Sponsorship and ExhibitOpportunities
2019 SQF Conference
www.sqfconference.com
The Premier Education & Networking Event for
SQF Stakeholders and Food Safety Professionals
ProfessionalsAbout the SQF Conference
The SQF Conference is a unique education and networking event, providing SQF stakeholders and food safety professionals with practical
knowledge and skills to improve the efficacy of their food safety and quality assurance programs and ensure compliance with government food
safety regulations, corporate policies, and the SQF Code.
Attendee Profile
SQF Stakeholders and food safety professionals such as:
• QA & QC Professionals
• SQF Practitioners & Consultants
• Foodservice Food Safety Staff
• Retail Food Safety Personnel
• Compliance and Training Staff
• Regulatory Advisors
• Internal and 3rd Party Auditors
• Product & Solution Providers
• Certification Body Personnel
• Food Safety Business Development and Marketing Managers
The Premier Education & Networking Event for
SQF Stakeholders and Food Safety Professionals
ProfessionalsSample Companies
• Abbott Nutrition
• American Beverage Corporation
• American Crystal Sugar Company
• Archer Daniels Midland Co.
• Bay Valley Foods
• Bimbo Bakeries USA
• Buckhead Beef
• Cabot Creamery
• Cavendish Farms Corporation
• ConAgra Brands
• Costco Wholesale
• Daisy Brand, Inc.
• Diamond Crystal Brands
• Fairfield Gourmet Foods dba David's
Cookies
• FONA International Inc
• Golden Peanut Company
• Green Mountain Coffee Roasters
• HelloFresh
• Hillshire Brands Co.
• Jack Daniels
• Kellogg Company
• Keurig Green Mountain, Inc.
• King’s Hawaiian
• The Kroger Co.
• Lund Food Holdings, Inc.
• Mastronardi Produce
• Merchants Distributors, LLC
• Michigan Sugar Company
• Niagara Bottling
• Night Hawk Frozen Foods
• North Star Seafood, LLC.
• Pacific Coast Producers
• Pacific Fishing Company Ltd
• Publix Super Markets, Inc.
• Robinson Pharma Inc.
• Sara Lee Bakery
• Schnuck Markets, Inc.
• Smithfield Foods
• Stemilt Growers, Inc.
• The Hershey Company
• Tyson Foods, Inc.
• Wakefern Food Corporation
• Wawona Frozen Foods
• Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
The Premier Education & Networking Event for
SQF Stakeholders and Food Safety Professionals
ProfessionalsSample Titles
• Associate Director, Regulatory
Compliance
• Audit Manager
• Auditor
• Business Development Manager
• Certification Manager
• Chief Food Safety Officer
• Compliance Manager
• Corporate Director of Quality
Assurance
• Corporate Director Quality & Safety
• Corporate Food Safety Manager
• Corporate Quality Manager
• Director of Food Safety Compliance
• Director of Food Safety
• Director of Food Safety and Quality
Assurance
• Director of QA & Food Safety
• Director of Quality
• Director, Corporate Safety
Management
• Food Quality & Safety Manager
• Food Safety Specialist
• Food Safety and Quality Director
• Food Safety Auditor
• Food Safety Consultant
• FSQA Director
• Manager of Regulatory Affairs
• Operations Manager
• Plant QA Manager
• Production Manager
• QA Director
• Quality and Food Safety Specialist
• Quality Assurance Supervisor
• Quality Manager
• Sanitation Supervisor
• SQF Auditor
• SQF Manager
• SQF Practitioner
• VP, Food Safety and Quality
Assurance
• Vice President, Quality Assurance
The Premier Education & Networking Event for
SQF Stakeholders and Food Safety Professionals
ProfessionalsEducation & Insights
The SQF Conference Education Program offers advice and updates on the SQF Code as well as critical insights on food safety topics
.
