With a primary focus on educational exchange and discussion, WiNOG discourages significant marketing/commercial presence during the symposium.

However, in realization that "there's no free lunch" -- the WiNOG staff recognizes the crucial role commercial vendors play in keeping conference attendees well-fed and happy, and has created a number ways in which vendors (as well as other supporting organizations) can choose to participate and help sponsor WiNOG.