DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
June 22 – 26, 2026
CONGRESS CENTER HAMBURG (CCH), GERMANY
ISC BENEFITS DESCRIPTION LIST
The list provides information to each benefit for sponsors and exhibitors. All descriptions are individually linked to the respective benefit in the Sponsorship Overview, click the desired benefit in the overview for quick access.
Opportunity to book a booth space in a preferred area
Especially attractive booth spaces have been reserved for our sponsors. You can find them on the floorplan by referring to the legend in the upper left-hand corner (bronze, silver, gold and platinum colored booths).
Opportunity to hang a banner from the ceiling
Hang a banner over your booth. The top edge of the banner may be no higher than 6m above the ground (Rigging costs may vary depending on the location and are not included in the package).
Standard power outlet
A standard power socket (1-3kW, 16 Amps, 230 Volts, 50 Hertz) incl. electricity usage will be provided at your booth.
Dedicated wired internet connection
You will be provided with a dedicated, wired internet connection (guaranteed 50mBit/s bandwidth) at your booth. You may expand the network to max. 16 clients/IPs with your own switch.
Lead retrieval (online and onsite)
The Swapcard app enables you to scan badges and business cards on-site, connect online, and qualify and download your leads—all in full compliance with GDPR The app can be installed on any Android or iOS device. Rental devices are available (not included). For more information about the data provided and GDPR-related questions refer to our lead retrieval FAQ, available in Spring 2026.
New: lead qualification
Swapcard’s Lead Qualification add-on allows exhibitors to qualify leads in real-time by using a custom set of questions during or after scanning badges or connecting with attendees through the event app. This feature ensures consistent lead qualification across teams and helps prioritize follow-up strategies, ultimately increasing event ROI.
Key features:
- Customizable Surveys: Exhibitors can create tailored questionnaires to gather specific data points for each lead.
- Unified Approach: All team members use the same qualification form, ensuring consistent data collection.
- Real-time Qualification: Leads can be qualified on-site after badge scans or through connections made via the event app.
- Integration with CRM: Seamless integration with CRM systems streamlines lead management.
- Improved Efficiency: By gathering important data at the point of interaction, exhibitors can shorten the time spent on post-event follow-up.
Exclusive use of a meeting room during exhibition day
Meeting rooms are located on the first, second and third floors of the venue.
Vendor RoadmapS
(20min onsite & on-demand speaking slot on company roadmap incl. audience contact info (opt-in))
Platinum Sponsors have the opportunity to satisfy attendee curiosity with their long-term goals as well as with what is currently in the pipeline by offering a glimpse of their product development during 20 minutes of stage time (presentation and discussion). The Vendor Roadmaps will be held on one of the exhibition days in a main conference hall. The schedule will be published in March. The session will be recorded and made available on-demand to online audiences later on. The contact information of attendees who bookmarked and/or attended/watched your presentation will be provided (opt-in, in accordance with the GDPR).
Vendor Showdown
(10min onsite & on-demand speaking slot incl. moderated Q&A)
In the Vendor Showdown, each speaker has 5 minutes to present their organization’s newest strategy, product or research developments with up to 3 slides. A panel of expert moderators then asks each speaker 4 follow-up questions, 2 of which will be shared with the speaker in advance of the presentation and 2 of which will be surprise questions. The speakers then have 5 minutes to offer their responses. At the end, the audience votes on their favorite presentation and the winner is honored on stage. The Vendor Showdown sessions are held on one of the exhibition days in a main conference hall. The sessions will be recorded and made available on-demand to online audiences later on. The contact information of attendees who bookmarked and/or attended/watched your session will be provided (opt-in, in accordance with the GDPR).
HPC Solutions Forum
(20min onsite) on pre-defined topics sourced from the community incl. audience contact info (opt-in))
For this 20-minute talk in the HPC Solutions Forum, sponsors are asked to select 1-3 topics from a list previously sourced from the HPC community. The speakers will present their take on how these topics relate to their organization’s technological and business strategies. The HPC Solutions Forum presentations will be held over the three exhibition days, in a theater within the exhibition hall. The schedule will be published in March. The contact information of attendees who bookmarked and/or attended your presentation will be provided (opt-in, in accordance with the GDPR).
An opportunity to join the first-time exhibitor pitch session (1 min slot onsite)
First-time exhibitors will have the opportunity to present themselves in a one-minute introduction. The one-minute introduction is intended to provide a brief overview, i.e., of the company’s mission, values, and focus, as well as to provide insight into recent initiatives, projects, or offerings.
It’s your choice how you fill this one minute, either focusing mainly on your company or a particular solution.
