Become A Sponsor
FOOD ENGINEERING’s Food Automation & Manufacturing Symposium and Expo (FA&M) returns in 2024 with a focus on Innovative Technology for the Food Industry. With this focus, we aim to highlight case studies and solutions to technological issues impacting food processors today.
The FA&M Symposium and Expo is where the industry’s key stakeholders benefit from attending to gain insights from some of the top leaders at the manufacturing and supplier level. This two-day event includes an expo and is packed with educational sessions and intimate networking opportunities.
PRICE: $5,750
Gain valuable exposure at the Expo’s opening networking event.
Gold Sponsorship Benefits
- 50% discount on symposium registration for your best customers and prospects
- Full-page advertisement* in FOOD ENGINEERING
- One complimentary symposium registration ($1,295 value)
- One additional sponsor registration at $895
- Your logo on all appropriate marketing efforts to attendees**
- Your logo on the symposium website homepage with a link to your website
- 100-word company profile on the symposium website with your logo and a link to your website
- Premium listing in Symposium Program and mobile app
- Prominent placement of signage at your sponsored event
- Send one pre and post-event email to all opt-in event registrants through our parent company, BNP Media Inc. You provide the HTML and we deploy it for you.
Need help creating the HTML? For a low fee, we can help there too!
PRICE: $5,250
A unique opportunity to showcase your products and ingredients in the most important meal of the day. Your choice of Thursday or Friday breakfast, pending availability
Gold Sponsorship Benefits
- 50% discount on symposium registration for your best customers and prospects
- Full-page advertisement* in FOOD ENGINEERING
- One complimentary symposium registration ($1,295 value)
- One additional sponsor registration at $895
- Your logo on all appropriate marketing efforts to attendees**
- Your logo on the symposium website homepage with a link to your website
- 100-word company profile on the symposium website with your logo and a link to your website
- Premium listing in Symposium Program and mobile app
- Prominent placement of signage at your sponsored event
- Send one pre and post-event email to all opt-in event registrants through our parent company, BNP Media Inc. You provide the HTML and we deploy it for you.
Need help creating the HTML? For a low fee, we can help there too!
PRICE: $5,250
Enhance your presence by helping enhance everyone’s networking experiences!
Gold Sponsorship Benefits
- 50% discount on symposium registration for your best customers and prospects
- Full-page advertisement* in FOOD ENGINEERING
- One complimentary symposium registration ($1,295 value)
- One additional sponsor registration at $895
- Your logo on all appropriate marketing efforts to attendees**
- Your logo on the symposium website homepage with a link to your website
- 100-word company profile on the symposium website with your logo and a link to your website
- Premium listing in Symposium Program and mobile app
- Prominent placement of signage at your sponsored event
- Send one pre and post-event email to all opt-in event registrants through our parent company, BNP Media Inc. You provide the HTML and we deploy it for you.
Need help creating the HTML? For a low fee, we can help there too!
PRICE: $5,750
Sponsor the Friday luncheon immediately following FOOD ENGINEERING's Plant of the Year awards ceremony
Gold Sponsorship Benefits
- 50% discount on symposium registration for your best customers and prospects
- Full-page advertisement* in FOOD ENGINEERING
- One complimentary symposium registration ($1,295 value)
- One additional sponsor registration at $895
- Your logo on all appropriate marketing efforts to attendees**
- Your logo on the symposium website homepage with a link to your website
- 100-word company profile on the symposium website with your logo and a link to your website
- Premium listing in Symposium Program and mobile app
- Prominent placement of signage at your sponsored event
- Send one pre and post-event email to all opt-in event registrants through our parent company, BNP Media Inc. You provide the HTML and we deploy it for you.
Need help creating the HTML? For a low fee, we can help there too!
PRICE: $5,250
Sponsor the tastiest part of Thursday's dinner!
Gold Sponsorship Benefits
- 50% discount on symposium registration for your best customers and prospects
- Full-page advertisement* in FOOD ENGINEERING
- One complimentary symposium registration ($1,295 value)
- One additional sponsor registration at $895
- Your logo on all appropriate marketing efforts to attendees**
- Your logo on the symposium website homepage with a link to your website
- 100-word company profile on the symposium website with your logo and a link to your website
- Premium listing in Symposium Program and mobile app
- Prominent placement of signage at your sponsored event
- Send one pre and post-event email to all opt-in event registrants through our parent company, BNP Media Inc. You provide the HTML and we deploy it for you.
