Platinum Sponsor

---

Member: $20,000 
Non-Member: $25,000

Water Bottle – EXCLUSIVE
Sponsor the official water bottle of the Solutions Conference. Help your fellow professionals stay hydrated in style!

• Company logo will be branded on the water bottle that is provided to all attendees.
• Company recognition on event website pre- and post-show
• Company recognition in onsite signage
• 4 complimentary event badges for company representatives

*Production costs are separate and not included in sponsorship fee.

Gold Sponsor

---

Exclusive Member: $15,000 
Exclusive Nonmember: $20,000

Opening Reception/Happy Hour in Exhibit Hall (Exclusive)

Sponsor the opening cocktail reception in the exhibit hall on Monday evening! With an exclusive sponsorship, you will be recognized throughout the entire hall during the event through signage, social media, mobile app, website,  and more. Company recognition on event website pre and post-show

• Company recognition in onsite signage
• Opportunity to provide one branded item for giveaway
• 3 complimentary event badges for company representatives (Exclusive only)

Welcome Reception (Exclusive) SOLD

Sponsor the welcome cocktail reception on Sunday evening! You’ll be recognized throughout the event through signage, social media, mobile app, website, and more.

• Opportunity to create a signature cocktail
• Company recognition in onsite signage
• Company recognition on event website pre and post-show
• Opportunity to provide two branded items for giveaway
• 3 complimentary event badges for company representatives

Registration Kiosks and Tote Bags – EXCLUSIVE SOLD

This is a wonderful opportunity to sponsor the conference registration kiosks on site at the convention center. Be one of the first companies that every attendee sees as they begin their onsite journey and build brand awareness.

• Company logo will be appear on welcome screen for every attendee to experience
• Company recognition on event website pre- and post-show
• Company recognition in onsite signage
• 3 complimentary event badges for representatives

Exhibit Hall Lunch

Exclusive opportunity to sponsor lunch that is provided on Monday or Tuesday for all attendees.

• Company recognition on signage at the lunch area entrance
• Opportunity to leave a handouts at the tables
• Company recognition on event website pre- and post-show
• 3 complimentary event badges for company representatives

Solutions Celebration Reception – Exclusive SOLD

Member: $15,000
Non-Member: $20,000
 
Sponsor a “Kansas City Themed” style networking event at location TBD on Tuesday evening (located adjacent to convention center), where attendees can relax while enjoying cocktails and light hors d’oeuvres.

• Opportunity to create a signature cocktail
• Opportunity to have two branded items such as beverage napkins, koozies (Company provided)
• Fun, local gift to be provided to reception attendees
• Company recognition on event website pre- and post-show
• Company recognition in onsite signage
• 3 complimentary event badges for company representatives

Escalator Banner (Two Opportunities)

Escalate your branding! Your company won’t be missed as attendees make their way up and down the escalators in the convention center. 

• Company logo will appear prominently on graphic banner on escalator
• Company recognition on event website pre- and post-show
• Company recognition in onsite signage
• 3 complimentary event badges for company representatives

*Production costs are separate and not included in sponsorship fee.

Silver Sponsor 

---

Member: $12,500
​Non-Member: $15,000

Mobile App

Sponsor the official IFDA Solutions Conference Mobile App at the Conference. The mobile app contains everything the attendee needs ranging from exhibitor search, agenda, chatting with fellow attendees, session engagement tools, and much more!

• Sponsor will be able to provide banner graphics in mobile app
• Special Logo recognition on mobile app
• Recognition in onsite signage and website 

Diamond Sponsor

---

Member: $10,000
Non-Member: $12,500

Eyeglass Cleaner Sponsor – EXCLUSIVE

• Company logo will appear on eyeglass cleaner to be provided to every attendee.
• Company recognition on event website pre- and post-show
• Company recognition in onsite signage
• 2 complimentary event badges for company representatives

*Production costs are separate and not included in sponsorship fee.

