International Conference
The Safe Quality Food Institute delivers consistent, globally recognized food safety and quality certification programs based on sound scientific principles, consistently applied across all industry sectors, and valued by all stakeholders. Each year, more than 750 food safety professionals gather annually at the SQF International Conference to learn the latest food safety and quality global standards and technological advances.
Sponsorship of the 2017 SQF International Conference will afford you the opportunity to position your company as a thought leader and advocate of the food safety industry. By investing in one of these conference partnerships, you will be supporting a conference that is highly valued by industry attendees.
We invite you to join us at this year’s annual conference, as a sponsor or an exhibitor. Through your investment you will gain:
• Access to more than 750 food safety professionals
• Opportunities for your team to interact and build relationship with decision makers
• Brand reputation as a food safety partner and leader
For more information, please contact:
AMANDA BOND-THORLEY, CMP
Director, Education FMI
202.220.0606 / [email protected]
SARAH MALENICH
Director of Sales and Marketing, SQFI202.220.0660 / [email protected]
2017 SQF International Conference
Who Attends SQF Conference
o Food safety and quality professionals at all levels of the supply chain
o Food producers, manufacturers, retailers wholesalers and distributors
o Consultants, trainers, auditors and service providers
o Retail food safety professionals
Sample Attendees include:
American Licorice Company Archer Daniels Midland Company Astor Chocolate Corporation Bimbo Bakeries Blue Diamond Growers Boar’s Head Brand Buckhead Beef Campbell Soup Company C.H. Guenther & Son, Inc.Cavendish FarmsConAgra Foods, Inc.Costco WholesaleDarden Restaurants, Inc.Dairy Farmers of AmericaDole Fresh VegetablesFONA InternationalFlavorchem Corp.Georgia-Pacific, LLCGreen Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc
Hain Celestial Group Hillshire Brands Co. Ipswich Shellfish Co. Ken’s Foods, Inc. Kellogg Company Leprino Foods Mastronardi Produce McCormick & Co. MOM Brands Publix Super Markets, Inc. Schreiber Foods Stemilt Growers, Inc. Taylor Farms Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. Wakefern Food Corporation Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
For a more detailed list, please visit the SQF Conference website
2016 SQF Conference Attendee Companies
The SQF International Conference 2017 will be held at the modern Hyatt Regency at Reunion in downtown Dallas, Texas. This venue offers exceptional accommodations and a convenient location, in close proximity to restaurants, entertainment, and the Dallas / Fort Worth International airport.
Hyatt Regency at Reunion is an inviting Hotel and Meetings Center with inspiring design and aerial views, perfect for learning, networking, and socializing with industry peers.
Hyatt Regency Hotel
DFW International Airport
Spacious Exhibit & Networking Area
State of the Art Meeting Rooms
Relaxing On-Site Rooms Convenient Downtown Location
For more information about Hyatt Regency at Reunion, visit www.dallas.regency.hyatt.com
Conference Location & Details
Monday, November 6 Tuesday, November 7 Wednesday, November 8 Thursday, November 9
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Ambassador Program Happy Hour (Invitation Only)
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Welcome Breakfast, Exhibit Hall
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Opening Remarks & SQF Awards
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Opening Keynote
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Lunch, Exhibit Hall
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM FSC Roundtables
2:45 PM – 3:00 PM Break
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM General Session
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM General Session
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Happy Hour, Exhibit Hall
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Breakfast, Exhibit Hall
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM General Session
9:00 AM- 9:30 AM Break
9:30 AM -11:30 AM Workshops
11:30 AM – 12:45 PM Lunch, Exhibit Hall
12:45 PM – 1:45 PM Breakout Sessions
1:45 PM – 2:00 PM Break
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Closing keynote
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Breakfast, Exhibit Hall
8:00 AM – 8:15 AM Opening Remarks & SQF Awards
8:15 AM – 9:45 AM General Session
9:45 AM – 10:00 AM Break
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Breakout Sessions
11:00 AM – 11:15 AM Break
11:15 AM – 12.15 PM Breakout Sessions
12:15 PM - 1:45 PM Lunch, Exhibit Hall
1:45 PM – 3:45 PM Workshops
(Agenda Continued)
3:45 PM – 4:00 PM Break
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Keynote
6:00 p.m. – 6:30 PM Happy Hour
6:30 PM – 10:00 PM Social Event, Exhibit Hall
Conference Schedule
SQF Conference 2017 Sponsor Level General Overview
Title Sponsor
$15,500
(Limit 3)
Title sponsors benefit from the highest level of exposure at the 2017 SQF International Conference, including logo placement on all printed, digital, and web publications. Package selections will be made on a first reserve, first select basis. Opportunities include sponsorship of the Ambassador Program, the Networking Lounge and the Wednesday Social Event.
