Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsor The Cloud & AI Summit 2027
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The Cloud and AI Summit is a premier community-driven technology conference delivering focused, high-quality content centered on Microsoft Azure, AI, and the broader Microsoft technology ecosystem. With nearly two decades of history—starting as a small St. Louis gathering known as "dev up" and growing to attract attendees from across the country—we are committed to accessible, expert-led learning for technology professionals at every level.
This is not a general technology conference. Our attendees are practitioners, architects, and decision makers actively building with and investing in Microsoft Azure, AI services, Power Platform, and related technologies. Our rebrand to The Cloud and AI Summit reflects a strategic shift to sharpen our focus and deliver a more targeted event for sponsors seeking to reach professionals working within the Microsoft cloud ecosystem.
The Cloud and AI Summit is a non-profit, volunteer-run conference serving the St. Louis area and midwest technology community.
Our Content Focus
Our sessions cover the full Microsoft technology stack with a sharp focus on Azure and AI. Here are the content tracks sponsors can expect their audience to be engaged with:
Pro Code
C#, .NET, ASP.NET Core, Blazor, GitHub Copilot, Visual Studio
Low Code
Power Platform, Power Apps, Power Automate, Dynamics 365, Dataverse
Cloud Operations
Azure infrastructure, Azure Arc, monitoring, governance, identity management
AI
Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Foundry, Copilot Studio, AI agents, prompt engineering
Data and Analytics
Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, SQL Server, Cosmos DB, data engineering
Security
Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, Entra ID, Zero Trust, compliance
DevOps
Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, CI/CD, Terraform, Bicep, Kubernetes
A More Focused Audience
Our rebrand reflects a strategic shift to concentrate on the Microsoft Azure and AI space
Targeted Attendee Base
Professionals specifically working with Microsoft cloud technologies
Higher Relevance
For sponsors offering Azure-related products, services, and solutions
More Qualified Conversations
Attendees actively evaluating and implementing in this space
Audience Profile
Who has attended our conference in recent years
Data compiled from the dev up conference (2023, 2024, and 2025) representing nearly 3,000 total attendees.
Representing hundreds of companies across the midwest and beyond
Executives, Directors, Managers, Architects, and Owners
Role Breakdown for dev up 2023-2025
Of those who specified
- Developers and Engineers 52.4%
- Executives and C-Suite 13.0%
- Managers and Team Leads 11.0%
- Architects 9.2%
- Other Technical 6.8%
- Owner/Founder 2.5%
- Other 5.1%
Company Types for dev up 2023-2025
Of those who specified
- Enterprise 33.5%
- Small Business / Startup 27.2%
- Services / Consulting 12.2%
- Government / Education 11.7%
- Financial Services 6.7%
- Mid-Size Business 4.3%
- Healthcare 3.9%
- Self-Employed / Independent 0.5%
Content Summary
Practical, technical content from industry practitioners
Our conference delivers practical, technical content through a mix of sessions and workshops presented by industry practitioners, consultants, and technology leaders.
Format
In past years, we offered a combination of one-hour sessions and half-day and full-day workshops. In 2026 we moved to 1.5-hour sessions, giving speakers room to go deeper on their topics and more time for hands-on learning and audience Q&A.
Session Levels
We have consistently offered content across experience levels to serve a broad audience. For the last three years, our content distribution was as follows:
- Introductory and Overview ~45%
- Intermediate ~45%
- Advanced ~10%
2024-2025 Speaker Statistics
| Metric | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Sessions Delivered | 155 | 151 |
| Unique Speakers | 90 | 86 |
| Companies Represented by Speakers | 50+ | 40+ |
Speaker Quality
Our speakers include practitioners from organizations across the country, with notable representation from:
- Microsoft employees including Program Managers and Developer Advocates
- Microsoft MVPs across Azure, AI, Data Platform, and Business Applications
- Technology leaders from consulting firms, enterprises, and startups
- Authors, trainers, and recognized community contributors
Over the past two years at our conference
Onsite Exhibitors
Connect face-to-face with a highly targeted audience
What's Included
In 2026, each exhibitor who purchased a Premium or Standard booth received:
- 8' table with power and WiFi
- 4 free conference passes for booth staff
- Discount code for up to 5 additional staff (20% off standard ticket price)
- Listing on venue signage, website, and marketing materials
2026 packages shown for reference; 2027 pricing will be announced with the 2027 dates.