Need help creating the HTML? For a low fee, we can help there too!
PRICE: $5,250
Build brand recognition at the busiest station of Thursday's dinner!
Gold Sponsorship Benefits
- 50% discount on symposium registration for your best customers and prospects
- Full-page advertisement* in FOOD ENGINEERING
- One complimentary symposium registration ($1,295 value)
- One additional sponsor registration at $895
- Your logo on all appropriate marketing efforts to attendees**
- Your logo on the symposium website homepage with a link to your website
- 100-word company profile on the symposium website with your logo and a link to your website
- Premium listing in Symposium Program and mobile app
- Prominent placement of signage at your sponsored event
- Send one pre and post-event email to all opt-in event registrants through our parent company, BNP Media Inc. You provide the HTML and we deploy it for you.
Need help creating the HTML? For a low fee, we can help there too!
PRICE: $5,250
Be the company behind this exclusive part of Thursday's dinner.
Gold Sponsorship Benefits
- 50% discount on symposium registration for your best customers and prospects
- Full-page advertisement* in FOOD ENGINEERING
- One complimentary symposium registration ($1,295 value)
- One additional sponsor registration at $895
- Your logo on all appropriate marketing efforts to attendees**
- Your logo on the symposium website homepage with a link to your website
- 100-word company profile on the symposium website with your logo and a link to your website
- Premium listing in Symposium Program and mobile app
- Prominent placement of signage at your sponsored event
- Send one pre and post-event email to all opt-in event registrants through our parent company, BNP Media Inc. You provide the HTML and we deploy it for you.
Need help creating the HTML? For a low fee, we can help there too!
PRICE: $5,250
Build brand awareness at the drink station during Thursday's dinner.
Gold Sponsorship Benefits
- 50% discount on symposium registration for your best customers and prospects
- Full-page advertisement* in FOOD ENGINEERING
- One complimentary symposium registration ($1,295 value)
- One additional sponsor registration at $895
- Your logo on all appropriate marketing efforts to attendees**
- Your logo on the symposium website homepage with a link to your website
- 100-word company profile on the symposium website with your logo and a link to your website
- Premium listing in Symposium Program and mobile app
- Prominent placement of signage at your sponsored event
- Send one pre and post-event email to all opt-in event registrants through our parent company, BNP Media Inc. You provide the HTML and we deploy it for you.
Need help creating the HTML? For a low fee, we can help there too!
PRICE: $2,250
Be one of the first brands attendees see as the registration sponsor.
Silver Sponsorship Benefits
- 30% discount on symposium registration for your best customers and prospects
- One complimentary symposium registration ($1,295 value)
- One additional sponsor registration at $895
- Your logo on all appropriate marketing efforts to attendees**
- Your logo on the symposium website homepage with a link to your website
- 100-word company profile on the symposium website with your logo and a link to your website
- Premium listing in Symposium Program and mobile app
- Prominent placement of signage at your sponsored event
- Send one pre and post-event email to all opt-in event registrants through our parent company, BNP Media Inc. You provide the HTML and we deploy it for you.
Need help creating the HTML? For a low fee, we can help there too!
PRICE: $2,750 each
Gain visibility and additional brand recognition during one of three networking breaks.
- Monday A.M.
- Monday P.M.
- Tuesday A.M. - SOLD
- Tuesday P.M.
Silver Sponsorship Benefits
- 30% discount on symposium registration for your best customers and prospects
- One complimentary symposium registration ($1,295 value)
- One additional sponsor registration at $895
- Your logo on all appropriate marketing efforts to attendees**
- Your logo on the symposium website homepage with a link to your website
- 100-word company profile on the symposium website with your logo and a link to your website
- Premium listing in Symposium Program and mobile app
- Prominent placement of signage at your sponsored event
- Send one pre and post-event email to all opt-in event registrants through our parent company, BNP Media Inc. You provide the HTML and we deploy it for you.
Need help creating the HTML? For a low fee, we can help there too!
PRICE: $2,750
Make a lasting impression as event participants exit the event by sponsoring a popcorn station on Friday afternoon. This is your last chance to gain visibility and branding before attendees head home.