Premier Sponsor
$13,500
(Limit 7)
As a Premier Sponsor, your company receives heightened exposure throughout the 3-day conference. Your investment will benefit you with advanced opportunities to familiarize attendees with your brand. This sponsor level also includes strategic logo placement on select printed, digital, and web publications, as well as, year-round engagement opportunities. Two sold, five still available.
Each sponsoring company will have the opportunity to select one of six exclusive sponsor items in addition to the standard benefits included with this sponsor level. Selections are made on a first reserve, first select basis.
Technology Sponsor
$9,000
(Limit 2)
Conference attendees thrive with necessary Wi-Fi connection, mobile information apps, and other digital and technology-based accommodations. Become a Technology Sponsor and gain conference-wide exposure by having your logo one sign-in away from each attendee. One Sold, One still available.
Each sponsoring company can select one of four Technology items, in addition to, the standard benefits included with each item in sponsor level. Selections are made on a first reserve, first select basis.
Networking, Hospitality, and Education Partners
Up to $6,000
(Multiple opportunities)
Hospitality & Networking Partners will receive exclusive brand recognition privileges at a select breakfast or lunch. Education Partners will gain exclusive brand recognition as a supporter of a select education activity.
In addition to the select items, standard benefits are included with this sponsor level. Selections are made on a first come, first select basis.
SQF Conference Exhibits
$3,995 - $4,995
(Limit 30)
Conference exhibitors will have the opportunity to position their company as food safety leaders in this exhibit area, with options for either a 10 x 10 booth or tabletop . Exhibits are open during breakfast, lunch and evening activities. Tabletop/booth location selection for exhibitors will start on August 1 on a first-come, first-reserve basis. Sponsors ($6,000 investment and up) may select their tabletop/booth location once the commitment form is signed on a first come, first reserve basis.
Two sold, one still available.
Sponsor Level Price
Logo Placement – CustomerConnection
Center Invitation Email
2018 SQF Information Days Tabletop Exhibit
Ambassador Program Happy
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Sponsor Level Team Ribbons
Logo on event
website Comp Reg
Exhibit Space Mailing List
Title Sponsor
(Limit 3)
$15,500 • • (1) 2018 SQF
Information Days Tabletop Exhibit
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Premier Sponsor
(Limit 7)
$13,500 • (2) • • • (2) • •
Technology Sponsor (limit 2)
$9,000 • • • (2) • •
Conference Partner & Champion Supporter
(Multiple )
$6,000 • • (1) • •
Conference Exhibitor (30 available)
$3,995 - $4,995
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2017 Standard Sponsor Benefits
Exclusive to this level of investment, your company will have an opportunity to customize your sponsor package to create a high-value interactive engagement experience with conference attendees.
Title sponsors also benefit from the highest level of exposure at the 2017 SQF International Conference, including strategic logo placement throughout conference exhibit and networking areas, and brand promotion on all printed, digital, and web publications. Customized package selections will be made on a first reserve, first select basis. Opportunities include sponsorship of the Ambassador Program, the Networking Lounge and the Wednesday Social Event.
Three exclusive ways to customize your sponsor package:
Ambassador Package: Includes sponsorship as host of the Ambassador Program Happy Hour for newcomers and veteran conference participants volunteering as mentors in the Ambassador Program.
