Sponsorship Opportunities
IFT FIRST is the largest B2B food innovation expo in the Americas and your destination to meet highly engaged professionals in product development, R&D, procurement, and more.
Discover how IFT FIRST sponsorship opportunities can help you get your brand in front of decision makers and generate leads that will help you reach all your marketing goals.
Who you’ll meet:
- 79% of attendees make or influence their company’s buying decisions
- 43% of buyers spend over $1M annually
Get the full picture of our audience and opportunities. Download the brochure here.
Maximize Your IFT FIRST Exhibit Investment
Exhibitors with a sponsorship developed 88% more sales leads while at IFT FIRST 2022. We offer a wide variety of sponsorship opportunities tailored to your unique business needs:
Thought leadership
Align your company with this year’s outstanding scientific program and establish your position as an industry expert.
Branding
Build awareness and get your brand in front of over 17,000 attendees in the science of food profession.
Digital
Reach attendees before, during, and after the event through dedicated digital branding opportunities.
Experiential
Make your brand a part of one-of-a-kind IFT FIRST experiences such as our Startup Pavilion and IFT Student Association Fitness Fun Run.
Questions? Contact our sales team
Jonas Moskowitz
VP, Strategic Partnerships & Business Analytics
Territory: Midwest, West Coast and Canada
[email protected]
Susan E. Young
Director, Sales and Strategic Partnerships
Territory: East Coast and International
[email protected]
If you don't know who to call, contact Darlene Hankes at [email protected] to connect you with your account manager.
Sponsorship Levels
Platinum Sponsor Recognition Package ($50,000 and higher)
- IFT FIRST website tiered Platinum Sponsor recognition
- Platinum level recognition on Sponsor Thank You banner at IFT FIRST
- Platinum level recognition on rotating welcome slides at various IFT FIRST sessions
- Platinum level recognition in Sponsor Thank You ad in pre-show and post-show issues of Food Technology magazine
- 1/2-page Exhibitor Spotlight in one pre-show issue of Food Technology
- Post-show sponsorship report
- Inclusion in IFT event sponsor thank you via Twitter
- Booth location highlighted in online IFT Food Expo® map
- 5 Invitations to President’s Reception
- 5 complimentary passes to Monday night’s premier networking event
- Right of first refusal renewal for sponsorship at IFT FIRST 2024 (pending available inventory)
- Complimentary attendee pre-show mailing list (physical address only)
- Platinum sponsor ribbon for exhibit staff name badges
- Global spend priority points, 1 point/$5,000 investment
Gold Sponsor Recognition Package ($30,000 - $49,999)
- IFT FIRST website Gold Sponsor recognition
- Gold level recognition on Sponsor Thank You banner at IFT FIRST
- Gold level recognition on rotating welcome slides at various IFT FIRST sessions
- Gold level recognition in Sponsor Thank You ad in pre-show and post-show issues of Food Technology magazine
- 1/4-page Exhibitor Spotlight in one pre-show issue of Food Technology
- Post-show sponsorship report
- Inclusion in IFT FIRST sponsor thank you via Twitter
- Booth location highlighted in online IFT FIRST Expo® map
- Right of first refusal renewal for sponsorship at IFT FIRST 2024 (pending available inventory)
- Complimentary attendee pre-show mailing list (physical address only)
- Gold Sponsor ribbon for exhibit staff name badges
- Global spend priority points, 1 point/$5,000 investment
Silver Sponsor Recognition Package ($15,000 - $29,999)
- IFT FIRST website Silver Sponsor recognition
- Silver level recognition on Sponsor Thank You banner at IFT FIRST
- Silver level recognition on rotating welcome slides at various IFT FIRST sessions
- Silver level recognition in Sponsor Thank You ad in pre-show and post-show issues of Food Technology magazine
- Post-show sponsorship report
- Silver Sponsor ribbon for staff name badge
- Global spend priority points, 1 point/$5,000 investment
Bronze Sponsor Recognition Package ($10,000 - $14,999)
- IFT FIRST website Bronze Sponsor recognition
- Bronze level recognition on Sponsor Thank You banner at IFT FIRST
- Bronze level recognition on rotating welcome slides at various IFT FIRST sessions
- Bronze level recognition in Sponsor Thank You ad in pre-show and post-show issues of Food Technology magazine
- Bronze Sponsor ribbon for staff name badges
- Access to IFT event press list prior to event
- Global spend priority points, 1 point/$5,000 investment
Annual Event Supporter ($9,999 or less)
- Access to IFT event press list prior to event
- Global spend priority points