Silver Sponsorship Benefits
- 30% discount on symposium registration for your best customers and prospects
- One complimentary symposium registration ($1,295 value)
- One additional sponsor registration at $895
- Your logo on all appropriate marketing efforts to attendees**
- Your logo on the symposium website homepage with a link to your website
- 100-word company profile on the symposium website with your logo and a link to your website
- Premium listing in Symposium Program and mobile app
- Prominent placement of signage at your sponsored event
- Send one pre and post-event email to all opt-in event registrants through our parent company, BNP Media Inc. You provide the HTML and we deploy it for you.
Need help creating the HTML? For a low fee, we can help there too!
PRICE: $3,500
Everyone needs a bag to carry all of their literature and giveaways. Have your company name in the hands of all attendees by sponsoring the bags they carry to hold all of the information they receive on the show floor. Your logo and message will be walking through the entire expo!
Gold Sponsorship Benefits
- 50% discount on symposium registration for your best customers and prospects
- Full-page advertisement* in FOOD ENGINEERING
- One complimentary symposium registration ($1,295 value)
- One additional sponsor registration at $895
- Your logo on all appropriate marketing efforts to attendees**
- Your logo on the symposium website homepage with a link to your website
- 100-word company profile on the symposium website with your logo and a link to your website
- Premium listing in Symposium Program and mobile app
- Prominent placement of signage at your sponsored event
- Send one pre and post-event email to all opt-in event registrants through our parent company, BNP Media Inc. You provide the HTML and we deploy it for you.
Need help creating the HTML? For a low fee, we can help there too!
PRICE: $3,500
Have your company name on the backs of all attendees by sponsoring the official event t-shirts. Your logo and message will be on display through the event and well after!
Gold Sponsorship Benefits
- 50% discount on symposium registration for your best customers and prospects
- Full-page advertisement* in FOOD ENGINEERING
- One complimentary symposium registration ($1,295 value)
- One additional sponsor registration at $895
- Your logo on all appropriate marketing efforts to attendees**
- Your logo on the symposium website homepage with a link to your website
- 100-word company profile on the symposium website with your logo and a link to your website
- Premium listing in Symposium Program and mobile app
- Prominent placement of signage at your sponsored event
- Send one pre and post-event email to all opt-in event registrants through our parent company, BNP Media Inc. You provide the HTML and we deploy it for you.
Need help creating the HTML? For a low fee, we can help there too!
PRICE: $4,500
Your company logo and branding will be displayed on one charging station where attendees can quickly charge their phone or other mobile device.
Gold Sponsorship Benefits
- 50% discount on symposium registration for your best customers and prospects
- Full-page advertisement* in FOOD ENGINEERING
- One complimentary symposium registration ($1,295 value)
- One additional sponsor registration at $895
- Your logo on all appropriate marketing efforts to attendees**
- Your logo on the symposium website homepage with a link to your website
- 100-word company profile on the symposium website with your logo and a link to your website
- Premium listing in Symposium Program and mobile app
- Prominent placement of signage at your sponsored event
- Send one pre and post-event email to all opt-in event registrants through our parent company, BNP Media Inc. You provide the HTML and we deploy it for you.
Need help creating the HTML? For a low fee, we can help there too!
PRICE: $5,990
LIMIT: 1
The FA&M mobile app engages users and embraces mobile technology with a unique interactive experience. As a sponsor you’ll gain recognition and draw more attention to your products and services. The mobile app sponsorship includes:
- Company logo to appear when app is loading
- Full screen pop-up ad to appear after app loading screen (1242w x 2208h & 1536w x 2048h sizes required)
- Rotating 960w x 150h banner ad on main landing page / main menu hyperlinked to website
- Company logo included in mobile app promotion materials to attendees (e-blasts, online ads, enews, print, etc.)