Networking Lounge: Exclusive branding of the central hub and lounge area where conference attendees and participants will gather for coffee breaks and conversation. Located on the 2nd floor of the Hyatt
Regency Hotel, near the education session rooms. - SOLD
Wednesday Social: Includes sponsorship as host of the Wednesday night social event, where attendees let their hair down and have a
little fun. This event includes food, wine, live music, and more. - SOLD
Title Sponsorship $15,500 (Limit 3) * Two sold, one still available
o Recognition as Ambassador Program Sponsor and Host of theAmbassador Program Welcome Happy Hour
• Welcome email to Ambassador Program participants
• Sponsorship of the Ambassador Program Welcome HappyHour
• Brief welcome introduction to Ambassador ProgramWelcome Happy Hour participants
o Branding of the SQF 2017 Networking Lounge Area (SOLD)
• Sponsorship of the networking lounge area
• Branded invitation email to attendees
• Company branded column wraps throughout lounge
• Additional tabletop exhibit in the networking area and abilityto add additional branding
o Exclusive Sponsorship of the Wednesday Social Event (SOLD)
• Sponsorship of the Wednesday Social Event
• Branded invitation email to attendees
• Permission to distribute branded giveaways at the event
• Brief welcome introduction at the Wednesday social event
All Title Sponsors receive the following benefits:
o Logo on Customer Connection Center (C3) invitationemail to all attendees
o Three (3) staff passes to the Ambassador ProgramWelcome Happy Hour
o Tabletop exhibit at two (2) “SQF Information Days”in 2018
o Title Sponsor ribbons for all your company staff
o Recognition as SQF Conference Title Sponsor withlogo on all event promotion, website, mobile appand onsite signage
o Three (3) complimentary conference registrations(value up to $ 3,285 )
o Upgraded double exhibit space (10 x 20) andpremier placement In the C3 (Customer ConnectionCenter) exhibit area
o Pre-conference and post-conference mailing lists(names and addresses)
Detailed Title Sponsor Benefits* Two sold, one still available
All Premier Sponsors Receive:
o Two (2) staff passes for the Ambassador ProgramWelcome Happy Hour
o Premier Sponsor ribbons for all company staff
o Recognition as SQF Conference Premier Sponsor withlogo on all event promotion, website, mobile app andonsite signage
o Two (2) complimentary conference registrations (valuedat $2,100)
o Tabletop or 10 x 10 booth exhibit at the C3 (CustomerConnection Center)
o Pre-conference and post-conference mailing lists (namesand addresses)
As a Premier Sponsor, your company receives the heightened exposure and strategic logo placement throughout the 3-day conference. Your investment will benefit you with advanced opportunities to familiarize attendees with your brand. This sponsor level also includes logo placement on select printed, digital, and web publications, as well as, year-round engagement opportunities.
Each sponsoring company will have the opportunity to select one of three Premier Sponsor items, which include direct benefits of each item, in addition to the standard benefits included in this sponsor level. Selections are made on a first come, first select basis.
o Tuesday Evening Reception (SOLD)• Sponsorship of the Tuesday evening reception
o Branded Attendee Merchandise (2) - (1 SOLD)• Logo on one branded merchandise item for
attendees such as:⁻ Lanyards ⁻ Keycards
o Conference Notebook and Directory
• Logo and ad in branded executive notebook andpull-out agenda
o Directional Signage (2)
• Logo on branded directional floor signage(decals)
o Registration/ Information Desk Branded (1)
• Logo branding on Attendee Registration/Information Desk, centrally located to allconference activities
Premier Sponsor Opportunities$13,500 (Limit 7) * Two sold, five still available
All Technology Sponsors Receive:
o Technology Sponsor ribbons for all your companystaff
o Company logo and web link on the event webpage
o Two (2) complimentary conference registration(valued at $1,050)
o Tabletop or 10 x 10 booth exhibit at the C3(Customer Connection Center)
o Pre-conference and post-conference mailing lists(names and addresses)
Conference attendees thrive with necessary Wi-Fi connection, mobile information apps, digital signage, and charging stations for devices and gadgets. Become a Technology Sponsor and gain conference-wide exposure by having your logo one sign-in away from each attendee.
