Diamond
XAF 10,000,000
≈ €15,245
- Headline partner recognition
- 30-minute main-stage session
- Double exhibition stand
- 6 Founders/Funders Dinner seats
Partner with SMCON26
Help make Silicon Mountainthe reference.
Six sponsorship packages from XAF 500,000 to 10,000,000. Put your brand in front of 3,000+ attendances across three days in Buea, 12–14 November 2026, and help keep the main conference free for everyone.
Why sponsor
Reach the whole ecosystem at once.
Over the years the conference has enjoyed the backing of major players in Cameroon, including Orange Cameroun SA and Source du Pays. In 2026 sponsors use SMCON26 to reinforce their brand promise and values, and to engage directly with the community shaping the future of technology, innovation and design in Cameroon.
VisibilityYour brand in front of 3,000+ attendances across three days, on stage, on screens, online and in the press.
TalentDirect access to developers, designers, founders and students through hackathons, tracks and exhibition stands.
InfluenceA seat in the conversation with government, universities and development partners at the Policy Forum.
ImpactMeasurable results. Every partner receives the post-conference impact report with participation and outcomes.
Sponsorship packages
Six ways in.
Six ways to put your brand at the heart of SMCON26. Euro values at the fixed rate of €1 = XAF 655.957.
Platinum
XAF 5,000,000
≈ €7,622
- 20-minute main-stage session
- Premium exhibition stand
- Video on main-stage screens
- 4 Founders/Funders Dinner seats
Gold
XAF 3,000,000
≈ €4,573
- 15-minute main-stage session
- Exhibition stand
- Video on main-stage screens
- 3 Founders/Funders Dinner seats
Silver
XAF 2,000,000
≈ €3,049
- 10-minute main-stage session
- Exhibition stand
- Collateral in the welcome kit
- 2 Founders/Funders Dinner seats
Bronze
XAF 1,000,000
≈ €1,524
- 5-minute main-stage session
- Exhibition stand
- Logo on stage screens and signage
- 1 Founders/Funders Dinner seat
Community
XAF 500,000
≈ €762
- Logo on signage and website
- Social media spotlight
- VIP seat at the main ceremony
- Gala Night ticket
Compare the benefits
Every package, side by side.
| Benefit | Diamond | Platinum | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Community |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headline partner recognition at the opening ceremony | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — |
| Main-stage speaking session | 30 min | 20 min | 15 min | 10 min | 5 min | — |
| Exhibition stand at Mountain Hotel | Double | Premium | Standard | Standard | Standard | — |
| Video presentation on main-stage screens | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Mention at the official press conference | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Logo on stage screens and backdrop | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Logo on event signage | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Logo on the conference website | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Collateral in the welcome kit | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Social media spotlight posts | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| VIP seats at the main ceremony | 10 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Founders/Funders Dinner seats | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — |
| Gala Night tickets | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Recognition in the post-conference impact report | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sponsorship (XAF) | 10,000,000≈ €15,245 | 5,000,000≈ €7,622 | 3,000,000≈ €4,573 | 2,000,000≈ €3,049 | 1,000,000≈ €1,524 | 500,000≈ €762 |
More ways to partner
Not a package? Still in.
Pick a tier, or combine a tier with a competition, track or stand.
XAF 25,000–50,000 per stand
Exhibition stand
One of 50 stands on the main day at Mountain Hotel. Each comes with a table, two chairs and a basic power point. Price depends on category and location.
Book a standXAF 1,000,000 prize pool
Partner a competition
Back the Code Battle & Hackathon, the Startup Pitch Contest or the AI Movie Contest, with 500,000, 300,000 and 200,000 for the top three.
See the contestsFlexible
Support a track or activity
Fund workshops, trainings, the Women & STEM conference, the Policy Forum or fireside chats, and be recognised wherever they run.
Talk to usSeats or a table
Founders/Funders Dinner
Host investors and executives at the evening's ticketed dinner, or sponsor seats for selected founders under transparent criteria.
About the dinnerIn kind
Goods and services
Venues, internet connectivity, equipment, transport, printing, catering or media coverage, all recognised as partnership.
Offer in kindAny amount
Donations
Startups, companies and members of the diaspora can give to keep the main conference free for everyone.
GiveOur sponsorship principles
Sponsorship supports the conference; it never buys control of the programme, exclusive access to community opportunities, ownership of the Silicon Mountain brand, the right to select participants, or community data. Every commitment is documented and reported.
How to sponsor
Four steps to Buea.
- 1
Choose your package
Pick a tier, or combine a tier with a competition, track or stand.
- 2
Contact the organising committee
We will confirm availability and tailor visibility to your goals.
- 3
Sign a partnership letter
Benefits, payment schedule and reporting, agreed in writing.
- 4
Activate with us
Our communications team brings your brand to life from launch to the impact report.
Past partners
They backed SMCon before.
Including Orange Cameroun SA and Source du Pays, alongside the sponsors of SMConf 2021 and SMCON22.
Orange CamerounSource du PaysKuelap AfricaVoyanceMavianceNjangiMountain HubKarawa MediaIknite StudioPADEmpire MediaZinger SystemsANTIC
Enquire
Talk to the organising committee.
Tell us which package or activity interests you. We confirm availability and tailor visibility to your goals.
info@smcon.cm(+237) 680 513 060(+237) 679 574 561How much does a partnership cost?
There are six packages: Diamond XAF 10,000,000 (≈ €15,245), Platinum 5,000,000 (≈ €7,622), Gold 3,000,000 (≈ €4,573), Silver 2,000,000 (≈ €3,049), Bronze 1,000,000 (≈ €1,524) and Community 500,000 (≈ €762). Euro values use the fixed rate €1 = XAF 655.957.
Can we sponsor a single competition, track or activity?
Yes. Each competition has a XAF 1,000,000 prize pool you can partner, and tracks, workshops, the Women & STEM conference, the Policy Forum and fireside chats can be supported at a flexible amount. You can also combine a package with a competition, track or stand.
Are in-kind partnerships possible?
Yes. Venues, internet connectivity, equipment, transport, printing, catering or media coverage are all recognised as partnership.
What does sponsorship not buy?
Sponsorship supports the conference; it never buys control of the programme, exclusive access to community opportunities, ownership of the Silicon Mountain brand, the right to select participants, or community data. Every commitment is documented and reported.
How do we get started?
Write to info@smcon.cm or call (+237) 680 513 060 or (+237) 679 574 561. The organising committee confirms availability, tailors visibility to your goals and sends a partnership letter.