- 5 alert messages to announce your booth demo, special presentation or contest to all attendees
- Mobile usage statistics provided post-event
Gold Sponsorship Benefits
- 50% discount on symposium registration for your best customers and prospects
- Full-page advertisement* in FOOD ENGINEERING
- One complimentary symposium registration ($1,295 value)
- One additional sponsor registration at $895
- Your logo on all appropriate marketing efforts to attendees**
- Your logo on the symposium website homepage with a link to your website
- 100-word company profile on the symposium website with your logo and a link to your website
- Premium listing in Symposium Program and mobile app
- Prominent placement of signage at your sponsored event
- Send one pre and post-event email to all opt-in event registrants through our parent company, BNP Media Inc. You provide the HTML and we deploy it for you.
Need help creating the HTML? For a low fee, we can help there too!
PRICE: $5,500
The FA&M Symposium Program is distributed on-site to all event participants upon registration. The program will contain all information about educational sessions, exhibitors, networking functions and more. It is the go-to resource for any and all information an attendee needs while on-site at the Symposium.
Gold Sponsorship Benefits
- 50% discount on symposium registration for your best customers and prospects
- Full-page advertisement* in FOOD ENGINEERING
- One complimentary symposium registration ($1,295 value)
- One additional sponsor registration at $895
- Your logo on all appropriate marketing efforts to attendees**
- Your logo on the symposium website homepage with a link to your website
- 100-word company profile on the symposium website with your logo and a link to your website
- Premium listing in Symposium Program and mobile app
- Prominent placement of signage at your sponsored event
- Send one pre and post-event email to all opt-in event registrants through our parent company, BNP Media Inc. You provide the HTML and we deploy it for you.
Need help creating the HTML? For a low fee, we can help there too!
PRICE: $3,500 - SOLD
How many times will you use your hotel key card at FA&M? As an exclusive sponsor, your logo and message, along with the FA&M logo, will be imprinted on hotel key cards at hotels with the largest room blocks during FA&M. Keys provide exposure multiple times each day – every time attendees enter or leave their rooms. They are the first thing they receive upon check-in and the last item they use before heading home.
Gold Sponsorship Benefits
- 50% discount on symposium registration for your best customers and prospects
- Full-page advertisement* in FOOD ENGINEERING
- One complimentary symposium registration ($1,295 value)
- One additional sponsor registration at $895
- Your logo on all appropriate marketing efforts to attendees**
- Your logo on the symposium website homepage with a link to your website
- 100-word company profile on the symposium website with your logo and a link to your website
- Premium listing in Symposium Program and mobile app
- Prominent placement of signage at your sponsored event
- Send one pre and post-event email to all opt-in event registrants through our parent company, BNP Media Inc. You provide the HTML and we deploy it for you.
Need help creating the HTML? For a low fee, we can help there too!
PRICE: $3,500
You bring the item, we'll arrange to have it delivered to the hotel room of every event attendee!
Gold Sponsorship Benefits
- 50% discount on symposium registration for your best customers and prospects
- Full-page advertisement* in FOOD ENGINEERING
- One complimentary symposium registration ($1,295 value)
- One additional sponsor registration at $895
- Your logo on all appropriate marketing efforts to attendees**
- Your logo on the symposium website homepage with a link to your website
- 100-word company profile on the symposium website with your logo and a link to your website
- Premium listing in Symposium Program and mobile app
- Prominent placement of signage at your sponsored event
- Send one pre and post-event email to all opt-in event registrants through our parent company, BNP Media Inc. You provide the HTML and we deploy it for you.
Need help creating the HTML? For a low fee, we can help there too!
PRICE: $5,250
Only one premier sponsor will own the FA&M Customized Wifi Network name. Your company name will be the password.
Gold Sponsorship Benefits
- 50% discount on symposium registration for your best customers and prospects
- Full-page advertisement* in FOOD ENGINEERING
- One complimentary symposium registration ($1,295 value)
- One additional sponsor registration at $895
- Your logo on all appropriate marketing efforts to attendees**
- Your logo on the symposium website homepage with a link to your website
- 100-word company profile on the symposium website with your logo and a link to your website
- Premium listing in Symposium Program and mobile app
- Prominent placement of signage at your sponsored event
- Send one pre and post-event email to all opt-in event registrants through our parent company, BNP Media Inc. You provide the HTML and we deploy it for you.
Need help creating the HTML? For a low fee, we can help there too!
PRICE: $2,500
Keep attendees safe and clean by providing personal hand sanitizer bottles.
