DESCRIPTION list
BENEFITS
June 7 – 11, 2027
CONGRESS CENTER HAMBURG (CCH), GERMANY
BENEFITS INCLUDED IN ISC PACKAGES
Opportunity to book a booth space in a preferred area
Included for: Platinum, Gold, Silver & Bronze Sponsors
Benefit: Enjoy priority access to prime booth locations across the exhibition hall. Reserved spaces are color-coded by package tier on our floorplan (see legend in the upper left-hand corner).
Opportunity to hang a banner from the ceiling
Included for: Platinum, Gold, Silver & Bronze Sponsors
Benefit: Suspend a custom banner directly above your stand up to a maximum top-edge height of 6m. Please note that technical rigging charges are location-dependent and billed separately.
Standard power outlet
Included for: Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze Sponsors & Standard Exhibitors
Benefit: Includes one standard power socket (1–3 kW, 16A, 230V, 50 Hz) at your booth, including total electricity consumption.
Dedicated wired internet connection
Included for: Platinum & Gold Sponsors
Benefit: Receive a dedicated, wired LAN connection at your booth with guaranteed 50 Mbit/s bandwidth.
Note: You are welcome to expand the connection to up to 16 devices/IPs using your own network switch.
Lead retrieval (online and onsite)
Included for: Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze Sponsors, Standard, Online & Co-Exhibitor
Benefit: Scan badges and business cards on-site, connect with attendees, and qualify/export leads seamlessly in full GDPR compliance using any Android or iOS device.
Note: Rental devices are available separately upon request. Detailed data specifications and GDPR information will be published in our Lead Retrieval FAQ in Spring 2027.
lead qualification
Included for: Not included. Click here for purchasing information.
Description: Qualify your event leads in real-time! Use custom questionnaires right after a badge scan to capture key data instantly.
• Consistent data across your entire team
• Seamless CRM integration
• Faster follow-up & higher ROI
Exclusive use of a meeting room during exhibition days
Included for: Platinum (3 rooms) & Gold Sponsors (2 rooms)
Benefit: Secure private meeting spaces conveniently located on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd floors of the venue for your client meetings and team discussions throughout the event.
Vendor Roadmaps (20min speaking slot on company roadmap incl. audience contact info (opt-in))
Included for: Platinum Sponsors
Benefit: You receive 20 minutes of stage time during the Vendor Roadmaps session to showcase your product pipeline and long-term goals, inclusive of a discussion. These sessions take place in a conference hall during an exhibition day, with the final schedule releasing in March. Additionally, sponsors will receive GDPR-compliant contact details of attendees who bookmarked or joined their presentation.
Vendor Showdown (10min speaking slot incl. moderated Q&A)
Included for: Platinum, Gold & Silver Sponsors
Explanation: In the Vendor Showdown, speakers have five minutes and up to three slides to present their latest strategies, products, or research. This is followed by a five-minute Q&A featuring four panel questions (two provided in advance, two surprises). The session takes place in a conference hall during the exhibition and concludes with an audience vote to honor the winning presentation on stage. Additionally, presenters will receive GDPR-compliant contact details of attendees who bookmarked or joined their session.
HPC Solutions Forum (20min onsite on pre-defined topics sourced from the community incl. audience contact info (opt-in))
Included for: Gold, Silver & Bronze Sponsors
Benefit: Present a 20-minute talk in a dedicated exhibition hall theater on 1–3 pre-defined community topics, highlighting how they align with your organization’s technology and business strategy.
Note: The presentation schedule will be published in March. Includes GDPR-compliant lead retrieval (opt-in contact info) for all attendees who bookmarked or attended your talk.
An opportunity to join the first-time exhibitor pitch session (1 min slot onsite)
Included for: First-Time Exhibitors & Sponsors with a Booth
Benefit: Deliver a 1-minute elevator pitch in a main conference hall to introduce your company’s mission, key values, or specific technical solutions to the audience.
