000
Publicity design (posters, feed, stories)	1 package	IDR 1,000,000	IDR 1,000,000

Speakers & guestsIDR 6,378,000

Item	Qty	Unit price	Amount
Travel daily allowance, out-of-town speakers	2 person-days	IDR 370,000	IDR 740,000
Hotel for out-of-town speakers (1 night)	2 person-nights	IDR 699,000	IDR 1,398,000
Car rental for speaker and guest transfers	2 days	IDR 1,220,000	IDR 2,440,000
Appreciation souvenirs (non-cash) for local speakers and core crew	6 people	IDR 300,000	IDR 1,800,000

Prizes, merchandise & awardsIDR 24,400,000

Item	Qty	Unit price	Amount
Cash prizes for Road to DevFest winners (7 competitions)	1 package	IDR 12,000,000	IDR 12,000,000
Goodie bags and GDG merchandise for attendees	550 pcs	IDR 18,000	IDR 9,900,000
Trophies and plaques (winners and sponsor appreciation)	1 package	IDR 2,500,000	IDR 2,500,000

Committee operationsIDR 6,400,000

Item	Qty	Unit price	Amount
Local transport for core team and volunteers on event day	1 package	IDR 1,500,000	IDR 1,500,000
Preparation meeting refreshments (Aug to Nov)	4 meetings	IDR 400,000	IDR 1,600,000
Stationery, printing, and administration	1 package	IDR 800,000	IDR 800,000
Crew and volunteer shirts and badges	50 pcs	IDR 50,000	IDR 2,500,000

ContingencyIDR 9,302,000

Item	Qty	Unit price	Amount
Reserve for vendor price changes, headcount changes, and surprises	1 package	IDR 9,302,000	IDR 9,302,000

Support without fresh money

Cover a budget line, earn a sponsor tier.

If your company can provide goods or services we would otherwise buy, we count them at the budget price above and convert the value to the equivalent sponsorship tier. You get that tier's benefits, and we spend less cash.

Lunch partner

Lunch for attendees, crew, speakers, plus VIP catering

Value at budget price

IDR 30,570,000

≈ Platinum

Prize & merchandise partner

Winner prizes as products or vouchers, goodie bags, trophies

Value at budget price

IDR 24,400,000

≈ Platinum

Snack & coffee partner

Morning snack and the afternoon coffee break

Value at budget price

IDR 18,700,000

≈ Platinum

Tech partner

Sound and LED screens, internet and Wi-Fi, breakout room equipment

Value at budget price

IDR 14,500,000

≈ Gold

Print & branding partner

Backdrops, banners, ID cards, certificates, photo booth, signage

Value at budget price

IDR 15,850,000

≈ Gold

Media & content partner

Photo and video coverage, highlight editing, social promotion, design

Value at budget price

IDR 10,000,000

≈ Gold

Venue partner

Main hall, cleaning, and venue staff

Value at budget price

IDR 9,000,000

≈ Gold

Speaker hospitality partner

Hotel nights, daily allowances, and car transfers for speakers

Value at budget price

IDR 4,578,000

≈ Silver

Crew kit partner

Volunteer shirts and badges, and event-day crew transport

Value at budget price

IDR 4,000,000

≈ Silver

The equivalent tier is the highest tier whose cash price your contribution covers. Partial support, or several contributions together, can be combined to reach a tier. The final tier and benefits are agreed with you in writing.

Mix cash and in-kind if you like, for example lunch for attendees plus a Gold booth. Tell us what you can offer and we will match it to the budget.

Offer in-kind support

Ready to shape the future with us?

Reach out for the full sponsorship deck and to secure a slot.

Become a partner info@gdgmedan.com

Item

Qty

Unit price

Amount

Main hall rental (1 day, 500 seats)

1 day

IDR 8,000,000

Cleaning and extra venue staff

1 package

IDR 1,000,000

Item

Qty

Unit price

Amount

Morning snack (attendees, crew, speakers)

550 pax

IDR 17,000

IDR 9,350,000

Lunch (attendees, crew, speakers)

550 pax

IDR 47,000

IDR 25,850,000

Afternoon coffee break and snack

550 pax

IDR 17,000

IDR 9,350,000

VIP catering (speakers and sponsors, exclusive lunch)

40 pax

IDR 118,000

IDR 4,720,000

Item

Qty

Unit price

Amount

Sound system and LED screen for the main stage

1 package

IDR 10,000,000

Backup internet and Wi-Fi (router and tethering)

1 package

IDR 2,000,000

Breakout rooms and second stage

5 rooms

IDR 500,000

IDR 2,500,000

Item

Qty

Unit price

Amount

Main stage and second stage backdrops

2 units

IDR 2,500,000

IDR 5,000,000

Sponsor banners and roll-ups (Diamond to Silver)

10 units

IDR 250,000

IDR 2,500,000

ID cards and lanyards

550 pcs

IDR 7,000

IDR 3,850,000

Digital certificates and a limited print run

1 package

IDR 1,200,000

Interactive photo booth (rental and operator)

1 package

IDR 2,500,000

Venue wayfinding signage

1 package

IDR 800,000

Item

Qty

Unit price

Amount

Photographer and videographer (1 day, team of 3)

1 package

IDR 5,000,000

Highlight video and recap editing

1 package

IDR 2,500,000

Paid social promotion (Instagram and TikTok ads)

1 package

IDR 1,500,000

Publicity design (posters, feed, stories)

1 package

IDR 1,000,000

Item

Qty

Unit price

Amount

Travel daily allowance, out-of-town speakers

2 person-days

IDR 370,000

IDR 740,000

Hotel for out-of-town speakers (1 night)

2 person-nights

IDR 699,000

IDR 1,398,000

Car rental for speaker and guest transfers

2 days

IDR 1,220,000

IDR 2,440,000

Appreciation souvenirs (non-cash) for local speakers and core crew

6 people

IDR 300,000

IDR 1,800,000

Item

Qty

Unit price

Amount

Cash prizes for Road to DevFest winners (7 competitions)

1 package

IDR 12,000,000

Goodie bags and GDG merchandise for attendees

550 pcs

IDR 18,000

IDR 9,900,000

Trophies and plaques (winners and sponsor appreciation)

1 package

IDR 2,500,000

Item

Qty

Unit price

Amount

Local transport for core team and volunteers on event day

1 package

IDR 1,500,000

Preparation meeting refreshments (Aug to Nov)

4 meetings

IDR 400,000

IDR 1,600,000

Stationery, printing, and administration

1 package

IDR 800,000

Crew and volunteer shirts and badges

50 pcs

IDR 50,000

IDR 2,500,000

Item

Qty

Unit price

Amount

Reserve for vendor price changes, headcount changes, and surprises

1 package

IDR 9,302,000