Networking Opportunities
The SQF Conference networking opportunities work as a social nexus for suppliers, manufacturers, retailers, foodservice staff and
other food safety professionals to interact in relaxing and invigorating ambiences
The Perfect Environment for Entertaining Clients
The JW Marriott Hill Country Resort & Spa, San Antonio, Texas
The JW Marriott Hill Country Resort and Spa is the official hotel for the 2019 SQF Conference. Nestled among 600 acres of
oak-covered hills, the resort boasts stylish accommodations with breathtaking Texas Hill Country views. It provides the perfect
backdrop for entertaining guests and clients and for enjoying a relaxing pre-or post-conference break. Adults and children alike
will enjoy the River Bluff Water Experience, a nine-acre water park featuring a 650-foot rapid river and 1,100-foot lazy river. If
golfing is more your style, the two stunning PGA-Certified, TPC golf courses are sure to please.
2018 Sponsors & Exhibitors
• ACET Global Consulting LLC
• AFCO | ZEP
• Alchemy Systems
• ANSI
• AOAC INTERNATIONAL
• Bia Diagnostics
• BIOMIST
• BSI Supply Chain Services and Solutions
• Clean Beam
• DNV GL - Business Assurance
• EAGLE Certification Group
• Emport LLC
• Eurofins
• Exemplar Global
• Food Freshness Card
• Food Safety Tech
• FoodChain ID
• FSNS C&A
• GFSR
• Invisible Sentinel
• Merieux NutriSciences
• Mettler Toledo
• National Registry of Food Safety Professionals
• NSF International
• OurRecords
• Presage Analytics, Inc.
• Prometric
• QWerks
• RacePoint
• Rentokil Steritech
• Repositrak
• SafeFood 360
• SafetyChain Software
• SAI Global
• SGS North America Inc.
• Silikal America
• Testo Solutions USA, Inc.
• Trace Analytics, LLC
• TraceGains
• Tri Air Testing
• TUV USA, Inc.
• Where Food Comes From, Inc.
SQF Conference Schedule
Monday, November 4
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Pre-Conference Training Classes
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Ambassador Program Orientation & Reception
in the Exhibitor Exchange
Tuesday, November 5
7:30 am – 9:00 am
Welcome Breakfast in the Exhibitor Exchange
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Opening Keynote
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Networking Break in the Exhibitor Exchange
10:30 am – 11:15 am
General Session
11:15 am – 12:00 pm
General Session.
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Lunch in the Exhibitor Exchange
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Knowledge Swaps
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Networking Break in the Exhibitor Exchange
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
General Session
4:30 pm – 5:00 pm
The 2019 SQFI Achievement Awards
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Happy Hour in the Exhibitor Exchange
Wednesday, November 6
7:00 am – 8:00 am
Breakfast in the Exhibitor Exchange
8:00 am – 9:30 am
SQF Town Hall & Q&A Session
9:45 am – 10:30 am
Learning Labs
10:30 am – 11:00 am
Networking Break in the Exhibitor Exchange
11:00 am – 11.45 am
Learning Labs
11:45 am - 1:15 pm
Lunch in Exhibitor Exchange
1:15 pm – 2:15 pm
Lightening Talks (6 x 7-minute talks)
2:15 pm – 2:45 pm
Networking Break in the Exhibitor Exchange
2:45 pm – 3:30 pm
Learning Labs
3:45 pm – 4:30 pm
General Session
6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Offsite Social Event
Thursday, November 7
7:00 am – 8:00 am
Breakfast in the Exhibitor Exchange
8:00 am – 9:00 am
General Session
9:15 am – 10:00 am
Learning Labs
10:00 am – 10:30 am
Networking Break in the Exhibitor Exchange
10:30 am – 11:15 am
Learning Labs
11:30am – 12:30 pm
Closing Keynote
2019 Sponsorship Opportunities
• Principal Underwriter (2 opportunities) $25K
• Premier Supporter (5 opportunities) $15,000
• Tier One Partner (6 opportunities) $11,000
• Awards Sponsor $9,000
• Tier Two Partner (2 opportunities) $8,500
• Tier Three Partner (4 opportunities) $7,500
• Exhibit Only – Booth (10x10 or 10x20) $5,750 - $9,950
• Exhibit Only – Tabletop $4,750
Principal Underwriter
Investment: $25,000
Principal Underwriters benefit from the highest level of exposure at the 2019 SQF Conference, including strategic logo placement and brand
promotion on all printed, digital, and web publications.