Note: Slots are strictly limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
Your logo prominently displayed above the main entrance of the convention center
Included for: Platinum Sponsors
Benefit: Your company logo featured prominently alongside the official welcome message on the dynamic ticker display directly above the convention center’s main entrance.
Your logo prominently displayed in the main conference hall
Included for: Platinum Sponsors
Benefit: Your company logo prominently displayed on stage alongside other Platinum sponsor logos in the main conference hall throughout key sessions.
Advertisement on digital screens in the convention center
Included for: Platinum & Gold Sponsors
Benefit: Feature your custom ad image on high-definition digital screens strategically positioned throughout the venue, including the main entrance foyer and high-traffic convention center hallways.
Sponsor acknowledgement in the conference opening session
Included for: Platinum, Gold, Silver & Bronze Sponsors
Benefit: Your company logo featured on the main presentation screen during the conference opening session, accompanied by a verbal mention from the opening speaker acknowledging your sponsorship contribution.
Conduct promotional activities inside and/or outside the exhibition hall
Included for: Not included. Click here for purchasing information.
Description: Engage attendees beyond your booth! Get full access for your staff or contractors to:
• Hand out promo items
• Conduct surveys
• Wear costumes or run other marketing activities (Valid anywhere inside or outside the exhibition hall)
Your Logo & SPONSORSHIP STATUS ON ISC WEB-PAGES
Included for: Platinum & Gold Sponsors
Benefit: Gain maximum online visibility with your logo displayed in the footer across all ISC subpages, linked directly to a URL of your choice.
Note: Platinum Sponsors additionally receive prominent logo placement on the homepage footer.
Your logo & status in the online exhibitor listing
Included for: Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze Sponsors, Standard, Online & Co-Exhibitors
Benefit: Display of your logo, organization name, and sponsor/exhibitor status in the official online listing on the ISC website. Clicking your entry opens a direct preview of your organization’s interactive Swapcard profile page.
Your logo on the online floor plan
Included for: Platinum Sponsors
Benefit: Showcase your brand with a prominent logo display on our online floorplan
Banner ad on the ISC website (Homepage)
Included for: Platinum, Gold & Silver Sponsors
Benefit: The banner image will rotate with banners of other sponsors prominantly placed on the homepage of the ISC website.
Your logo in the monthly ISC newsletter
Included for: Platinum & Gold Sponsors
Benefit: 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
Included for: Platinum & Gold Sponsors
Benefit: All registered attendees will receive an onboarding email inviting them to activate their Swapcard account. Your logo will be prominently displayed in this email.
Press Contact List
Included for: Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze Sponsors, Standard & Online Exhibitors
Benefit: Access to full contact details for all registered press representatives, including name, job title, company, country, and email address.
Note: The list will be available via the exhibitor portal starting late April.
Attendee contact list (opt-in)
Included for: Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze Sponsors & Online Exhibitors
Available for purchase: Standard Exhibitors & Co-Exhibitors (Price: € 1,300)
Benefit: Access to full contact details for all registered attendees who opted in to share their data in compliance with GDPR (includes name, job title, company, country, email address, and participation type: online/onsite).
Note: The list will be available in April via a download link on the ISC Exhibitor Portal dashboard.
Exclusive sponsored content in the ISC newsletter pre-exhibition issue
Included for: Platinum Sponsors
Benefit: Opportunity to publish dedicated sponsored content in the pre-event issue of the monthly ISC Newsletter (sent to 10,000+ subscribers and focused specifically on the exhibition/vendor program).
Details: Includes headline, text (max. 500 characters incl. spaces), image, and a destination URL for the image link (all assets are mandatory).
A dedicated, interactive page on the virtual event platform Swapcard
Included for: Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze Sponsors, Standard, Online & Co-Exhibitors
Benefit: Showcase your organization to both onsite and online attendees through a customized “virtual booth.”
