Event: Innovation Experience 2023

Open to all attendees, this event features many exclusive categories to sponsor by featuring your new and existing natural, organic, vegan, or gluten-free products. Current example categories include but are not limited to items such as pizza, burgers, bread/wraps, deli meat/proteins, cheese, pasta, salad/dressing, snacks, and desserts. The options are endless! The Community will take place Friday, September 22nd, 2023 - a bustling day for Natural Products and the Innovation Experience!

Sponsorship Opportunity Inclusions:

• Recognition as a Silver Sponsor.
• Your Sponsor logo will appear with all promotions of the Community Lunch.
  •  Marketing pieces include: Logo inclusion on on-site signage, Natural Products Expo East website, Attendee Brochure*, Show Directory Map* and advertisements*.
• Sponsor product(s) to be incorporated into the Community Lunch, an event open to all Natural Product Expo East badge holders at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Grand Hall on Friday afternoon.
  • Sponsor product prepared (if necessary) by ARAMARK, the convention center’s in-house catering company.
    • Option for up to 3 product SKUs within selected category.
  • Estimated Community Lunch attendance: 1,500.
    • New Hope Network will advise Sponsor on sample quantities based on product category selected, SKUs and expected attendance.
  • New Hope Network to create signage throughout buffet featuring Sponsor logo, booth number, product name and dietary attributes (i.e. natural, gluten free, vegetarian, organic, etc.)
• 2 Sponsor representatives invited to staff Sponsor table and speak on behalf of product and company throughout the Community Lunch.
  • 6′ table provided for each Sponsor within lunch seating area. Sponsor encouraged to bring branded tablecloth, marketing materials, and additional samples for their tabletop.
  • (1) 22″ x 28″ sign featuring Sponsor logo and booth number to be placed next to Sponsor table.

Details:

• Sponsorship Level: Silver
• The Community Lunch is scheduled to occur on Friday, September 22, 2023 from 11:30am – 1:30pm.
  • Exact location and time of day subject to change.
• Product categories sold exclusively per Sponsor.
• All product SKU selections are subject to approval by New Hope Network Show Management and ARAMARK.
• No distributing of bags or lanyards is permitted within your contracted sponsorship space. For more information, please reference the Code of Conduct.
• Sponsorship recognition begins once contract is received. For maximum exposure, contract 11 months from event.
  • Last date to contract: Friday, August 4, 2023.
• Non-exclusive sponsorship opportunity.

*Based on date contracted.

Join New Hope Network by underwriting a coveted keynote session during Natural Products Expo East & the Innovation Experience! Get the opportunity to personally address the audience by introducing the Keynote Speaker, bringing your voice and expertise to the forefront. As the Sponsor you will receive substantial exposure, logo exposure tied to the session, lead data and more!

Sponsorship Opportunity Inclusions:

• Recognition as a Silver Sponsor.
• Prominent Sponsor exposure through all promotions of the Keynote session including pre-show marketing, on-site materials/event signage, Natural Products Expo East website, agenda, Show Directory Map* and advertisements*.
• Onstage recognition and brief speaking opportunity to introduce the Keynote session.
  • Opportunity limited to (1) 3-minute speaking opportunity per Keynote session selected.
• (1) VIP reserved table for Sponsor to view Keynote session.
• Keynote attendee scan data for on-site attendees provided to Sponsor for post-show lead follow up.

Details:

• Friday Keynote: Innovation (Speaker TBA)
  • Friday, September 22, 2023 from 9:00 – 10:00am, Level 300, Terrace Ballroom.
• Sponsor recognition begins once contract is received. For maximum exposure, contract 11-months from the event.
• Last date to contract: Friday, August 18, 2023.

Exclusive sponsorship opportunity per Keynote session selected.

*Based on date contracted

Is your company filled with a wealth of knowledge and a thought leader in the industry? If yes, then an Exhibitor Presented Seminar (EPS) is the perfect place for your company to share on a topic of your choice. Help the Natural Products & Innovation Experience community learn more and grow with this opportunity!

Sponsorship Opportunity Inclusions:

• Recognition as a Silver or Gold Sponsor depending on length of session contracted.
• Pre-Show
  • Exhibitor Presented Seminar title, description, speaker information and Sponsor logo listed on the Natural Products Expo East online schedule.
  • Exhibitor Presented Seminar title and Sponsor logo printed in the Attendee Brochure*, Show Directory Map* and in Natural Food Merchandiser* (September/October edition.)
  • Seminar is open to all NPEE badge holders.
• On-Site
  • Room rental and standard room set provided.
    • Theater style seating.
    • Stage with 1 podium and up to 5 chairs for speakers.
  • Standard A/V set provided.
    • 1 Podium microphone and up to 5 handheld or 5 lavaliere microphones available.
    • LCD projector and projection screen.
  • 6’ Outreach table to feature Sponsor’s product or literature during the seminar. Extra product may be placed underneath table and restocked by Sponsor representatives.
  • Sponsor logo, seminar time and title featured on signage outside room entrance.
  • Lead retrieval scanner and operator provided at room entrance to capture attendee data from attendees onsite.
• Post-Show
  • In-person seminar attendee scan data provided to Sponsor for post-show lead follow up.
  • Video recording of seminar provided to company.