This unique experience is designed to ignite curiosity and attract attention to the exhibitors joining ISC for the first time with a booth. A limited number of first-time exhibitors and sponsors with a booth (Standard, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum) will be offered a speaking slot at this session on a first-come first-serve basis. The session will be held on one of the exhibition days in a main conference hall.
Your logo prominently displayed above the main entrance of the convention center
Your logo will be displayed alongside other Platinum sponsor logos and a welcome message to ISC attendees, running as a ticker display above the main entrance of the convention center.
Your logo prominently displayed in the main conference hall
Your logo will be displayed alongside other Platinum sponsor logos on stage in the main conference hall.
Advertisement on digital screens in the convention center
Receive the opportunity to display your advertisement image on digital screens at the event venue. The HD screens are prominently located in the entrance foyer and throughout the convention center.
Sponsor acknowledgement in the conference opening session
Your logo will be shown on the presentation screen in the conference opening session and the opening speaker will acknowledge your contribution to the event.
Opportunity to conduct promotional activities inside and/or outside the exhibition hall
Receive the opportunity to hand out promotional items, conduct a survey, walk around dressed in a costume or to conduct other marketing activities by your staff or contractors anywhere beyond the perimeter of your booth inside and/or outside the exhibition hall.
Physical displays at the venue/graphic advertisement
We offer onsite graphics advertisement options (hanging banners, floor stickers etc.) located in prominent areas to spotlight your presence at the show. You can find all information about it here
Host a fridge with cold beverages at your booth during the opening reception
(price per fridge incl. beverages)
Attract attendees to your booth during the opening reception by hosting a fridge with bottled soft drinks and beer at your booth. Attendees will serve themselves from the fridge – this is your chance to grab their attention! The fridge incl. beverages will be provided by ISC Events. For further details, click here. The fridge must remain in your booth and be accessible during the opening reception. Taking only the drinks or removing the fridge is not permitted.
Opportunity to sponsor lanyards
(limited to 3 sponsors)
Lanyards will be offered to attendees upon check-in at the convention center. They will be prominently displayed in the check-in area in the foyer.
Exclusive logo on water bottles (new: incl. production by ISC)
Your logo will be exclusively displayed on the water bottles distributed to every attendee, putting your brand directly in their hands throughout the event. With repeated use across sessions and networking breaks, your company gains sustained visibility, strong brand recall, and an unbeatable touchpoint that keeps you top-of-mind (we provide the bottles, you just provide the logo).
Exclusive ice cream sponsorship
Elevate your brand by becoming the exclusive ice cream sponsor at ISC! Enjoy prime visibility with two strategically placed ice cream stands featuring your logo prominently on all signage. Plus, get creative by naming a delicious ice cream flavor of your choice. This is a unique opportunity to boost brand visibility and bring joy to attendees. Don’t miss out—last year’s ice cream stands were a huge sensation!
Your logo & sponsorship status on all ISC web-pages
Your logo will be displayed in the footer of all pages of the ISC website including the homepage and will be linked to a URL of your choice.
Your logo & sponsorship status on all ISC web-pages (except homepage)
Your logo will be displayed in the footer of all pages of the ISC website except the homepage and will be linked to a URL of your choice.
Your logo & status in the online exhibitor listing
Your logo, your organization name and sponsor or exhibitor status will be displayed on the ISC website. A preview of your organization’s interactive page in Swapcard will be displayed upon clicking on your organization’s entry in the listing.
Your logo on the interactive online floor plan
Showcase your brand with a prominent logo display on our online floorplan.
Banner ad on the ISC website (Homepage)
The banner (image) will rotate with banners of other sponsors prominently placed on the homepage of the ISC website.
Banner ad on the exhibitor listing page (rotating)
The banner (image) will rotate with banners of other sponsors or exhibitors on the exhibitor listing page of the ISC website.
Your logo in the monthly ISC newsletter
Your logo will be prominently displayed in the monthly ISC newsletter (starting with the February issue), which goes out to more than 10,000 subscribers.
Your logo in the onboarding emails to registered attendees
All registered attendees (in-person and online) will receive an onboarding email inviting them to activate their Swapcard account. Your logo will be prominently displayed in this email.
Press Contact List
The list contains full contact information of all registered press representatives (includes email address, name, job title, company name, country, online/onsite participation). The press contact list will become available approx. at the end of April via a download link, available on the ISC Exhibitor Portal dashboard.
Attendee contact list (opt-in)
The list contains full contact information of all registered attendees who agreed to share their data in compliance with the GDPR (includes email address, name, job title, company name, country, online/onsite participation). The attendee contact list will become available in April via a download link, available on the ISC Exhibitor Portal dashboard.