A Taste of Texas at Knibbe Ranch
The principal underwriters of the 2019 SQF Conference are the official hosts of the Taste of Texas social event at Knibbe Ranch that takes
place on Wednesday, November 5 from 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.. This event is complimentary to all attendees and includes transportation,
dinner, a bar and an entertainment package that includes a live band, a rodeo and other activities. Sponsor may provide additional branding
items and giveaways at their own cost.
Principal Underwriter
Benefits – 1 Sponsorship Remaining
All Principal Underwriters receive the following benefits:
• Recognition as the sole Title co-sponsor of the 2019 SQF Conference
• Sole co-sponsorship and recognition as host of the Taste of Texas social event at Knibbe Ranch,
including sponsor signage at the rodeo (valued at over $124,000)
• Six (6) full complimentary conference registrations (valued at $5,970)
• 20 x 10ft exhibit space (Two 10x10 booths) with premium location in the exhibit hall
• One (1) digital advertisement in the SQFI newsletter for one month
• Two guest blogs on the SQFI website
• Six staff invitations to the Ambassador Program Orientation & Reception and opportunity for meet
and greet with newcomers in the exhibit hall
• Advanced booth selection allowed upon contract signing
• Pre- and post-event mailing list (email addresses provided if attendee opts in)
• Exclusive logo placement on all email communications.
• Recognition as a principal underwriter with logo on all event promotions, website, mobile app and
onsite signage
Premier Supporter (Limit 5)
Investment: $15,000
As a Premier Sponsor, your company receives the heightened exposure and advanced opportunities to familiarize attendees with your brand.
Sponsors at this level receive recognition as the sponsor of one of the following items with the appropriate branding:
Conference Journal SOLD
The journal will be embossed with your company logo and company name and distributed to all attendees at registration
Lanyards SOLD
Lanyards / badge holders will be branded with your name and logo and distributed to and worn by all attendees.
Water Bottles
Water bottles will be branded with your name and logo and distributed to all attendees.
Key Cards
Hotel key cards will be branded with your name and logo and distributed to hotel guests at the JW Marriott who are attending the SQF Conference
Door Hangers
Hotel door hangers will be branded with your name and logo and hung on hotel doors of SQF Conference guests staying at the JW Marriott.
Premier Supporter (Limit 5)
Benefits
All Premier Supporters receive the following benefits:
• Recognition as a Premier Sponsor with logo on all event promotions, website, mobile app
and onsite signage
• Logo imprint on branded merchandise according to item purchased
• Three (3) full complimentary conference registrations valued at $2,985 (additional staff pay
$995/person)
• 10 x 10ft exhibit space with premium location in the exhibit
• One (1) digital advertisement in the SQFI newsletter for one month
• One guest blog on the SQFI website
• Three (3) staff invitations to the Ambassador Program Orientation & Reception and
opportunity for meet and greet with newcomers in the exhibit hall
• Advanced booth selection allowed upon contract signing
• Pre- and post-event mailing list (email addresses provided if attendee opts in)
• Exclusive logo placement on all email communications.
Tier One Partner(Limit 6)
Investment: $11,000
Tier 1 Partners can select from several opportunities that will allow them to keep their brand front and center with attendees.
Mobile App SOLD
Sponsor will receive numerous branding options on the conference mobile app.
Ambassador Program & Reception SOLD
Sponsor receives recognition as host of the Ambassador Program & Reception. An email invite from the sponsoring company will be sent through
SQFI marketing channels. The sponsoring company receives unlimited invitations (company representatives and their partners/spouses only) to the
Ambassador Program orientation and reception as well as the opportunity to meet and greet newcomers at their booth at the reception.
