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2022 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.
See sponsor opportunities below
Thank You to our 2022 SMart Sponsors!
Title Sponsor
Diamond Sponsor (Speakeasy Event)
Diamond Sponsor (Sunday Reception & Second Line Parade)
Emerald Sponsor (Breakfasts)
Emerald Sponsor (Mobile App)
Emerald Sponsor (Networking Breaks)
Sapphire Sponsor (Lanyards)
Title Sponsor Package
- SOLD!
Member: $20,000
Non-Member: $22,500
Recognized as Overall Program Sponsor
Opportunity to introduce a main stage session
Pre- or post-event webinar
5 complimentary event badges for sponsor representatives (a $4,995 value)
2 complimentary tickets to the Monday Evening Speakeasy event (a $260 value)
Opportunity to provide registration gift with a note to all attendees, to be handed out upon registration check-in (supplied by sponsor)
One-time pre- and post-show email list access to opt-in attendees
Sponsor logo recognition as Title Sponsor on marketing pieces sent to attendees and potential attendees via IFDA outreach
Social media recongition as Title Partner
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)
Diamond Sponsor Packages:
Member: $10,000
Non-Member: $12,500
Choice of 1 of the following:
Sunday Night Opening Reception with Second Line Parade -
SOLD!
Opportunity to lead the Second Line Parade and give an opening toast in the hotel prior to departing
Logo recognition on event signage and promotional messages
Sponsor can create a branded specialty cocktail
Logo recognition on disposable cups
Branded wristbands
SMart After Hours: A Night at the Speakeasy (Monday Night 8-11 pm) -
SOLD!
Sponsor can create a branded specialty cocktail with premium brand liquor
Sponsor recognition on all special event marketing/clues
Sponsor can name “passcode” for entry
Logo recognition during event (gobo, cocktail napkins, drink menus)
Soft Seating in Main Session Room
Logo recognition with gobo on wall
Branded pillows for sofas
Logo recognition on Entry/Exit slide loops
Signage in Session Room
Event Songbook
Content playbook supporting attendee engagement, learnings, and takeaways
Advertisement on last page of “songbook”
Logo recognition on title page
Recognition when sent digitally to attendees after the event
QR code linked to resource of sponsor choosing, i.e. video, presentation, white paper, etc.
PLUS the Additional Benefits below:
4 complimentary event badges for sponsor representatives (a $3,996 value)
1 complimentary pass to speakesasy (a $130 value)
One-time list usage to email pre-show opt-in attendee list and one-time use of email list to be sent by IFDA on your behalf to post-show opt-in attendees
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
Emerald Sponsor Packages:
Member: $7,500
Non-Member: $10,000
Choice of 1 of the following:
IFDA Snacks/Product for IFDA Central
Opportunity to provide snacks and/or products for all attendees at IFDA Central
Logo recognition on signage
Mobile App -
SOLD!
Company Logo will appear on login screen
Branding includes images on splash screen, app header and footer
Networking Breaks -
SOLD!
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 signage
Recognition on slide loop during breakfast
Ability to place giveaways on tables for all attendees
Plus Benefits Below:
3 conference badges for sponsor representatives (a $2,997 value)
Access to pre- and-post show lists
Logo recognition on event website and signage as an Emerald Sponsor
Sapphire Sponsor Package:
Member: $5,000
Non-Member: $7,500
Choice of 1 of the following:
Networking Luncheon
Exclusive Sponsor of Monday Networking Luncheon
Logo recognition on signage throughout luncheon
Recognition on slide loop played in between sessions
Ability to place giveaways on tables for all attendees
Wi-Fi Sponsor
Exclusive Sponsor of Wi-Fi provided complimentary to attendees
Ability to choose the Wi-Fi passcode, i.e. company name
Logo recognition on signage and digital promotion of Wi-Fi access instructions
Recognition on slide loop played in between sessions
Lanyards Sponsor -
SOLD!
Exclusive sponsor of delegate lanyards
Logo recognition on signage prominently displayed in registration area
Recognition on slide loop played in between sessions
Benefits include:
2 complimentary event badges for sponsor representatives (a $1,998 value)
Logo recognition on the Sponsor page of the event website as a Sapphire Sponsor
Pre-show attendee list for one-time usage
For more information, p
lease contact
Janet Skelly, Director, Business Development, at
jskelly@ifdaonline.org
or 703-962-9936.