Exclusive sponsored content in the ISC newsletter pre-exhibition issue
The opportunity to publish your text (max. 500 characters incl. spaces), headline, image and a URL that your image will link to (all mandatory) in the pre-event issue of the ISC monthly newsletter with more than 10,000 subscribers, which will be dedicated to the exhibition/vendor program specifically.
Your content in the ISC monthly newsletter sent to over 10000 subscribers(per issue)
The opportunity to publish your text (max. 500 characters incl. spaces), headline, image and a URL that your image will link to (all mandatory) in the ISC monthly newsletter with more than 10,000 subscribers (March, April, May or June issue). Limited to 2 organizations/issue.
A dedicated, interactive page on the virtual event platform Swapcard
You will have the opportunity to present your organization to visitors of the on-site and online exhibition by uploading your logo, entering a description of your organization and by providing an unlimited number of links to external pages and documents for downloads at a dedicated, interactive exhibitor page (“virtual booth”).
Display a header image or video on your interactive page
Style your organization’s interactive page with a header image or header video (must be hosted on YouTube, Vimeo or any other platform). The video auto-plays without sound when your page is opened (sound can be activated by the user). Click here to view an example.
Online communication tools and AI matchmaking
(receive personalized suggestions for attendees to connect with based on their interests)
Your team will be able to reach out to attendees and to receive chat messages directed to your organization. The Swapcard AI will suggest attendees to connect with based on their interests.
Real time performance analytics of your interactive page
See real-time analytics of the performance of your interactive page in the Exhibitor Center.
The data provided includes:
- Number of views of (i.e. visits to) your page
- Number of people who bookmarked your page
- Number of contacts made by your team members
- Number of contacts with scoring (i.e. contacts rated by your team members)
- Average of scorings made by your team members (i.e. average quality of your contacts as rated by your team members)
Your logo on the virtual event platform homepage
Your logo is displayed on the homepage of the ISC event in Swapcard and linked to your dedicated, interactive page.
Your advertisement banner on the virtual event platform homepage
Display an ad image on the ISC event platform homepage (Swapcard). The ad will rotate with the ads of the other Platinum sponsors and information/announcements by the event organizers. Each time an attendee logs in to the event platform or reloads their browser tab, a different ad or announcement will be displayed. Your ad will be linked to your dedicated, interactive page. The contact information of attendees who viewed and/ or clicked your ad will be provided (opt-in, in accordance with the GDPR).
Display an advertisement banner on your interactive page
Receive the opportunity to display an ad image on the left hand side of your interactive page in the event platform Swapcard. The contact information of attendees who clicked on your ad will be provided (opt-in, in accordance with the GDPR).
Opportunity to feature your virtual or physical giveaway
(giveaways to be produced and shipped by exhibitors)
Promote your giveaway(s) and related contests, raffles, quizzes etc. to ISC attendees in the “Giveaways” section of the ISC event platform Swapcard. Upload one or more images, a title, a description, rules how to claim the giveaway, a date until which the giveaway can be claimed and a URL to an external website (optional). The contact information of attendees who bookmarked and/or viewed your giveaway(s) will be provided (opt-in, in accordance with the GDPR).
Exhibitor Events: advertise your events to ISC attendees
Advertise your booth events or any other activities you organize during ISC and open to all ISC attendees, in the “Exhibitor Events” section of the ISC event platform. Provide detailed information about your event. The contact information of attendees who bookmarked and/or viewed your items will be provided (opt-in, in accordance with the GDPR).
Online HPC marketplace: showcase a number of products, services, projects
Showcase products, services or projects in the “HPC Marketplace” section of the ISC event platform Swapcard. Provide one or more images, a title, a description and a URL of an external website or of an externally hosted document (optional). The contact information of attendees who bookmarked and/or viewed your items will be provided (opt-in, in accordance with the GDPR).
Online HPC career center: showcase 2 jobs, educational programs, or internships
Scout fresh talent by advertising your open positions (jobs, internships or educational opportunities) in the “HPC Career Center” section of the ISC event platform Swapcard. Provide one or more images, a title, a description and a URL of an external website or of an externally hosted document (optional) as well as contact information of a relevant contact person (optional). Signage with a QR code linked to your online listings, will be placed at the venue onsite. The contact information of attendees who bookmarked and/or viewed your posting(s) will be provided (opt-in, in accordance with the GDPR).
who visited your interactive page in real time
In the Exhibitor Center, you can see a list of Swapcard users who visited your page (and when). The list updates in real time, so you can follow-up with the visitors of your page right away.
Receive contacts of attendees who engaged with your interactive page
Receive the contact information of attendees who bookmarked and/or viewed your interactive page and related content within the event platform Swapcard (opt-in, in accordance with the GDPR).
*Days and times of sessions are subject to change. Please refer to the conference program for further information.
