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An immersive conference for early-to-mid-career food industry professionals.  Built around real skills, real conversations, and real results. 

November 5-6, 2026  |  Lexington, KY

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Let's Invest in Tomorrow's Leaders

 Sponsoring Cultivate is an investment in the next generation of leaders who will shape the future of food production.  The goal is simple:  help participants show up differently on Monday and shape the future of leadership in food production.
 
Join us as we create a new leadership experience for the future.
 

All Sponsorships Include Your Logo On:

💫 Conference Website  💫 Conference Slides and Materials (where applicable)
💫Dedicated Social Media Posts  💫Screens Around the Venue

💫Pre-Event Emails (if signed up by October 30)

 

Exclusive Cultivate Sponsorship Opportunities 

Member Rate | Non-Member Rate

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Cultivate Circle Leadership Workbook

$8,500 |  $10,000 

Cultivate Circles will connect conference attendees through small, diverse groups who will apply what they learn together.  Sponsorship includes your logo on the attendee's workbook, which will be used for reflection, discussion, and actionable next steps.

 

 

 

 

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"Know Yourself, Lead Better" DiSC Assessment

$8,000 |  $9,500 

Participants will complete a DiSC® assessment before Cultivate. This will help them understand their communication styles, build self-awareness, and improve collaboration throughout Cultivate. Your logo will be included in the participant notebook and in all exclusive communications to attendees around the DiSC assessment leading up to the event.

 

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Opening Experience with Jason Burke, CEO of New Primal 

$7,000 |  $8,500 

Sponsors will receive recognition throughout the conference and may deliver brief welcome remarks in person or through video before the Opening Experience begins.

 

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 Leadership Labs Sponsor

$4,000 |  $6,000 

On day one, participants will practice key leadership skills such as communication, influence, and collaboration through interactive discussions and exercises. Sponsors receive visibility throughout all of day one, including exposure in their section of the workbook, and on printouts and digital tools. 

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Operational Leadership Challenge Sponsor 

$4,000 |  $6,000 

On day two, participants will navigate will navigate real-time operational challenges and make decisions under pressure, applying key concepts learned. Sponsors will receive recognition throughout all of day two, including exposure in their section of the workbook and on printouts or digital tools. 

Additional Sponsorship Opportunities

Member Rate  |  Non-Member Rate

Leadership Journey Transportation 
$6,000 |  $8,000 

Your logo will be prominently displayed on the bus exterior and headrest covers, delivering high-frequency visibility throughout the conference.

Fuel the Brain
$3,000  |  $5,000

Supports meals/breaks and networking touchpoints throughout Cultivate and keeps participants energized, engaged, and fully present.  Three sponsorships are available; sponsors can also provide cocktail napkins or logo cups for attendees.

Phone Free Zone Experience 
$5,000 |  $7,000 

Your logo will appear on phone-locking pouches.  These pouches will be used during the Opening Experience with Jason Burke and during select leadership labs and the leadership challenge, reinforcing the Cultivate message of presence over distraction.

"Let's Talk" Conversation Starter
$2,000 |  $3,500 

Your logo will be included on conversation cards, with bold prompts, at every table throughout the conference. Participants often take these as keepsakes.

Headshot Lounge 
$5,000 |  $7,000 

A professional photographer in a lounge branded with your logo will provide every attendee with a LinkedIn-ready headshot, a highly valued early-to-mid-career perk.

"The Soundtrack of Cultivate"
$1,500 |  $3,000 

Sponsor curates the official Cultivate playlist that will be played on buses, during breaks, and between sessions.  The playlist, which includes the sponsor's name, will be shared on Spotify and promoted throughout the conference. 

Leadership Reception and Bourbon Tasting at RD1 Distillery
$4,500  |  $6,500

This is an exclusive sponsorship opportunity, with your logo on screens and tabletents around the Distillery; sponsors can also provide cocktail napkins or reuse coasters for attendees to keep.

 

 

Choose your sponsorship today or contact us to create a custom package.  
AJ Wunder, ajwunder@fpsa.org, 703-663-1231