Premium Exhibitors
Premium exhibitors receive first-round booth selection and are assigned prime locations in the Ameristar Convention space directly outside the primary session rooms.
- First-round booth selection
- Prime location near session rooms
- Maximum attendee visibility
Standard Exhibitors
Standard exhibitors participate in second-round booth selection and can choose from additional exhibitor locations throughout the venue.
- Second-round booth selection
- Various venue locations available
- Same great attendee engagement
Booth Selection
Both Premium and Standard booth selection will occur in order of payment received. Limited spots available at each level.
Shipping & Services
Logistics for shipping materials to the venue are provided months prior. The venue also offers additional exhibitor services (TV rental, etc.) available for direct purchase.
Marketing and Visibility
All onsite exhibitors receive comprehensive marketing support
Website Promotion
Logo placement and company listing on our website
Email Communications
Inclusion in pre-event marketing campaigns and attendee emails
Social Media
Recognition and co-promotion on our social media channels
Venue Signage
Visibility on signage throughout the event venue
Additional Sponsorship Opportunities
Beyond exhibiting, we offer exclusive ways to get your brand in front of our audience. Sponsors of these additional items will also be included in our marketing materials pre-event and called out in signage throughout the venue.
2026 packages shown for reference; 2027 pricing will be announced with the 2027 dates.
Badges and Lanyards
Limit 1Get your name and logo around the neck of every attendee, sponsor, speaker, and volunteer by sponsoring our conference lanyard.
Sponsored Session
Limit 3 • Onsite Exhibitors OnlyWe are offering a limited number of sponsor-specific sessions where you will have the opportunity to talk directly about your organization and the services you offer.
Conference Shirt
Limit 1Every year we provide all attendees a branded conference shirt. Sponsor this giveaway and include your logo on the official event apparel.
Social Hour
Limit 1 • Onsite Exhibitors OnlyThe last session on each of the first two conference days features soft skills and open talks with drinks available. All exhibitors, speakers, and volunteers receive branded drink tokens to share with attendees. Sponsor these tokens to have your name and logo on every one.
Attendee Party
Limit 2 • Onsite Exhibitors OnlyThe Attendee Networking / Social Event takes place on the evening of the second conference day, with food, drinks, and entertainment. In 2026 it was held at RYSE Nightclub at Ameristar St. Charles, the conference venue. In years past we've featured magicians, live music, arcade games, casino games, and more. This event is a highlight for many attendees looking to relax after a long few days of sessions and share what they've learned with others. New friendships and business relationships are made here, and the community gets stronger because of them. Sponsor this event and work with organizers to create a memorable experience.
Speaker Dinner
Limit 1On the first evening of the conference we host a thank you dinner for all of our speakers and volunteers. This event is given in appreciation for their contribution and to get everyone on the same page for logistics. The sponsor will be given the opportunity to address those in attendance and will be thanked on all of our channels, communications, and onsite signage.
Presentation Deck Logo
No LimitEach speaker at our event will be asked to use a branded deck that includes a call-out slide thanking all sponsors for their contribution. All onsite exhibitors and other sponsors will automatically be included. Sponsors not able to be onsite can still opt to have their logo and brand included as part of these branded decks.
Attendee List
Onsite Exhibitors OnlyAttendees can opt-in to share their contact information with sponsors. Onsite exhibitors can purchase access to this full list, delivered within 2 business days of the conference end. Note: Contact information for attendees who visit your booth directly and share their info will be provided at no extra charge.
Let's Talk
If you are interested in reaching the Microsoft Azure and AI community at The Cloud & AI Summit 2027, we would love to start a conversation about how we can partner together. We're happy to clarify any specific details about the sponsorship opportunities listed above or to consider custom sponsorship items we might not have thought of. Reach out using the button below and let's discuss how we can work together.
Contact Us About SponsorshipThe Cloud and AI Summit is a non-profit, volunteer-run conference serving the St. Louis area and midwest technology community.