Become A Sponsor

May 24-26, 2027 The Westin O'Hare, Rosemont, IL

Become A Sponsor

Be Part of What's Next in Food Manufacturing

The Food Innovation & Manufacturing Forum (FIM) brings together professionals across food manufacturing, product innovation, engineering, packaging and logistics for three days of education, industry perspectives and networking.

Evolving from the Food Automation & Manufacturing Symposium and Expo (FA&M), FIM introduces a new event format built around meaningful connections, relevant industry discussions and opportunities to share expertise.

At FIM, sponsors are active contributors to the experience, with opportunities to connect with industry professionals, build visibility around important topics and engage with attendees before, during and after the event.

Sponsors at the Food Innovation & Manfacturing event will see many networking opportunities

Sponsorship Opportunities

Explore the opportunities below to find the right fit for your organization.
To help you decide, choose the goal that best matches yours.

Premium 3 Remaining

Design & Build Hub Sponsor

Put your company at the center of the attendee experience with a premium meeting space at the ballroom entrance. Designed for engineering, architecture, design-build and construction firms, the Hub offers a place to connect with food manufacturing project owners and discuss upcoming facility needs.

$17,000

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Premium 3 Remaining

Pillar Sponsor

Connect your company with one of the industry's most important topics and position your brand as part of the conversation. Each Pillar sponsorship includes a featured panel discussion, dedicated onsite branding and extended content exposure.

$12,000
Available Pillars
  • Food Safety
  • Sustainability
  • Digital Transformation
  • Workforce & Automation

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Education 2 Available

Keynote Sponsor

Associate your company with a featured keynote presentation. Introduce the speaker, receive recognition during the presentation and extend your reach through the recorded on-demand session.

$5,500

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Education Exclusive

Plant of the Year Awards Luncheon Sponsor

Celebrate manufacturing excellence alongside FOOD ENGINEERING. Connect your brand with innovation and operational achievement during this special industry recognition event.

$6,000

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Networking Exclusive

Networking Reception Sponsor

Put your brand at the center of FIM's off-site networking reception at Carlucci's Rosemont. Welcome attendees and connect with food manufacturing professionals in a relaxed setting.

$7,200

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Networking Exclusive

Welcome Reception Sponsor

Welcome attendees as they kick off FIM. Associate your brand with the event's first networking experience through reception branding, sponsor recognition and activation opportunities.

$5,750

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Networking Limited

Solution Showcase Exhibitor

Meet with food manufacturing professionals in an intimate setting. This tabletop opportunity gives your company a place to share its products, services and expertise through face-to-face conversations.

$3,000

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Brand Visibility Exclusive

Mobile App

Put your brand in front of attendees as they use the event app to access information and connect with other participants.

$4,000

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Brand Visibility Exclusive

Lanyards

Keep your company visible throughout the event with branding on attendee badge lanyards.

$3,000

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Items are to be produced, created, and provided by the sponsoring company

Brand Visibility Exclusive

Chair Covers

Add your company branding to the general session seating area.

$3,000

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Brand Visibility 2 Available

Breakfast

Associate your brand with an important attendee gathering and networking opportunity.

$2,500

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Brand Visibility 3 Available

Refreshment Break

Connect your company with attendees during scheduled breaks and informal networking.

$2,500

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Need help choosing the right option?

Contact Your Sales Rep Today

MIKE LEONARD

MIKE LEONARD

Executive Director – Food/Beverage Innovation & Manufacturing
TONY STEIN

TONY STEIN

Director, Revenue & Sales – Food/Beverage Innovation & Manufacturing
WAYNE WIGGINS JR.

WAYNE WIGGINS JR.

Western Regional Sales Manager
SAM WILSON

SAM WILSON

Associate Publisher/Midwest Sales Manager

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Food Engineering