Sponsorship

For more than 8 decades, the Cornell Nutrition Conference has provided industry leading research and information across the spectrum of animal nutrition to feed industry professionals and nutritional consultants.  This year’s event will feature both in-person and virtual attendance options, allowing us to expand our reach around the world.

Sponsors are an integral part of this event, enabling us to provide high quality educational programming from industry-leading scientists.

Sponsorship for the 2024 conference will open in June 2024.

Sponsorship Opportunities

This event offers specialty sponsorships and tiered contribution levels with expanded recognition through the conference website, event app, and during the event.  Choose the sponsorship level that best fits your company’s need and increase brand exposure to all attendees. In addition to the benefits outlined below, all sponsors will be recognized during the event on signage and in a PowerPoint presentation.

Pre- and post-conference and breakfast sponsorships are also available for upcoming conferences.

 

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Registration Sponsor - $4,000

Do you want attendees to know your organization is at CNC? Be the exclusive sponsor of the registration area! Your logo will be displayed in registration confirmation emails and on signage in the registration area. In addition, every attendee will be wearing your brand when your logo is featured on the name badge lanyards. You also may also provide a promotional item at the registration desk.
 
Diamond recognition includes:
  • Full page ad
  • 6 discount codes for 25% off registration options
  • Opening session branding
  • Pre-event attendee email list for those that opt-in
  • Conference app recognition:
  • Enhanced company profile
  • Featured sponsor on home screen
  • Customized push notification
 

Coffee Break Sponsor - $4,000

Attendees run on coffee and snacks! Give them their fuel by sponsoring one of three coffee breaks. Engage with attendees while your signs are displayed in the lobby during the break. You may also supply branded napkins and cup wraps for the sponsored break.

Diamond recognition includes:

  • Full page ad with choice of preferred location
  • 6 discount codes for 25% off registration options
  • Opening session branding
  • Pre-event attendee email list for those that opt-in
  • Conference app recognition:
    • Enhanced company profile 
    • Featured sponsor on home screen
    • Customized push notification

Platinum Level - $3,000

Recognition includes:
  • Full page ad
  • 4 discount codes for 25% off registration options
  • Pre-event attendee email list for those that opt-in
  • Conference app recognition:
  • Enhanced company profile 
  • App banner
 
 

Gold Level - $1,500

Recognition includes:

  • Half page ad 
  • 3 discount codes for 25% off registration options
  • Basic company profile in conference app

Silver Level - $1,000

Recognition includes:

  • Quarter page ad 
  • 2 discount codes for 25% off registration options
  • Basic company profile in conference app

Bronze Level - $500

Recognition includes:

  • 1 discount code for 25% off registration options
  • Basic company profile in conference app

Sponsorship Recognition Details

Online

All sponsors will be recognized according to level on conference webpage. Sponsorship levels of $1,000 or more include logo. Company name or logo image will be linked to company URL.

Company URL and high-resolution logo (300 DPI or higher .jpg, .png or .eps format) should be provided during online sponsorship registration process.

In the App

All contribution levels include a sponsor listing in the mobile app.

Basic Profile includes company name, logo icon, website URL and social media links

Enhanced Profile includes all aspects of basic profile plus video uploads, document links, and additional company or product URLs.

Platinum and specialty sponsorships include additional visibility in the app.

At the Event

Sponsors will be recognized on signage and in the printed proceedings distributed at the event.  Ad space is provided for contributions of $1,000 or more.

Sponsorship Asset Technical Information

 

Banner image appears as a blurred background with a text overlay at the top of the Sponsors page. Users can manually scroll through all cards and click on individual links.

  • Due Date: September 1
  • Details and files needed:
    • Image size: 1420 x 500 pixels
    • Title: 60 characters
    • Body: 120 characters
    • Button Text: 35 characters
    • URL: Must begin with https://

Sponsor ads will be included an electronic directory document that will be shared with all conference registrants by email and through the conference app. Ads will also be printed in black and white in the conference proceedings available at the in-person event.

Due date: September 1

Format: High quality PDF without bleed or crop sized according to level:

  • Platinum and Specialty Sponsors: 6.5."W x 9"H
  • Gold: 6.5" W x 4.42" H or 3.17" W x 9" H
  • Silver: 3.17" W x 4.42" H

 

Each sponsorship level includes at least one discounted registration.  Upon confirmation of payment and after August 15, a unique discount code will be sent that can be used during conference registration.

 

Where included with your sponsorship, we will share a list of attendee names and email addresses who have consented to have their information shared.  This list will be provided 3 weeks prior to the conference. These participants have given permission to receive communication related to your business and services only.  This contact information is for internal use only and may not be sold and used beyond the purpose of stated above.  In order to remain in accordance with the FTC’s CAN-SPAM Act guidelines and to not violate the privacy rights of our attendees, we respectfully request that sponsors who have access to the attendee email list also adhere to said guidelines by offering recipients an “opt-out” option and by using the email list judiciously.

Frequently Asked Questions

Professionals in the agriservice industry working directly and indirectly with producers, including nutritionists, feed dealers, and sales and technical support representatives, represent 75% of the audience. The conference is also attended by dairy producers, veterinarians, extension educators, government employees, university professionals and students. We anticipate expanding our reach worldwide in the new hybrid format.

Each sponsorship level includes at least one discounted registration.  Upon confirmation of payment, a unique discount code will be sent that can be used during conference registration. Anyone from your company wishing to attend the conference should register online. Registration will open by late July.

Sponsorships received by September 10 will be recognized in the conference proceedings.  Sponsorship received before October 10 will be recognized on the conference website and app, but not be included in signage or proceedings due to printing deadlines.

For More Information

Heather Darrow
Conference Coordinator
272 Morrison Hall | Ithaca, NY 14853
Phone: (607) 255-4478
Email: hh96 [at] cornell.edu (hh96[at]cornell[dot]edu)