Tuesday Reception
Sponsor receives recognition as host of the Tuesday evening reception. This event includes food stations and an open bar. Sponsor may provide
additional branded items, activities and giveaways at their own expense.
Exhibit Hall Naming Rights SOLD
The Exhibit Hall will be renamed to the sponsor’s name and appear in all conference agenda mentions (mobile app and hard copy agenda). Exhibit
Hall will have signage with sponsors name and logo.
Room Drops (2 available)
With this sponsorship option, the JW Marriott will deliver branded items or gifts (provided by the sponsor) to rooms occupied by SQF Conference
guests staying at the hotel.
Tier One Partner(Limit 6)
Benefits
All Tier 1 Partners receive the following benefits:
• Two (2) full complimentary conference registrations (valued at $1,990)
• 10 x 10 ft exhibit space in the exhibit hall
• Advanced booth selection allowed upon contract signing
• Pre- and post-event mailing list with names, addresses and email addresses
(email addresses are opt-in only)
• Recognition as a Tier 1 Partner with logo on select printed promotional
materials, website, mobile app and onsite signage
Awards Sponsor(Limit 1)
Investment: $9,000
SQFI Quality Achievement Awards
Sponsors will be recognized as the sponsor of the 2019 SQF Quality
Achievement Award.
Awards Sponsor will receive the following benefits:
• Two (2) full complimentary conference registrations (valued at $1,990)
• 10 x 10 ft exhibit space in the exhibit hall
• Advanced booth selection allowed upon contract signing
• Staff representative presence on stage during the awards ceremony
• Pre- and post-event mailing list with names, addresses and email
addresses (email addresses are opt-in only)
• Recognition as the Awards sponsor with logo on select printed
promotional materials, website, mobile app and onsite signage
• SQFI purchases and ships the awards
Tier Two Partner(Limit 2)
Investment: $8,500
Lunch (Tuesday or Wednesday) 1 AVAILABLE
Sponsors will receive exclusive branding privileges at a select lunch
All Tier 2 Partners receive the following benefits:
• Two (2) full complimentary conference registrations (valued at $1,990)
• 10 x 10 ft exhibit space in the exhibit hall
• Advanced booth selection allowed upon contract signing
• Pre- and post-event mailing list with names, addresses and email
addresses (email addresses are opt-in only)
• Recognition as a Tier 2 Partner with logo on select printed promotional
materials, website, mobile app and onsite signage
Tier Three Partner(SOLD OUT)
Investment: $7,500
Breakfast (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) SOLD
Sponsors will receive exclusive branding privileges at one of three breakfasts.
Wi-Fi SOLD
The Wi-Fi conference sponsor will benefit from brand exposure on the Wi-Fi
sign in page and sign-in instructions
All Tier 3 Partners receive the following benefits:
• Recognition as a Tier 3 Partner with logo on select printed promotional
materials, website, mobile app and onsite signage
• Two (2) full complimentary conference registrations (valued at $1,990)
• 10 x 10 ft exhibit space in the exhibit hall
• Advanced booth selection allowed upon contract signing
• Pre- and post-event mailing list with names, addresses and email
addresses (email addresses are opt-in only)
Exhibit-Only Opportunities
Exhibitor Exchange -Make the Right Connections
Seize this opportunity to position yourself as a food safety leader
in this exhibit area. Connect with current customers and meet
potential new leads in an informal setting.
Be among the 50+ companies to join us with a tabletop display,
10 x 10, or 20 x 10 booth. Exhibit at this year’s SQF Conference
and you will gain:
• Direct access to more than 850 decision-making SQF
stakeholders and food safety professionals
• Opportunities for your team to interact and build relationship
with decision makers
• Brand reputation as a food safety partner and leader
Exhibit-Only Opportunities
Pricing
6' Tabletop Exhibit $4,750 (includes 2 full conference passes)
10’ x 10’ Exhibit Space $5,750 (includes 2 full conference passes)
10’ x 20’ Exhibit Space $9,950 (includes 3 full conference passes)
The Exhibitor Exchange is open throughout the entire conference, with peak times during breakfasts, breaks, lunches and select
evening events.
