Experiential

A high-energy, inclusive event to kick off IFT FIRST. This year, we’re deepening our focus on the power of bringing people together across the global food system to drive collective impact and mutual benefit. We invite you to sponsor this important event and help IFT continue to grow an initiative that supports everyone working to improve food for all, everywhere. There’s no better time to make an impression than right at the start of IFT FIRST, when energy is high, and attention is at its peak. <br/

Estimated Event size: 150-200 attendees

HQ Hotel (Sheraton) | 7-9:30 pm | Tuesday

• Sponsor can provide welcome comments (up to 3 minutes in duration) at the start of the event
• Sponsor logo recognition on signage
• Sponsor logo recognition on post-event follow-up email to networking hour attendees
• IFT FIRST App recognition
• High-top cocktail table available for sponsor to provide collateral and branded giveaways
• 2 representatives from sponsor company can attend Belonging Bash
• Sponsor will be provided attendee leads (based on audience badge scans) 

DELIVERABLE SPECS

• • Logo Dimensions: 500x500 px or greater
  • Resolution: 300 dpi (dots per inch)
  • File format: Vector Artwork (.eps or .ai)
  • Deadline: May 1, 2026

The IFT Feeding Tomorrow Fund is the philanthropic agent of change in the food science industry community. Our mission is to bring the most creative and innovative minds ​to the science of food and to help them improve the world. ​

Join IFT’s Feeding Tomorrow Fund in ensuring the vital work of food scientists carries over to the next generation with a sponsorship of the 2024 IFT Feeding Tomorrow Fun Run + Walk Fundraiser. Supporting the Feeding Tomorrow Fund not only supports young people in their career development but also helps develop a pipeline of talent for every organization connected to food science.

• Sponsor logo placement on Feeding Tomorrow Fun Run + Walk Fundraiser signage, T-shirts, IFT website, emails to Fun Run + Walk Fundraiser participants, ad in Food Technology magazine, banner at the Event Celebration
• On-site Mini Expo opportunity - table provided, you can bring your branded table cover and give aways to network with Fun Run participants at the Event Celebration
• 5 Fun Run + Walk Fundraiser Registrations

DELIVERABLE SPECS

• • Logo Dimensions: 500x500 px or greater
  • Resolution: 300 dpi (dots per inch)
  • File format: Vector Artwork (.eps or .ai)
  • Deadline: May 1, 2026

The IFT Feeding Tomorrow Fund is the philanthropic agent of change in the food science industry community. Our mission is to bring the most creative and innovative minds ​to the science of food and to help them improve the world. ​

Join IFT’s Feeding Tomorrow Fund in ensuring the vital work of food scientists carries over to the next generation with a sponsorship of the 2024 IFT Feeding Tomorrow Fun Run + Walk Fundraiser. Supporting the Feeding Tomorrow Fund not only supports young people in their career development but also helps develop a pipeline of talent for every organization connected to food science.

• Sponsor logo placement on Feeding Tomorrow Fun Run + Walk Fundraiser signage, T-shirts, IFT website, emails to Fun Run + Walk Fundraiser participants, ad in Food Technology magazine, banner at the Event Celebration
• On-site Mini Expo opportunity - table provided, you can bring your branded table cover and give aways to network with Fun Run participants at the Event Celebration
• 8 Fun Run + Walk Fundraiser Registrations

DELIVERABLE SPECS

• • Logo Dimensions: 500x500 px or greater
  • Resolution: 300 dpi (dots per inch)
  • File format: Vector Artwork (.eps or .ai)
  • Deadline: May 1, 2026

The IFT Feeding Tomorrow Fund is the philanthropic agent of change in the food science industry community. Our mission is to bring the most creative and innovative minds ​to the science of food and to help them improve the world. ​

Join IFT’s Feeding Tomorrow Fund in ensuring the vital work of food scientists carries over to the next generation with a sponsorship of the 2024 IFT Feeding Tomorrow Fun Run + Walk Fundraiser. Supporting the Feeding Tomorrow Fund not only supports young people in their career development but also helps develop a pipeline of talent for every organization connected to food science.

• Sponsor logo placement on Feeding Tomorrow Fun Run + Walk Fundraiser signage, T-shirts, IFT website, emails to Fun Run + Walk Fundraiser participants, ad in Food Technology magazine, banner at the Event Celebration
• On-site Mini Expo opportunity - table provided, you can bring your branded table cover and give aways to network with Fun Run participants at the Event Celebration

DELIVERABLE SPECS

• • Logo Dimensions: 500x500 px or greater
  • Resolution: 300 dpi (dots per inch)
  • File format: Vector Artwork (.eps or .ai)
  • Deadline: May 1, 2026

The IFT Feeding Tomorrow Fund is the philanthropic agent of change in the food science industry community. Our mission is to bring the most creative and innovative minds ​to the science of food and to help them improve the world. ​

Join IFT’s Feeding Tomorrow Fund in ensuring the vital work of food scientists carries over to the next generation with a sponsorship of the 2024 IFT Feeding Tomorrow Fun Run + Walk Fundraiser. Supporting the Feeding Tomorrow Fund not only supports young people in their career development but also helps develop a pipeline of talent for every organization connected to food science.

