Support ESnet and 40 years of accelerating scientific research by donating to our 40th anniversary celebrations! Contact Communications Lead Bonnie Powell at sponsorships@es.net to start your donation to the ESnet 40th Anniversary Fund at the Berkeley Lab Foundation, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entity.   

Sponsorship Levels

Gold (2 available, $5,000 each)

Underwrite celebratory refreshments (sparkling apple juice and custom cupcakes) plus servers for a toast at the SC26 DOE Booth event in the Chicago Convention Center and commemorative items. 

Your company/organization will receive official recognition as our Gold Sponsor, with the following benefits:

• “Sponsored by” custom signage for SC26 celebration and an opportunity to share your materials   
• Logo on ESnet 40th Anniversary commemorative t-shirt (small, on back) and six t-shirts, ESnet pins, and stickers
• Logo on introductory and closing slides for November 4 virtual celebration 
• Logo on website anniversary page

Contact Communications Lead Bonnie Powell at sponsorships@es.net by Oct. 1 to secure your Gold sponsorship and share your logo, etc.

Silver (4 available, $2,000 each)

Underwrite commemorative items distributed for 40th anniversary before, during, and after the SC26 event. 

Your company/organization will receive official recognition as a Silver Sponsor, with the following benefits:

• Logo on ESnet 40th Anniversary commemorative t-shirt (small, on back)
• Logo on introductory and closing slides for November 4 virtual celebration 
• Logo on website anniversary page

Contact Communications Lead Bonnie Powell at sponsorships@es.net by Oct. 1 to secure your Silver sponsorship and share your logo, etc.

Friends of ESnet (no minimum and no limit)

Underwrite commemorative items and additional needs for 40th anniversary and future ESnet celebrations.

• If donated by Dec. 10, 2026, logo on website anniversary page
• If donated after Dec. 10, 2026, logo on any Web pages used for future celebrations.

“Friends of ESnet” sponsors may donate using a credit or debit card directly via this Berkeley Lab Foundation link or the QR code below. IMPORTANT: On the form, under ‘Additional Information,’ please enter “ESnet 40th Anniversary Fund” so the funds can be directed correctly. A standard transaction process fee of 2.9% + $0.30 will be charged to the Foundation; if you would add this fee to your sponsorship, we would be grateful.

You can also donate via ACH transfer if you prefer, just reach out and we will supply the details. Please let us know you have donated via email to sponsorships@es.net, and thank you!