All exhibitors receive a pre- and post-event mailing list with names, addresses and email addresses (if permission is granted)
Reserve your opportunity today!
Exhibitor Exchange Layout
* Sponsors may select booth upon signing contract. Exhibit-Only Companies select booth after sponsors
Sarah Malenich202-220-0660
Sponsorship & Exhibit Fulfilment
Sponsorship & Exhibit Sales
Marc Thomas202.220.0804
Amanda Bond-Thorley, CMP202.220.0606
Contact Us
Packages will sell fast. Call today and reserve your place at The 2019 SQF Conference!
www.sqfconference.com
Exhibitor Exchange Logistics
Heather Cain202.220.0815
• Sponsor agrees to pay full payment of
the total sponsorship amount within
thirty (30) days after submitting the
Sponsorship Contract.
• Sponsorship benefits go into effect upon
receipt of the signed contract and full
payment.
• Should a sponsor elect to cancel their
confirmed sponsorship, the sponsor is
not entitled to a refund of monies paid
to FMI.
• Cancellation deadline: 30-DAYS
FOLLOWING SIGNED AGREEMENT
EXECUTION
• No sponsorship monies will be refunded:
o If the event is cancelled
o If a sponsorship opportunity is
unavailable due to results of a
lottery
o In the event of cancellations
made by speakers or
entertainment of sponsored
events
• There will be no competitive company or
category lockouts in any sponsor
category, for the duration of the
conference.
Sponsorship deadline: September 23, 2019
Please email the completed contract to:
Amanda Bond-Thorley
[email protected] | (p) 202.220.0606
Marc Thomas
[email protected] |(p) 202.220.0804
Please send check payment and a copy of
the contract to:
Food Marketing Institute
2345 Crystal Drive, Suite 800
Arlington, VA 22202
TERMS AND CONDITIONS ☐
COMPANY INFORMATION
COMPANY NAME (As it should appear on all promotional materials)
_________________________________________________________________
BUSINESS ADDRESS CITY/STATE/ZIP
______________________________ ________________________________
COMPANY PHONE COMPANY WEBSITE
______________________________ ________________________________
COMPANY CONTACTS
PRIMARY CONTACT (for sponsorship fulfilment correspondence)
_________________________________________________________________
PHONE EMAIL
_____________________________ ________________________________
MARKETING/SALES CONTACT (for mobile app listing)
_________________________________________________________________
PHONE EMAIL
_____________________________ ________________________________
SPONSORSHIP SELECTION
Please indicate which opportunity you would like to sponsor: Level Investment Item Selection
☐Principal Underwriter $50K/$25K ___________________
☐Premier Supporter $15K ___________________
☐Tier One Partner $11K ___________________
☐Awards Sponsor $9K ___________________
☐Tier Two Partner $8.5K ___________________
☐Tier Three Partner $7.5K ___________________
☐Exhibit Only – Booth 20 X 10 $9,950
☐Exhibit Only – Booth 10 x 10 $5,750
☐Exhibit Only – Tabletop $4,750
Signature on form signifies that you are an authorized company representative and have read
and agreed to the Terms and Conditions.
SIGNATURE DATE
____________________________________ ________________________
Sponsor must submit a company logo to FMI at the time of the commitment. Preferred file
format is 3” X 3” EPS and high-resolution JPEG file. Logos can only contain one company
name. If a new logo is submitted to FMI after the original one is received, FMI will try to
update all marketing materials for conference moving forward but it is not guaranteed.
Sponsorships are sold on a first come, first serve basis. Sponsors at the $7.5K level and
above may select booth location upon contract signing. Companies with exhibit-only option
select space later at the discretion of FMI.
Sponsorship / Exhibit Application
☐Yes, we plan on participating as a 2019 SQF Conference Sponsor
☐Yes, we plan on participating as a 2019 SQF Conference Exhibitor, only