Sponsorship Levels
*Platinum Sponsor Recognition Package ($50,000 and higher)*
• IFT FIRST website tiered Platinum Sponsor recognition
• Platinum level recognition on Sponsor Thank You banner at IFT FIRST
• Platinum level recognition on rotating welcome slides at various IFT FIRST sessions
• Platinum level recognition in Sponsor Thank You ad in pre-show and post-show issues of Food Technology magazine
• 1/2-page Exhibitor Spotlight in one pre-show issue of Food Technology
• Post-show sponsorship report
• Inclusion in IFT event sponsor thank you via Twitter
• Booth location highlighted in online IFT Food Expo® map
• 5 Invitations to President’s Reception
• 5 complimentary passes to Monday night’s premier networking event
• Right of first refusal renewal for sponsorship at IFT FIRST 2027 (pending available inventory)
• Complimentary attendee pre-show mailing list (physical address only)
• Platinum sponsor ribbon for exhibit staff name badges
• Global spend priority points, 1 point/$5,000 investment (paid by 4/30/26) for 2027 booth selection
*Gold Sponsor Recognition Package ($30,000 - $49,999)*
• IFT FIRST website Gold Sponsor recognition
• Gold level recognition on Sponsor Thank You banner at IFT FIRST
• Gold level recognition on rotating welcome slides at various IFT FIRST sessions
• Gold level recognition in Sponsor Thank You ad in pre-show and post-show issues of Food Technology magazine
• 1/4-page Exhibitor Spotlight in one pre-show issue of Food Technology
• Post-show sponsorship report
• Inclusion in IFT FIRST sponsor thank you via Twitter
• Booth location highlighted in online IFT FIRST Expo® map
• Right of first refusal renewal for sponsorship at IFT FIRST 2027(pending available inventory)
• Complimentary attendee pre-show mailing list (physical address only)
• Gold Sponsor ribbon for exhibit staff name badges
• Global spend priority points, 1 point/$5,000 investment (paid by 4/30/26) for 2027 booth selection
*Silver Sponsor Recognition Package ($15,000 - $29,999)*
• IFT FIRST website Silver Sponsor recognition
• Silver level recognition on Sponsor Thank You banner at IFT FIRST
• Silver level recognition on rotating welcome slides at various IFT FIRST sessions
• Silver level recognition in Sponsor Thank You ad in pre-show and post-show issues of Food Technology magazine
• Post-show sponsorship report
• Right of first refusal renewal for sponsorship at IFT FIRST 2026 (pending available inventory)
• Silver Sponsor ribbon for staff name badge
• Global spend priority points, 1 point/$5,000 investment (paid by 4/30/26) for 2027 booth selection
*Bronze Sponsor Recognition Package ($10,000 - $14,999)*
• IFT FIRST website Bronze Sponsor recognition
• Bronze level recognition on Sponsor Thank You banner at IFT FIRST
• Bronze level recognition on rotating welcome slides at various IFT FIRST sessions
• Bronze level recognition in Sponsor Thank You ad in pre-show and post-show issues of Food Technology magazine
• Bronze Sponsor ribbon for staff name badges
• Access to IFT event press list prior to event
• Global spend priority points, 1 point/$5,000 investment (paid by 4/30/26) for 2027 booth selection
*Annual Event Supporter ($9,999 or less)*
• Access to IFT event press list prior to event
• Global spend priority points, 1 point/$5,000 investment (paid by 4/30/26) for 2027 booth selection
DEIB - Tuesday Evening Belonging Bash Hosted by IFT Resource Groups & Naturally Proud Network
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
Fun Run + Walk: Event Champion
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
Fun Run + Walk: Event Premier Champion
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
Fun Run + Walk: Event Sponsor
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
Fun Run + Walk: Event Supporter
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
Professional Networking Event Opportunity
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
Resilience Roundtable Networking Sponsorship
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