2023 SMart Sponsorship Opportunities

 

An opportunity for vendors to connect directly with hundreds of distributors and manufacturers. Attendees hold a variety of positions related to Sales and Marketing, ranging from the C-Suite, Vice Presidents, General Managers, Sales, Customer Service, and Marketing personnel. View Sponsorship Opportunities

 

Thank you to our 2023 Sponsors!

 

Title Sponsor - Enterprise Café

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Sunday Night Reception & Sweetener- Sugar Foods
Monday Night Reception - Pepper

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Live Illustration - Choco

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Breakfast Sponsor - Meal Ticket

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Registration Kiosk - Butter Technologies

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Lanyards - Conagra Foodservice

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WiFi - LogisticaForce

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Networking Breaks - Tenstreet


 

Networking Luncheon Sponsor - Tastewise

Notepad & Pen Sponsor - Syndigo

 

 
 

Title Sponsor Package:

Member: $20,000
Non-Member: $25,000      

  • Recognized as Overall Program Sponsor. Opportunity to introduce a main stage session
  • Webinar Pre or Post ($5,000 value)
  • 5 complimentary event badges for sponsor representatives (a $4,995 value)
  • Opportunity to provide a registration gift with note to all attendees handed out upon registration check-in (supplied by sponsor)
  • Access to pre- and post- show list
  • Sponsor logo recognition as Title Sponsor on marketing pieces sent to attendees and potential attendees via IFDA outreach
  • Thank you to our Title Partner via social media
  • Opportunity to provide two white papers to be posted as a complimentary resource for attendees on event site
  • Logo recognition on the Sponsor Page of the event website as the Title Sponsor
  • Company listing in Mobile App
  • Ad placement on the pre-event marketing updates to registered attendees (at least 2)
  • Recognition on slide loop played in between sessions
 

Diamond Sponsor Packages:

Member: $12,000

Non-Member: $15,000

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Choice of 1 of the following:
 
Sunday Night Opening Reception - SOLD
  • Logo recognition on event signage and promotional messages
  • Sponsor can create a branded specialty cocktail
 
Monday Evening Special Event - SOLD
  • Sponsor can create a branded specialty cocktail
  • Logo recognition during event (cocktail napkins, drink menus, etc.)
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Illustrate Your Brand NEW OPPORTUNITY
Your company logo will be prominently displayed on the event’s must-see centerpiece: large-scale illustrations of meeting takeaways drawn live onsite by Matt Orley from Big Paper Strategy. These illustrations will be highlighted throughout the meeting schedule, shared on IFDA’s communication and social media channels, and sent digitally to all attendees after the event.
  • Logo recognition on each 40” x 60” board canvas (added before meeting begins; will remain prominently visible throughout and after the drawing process)
  • Ability to provide instructions to the artist before the event on messagingIllustrateSponsor-01.jpg component(s) to accompany logo
  • Logo recognition pre-, during-, and post-show to include website, social media, marketing materials, and onsite signage
  • Company recognition when illustrations are sent digitally to attendees post-event


PLUS the Additional Benefits below:
  • 4 complimentary event badges for sponsor representatives (a $3,996 value)
  • Access to pre- and post- show list
  • Opportunity to provide one white paper to be posted as a complimentary resource for attendees
  • Logo recognition on the Sponsor page of the event website as a Diamond Sponsor
  • Recognition on slide loop played in between sessions
 

Emerald Sponsor Packages:

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

 
Choice of 1 of the following:
 
Water Bottle - NEW OPPORTUNITY
  • Company logo will appear on water bottle to be provided to every attendee

Registration Kiosk - SOLD
  • Company logo will appear on welcome screen for every attendee to experience

IFDA Snacks/Product for IFDA Central
  • Opportunity to provide snacks and/or products for all attendees at IFDA Central
 
Mobile App 
  • Company Logo will appear on login screen
  • Branding includes images on splash screen, app header and footer
 
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  • Logo recognition on signage                                  
  • Recognition on slide loop during breaks
  • Ability to supply giveaways
 
Breakfast Package - SOLD
  • Sponsor of Monday and Tuesday breakfasts for all attendees
  • Logo recognition on buffet table signageIFDA-SMart-Conference-NOLA-2022-172-01-(2).jpg
  • Recognition on slide loop during breakfast
  • Ability to place giveaways on tables for all attendees  

Plus Benefits Below:
  • 3 conference badges for sponsor representative (a $2,997 value)
  • Access to pre- and post- show lists
  • Logo recognition on event website and signage as an Emerald Sponsor
  • Recognition on slide loop played in between sessions
 

Ruby Sponsor Package:

Member: $7,500
Non-Member: $10,000


Choice of 1 of the following:

Webcam Cover - NEW OPPORTUNITY
  • Company logo will appear on webcam cover to be provided to every attendee
  • 2 conference badges for sponsor representative (a $1,998 value)
  • Access to pre- and post- show lists
  • Logo recognition on event web site and signage as a Ruby Sponsor
  • Recognition on slide loop played in between sessions

Eyeglass Cleaners - NEW OPPORTUNITY
  • Company logo will appear on eyeglass cleaner to be provided to every attendee
  • 2 conference badges for sponsor representative (a $1,998 value)
  • Access to pre- and post- show lists
  • Logo recognition on event web site and signage as a Ruby Sponsor
  • Recognition on slide loop played in between sessions
Networking Luncheon - NEW OPPORTUNITY
  • Exclusive sponsor of Monday networking luncheon
  • ​Company recognition on signage throughout luncheon and conference
  • Company recognition on event website as a Ruby Sponsor
  • Opportunity to place promotional items on lunch tables
  • 2 conference badges for sponsor representatives (a $1,998 value)
  • Recognition on slide loop played in between sessions
 

Sapphire Sponsor Package:

Member: $5,000
Non-Member: $7,500


Choice of Charging Locker Tower, Hotel Key Cards, Lanyards, Notepad and Pen, Wi-Fi.
 
Additional charges may apply.

Benefits Include:
  • 1 Complimentary event badge for sponsor representative ($999 value)
  • Logo recognition on the Sponsor Page of the event as a Sapphire Sponsor
  • Access to pre- and post- show list
  • Recognition on slide loop played in between sessions