• Sponsor logo placement on Feeding Tomorrow Fun Run + Walk Fundraiser website and the banner at the Event Celebration

DELIVERABLE SPECS

• • Logo Dimensions: 500x500 px or greater
  • Resolution: 300 dpi (dots per inch)
  • File format: Vector Artwork (.eps or .ai)
  • Deadline: May 1, 2026

Package includes: 

• 20 Edited Photos of booth presence, customer interactions, etc.  
• 20 Second Sizzle Reel of your on-site presence at IFT FIRST, highlighting booth displays, customer interactions, etc. 

Sample sizzle reel: 

Connect with thousands of R&D Professionals at one event by sponsoring our Professional Networking Event.  2025 attendance was over 800 attendees!

• 2 complementary passes to the networking event
• 2 complimentary exhibitor passes to IFT FIRST, Annual Event and Expo
• Logo recognition on the online session planner, on signage in common areas at the event, in emails to IFT FIRST attendees promoting the event, and in the IFT FIRST app
• 6 ft skirted table and 2 chairs for sponsor company representatives
• Sponsor can bring marketing collateral, branded giveaways, and 3 pop-up banners not more than 33” W
• Sponsor will be provided attendee leads (based on audience badge scans)

DELIVERABLE SPECS

• • Logo Dimensions: 500x500 px or greater
  • Resolution: 300 dpi (dots per inch)
  • File format: Vector Artwork (.eps or .ai)
  • Deadline: May 1, 2026

Sponsor the Resilience Roundtable Networking Hour(s) within the IFT Hub. Join IFT resource groups for Resilience Roundtables at the IFT Hub. This is an opportunity to share experiences, discuss strategies, and build resilience with others committed to representation, access and belonging within the global food system. 2025 attendance was 70 attendees (with 109 bookmarking the event in the mobile app).

• These networking hours will be open to all attendees but focused on bringing our resource groups together.
• Three sessions will be taking place on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Exact times to be determined.
• Opportunity to provide the welcome comments at the start of each event
• Logo recognition in the networking area, on post-event email to participants, and in the mobile app
• Sponsor will be provided attendee leads (based on audience badge scans)

DELIVERABLE SPECS

• • Logo Dimensions: 500x500 px or greater
  • Resolution: 300 dpi (dots per inch)
  • File format: Vector Artwork (.eps or .ai)
  • Deadline: May 1, 2026

Everyone loves free swag! Increase visibility for your brand and drive more traffic to your booth by handing out branded gifts or promotional items to attendees as they arrive at the event.

There are two sponsorship opportunities: (Monday Morning/Tuesday Morning):

• Sponsor to provide 750-1,000 branded giveaways (can include logo and booth #)
• Sponsor representatives to hand out their giveaways in McCormick Place South Building, on level 2.5
• IFT to approve giveaway item in advance

Gain new customers more efficiently and connect your brand to innovation by having a presence in one of the highest traffic areas of the show floor. Sponsor the Startup Pavilion today!

• Larger footprint kiosk space in The Startup Pavilion with logo signage on backwall (both sides) and counter
• Brand listed in the digital event directory of the Startup Pavilion
• 5 complimentary exhibitor passes to IFT FIRST, Annual Event and Expo
• Ability to source ingredients faster and more efficiently via expo hall conversation
• Annual Speaking opportunity on panel 7/13 or 7/14 (day and time to be determined)
• Small meeting space behind kiosk (includes table and chairs)

DELIVERABLE SPECS  

• Dimensions:  
  • Backwall: 73” W x 81” H (double-sided)
  • Counter: 60-5/16” W x 40” H 
• Resolution: 300 dpi (dots per inch). Full Bleed is ok.  
• File format: Vector Artwork (.eps or .ai).  Include a PDF as well for IFT reference.
• Deadline: May 1, 2026

Gain new customers more efficiently and connect your brand to innovation by having a presence in one of the highest traffic areas of the show floor. Sponsor the Startup Pavilion today!

• Larger footprint kiosk space in The Startup Pavilion with logo signage on backwall (both sides) and counter
• Brand listed in the digital event directory of the Startup Pavilion
• 5 complimentary exhibitor passes to IFT FIRST, Annual Event and Expo
• Ability to source ingredients faster and more efficiently via expo hall conversation

DELIVERABLE SPECS  

• Dimensions:  
  • Backwall: 73” W x 81” H (double-sided)
  • Counter: 60-5/16” W x 40” H 
• Resolution: 300 dpi (dots per inch). Full Bleed is ok.  
• File format: Vector Artwork (.eps or .ai).  Include a PDF as well for IFT reference.
• Deadline: May 1, 2026