Details:

• 60-minute EPS – $10,000 – Silver Sponsorship
• 90-minute EPS – $12,000 – Gold Sponsorship
• Exhibitor Presented Seminars will be located in the Pennsylvania Convention Center on Thursday, September 21 or Friday, September 22, 2023.
• Seminar to be comprised entirely of Sponsor content.
  • Sponsor is responsible for securing speakers and speaker deliverables.
  • All claims and content are subject to approval by New Hope Standards.
• Disclaimer included with promotion of seminar indicating that the content is Sponsored and may not reflect the views of New Hope Network.
• Online recognition begins once contract is received.
  • Last date to contract: Friday, August 11, 2023.
• Non-exclusive sponsorship opportunity.

 *Based on date contracted         

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Floor graphics provide an eye-catching way to reach attendees like having footprints leading to your booth from the entrance of the hall. Create and send us your artwork files, and how you want us to drive traffic to your booth - we will take care of the rest!

Sponsorship Opportunity Inclusions:

• Recognition as a Natural Products Expo East Silver Sponsor.
• (30) 12″ x 12″ sponsor-branded floor graphics:
  • Option to design up to 2 alternating graphics.
  • Option for simple die-cut shapes, for example circles and arrows.
• Sponsor approved route inside your half-pavilion directing attendees to your booth.
  • Floor graphics placed in aisles at 10-foot intervals leading to Sponsor booth.

Details:

• Floor Graphics locations available:
  • Left side of Innovation Experience floor:
  • Right side of Innovation Experience floor:
• Sponsor to provide floor graphic artwork. Show Management to produce graphics. All artwork is subject to approval by New Hope Standards.
  • Artwork Deadline: Friday, August 11, 2023.
• Sponsorship recognition begins once contract is received. For maximum exposure, contract 11 months from the event.
  • Last date to contract: Friday, August 4, 2023.
• Non-exclusive sponsorship opportunity.

Welcome attendees to the show with your eye catching graphics in the Grand Hall, one of two main entrances to Natural Products Expo East and the Innovation Experience! This is a great way to grab attendee's attention, promote your brand and send them to your booth's location. Design the four pieces of artwork and we will take care of the rest!

Sponsorship Opportunity Inclusions:

• Recognition as a Gold Sponsor.
• (2) 8’x10′ Sponsor-branded lightboxes in the Grand Hall, one of two main entrances/lobby’s for Natural Products Expo East.
  • The Grand Hall is a heavily trafficked main hosting the Press Room, New Hope Network Cafe, Community Lunch, morning workouts and evening celebrations.
  • Option for Sponsor to design 2 matching or different graphics for each lightbox.
• (2) Sponsor-branded escalator center runner graphics in the Grand Hall leading up to Ballrooms A and B.
  • Option to design 2 separate graphics for each escalator runner.

Details:

• Sponsor to provide artwork. Show Management to produce graphics. All artwork is subject to approval by New Hope Standards.
  • Artwork deadline: Friday, August 11, 2023.
• Recognition begins once contract is received.
  • Last date to contract: Friday, August 4, 2023.
• Exclusive sponsorship opportunity.

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Become the title sponsor of this one-of-a-kind event! Your company is filled with innovative ideas and practices, and this is a perfect opportunity to have your booth front and center at the event that is celebrating all the newest innovations that have potential to gain ground with businesses and consumers and ultimately change the world.

Sponsorship Opportunity Inclusions:

• Recognition as a Natural Products Expo East Silver Sponsor.
• Sponsor logo will appear with all promotions of the Innovation Experience.
  •  Marketing pieces include: on-site signage, Innovation Experience website, Attendee Brochure*, Show Directory Map* and advertisements*.
• Premium Innovation Experience booth space located at the event entrance.
  • 10’x10′ space with (2) 6′ tables provided for sampling products, literature, and/or marketing materials.
  • Participation listed on the Innovation Experience online exhibitor list and on-site signage.
  • Electricity, labor for product delivery and dry storage included.
• Sponsor logo featured on Innovation Experience entrance unit.
  • New Hope Network Show Management to design and produce unit.
• Cocktail napkins featuring 1-color Sponsor logo and booth number used for Innovation Experience food and beverage offering.

Details:

• The Innovation Experience is scheduled to occur in Ballroom A&B above the Grand Hall on Friday, September 22, 2023 from 10:00am – 5:00pm.
  • Exact time of day subject to change.
• No distributing of bags or lanyards is permitted within your contracted sponsorship space. For more information, please reference the Code of Conduct.
• Sponsorship recognition begins once contract is received.
  • Last date to contract: Friday, August 4, 2023.
• Exclusive sponsorship opportunity. 

*Based on date contracted   

Utilize an entire showcase unit to display your products and grab the attention of attendees before they hit the busy Innovation Experience show floor.

Marketing Opportunity Inclusions:

• Entire, free standing showcase unit located just outside of the Innovation Experience show floor, allowing attending to get a preview of your brand before entering the Innovation Experience.
  • Showcase display unit can be used for the promotion of company brand, product line(s), marketing information, etc.
• 3 shelves to hold products, decoration or other promotional items.
• Unit features 3 pieces of fully custom exhibitor-branded artwork; the header, back and side panel of the showcase.

Details:

• Special access hours for set-up and adjustments.
• Exhibitor to provide artwork. Show Management to produce graphics. All artwork is subject to approval by New Hope Standards.
  • Artwork deadline: Friday, August 18, 2023.
• Recognition begins once contract is received.
  • Last date to contract: Friday, August 11, 2023.
• Non-exclusive marketing opportunity.

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