Webcam Cover – EXCLUSIVE

• Company logo will appear on webcam cover to be provided to every attendee
• Company recognition on event website pre- and post-show
• Company recognition in onsite signage
• 2 complimentary event badges for company representatives

*Production costs are separate and not included in sponsorship fee.

Hallway Lounge Sponsor (Two Opportunities)

With so much action at the show, attendees will need plenty of breaks in the cozy sitting areas around the Kansas City Convention Center. This is a great opportunity to sponsor one of these areas, ensuring a steady stream of eyeballs on your branding. 

• Company logo will appear prominently in designated lounge
• Company recognition on event website pre- and post-show
• Company recognition in onsite signage
• 2 complimentary event badges for company representatives

*Production costs are separate and not included in sponsorship fee.

Emerald Sponsor

---

Member: $8,500
Non-Member: $10,500

Lanyards SOLD

• Company logo to appear on all lanyards that are provided to all attendees
• Logo recognition on event website pre- and post-show
• Logo recognition included in onsite signage
• 2 complimentary event badges for representatives

Ruby Sponsor

---

Member Exclusive: $8,000
Non-Member Exclusive: $10,000 

Exhibit Hall Aisle Signs SOLD

Sponsor the aisle sign in the aisle your exhibit booth is located, or better yet be the exclusive sponsor and have your logo at the bottom of every aisle sign in the exhibit hall. There will be a minimum of 10 aisle signs in the Expo Hall.

Pearl Sponsor

---

Member: $5,000
Non-Member: $7,500 *Exclusive only

Hotel Key Cards SOLD

Make the first impression on all attendees as they register at our official Conference hotels. Your company logo and/or message will appear on hotel room key cards* distributed to all attendees at the hotel during check-in. This opportunity ensures that your message will be in hand every time an attendee enters their room from check-in to check-out.

• Company recognition on event website pre- and post-show
• Company recognition in onsite signage

*Production costs are separate and not included in sponsorship fee.

Expo Guide/Pocket Program SOLD

Sponsor the printed pocket guide for Solutions Conference with everything you need to know in a small tri-fold brochure.

• Sponsor’s logo included on front cover and on floor plan
• Company logo recognition on event website pre- and post-show
• Company logo recognition included in onsite signage

Hydration Stations (Exhibit Hall)

Sponsor the water stations in the exhibit hall to provide attendees with much-needed hydration throughout their networking time.

• Company recognition included in onsite signage
• Company recognition on event website pre- and post-show

Onyx Sponsor

---

Member: $4,000
Non-Member: $6,000

Coffee Break/Coffee Station (Exhibit Hall)

Sponsor one coffee station/coffee break for attendees.

• Proper signage will be placed by stations to recognize sponsor.
• Company recognition will be provided in Mobile App and on event website.

Monday Afternoon Networking Break

Sponsor the Monday afternoon networking break. This break occurs before the last sessions of the day and will be a 30-minute break with beverages and snacks. The sponsor will be recognized with signage at the event.

• Ability to pass or place promotional materials
• Logo recognition on event website pre- and post-show
• Logo recognition onsite and in mobile app/website

Topaz Sponsor

---

Member: $3,000
Non-Member: $4,000

Learning Lab*

Connect with attendees outside of your booth space in one of the learning lab theaters located directly on the trade show floor. Host and lead a 30-minute discussion on innovation and technology in the foodservice distribution industry. Develop your own content and deliver relevant material that our attendees crave. Examples may include a discussion on new game changing innovation/technology, case studies, or areas that need extra attention/focus. The schedule will be listed online and in the program to let attendees know of your session and topic. All participants will receive free promotion on website, agenda/schedule, social media mentions, lead retrieval from those attending, and an onsite push notification.  

*Must be a current 2024 Solutions Conference Exhibitor to participate​. Limited Openings available.

Room Drop*

Have something important you want to get into attendee hands at the Loews Hotel? Then a hotel room drop is the answer for you. The room drop can either be on Sunday or Monday night.

*Hotel and production costs are separate and not included in sponsorship. This opportunity is limited to 5 sponsors​.

Thank You to these Sponsors

---