Reserve a Tabletop
Unlike traditional trade shows, this is an intimate event that cultivates a collaborative environment. While the 2022 convention is expected to attract over 450 distribution professionals, you will have the opportunity to make one-on-one connections through our tabletop booths. Tabletops provide a private and comfortable setting for attendees to establish partenerships and deepen existing relationships. To make sure maxiumum levels of productivity are met, trading partners are encouraged to reach out to each other ahead of time to set up appointments for business meetings.
What's Included in a Tabletop Package?
Who are the Attendees?
There's a First Time for Everything
First-Time Distributor
Use the hashtag #FTD throughout the convention.
Invite first-time distributors to the 2022 NAFCD + NBMDA Annual Convention at no cost. By offering your distributors complimentary access to the event, you're helping them grow their business while strengthening your relationship.
First-Time Exhibitor
Use the hashtag #FTE throughout the convention.
We provide extra care and attention to our first-time exhibitors to ensure a positive experience. Benefits include:
- Up to $600 savings on your exhibitor fee
- No membership commitment required
- NAFCD + NBMDA staff-facilitated introductions to your distributor targets
- Special designation and onsite signage to help you stand out
Become a Sponsor


Please Note: unless specifically noted or confirmed with our Sales Team, each opportunity will NOT be exclusive. Multiple companies may sponsor the same item.
Floor Decals
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$2,000
Feature your company's branding every step of the way! Floor decals will be placed in high-traffic areas or near your booth on the show floor.
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Fast & Furious Sales Pitch
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$2,500
NEW this year! When the hall opens during the Welcome Reception on Wednesday evening, you will receive a two-minute time slot to pitch your products/services. A winner will be selected to promote at the General Session.
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Escalator Clings
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$3,000
Find your logo and branding on the escalator in the conference area of the hotel. Attendees will view your branding as they head to the exhibitor hall.
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Welcome Reception Beverage
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$4,000
Quench the thirst of your visitors. Bar will be placed close to your booth or in high-traffic areas.
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Thursday Working Lunch in Exhibit Hall
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$4,000
After a long morning of sessions, attendees will be eager to grab lunch and continue to network. Select this sponsorship and receive signage and branding throughout the lunch area. Limited to one NAFCD sponsor and one NBMDA sponsor.
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NAFCD Awards Breakfast
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$4,000
Attendees will need to start the morning off with a hearty breakfast to get through a busy day of sessions, meetings and networking. Select this sponsorship and receive signage and branding throughout the breakfast area.
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NBMDA Awards Breakfast
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$4,000
Attendees will need to start the morning off with a hearty breakfast to get through a busy day of sessions, meetings and networking. Select this sponsorship and receive signage and branding throughout the breakfast area.
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Craft Beer Tasting
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$4,000
After a long day of meetings, attendees will be eager to crack open a cold one. Sponsor the craft beer tasting, hosted at the Closing Reception Thursday night.
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Private Meeting Rooms
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$4,500 per room (limited to one/company)
Meeting rooms are available on a first come, first serve basis.
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Please Note: unless specifically noted or confirmed with our Sales Team, each opportunity will NOT be exclusive. Multiple companies may sponsor the same item.
Liquor Tasting
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$5,000
Give attendees a little taste of your company. Host a liquor tasting at the Closing Reception on Thursday.
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Closing Reception Party: Taste of Chicago Garrett’s Popcorn
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$5,000
Entice our attendees at the closing party with a taste of the windy city! Popcorn bags will have your company branding on them to pass out for attendees to enjoy throughout the party. This is an exclusive sponsorship opportunity.
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Cigar Rolling
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$5,000
Limited to one NAFCD sponsor and one NBMDA sponsor.
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General Session Speaker Introduction
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$5,000
Throughout the convention, attendees will stop by several in-person, educational sessions. Those who sponsor a session will have the opportunity to play a video as attendees walk in and introduce the speaker. Limited to one sponsor.
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Sponsored Lounge on Exhibit Hall Floor
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$5,000
Feature your company’s logo in one of our lounges, exclusive areas that give attendees a chance to kick back and relax.
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Digital Signage
$5,000
Sponsor our digital exhibit hall map. This opportunity gives sponsors the chance to submit a video, commercial and/or graphics to be featured on the convention monitor.
Exclusive Closing Reception Entertainment
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$6,000
Make your brand's logo a lasting image in the mind of attendees by sponsoring the entertainment at the Closing Reception. Limited to one NAFCD sponsor and one NBMDA sponsor.
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Welcome Reception in Exhibit Hall
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$6,000
Guarantee your brand is front and center at the start of the event by sponsoring the Welcome Reception.
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Registration & Lanyard Sponsor
$6,500
Ensure your brand is seen by every attendee by sponsoring registration and landyard pick-up.
Mobile App Sponsor
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$8,500
Feature your branding on the mobile app loading screen. Attendees will visit the mobile app to check the conference schedule, find fellow attendees and set meetings.
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Coffee Station
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$8,500
Make your company's name known at our networking café’s coffee bar on Wednesday of the conference. This sponsorship includes branded napkins and coffee sleeves for attendees. Limited to one sponsor from either association.
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Exclusive Wi-Fi Sponsor
$10,000
Help attendees connect... to the Internet by becoming the exclusive Wi-Fi sposnsor.
NAFCD & NBMDA Hub Sponsor
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$10,000
Have a table in our hub near the entrance on the floor to place collateral or giveaways from your company! Up to one per assocation.
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Sponsorship Benefits
