Sponsorship

SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS BY LEVEL

Platinum $10,000 (Only Two Sponsorships Available – One for Each Day)

Complimentary Registrations: Eight registrations to the conference (submit attendee names by April 3, 2025).
Sponsor Booths: Two booths in the exhibitor area at the event, located at the Check-In Area.
VIP Dinner Host: Host a VIP dinner with conference speakers and key industry stakeholders. Dinner details determined by sponsor.
Event Exposure: Logo displayed on posters, pull-up banners, and on-screen throughout the event, offering exposure to Salinas Valley Ag businesses.
Logo Placement: Featured on all Food Safety Conference materials: eblasts, attendees’ manual, website and donor banner.
Speaking Opportunity: Speak for 2 minutes at the opening of your allocated day or share a 3-minute video.
5-Minute Video: Opportunity to present a 5-minute video displayed throughout the conference (minimum 5 times per day) and included in the final video sent to all attendees.
Homepage Feature: 5-minute video featured on the homepage of the event website, prioritized above all other sponsors.
Newsletter Spotlights: Two spotlights in the newsletter with your logo, 1 photo, a 1-minute video, and up to 400 words.
Custom Web Page: Dedicated webpage for the Platinum sponsor on the conference website.
Premier Recognition: Recognition as the Premier Sponsor for Day 1 or Day 2.

Be a Platinum Sponsor

Exclusive After-Hours Happy Hour Sponsor - $7,500 (ONLY TWO SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE – ONE FOR EACH

Branding Rights: Sponsor branding at the After-Hours Happy Hour event.
Branded Items: Branded cocktail napkins and signage during the Happy Hour.
Event Tickets: Six complimentary tickets to the Happy Hour event.
Event Exposure: Recognition as the Exclusive After-Hours Happy Hour Sponsor for Day 1 or Day 2, with logo displayed at the event.

Be an Exclusive After-Hours Happy Hour Sponsor

Swag Bag Sponsor - $5,000

Exclusive After-Hours Happy Hour Sponsor - $7,500 (ONLY TWO SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE – ONE FOR EACH

Logo Placement: Your company logo prominently featured on swag bags distributed to all attendees.
Exclusive Item: Opportunity to include a branded item or flyer inside the swag bags.
Event Exposure: Logo displayed on posters, pull-up banners, and on-screen throughout the event, offering exposure to Salinas Valley Ag businesses.
Event Shoutout: Mention as the exclusive Swag Bag Sponsor during the event and on social media.

Be a Swag Sponsor

Gold $5,000

Silver $3,000

Complimentary Registrations: Three registrations to the conference (submit attendee names by April 3, 2025).
Sponsor Booth: One booth in the exhibitor area at the event.
Event Exposure: Logo displayed on posters, pull-up banners, and on-screen throughout the event, offering exposure to Salinas Valley Ag businesses.
Logo Placement: Featured on all Food Safety Conference materials: eblasts, attendees’ manual, website and donor banner.
Video Presentation: Present a 3-minute video displayed throughout the conference (minimum 5 times per day) and included in the final video sent to all attendees.
Homepage Feature: 3-minute video featured on the event website homepage.
Newsletter Spotlights: Two spotlights in the newsletter with your logo, 1 photo, a 1-minute video, and up to 400 words.
Lunch Break Sponsor: Recognition as the sponsor of Lunch Day 1 or Day 2, with dedicated signage during the Lunch Break.

Be a Gold Sponsor

Silver $3,000

Complimentary Registrations: Two registrations to the conference (submit attendee names by April 3, 2025).
Sponsor Booth: One booth in the exhibitor area at the event.
Event Exposure: Logo displayed on posters, pull-up banners, and on-screen throughout the event, offering exposure to Salinas Valley Ag businesses.
Logo Placement: Featured on all Food Safety Conference materials: eblasts, attendees’ manual, website and donor banner.
Video Presentation: Present a 2-minute video displayed throughout the conference (minimum 3 times per day) and included in the final video sent to all attendees.
Homepage Feature: 2-minute video featured on the event website homepage.
Newsletter Spotlight: One spotlight in the newsletter with your logo, 1 photo, a 1-minute video, and up to 400 words.
Break Sponsor: Recognition as the sponsor of Breakfast/Coffee or Snacks. Choose from:

Coffee Day 1
Coffee Day 2
Snack Morning Day 1
Snack Afternoon Day 1
Snack Morning Day 2
Snack Afternoon Day 2
Scholarship Fund Donation Option

Be a Silver Sponsor

Bronze $2,000

Partner $1,500

Complimentary Registration: One registration to the conference (submit attendee name by April 3, 2025).
Sponsor Booth: One booth in the exhibitor area at the event.
Event Exposure: Logo displayed on posters, pull-up banners, and on-screen throughout the event, offering exposure to Salinas Valley Ag businesses.
Logo Placement: Featured on all Food Safety Conference materials: eblasts, attendees’ manual, website and donor banner.
Video Presentation: Present a 1-minute video displayed throughout the conference (minimum 1 time per day) and included in the final video sent to all attendees.
Homepage Feature: 1-minute video featured on the event website homepage.
Newsletter Spotlight: One spotlight in the newsletter with your logo, 1 photo, a 1-minute video, and up to 400 words.

