KC Cybersecurity Community Expo: Cyber Yappy Hour 2026 — Sponsor Prospectus

Sponsorship Prospectus · 2026

KC CYBERSECURITY
COMMUNITY EXPO

Cyber Yappy Hour

▸ TUESDAY, AUGUST 11TH 2026

◈ KNUCKLEHEADS, KANSAS CITY

◉ OUTDOOR VENUE · FREE TO ATTEND

200+

Expected Attendees

Partner Orgs

$4K

Sponsorship Goal

About the Event

The KC Cybersecurity Community Expo is a joint-organization event that will transform the August SecKC meeting into a full community celebration. Hosted outdoors at Knuckleheads in KCMO, the event blends a block party atmosphere with genuine professional networking across the metro's various security organizations.

By consolidating calendar space and pooling community resources, we're building something no single org could stage alone — a high-energy, barrier-free event with free food, drink tickets, areas for organizations and sponsors to share their information, and a collaborative spirit that reflects what makes the KC cyber scene so strong.

🔥 BBQ Competition

A centerpiece of the Expo is our live BBQ competition — teams from participating organizations and the community fire up their smokers and battle it out for bragging rights and community glory. Attendees vote on their favorites, turning the cookout into an interactive, crowd-pleasing spectacle.

🍖 Free Food for All

Everything coming off those grills goes straight to attendees — completely free of charge. BBQ, sides, and drink tickets are provided to every attendee as part of our commitment to keeping this event fully accessible and community-focused. No ticket required, no purchase necessary.

Current Partner Organizations

SecKC WiSKC ISC² ASIS 2600 ISSA WiCyS TBD

Sponsorship Tiers

Title Sponsor

Union Station

$1,500

Limit: 2 available

Premium logo placement on all event digital materials & signage
Named recognition in all press & social posts: "Presented by [Sponsor]"
Prime community area placement at the event
Verbal acknowledgment from stage/MC throughout event
Logo on event website
Opportunity to distribute branded swag & materials
Post-event recap feature across all org channels

Supporting Sponsor

Arabia Steamboat

$750

Limit: 3 available

Logo on event digital materials & signage
Named recognition in event social media posts
Designated community area space at the event
Logo on event website
Opportunity to distribute branded swag & materials
Acknowledgment in event opening remarks

Community Sponsor

Crossroads

$250

Unlimited availability

Logo on event website & digital program
Social media mention across partner org accounts
Acknowledgment in event materials
Opportunity to distribute branded materials at event

* Custom sponsorship packages available. Reach out to discuss in-kind contributions (food, AV, printing, etc.) as a sponsorship offset.

Benefits at a Glance

Benefit	Union Station · $1,500	Arabia Steamboat · $750	Crossroads · $250
Event Website Logo	✓	✓	✓
Event Digital Materials & Signage	✓ Premium	✓	—
Social Media Recognition	✓ Dedicated post	✓ Named mention	✓ Group mention
Community Area Space	✓ Prime location	✓ Standard	—
MC / Stage Acknowledgment	✓ Multiple times	✓ Opening	—
"Presented By" Credit	✓	—	—
Swag / Materials Distribution	✓	✓	✓
Post-Event Recap Feature	✓	—	—

Why Sponsor

Concentrated Audience

200+ Kansas City cybersecurity professionals, students, and practitioners — decision-makers, hiring managers, and future talent in one place, at one time.

Multi-Org Amplification

Your brand reaches the combined audiences of 8+ organizations: SecKC, WiSKC, ISC², ASIS, and more — across their newsletters, social channels, and member networks.

Community Goodwill

By keeping the event free to attend, your sponsorship is a direct investment in the KC security community — building genuine goodwill with the people who matter most.

Meaningful Engagement

Relaxed, outdoor block-party atmosphere means real conversations — not rushed conference hallway exchanges. Meet candidates, clients, and collaborators organically.

Become a Sponsor

Sponsorships are limited and expected to fill quickly. To reserve your tier or discuss a custom package, email us at sponsorships@seckc.org. All sponsor funds go directly toward making the KC Cybersecurity Community Expo: Cyber Yappy Hour happen — covering venue, food, drink tickets, and event operations. We're happy to accommodate in-kind contributions, co-branding arrangements, or multi-tier structures for the right partners. SecKC is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit — your sponsorship contribution may be tax-deductible. Please consult your tax advisor for details.

Organized By

SecKC

Sponsor Contact

sponsorships@seckc.org

Tax Status

501(c)(3) Nonprofit

Event Date

August 11, 2026

Venue

Knuckleheads — Kansas City, MO