Silver Sponsorship Benefits
- 30% discount on symposium registration for your best customers and prospects
- One complimentary symposium registration ($1,295 value)
- One additional sponsor registration at $895
- Your logo on all appropriate marketing efforts to attendees**
- Your logo on the symposium website homepage with a link to your website
- 100-word company profile on the symposium website with your logo and a link to your website
- Premium listing in Symposium Program and mobile app
- Prominent placement of signage at your sponsored event
- Send one pre and post-event email to all opt-in event registrants through our parent company, BNP Media Inc. You provide the HTML and we deploy it for you.
Need help creating the HTML? For a low fee, we can help there too!
PRICE: $2,500
Your sponsored notepads with your company logo will be distributed at each seat in the general session and at registration.
Silver Sponsorship Benefits
- 30% discount on symposium registration for your best customers and prospects
- One complimentary symposium registration ($1,295 value)
- One additional sponsor registration at $895
- Your logo on all appropriate marketing efforts to attendees**
- Your logo on the symposium website homepage with a link to your website
- 100-word company profile on the symposium website with your logo and a link to your website
- Premium listing in Symposium Program and mobile app
- Prominent placement of signage at your sponsored event
- Send one pre and post-event email to all opt-in event registrants through our parent company, BNP Media Inc. You provide the HTML and we deploy it for you.
Need help creating the HTML? For a low fee, we can help there too!
PRICE: $2,500
Your sponsored coasters with your company logo will be distributed at each seat during keynote presentations.
Silver Sponsorship Benefits
- 30% discount on symposium registration for your best customers and prospects
- One complimentary symposium registration ($1,295 value)
- One additional sponsor registration at $895
- Your logo on all appropriate marketing efforts to attendees**
- Your logo on the symposium website homepage with a link to your website
- 100-word company profile on the symposium website with your logo and a link to your website
- Premium listing in Symposium Program and mobile app
- Prominent placement of signage at your sponsored event
- Send one pre and post-event email to all opt-in event registrants through our parent company, BNP Media Inc. You provide the HTML and we deploy it for you.
Need help creating the HTML? For a low fee, we can help there too!
PRICE: $3,250
Keep your company band on the minds of every Expo attendee.
Silver Sponsorship Benefits
- 30% discount on symposium registration for your best customers and prospects
- One complimentary symposium registration ($1,295 value)
- One additional sponsor registration at $895
- Your logo on all appropriate marketing efforts to attendees**
- Your logo on the symposium website homepage with a link to your website
- 100-word company profile on the symposium website with your logo and a link to your website
- Premium listing in Symposium Program and mobile app
- Prominent placement of signage at your sponsored event
- Send one pre and post-event email to all opt-in event registrants through our parent company, BNP Media Inc. You provide the HTML and we deploy it for you.
Need help creating the HTML? For a low fee, we can help there too!
PRICE: $3,250
Provide an insulated cooler bag to every attendee.
Silver Sponsorship Benefits
- 30% discount on symposium registration for your best customers and prospects
- One complimentary symposium registration ($1,295 value)
- One additional sponsor registration at $895
- Your logo on all appropriate marketing efforts to attendees**
- Your logo on the symposium website homepage with a link to your website
- 100-word company profile on the symposium website with your logo and a link to your website
- Premium listing in Symposium Program and mobile app
- Prominent placement of signage at your sponsored event
- Send one pre and post-event email to all opt-in event registrants through our parent company, BNP Media Inc. You provide the HTML and we deploy it for you.
Need help creating the HTML? For a low fee, we can help there too!
PRICE: $3,000
Your company logo will be seen all over the show floor, as people stay hydrated during the event. Water bottles are supplied by the sponsor.
Silver Sponsorship Benefits
- 30% discount on symposium registration for your best customers and prospects
- One complimentary symposium registration ($1,295 value)
- One additional sponsor registration at $895
- Your logo on all appropriate marketing efforts to attendees**
- Your logo on the symposium website homepage with a link to your website
- 100-word company profile on the symposium website with your logo and a link to your website
- Premium listing in Symposium Program and mobile app
- Prominent placement of signage at your sponsored event
- Send one pre and post-event email to all opt-in event registrants through our parent company, BNP Media Inc. You provide the HTML and we deploy it for you.
Need help creating the HTML? For a low fee, we can help there too!
