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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



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.



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



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


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


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


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


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


• 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


• 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:




• 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









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









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

[email protected]

Sponsorship & Exhibit Fulfilment

Sponsorship & Exhibit Sales

Marc Thomas202.220.0804

[email protected]

Amanda Bond-Thorley, CMP202.220.0606

[email protected]

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

[email protected]

• 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

sponsorship and exhibit opportunities · 2019-03-29 · • costco wholesale • daisy brand, inc....

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