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Sponsorship
IFT FIRST is the premier B2B food innovation expo in the Americas – and the place to meet with highly engaged decision-makers from across the food science community, including product development, R&D, procurement, and more.
The top reason attendees come to IFT FIRST is to meet exhibitors like you, and there’s no better way to ensure your brand stands out than through one of our exclusive sponsorship packages.
5,500+
Participants from 80+ countries
84%
Attendees make or influence buying decisions
89%
Attendees are in the food system
Top Job Functions of Attendees:
R&D, Product Development, Innovation, Manufacturing and Plant Operations, Marketing and Sales, Purchasing / Procurement, Supply Chain, C-Suite
124K+
Sale leads developed at IFT FIRST in 2025
Sponsorship Levels
Explore our full range of sponsorship opportunities and discover how an IFT FIRST sponsorship puts your brand in front of high-quality, qualified leads to help achieve your goals.
Contact Us!
To learn more about these options and how we can develop a customized package for your company's needs, contact your IFT Strategic Account Manager.
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Nick Schuette
Senior Sponsorship and Advertising Sales Representative
East Coast, IL, Europe, Middle East
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Dustin Winterland
Sr. Sales and Sponsorship Account Manager
West Coast, Canada, Midwest, LATAM, APAC, Africa
