Choose the Level That Fits Your Needs Best
If you are looking to just take advantage of the SQF365 benefits and not have a presence in St. Louis at SQF Unites, you can select Partner B.
| Sponsorship Level |
Benefits |
Booth Size |
Complimentary Registration Badges |
Advertising Benefits |
Digital Seminars |
|
Elite (1 Available) $15,000
|
One "A" Item and One "B" Item |
10’x20’ |
3 |
Package A |
2 Exclusive Hosts |
| Premier (0 Available) $11,000 |
One "A" Item or One "B" Item |
10’x10’ |
2 |
Package B |
1 Exclusive Host |
| Partner A (2 Available) $8,500 |
One "B" Item |
10’x10’ |
2 |
Package C |
1 Co-Host |
| Partner B $3,250 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Package D |
1 Exclusive Host |
SQF365 Advertising Benefits
| Benefit |
Package A |
Package B |
Package C |
Package D |
| Banner in SQF Newsletter (Monthly, Technical, Training) |
2 banner ads in SQF newsletters for 2 months |
1 banner ad in SQF newsletters for 2 months |
1 banner ad in SQF newsletter for 1 month |
1 banner ad in SQF newsletter for 1 month |
| Featured blog on sqfi.com |
2 featured blogs on sqfi.com for 2 months |
1 featured blog on sqfi.com for 2 months |
1 featured blog on sqfi.com for 1 month |
1 featured blog on sqfi.com for 1 month |
| Featured survey on sqfi.com |
2 featured surveys on sqfi.com for 2 months |
1 featured survey on sqfi.com for 1 month |
|
1 featured survey on sqfi.com for 1 month |
| Featured video on sqfi.com |
2 featured videos on sqfi.com for 2 months |
1 featured video on sqfi.com for 1 month |
|
1 featured video on sqfi.com for 1 month |
| SQF365 digital seminar |
2 Exclusive Host |
1 Exclusive Host |
1 Co-Host |
1 Exclusive Host |
| Promotion of the sponsor's event or initiative |
One-time promotion of the sponsor's event or initiative on an SQF newsletter and sqfi.com. |
One-time promotion of the sponsor's event or initiative on an SQF newsletter. |
|
|
SQFI SmartBrief Advertising Opportunities
Interested in reaching 50k+ SQF subscribers? In partnership with SmartBrief, SQFI publishes SQFI SmartBrief, a thrice-weekly email newsletter dedicated to keeping food safety and quality management professionals informed on the latest news affecting their work.
This newsletter is a great platform to showcase products, content, and educational materials in a trusted environment. SQFI sponsors receive a 30% discount on all SmartBrief advertising. For more information, contact Tara Preston at tara.preston@futurenet.com or view our 2025 SQFI SmartBrief media kit.
Sponsor Opportunities Selection (A Items)
| A Items |
Description |
Number Available |
| Closing Social at the Aquarium with a Special Drink |
Come be a sponsor of our social event. Sponsor will help us craft a signature cocktail and mocktail. There are Al La Carte Items for this event that can be added at additional costs. |
0 |
| Attendee Lanyards |
Be seen hanging around! Submit a color and logo, and a digital sample will be provided for your approval. |
0 |
| Digital Photo Booth |
Capture the moment in a photo! Attendees will be able to take their photo and have it emailed to them. |
0 |
| Directional Signage |
Be seen & valuable! Submit your company logo and branding to help point attendees in the right direction. |
0 |
| Lunch - Tuesday or Wednesday |
Be appreciated! Sponsor a buffet lunch at the Expo. Sponsors can provide additional branding at their own cost. |
1 Tuesday & 1 Wednesday
|
| Hotel Keycards |
Be in the Attendees' Hands! Exclusive sponsor of the attendee's hotel keycard. The sponsor will provide the art file based on SQF specs in January. The branded cards apply to the rooms booked within the SQF Hotel Block. |
1 |
| Expo Prize Booth |
Host an exclusive Expo prize booth! Attendees will receive two raffle tickets to drop by your booth for a chance to win a $250 Amazon gift card, Tuesday and Wednesday. |
0 |
| Branded Attendee Notebook |
Everyone loves a good journal! Be the exclusive sponsor of the SQF Unites Journal. |
1 |
| Branded Attendee Tote |
Sponsor the SQF reusable bag. The style is in a canvas grocery tote. |
0 |
| Welcome Reception Sponsor |
Start off SQF Unites with a warm greeting. Branding includes signage and napkins containing your logo. Sponsors are welcome to greet attendees as they walk through the door. |
0 |
| Welcome Reception + Optional Upgrade with Light Show (+$5,000) |
The above "Welcome Reception Sponsor" benefits with the addition of a show in the main Expo Hall. Wow the attendees with ceiling and end cap projections. End cap projections are featured on each side of the venue and can include subtle animation and color changes. Sponsors can include up to 3 logos, iconography, and text. Ceiling projection includes graphics, logos, iconography, skyline silhouette, and more. $5,000 for the basic package with sponsor logo at the end, additional cost for custom video package. See what it would look like! |
0 |
Sponsor Opportunities Selection (B Items)
| B Items |
Description |
Number Available |
| Tech Sponsor |
Sponsor the Mobile App, Banner Ads, and Wi-Fi Personalization
|
0 |
| Oh, The Places We Can Go! Steps Contest |
Sponsor will get a step-counter map. Attendees will be encouraged to stop by and add their steps and enter their names in a $25 raffle. SQF will provide (8) $25 Amazon Gift Cards.