Each sponsoring company can select one of four Technology items, which include direct benefits of each item, in addition to, the standard benefits included with each item included in this sponsor level. Selections are made on a first come, first select basis.
o Mobile App
• Brand exposure with company logo and descriptionon mobile app and mobile app sign-in instructions
o Wi-Fi
• Brand exposure with company logo and descriptionon Wi-Fi sign-in page and sign-in instructions
Technology Sponsor Opportunities$9,000 (Limit 2) * One sold, One still available
All Hospitality & Networking Sponsors Receive:
o Company logo and web link on the event webpageo One (1) complimentary conference registration
(valued at $1,050)o Tabletop or 10 x 10 booth exhibit at the C3 (Customer
Connection Center) o Pre-conference and post-conference mailing lists
(names and addresses)
Hospitality & Networking Partners will receive exclusive branding privileges at a select breakfast or lunch.
Selections are made on a first come, first select basis.
Tuesday
o Recognition as an exclusive Tuesday Hospitality &Networking Sponsor for a breakfast or lunch
o All standard Hospitality & Networking Sponsor benefits
Wednesday
o Recognition as an exclusive Wednesday Hospitality &Networking Sponsor for a breakfast or lunch
o All standard Hospitality & Networking Sponsor benefits
Thursday
o Recognition as an exclusive Thursday Hospitality &Networking Sponsor for a breakfast or lunch
o All standard Hospitality & Networking Sponsor benefits
Hospitality & Networking Partner Opportunties $6,000 (Limit 6) * Two sold, four remaining
(lunch - SOLD)
(lunch - SOLD)
All Education Sponsors:
o Company logo and web link on the event webpage
o One (1) complimentary conference registration(valued at $1,050)
o Tabletop or 10 x 10 booth exhibit at the C3(Customer Connection Center)
o Pre-conference and post-conference mailing lists(names and addresses)
Position your company as a champion supporter of food safety education and training, by sponsoring a keynote session.
Each Education Champion can select one of three items, which include direct benefits of each item, in addition to the standard benefits included in this sponsor level. Selections are made on a first come, first select basis.
o Opening Keynote
Tuesday, November 7th
• Logo placement and exposure during Tuesdaykeynote presentation
o Wednesday Keynote
Wednesday, November 8th
• Logo placement and exposure during Wednesdaykeynote presentation
o Closing Keynote
Thursday, November 9th
• Logo placement and exposure during Thursdaykeynote presentation
Food Safety Keynote Champions$6,000 (Limit 3) * One sold, two still available
SOLD
All Education Sponsors receive:
o One complimentary conference registration (valued at$1,050)
o Tabletop or 10 x 10 booth exhibit at the C3 (CustomerConnection Center)
o Company logo and web link on the event webpage
o Pre-conference and post-conference mailing lists (namesand addresses)
Position your company as a champion supporter of food safety education and training, by sponsoring a breakout session or workshop.
Each Education Champion can select one of three items, which include direct benefits of each item, in addition to the standard benefits included in this sponsor level. Selections are made on a first come, first select basis.
o Workshop
Wednesday, November 8th, or Thursday, November 9th
• Logo placement and exposure during a workshopseries (4) on Wednesday or Thursday
o Breakout
Wednesday, November 8th, or Thursday, November 9th
• Logo placement and exposure during a breakoutseries (4) on Wednesday or Thursday
Education Series Champions$6,000 (Multiple Opportunities)
Seize this opportunity to position yourself as a food safety leader in this exhibit area. Connect with current customers and meet potential new leads in an informal setting.
Exhibit Hours
Exhibits are open throughout the entire conference. Exhibitors will have most contact during breakfasts, lunches and evening events. Tuesday: 9 -10 AM | 12 NOON – 1:30 PM | 5 – 7 PMWednesday: 7 – 8 AM | 12:15 – 1:45 PM | 6:30 – 10 PM Thursday: 7 – 8 AM | 11:30 – 12:45 PM
Exhibit Types
Exhibitors may choose between a 6’ tabletop or 10’ x 10’ booth exhibit.
