CompSoc

1. Sponsors Update

Plans are set to release tickets and location this week.
No committee discount this year, but early access.
Staff have been invited separately.
No initial release for final year, however there are plenty of tickets so it is not a problem.
339 tickets sold in less than a week, making it the biggest in CompSoc history.
Breakdown: 49/130 ceilidh-only tickets sold, 46/100 ceilidh and dinner tickets sold.
Zero fees on ePay, saving £600.
Significant spike in views following poster release and Instagram promotion.
STMU announcement did not significantly increase sales.
240 advance tickets sold immediately; could have sold 46 at £95.
Total revenue of £23,000.
£95 tickets are refundable until March 1st.
1/5 of ticket buyers came from Instagram, mostly accessed via mobile.
Ideas for a charity raffle are being considered.

CompSoc x Hoppers Date Night on Wednesday.
- Games with chocolates, matching-style games.
Idea for a "What is Research?" workshop by a lecturer.
Another pub quiz.
Board games event during Flexible Learning Week.

Cat spoke to Marshall Wace; outcome was not positive.
Many first-years unable to participate, opting to volunteer instead.
Alumni help with organization and are paid.
ICHack treats sponsors very well; however, Marshall Wace felt they were not treated well in the past by us.
Lots of merchandise; sponsors are featured in a booklet.
ICHack is well-received and considered a strong event.

Leonardo (defense company) interested in giving a talk on building rockets and related topics.
Potential workshop on the process.
Kacper is against the idea.
Concerns raised due to past controversy—Hoppers’ event with Palantir was raided.
Financial sponsorship is a key factor.
Direct collaboration with ESA might be preferable.
Stan suggests focusing on public perception.
CompSoc has only worked with defense companies in the past for SIGINT (BAE).