Be a Bronze Sponsor

Partner $1,500

Event Exposure: Significant exposure to Salinas Valley Ag businesses throughout the event with the company logo featured on:

Flyers
Attendees’ manual
Website
Donor banner

Complimentary Registration: One registration to the conference (submit attendee name by April 3, 2025).

Be a Partner Sponsor

Additional New Sponsorship Categories

Mobile App Sponsor $4,000

Charging Station Sponsor $2,500

Exclusive Branding: Sponsor’s logo featured prominently on the event mobile app, including push notifications.
Banner Ads: Ads or logo placement on the app’s homepage.
Event Shoutout: Recognition as the Mobile App Sponsor during opening and closing remarks.

Be a Mobile App Sponsor

Charging Station Sponsor $2,500

Branding: Exclusive signage at charging stations throughout the event.

Sponsor Visibility: Sponsor’s name or logo displayed on all charging station signage, encouraging attendees to stay powered up.

Be a Charging Station Sponsor

Photo Booth Sponsor $2,000

Charging Station Sponsor $2,500

Photo Booth Sponsor $2,000

Logo Placement: Logo prominently featured on the photo booth backdrop and on all printed/digital photos.
Custom Frames: Personalized photo frames with sponsor branding.
Event Shoutout: Mention as the exclusive Photo Booth Sponsor during event wrap-up and on social media.

Be a Photo Booth Sponsor

Lanyard Sponsor $1,500

Scholarship Sponsor $1,500 per Scholarship

Photo Booth Sponsor $2,000

Logo Placement: Logo featured on all attendee lanyards for maximum visibility throughout the event.
Exclusive Visibility: Every attendee wears your brand, making your logo a prominent part of the experience

Be a Lanyard Sponsor

Scholarship Sponsor $1,500 per Scholarship

Recognition: Contribute to the event’s scholarship fund, providing educational opportunities for attendees.
Sponsor Visibility: Recognition in all event materials, including eblasts, attendees’ manual, website and donor banner.

Be a Scholarship Sponsor

Water Station Sponsor $1,000 - SOLD OUT

Scholarship Sponsor $1,500 per Scholarship

Sponsor Visibility: Logo placement on signage at water stations throughout the venue.
Reusable Bottles: Option to provide branded reusable water bottles to attendees.

The Western Food Safety Conference

In-Person Event

The Western Food Safety Conference is an annual two-day conference designed especially for you—our food safety industry leaders!

The conference will provide you with current produce safety information, research, and regulatory developments in the fresh produce industry that you can apply to today’s environment. Join us and industry-leading scientists, executives, and professionals for the latest science-based industry information and networking opportunities.

Topics for the 2024 conference include:

FDA Field Sampling
Rethinking Recalls and Communication in the Supply Chain
Technology Advancements for Enhanced Traceability
FSMA Inspections
Ag Water Regulation Update
Field Equipment Sanitation

Sponsorship Opportunities

SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS BY LEVEL

Platinum $10,000 (Only Two Sponsorships Available – One for Each Day)

Exclusive After-Hours Happy Hour Sponsor - $7,500 (ONLY TWO SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE – ONE FOR EACH

Exclusive After-Hours Happy Hour Sponsor - $7,500 (ONLY TWO SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE – ONE FOR EACH

Exclusive After-Hours Happy Hour Sponsor - $7,500 (ONLY TWO SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE – ONE FOR EACH

Swag Bag Sponsor - $5,000

Exclusive After-Hours Happy Hour Sponsor - $7,500 (ONLY TWO SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE – ONE FOR EACH

Exclusive After-Hours Happy Hour Sponsor - $7,500 (ONLY TWO SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE – ONE FOR EACH

Gold $5,000

Silver $3,000

Silver $3,000

Silver $3,000

Silver $3,000

Silver $3,000

Bronze $2,000

Partner $1,500

Partner $1,500

Partner $1,500

Partner $1,500

Partner $1,500

Additional New Sponsorship Categories

Mobile App Sponsor $4,000

Charging Station Sponsor $2,500

Charging Station Sponsor $2,500

Charging Station Sponsor $2,500

Charging Station Sponsor $2,500

Charging Station Sponsor $2,500

Photo Booth Sponsor $2,000

Charging Station Sponsor $2,500

Photo Booth Sponsor $2,000

Lanyard Sponsor $1,500

Scholarship Sponsor $1,500 per Scholarship

Photo Booth Sponsor $2,000

Scholarship Sponsor $1,500 per Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsor $1,500 per Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsor $1,500 per Scholarship

Water Station Sponsor $1,000 - SOLD OUT

Scholarship Sponsor $1,500 per Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsor $1,500 per Scholarship

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The Western Food Safety Conference

In-Person Event

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