Booth/Tabletop Selection
Tabletop/booth location selection for exhibitors will start on August 1 on a first-come, first-reserve basis.
Sponsors ($6,000 investment and up) may select their tabletop/booth location once the commitment form is signed on a first come, first reserve basis.
Pricing
6’ Tabletop Exhibit $3,995 10’ x 10’ exhibit space $4,995
All Conference Exhibitors receive:
o Company description in the onsite directoryand on the mobile app
o One complimentary registration (worth up to$1,050). Please note that additional exhibitstaff must purchase a separate registration.There are no “exhibit only badges” for staff.
o Tabletop (6’ skirted table) or 10’ x 10’ booththroughout the duration of the conference.
o Pre and post-conference attendee mailing list(name, company and address) for marketingefforts
SQF Conference Exhibitor Opportunities$3,995 - 4,995 (Limit 30) * Seven sold, Twenty-three available
Customer Connection Center (C³)
C³ Layout Key:
(3) 10’ x 20’ Exhibits
(22) 10’ x 10’ Exhibits
(26) 6’ Tabletop Exhibits
Dining Tables
Alchemy Systems
ANSI
ASI Food Safety
Brady Corporation
Bureau Veritas Certification
Cert-ID
Chilton Consulting
CrewSafe
DNV Business Assurance
DQS
Eagle Food Registrations
Elution Technologies
Exemplar Global
EtQ, Inc.
Eurofins Scientific
Food Safety Net Services
Food Safety and Quality Magazine
HACCP International
Labanswer
Matthew Poore Leadership Group
Mettler Toledo
Microbiologics
MGM Management, Inc.
National Registry of Food Safety Professionals
Nexcor Technologies
NSF International
Perry Johnson Registrars
Polar Clean
Randolph Associates, Inc.
Rentokil North America
RK Environmental
SafetyChain Software
SAI Global Assurance Services
Sillikal America
Silliker, Inc.
SGS North America
TraceGains
Trace Analytics
Verse Solutions
Previous Sponsors & Partnering Companies
Denise Anderson
Audit Account Specialist, Mérieux NutriSciences Certification
Tom Benthien
Corporate Quality Assurance and Capital Projects, Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.
Danielle Bailey
Certification Manager, Eagle Certification Group
Amanda Bond-Thorley
Director, Education, Food Marketing Institute
Lynn Buck SQF Practitioner, Mother Murphys Laboratories, Inc.
LeAnn Chuboff
Senior Technical Director, SQFI
Wrayanne Cruz
Quality Manager, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters
Rich Gibson
Director of Food Safety and QA, Comprehensive Food Safety, LLC.
Kristie Grzywinski
Senior Technical Manager, SQFI
Laura Dunn Nelson
VP Business Development, Alchemy Systems
Robert Garfield
Senior Vice President, SQFI
Melody Ge
Senior Quality Assurance Manager, Lidl US, LLC
Rich Gibson
Director, Food Safety &QA, Comprehensive Food Safety, LLC
Daniel Hobbs
SQF Practitioner
Pam Hutton
Director of Quality, Faribault Foods, Inc.
Leslie Jones
Specialist, Marketing, Safe Quality Food Institute
Margaret Kolk
Director of Training, SCS Global Services
Eva Lauve
Scheduling and Food Safety Manager, Stemilt Growers, LLC
Robert Maldonado Jr Director of QA & Food Safety, Northgate/CNG Markets
Sarah Malenich
Director of Sales and Marketing, SQFI
David Melton
Manager, Food Safety and Quality, ConAgra Foods
Laura Dunn Nelson VO, Technical Services and Business Development
Alchemy Systems
Mark Park
Corporate Compliance, United States Bakery
Amy Rhodes Quality Director, HP Hood LLC
John Schulz
Senior Director Business Operations, SQFI
Genevieve Sinclair Food Safety Manager, The Fresh Market
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