NDSS Symposium 2026 Sponsorship

The NDSS Symposium is the second-ranked global cyber security conference. It fosters information exchange among researchers and practitioners of computer, network, and distributed system security. NDSS makes leading-edge research globally available, to advance the state of practical security technologies. NDSS proceedings are freely published to encourage adoption and deployment by the whole Internet community.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsors of the NDSS Symposium will receive:

Visibility and recognition among leading security researchers and practitioners.
Opportunity to demonstrate your organization’s support for emerging research and the next generation of leaders in the security field.
Access to the future leaders of network and distributed system security.

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NDSS Symposium Sponsorship Packages 2026

The following are included in all NDSS Symposium sponsorship packages:

Sponsor logo on general symposium signage, including slides between sessions throughout the event and at the venue.
Recognition of sponsorship and expression of thanks during the opening event.
Sponsor logo listed on NDSS website, with a link to the sponsor’s homepage.

Platinum Sponsor – $20,000

Opportunity to host a 45-minute interactive session with participants.*
Exclusive exhibition table at the venue with preferred table location.
Sponsorship recognized on NDSS social media channels – four mentions.
Recognition of sponsorship in pre- and/or post-event communications. Includes Sponsor quote and link to homepage.
Four complimentary in-person 5-day passes.

* Topic, date, and time to be agreed upon with the organizers.

Gold Sponsor – $13,500

Sponsor swag bag—containing security swag.
Sponsorship recognized on NDSS social media channels—three mentions.
Recognition of sponsorship in pre- and/or post-event. communications with link to homepage.
Three complimentary in-person 5-day passes.

Silver Sponsor – $7,500

Exclusive exhibition table at the venue.
Sponsorship recognized on NDSS social media channels— two mentions.
Two complimentary in-person 5-day passes.

Bronze Sponsor – $5,000

Sponsorship recognized on NDSS social media channels—one mention.
Recognition of sponsorship in pre- and/or post-event communications.
One complimentary in-person 5-day pass.

Social Sponsor (tailored package)**

Exclusive exhibition table at the venue with preferred table location.
Table tents with sponsor logo positioned on each networking table.
Sponsorship recognized on NDSS social media channels—four mentions.
Recognition of sponsorship in pre-and/ or post-event communications. Includes Sponsor quote and link to homepage.
Four complimentary in-person 5-day passes.
Opportunity to display two pop up banners in the social venue during the evening social.

** Cost is a guide and will vary depending on food and beverage selection.

Lunch Break Sponsor $25,000 Per day

Exclusive exhibition table at the venue.
Table tents with sponsor logo positioned on each lunch table.
Sponsorship recognized on NDSS social media channels—three mentions.
Recognition of sponsorship in pre-and/or post-event communications with link to homepage.
Four complimentary in-person 5-day passes.

T-Shirt Sponsor – $18,000

Exclusive exhibition table at the venue.
Sponsor logo displayed on t-shirt and recognized as exclusive official event t-shirt sponsor. T-shirts distributed to all in-person attendees.
Sponsorship recognized on NDSS social media channels—three mentions.
Recognition of sponsorship in pre-and/or post-event communications with link to homepage.
Three complimentary in-person 3-day symposium passes and one in-person 5-day pass.

Coffee Break Sponsor – $15,000

Exclusive exhibition table at the venue.
Table tents with sponsor logo positioned on each coffee station.
Sponsorship recognized on event signage and NDSS social media channels—two mentions.
Recognition of sponsorship in pre-and/or post-event communications.
Two complimentary in-person 3-day symposium passes.

Lanyard Sponsor – $5,000

Sponsor recognized as exclusive official lanyard sponsor. Lanyards distributed to all in-person attendees.
Sponsorship recognized on event signage and NDSS social media channels—one mention.
One complimentary in-person 5-day pass.

Internet Society NDSS Fellowship

This year, for the first time, we are running a full fellowship program to give our fellows a richer and more rewarding experience before, during, and after the NDSS Symposium 2025. With this program, we aim to encourage students from diverse communities to actively participate in the NDSS Symposium while bridging the gap between research and advocacy.

NDSS Fellowship Sponsor (Bronze) $8,500

Display of Sponsor logo on the NDSS Fellowship webpage including a link to Sponsor’s homepage.
Recognition of sponsorship and expression of thanks to the Sponsor during the NDSS Fellowship Program’s opening and closing events.
Display of Sponsor logo on select NDSS Fellowshipdigital materials—including zoom backgrounds and slides.
Recognition of sponsorship in select NDSS Fellowship communications.
Opportunity to meet the fellows at NDSS in San Diego. Sponsorship includes one complimentary in-person 3-day symposium pass.
Visibility at NDSS, including:
॰ Sponsor logo on NDSS Symposium signage, including slides between sessions throughout the event and at the venue.
॰ Recognition of sponsorship and expression of thanks during the opening event.
॰ Sponsor recognized as NDSS Fellowship sponsor.
॰ Sponsor logo listed on NDSS website, with a link to the sponsor’s homepage.
॰ Sponsorship recognized on NDSS social media channels.

NDSS Fellowship Sponsor (Silver) $14,000

Everything in Bronze—plus the following benefits:

Opportunity to meet the fellows at NDSS in
San Diego. Sponsorship includes two
complimentary in-person 3-day symposium passes.
Exclusive exhibition table at the venue.

NDSS Fellowship Sponsor (Gold) $25,000

Everything in Bronze and Silver—plus the following benefits:

Invitation for up to two organization leaders to address the fellows during the NDSS Fellowship Program.
Access to work developed by the fellows—including briefs, memos and plans.
Invitation for two guests to attend the NDSS Fellowship graduation (virtual event).
Recognition of sponsorship in select NDSS Fellowship communications.
Opportunity to meet the fellows at NDSS in San Diego. Sponsorship includes three complimentary

NDSS Fellowship Sponsor (Platinum) $35,000

Everything in Bronze, Silver, and Gold—plus the following benefits:

Talent Panel—Opportunity to interview fellows and invite them to discuss collaboration opportunities.
Opportunity to provide company products or services as gifts and supplemental information to fellows (gifts are limited to max $100/item).
Opportunity to provide curriculum content and delivery during the NDSS Fellowship Program.
Opportunity to meet the fellows at NDSS in San Diego. Sponsorship includes four complimentary in-person 3-day symposium passes.

Co-Located Event Sponsorship and Tailored Packages

Every year, several related workshops and symposia take place alongside the NDSS Symposium. These co-located events take place on the Monday before and the Friday after the main symposium, focusing on specific areas of network securityresearch. 2026 workshops will include:

Workshop on the Security of Space and Satellite Systems (SpaceSec).
Workshop on Measurements, Attacks, and Defenses for the Web (MADWeb).
Workshop on Security and Privacy in Standardized IoT (SDIoTSec).

Tailored sponsorship packages areavailable to sponsor co-located events as well as the NDSS Symposium.

For more information about these packages, or to discuss sponsorship in general, please contact Sally Harvey, Senior Director, Corporate Partnerships, Internet Society at [email protected]

Who Attends the NDSS Symposium?

Attendees include those interested in the practical aspects of network and distributed system security, with a focus on actual system design and implementation from around the world:

University researchers, educators, and students.
Chief Technology and Privacy Officers.
Security Analysts and System Administrator.
Operations and Security Managers.

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