PRICE: $5,500
Position your brand alongside a leading manufacturer by sponsoring a speaker. You’ll attract attention from both onsite attendees and a larger online audience. Sponsor your choice of Wednesday or Thursday's Keynote Presentations.
Speaker Session Sponsorship Benefits
- Branded signage during presentation
- Logo branding next to agenda item on the website, in the symposium program and in the mobile app
- 30-second commercial prior to presentation
- Database of opt-in attendees who attend selected session
- One (1) brochure or flyer handed out in the general session or included in the tote bag handed out at registration
Gold Sponsorship Benefits
- 50% discount on symposium registration for your best customers and prospects
- Full-page advertisement* in FOOD ENGINEERING
- One complimentary symposium registration ($1,295 value)
- One additional sponsor registration at $895
- Your logo on all appropriate marketing efforts to attendees**
- Your logo on the symposium website homepage with a link to your website
- 100-word company profile on the symposium website with your logo and a link to your website
- Premium listing in Symposium Program and mobile app
- Prominent placement of signage at your sponsored event
- Send one pre and post-event email to all opt-in event registrants through our parent company, BNP Media Inc. You provide the HTML and we deploy it for you.
Need help creating the HTML? For a low fee, we can help there too!
PRICE: $5,500
Position your brand alongside a leading expert by sponsoring a speaker. You’ll attract attention from both onsite attendees and a larger online audience. Sponsor your choice of any available presentation.
Speaker Session Sponsorship Benefits
- Branded signage during presentation
- Logo branding next to agenda item on the website, in the symposium program and in the mobile app
- 30-second commercial prior to presentation
- Database of opt-in attendees who attend selected session
- One (1) brochure or flyer handed out in the general session or included in the tote bag handed out at registration
Gold Sponsorship Benefits
- 50% discount on symposium registration for your best customers and prospects
- Full-page advertisement* in FOOD ENGINEERING
- One complimentary symposium registration ($1,295 value)
- One additional sponsor registration at $895
- Your logo on all appropriate marketing efforts to attendees**
- Your logo on the symposium website homepage with a link to your website
- 100-word company profile on the symposium website with your logo and a link to your website
- Premium listing in Symposium Program and mobile app
- Prominent placement of signage at your sponsored event
- Send one pre and post-event email to all opt-in event registrants through our parent company, BNP Media Inc. You provide the HTML and we deploy it for you.
Need help creating the HTML? For a low fee, we can help there too!
PRICE: $5,950
Present a 30-minute educational session of your choice in a private room at the Hyatt Regency. Increase visibility for your products and services!
Solutions Theater Sponsorship Benefits
- Opportunity to select one (1) Silver or Gold sponsorship at 50% off list pricing.
- Session is promoted as part of the symposium program and in all pre-event marketing efforts.
Inclusion based on sponsorship being complete prior to marketing collateral deadlines
Gold Sponsorship Benefits
- 50% discount on symposium registration for your best customers and prospects
- Full-page advertisement* in FOOD ENGINEERING
- One complimentary symposium registration ($1,295 value)
- One additional sponsor registration at $895
- Your logo on all appropriate marketing efforts to attendees**
- Your logo on the symposium website homepage with a link to your website
- 100-word company profile on the symposium website with your logo and a link to your website
- Premium listing in Symposium Program and mobile app
- Prominent placement of signage at your sponsored event
- Send one pre and post-event email to all opt-in event registrants through our parent company, BNP Media Inc. You provide the HTML and we deploy it for you.
Need help creating the HTML? For a low fee, we can help there too!
* In addition to your regular ad schedule
** Inclusion based on sponsorship being complete prior to marketing collateral deadlines
All sponsored items are to be produced, created and provided by sponsoring company. Final quantity to be determined closer to event date.
Contact Your Sales Manager Today!
Mike Leonard
Publisher, FOOD ENGINEERING
leonardm@bnpmedia.com
847-315-0577
Sam Wilson
Associate Publisher and Midwest Regional Sales Manager
wilsons@bnpmedia.com
847-405-4075
John Brandt
Northeast/Southeast Regional Sales Manager
brandtj@bnpmedia.com
832-691-0370
Wayne Wiggins Jr.
Western Regional Sales Manager
wwiggins@wigginscompany.com
415-387-7784