Features:
Company logo and description display
Unlimited external website links
Unlimited downloadable documents and resources
Display a header image or video on your interactive page
Included for: Platinum, Gold & Silver Sponsors
Benefit: Enhance your organization’s interactive page with custom header branding using an image or video.
Details:
Header videos auto-play muted upon page opening (attendees can unmute at any time)
Videos must be hosted externally (e.g., YouTube, Vimeo)
Online communication tools and AI matchmaking
Included for: Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze Sponsors, Standard, Online & Co-Exhibitors
Benefit: Connect directly with attendees and leverage intelligent networking powered by Swapcard AI.
Features:
Direct outreach and incoming chat messages for your team
AI-driven contact recommendations based on attendee interests
Real time performance analytics of your interactive page
Included for: Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze Sponsors, Standard, Online & Co-Exhibitors
Benefit: Track engagement and measure your ROI with real-time performance analytics available directly in the Exhibitor Center.
Tracked Metrics:
Total page views and visits
Number of attendees who bookmarked your page
Total contacts made by your team members
Rated contacts (contacts assigned a score by your team)
Average contact score (overall lead quality rating)
Your logo on the virtual event platform homepage
Included for: Platinum, Gold & Silver Sponsors
Benefit: 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
Included for: Platinum Sponsors
Benefit: Prominent display of your advertisement banner on the homepage of the Swapcard virtual event platform, linking directly to your interactive page.
Details:
Rotating placement alongside other Platinum sponsors and official organizer announcements
Banner changes upon user log-in or browser refresh
Includes GDPR-compliant opt-in contact data for attendees who view or click your banner
Real time performance analytics of your interactive page
Included for: Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze Sponsors, Standard, Online & Co-Exhibitors
Benefit: Track engagement and measure your ROI with real-time performance analytics available directly in the Exhibitor Center.
Tracked Metrics:
Total page views and visits
Number of attendees who bookmarked your page
Total contacts made by your team members
Rated contacts (contacts assigned a score by your team)
Average contact score (overall lead quality rating)
Display an advertisement banner on your interactive page
Included for: Platinum, Gold & Silver Sponsors
Benefit: 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
Included for: Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze Sponsors, Standard & Online Exhibitors
Benefit: Promote physical or virtual giveaways, contests, raffles, and quizzes directly to attendees via the dedicated “Giveaways” section on Swapcard.
Details:
Custom entry includes image(s), title, description, claim rules, deadline, and optional external URL
Includes GDPR-compliant opt-in contact data for attendees who bookmark or view your giveaway listing
Note: Production and shipping of items are the responsibility of the exhibitor
Exhibitor Events: advertise your events to ISC attendees
Included for: Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze Sponsors & Standard Exhibitors
Benefit: Promote your booth events and side activities directly to attendees via the dedicated “Exhibitor Events” section on the ISC platform.
Details:
Publish full event details for any activities open to ISC attendees
Receive GDPR-compliant opt-in contact data for attendees who bookmark or view your event listings
Online HPC marketplace: showcase a number of products, services, projects
Included for: Platinum (4), Gold (4), Silver (3), Bronze Sponsors (2), Standard (2) & Online Exhibitors (4)
Benefit: Highlight products, services, or projects in the dedicated “HPC Marketplace” section of the Swapcard platform.
Details:
Custom entry includes title, description, image(s), and an optional URL linking to an external website or hosted document
Receive GDPR-compliant opt-in contact data for attendees who bookmark or view your items
See who visited your interactive page in real time
Included for: Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze Sponsors, Standard, Online & Co-Exhibitors
Benefit: Access live visitor activity and timestamps in the Exhibitor Center to quickly connect with people interested in your page.
Receive contacts of attendees who engaged with your interactive page
Included for: Platinum, Gold & Silver Sponsors
Benefit: Access contact details for attendees who bookmark or view your page and content on Swapcard (GDPR-compliant opt-in). For data details and GDPR guidelines, see our Lead Retrieval FAQ.