|
0 |
| First Time Attendee Program |
Exclusive host of the SQF Unites First Timer Program and digital seminar. The sponsor will help create a series of welcome communications for attendees who indicate on their registration that it’s their first time at the conference. First time attendees will have the option of a wristband with the sponsor logo indicating their first-time status. |
0 |
| SQF Store Gift Certificate |
Sponsor receives (4) $250 gift cards to the SQF online store to raffle away. Attendees will be encouraged to visit the sponsor's booth. |
0 |
| Branded Attendee Expo Tables |
Sponsor will get 5 branded roundtop tables. The sponsor will choose the tablecloth color and SQF will provide a branded centerpiece featuring the sponsor logo. The sponsor may provide additional giveaway items at these tables.
|
1
|
| Breakfast Sponsor |
Be the exclusive sponsor providing attendees with breakfast at the Expo. |
1 Thursday |
| Conference Daily Emails |
Be in the News! The sponsor will be recognized in all 3 issues of the daily schedule morning emails. Sponsor logo and booth # will be featured in the email header. |
0 |
|
Afternoon Networking and Refreshments
Tuesday & Wednesday
|
Be Refreshing! Sponsor a refreshment break in a high traffic area. The sponsor will receive onsite recognition signage, and the sponsor logo will be printed on napkins. |
1 Wednesday |
| Main Stage Session Video Intro and 1 Min Intro |
Main Stage! Benefits include: presenting a 30-second branded video and a 1-minute scripted introduction from one of the Main Stage sessions. SQF will determine which session the sponsor will be assigned.
|
2 |
| Music |
Be part of a surprise pop up! Liven the atmosphere with some music! Live music will be played near the breakfast and general session entrance. The sponsor can choose from a selected list of performers and music. Sponsor recognition signage included. |
1 |
Sponsor Opportunities Selection (À La Carte Items)
From July 1 to September 15, à la carte items are only available to sponsors.
Items are available to contracted exhibitors after September 15. For production reasons, they are not available after February 1.
Booth Pricing & Attendee List
Dedicated Expo hours are scheduled each day, and the Expo is open to all attendees throughout the event.
All exhibitors receive a pre- and post-event electronic mailing list with names, addresses, and email addresses (if the attendee opts in).
The attendee list is to be used on a limited basis and not added to your database. The contact needs to opt into your communications.
| Exhibit Space |
Description |
Pricing |
| 10' x 10' Exhibit Space |
2 Complimentary Registrations $1095 Value each |
$4,750 |
| 10' x 20' Exhibit Space |
4 Complimentary Registrations |
$8,750 |
Pricing
| SQF365 Level |
Pricing |
| Elite (1 available) |
$15,000 |
| Premier (1 available) |
$11,000 |
| Partner A (2 available) |
$8,500 |
| Partner B |
$3,250 |
| Purchase an additional booth |
$4,000 |
Contract
Send your signed Sponsor and/or Exhibitor Application Contract to Cole Casten at ccasten@fmi.org.

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