Sponsors
Friends of OPS
Floor Cling Sponsorship
Increase your branding presence and direct attendees to your booth with a fully custom floor cling in the hallway adjacent to OPS Registration area. This highly trafficked floor area leads into the exhibition hall and is visible to all OPS attendees. Floor decal size must not exceed 5 feet in diameter (sponsor will work with OPS on exact specs). Two clings available.
Education Hall Sponsorship
New this year, OPS 2020 will feature an Education area in the DeAnza lobby (inside the Portola Hotel) steps away from the exhibition hall. The Education area will highlight nonprofit organizations providing industry education and outreach to OPS attendees. The Education Hall Sponsor will have prominent signage throughout area.
Keynote Presentations
The highlight of the educational component of OPS are a pair of keynote presentations that will inspire, inform and enlighten all OPS attendees. Framed in TedTalk format, these engaging presentations are entertaining and thought-provoking. Sponsor will enjoy outstanding on-site signage and tremendous publicity for six-months leading up to OPS. Three Available.
What’s in the Bag? - Your Logoed Item in OPS Commemorative Bag*
Sponsor will select and provide a promotional item of their choice to be placed in the OPS Commemorative Bag. The bag is given to all OPS registered attendees and will be made even more valuable with your logoed item inside. Examples of bag items include breath mints, pens, hand sanitizer, stain stick, gum, etc. *Promotional item is subject to OPS review and approval. Sponsorship does not include bag.
Friends of OPS Welcome Area
Upon entering the newly renovated Monterey Conference Center, attendees will have an opportunity to visit the Friends of OPS Welcome Area. OPS will provide the Friends of OPS Welcome Area with ample seating and the necessary tables/setup for attendees to network with all show attendees.
Opening Reception
The Opening Reception kicks off OPS 2020 and is one of the most anticipated activities of the Summit. A co-sponsorship of the OPS Opening Reception offers an excellent opportunity to be recognized as a leading sponsor of OPS, with maximum brand exposure to all in attendance at the summit. Two Co-sponsors.
Breakfast
OPS attendees will start Thursday, July 9 with a healthy continental style breakfast. The breakfast sponsor has an opportunity to incorporate their products into the morning menu when possible. Outstanding on-site signage, including banner, table tents and napkins.
Lunch
Highly visible sponsorship for one of the best networking opportunities at OPS.The lunch sponsorship provides excellent branding opportunities throughout OPS, with outstanding on-site signage.The sponsor has an opportunity to incorporate their products into the lunch menu. Two Co-Sponsors.
Lanyards
One of the most popular sponsorships, the sponsor’s logo will be placed prominently on over 1,000+ attendee lanyards and be visibly throughout the entire Summit.
Commemorative Bag
High quality tote bag given to all OPS registered attendees. The bag will contain show programs and related promotional items. The OPS Bag sponsor's logo will be prominently displayed on one side of the bag. The bags have tremendous hold-on value and are in use long after the Summit ends.
Monterey Conference Center Digital Monitor Sponsorship
Increase your branding presence and spread your logo and message on the 65” Monitor in the Monterey Conference Center foyer. This highly trafficked area is seen by attendees as they enter the conference center, check in at registration, and head to the exhibition hall. Sponsor has the opportunity to display logo or company message.
Hotel Key Card
OPS 2020 will use two headquarter hotels to accommodate the majority of OPS attendees. The Hotel Key Card is one of the most highly visible and sought after sponsorships at OPS.
Reusable Water Bottle
High quality reusable water bottle is given to all OPS registered attendees. The Reusable Water Bottle Sponsor's logo will be prominently displayed on one side of the bottle. The bottles have tremendous hold-on value and are in use long after the Summit ends.
Audio Visual
Recognition as the sponsor for all Audio Visual during OPS 2020 Educational and Keynote sessions. Exclusive logo recognition on slide at each of the six Educational Sessions and the Keynote Presentations.
Morning Break
Following the Educational Breakout Sessions and before the Keynote presentations, OPS attendees will have an opportunity to get fresh coffee, beverages and light snacks in the jam- packed Mezzanine level. The sponsor has an opportunity to incorporate their products into the morning menu when possible.
Registration Desk
The Reception/Registration Desk sponsor’s brand will be featured in the lobby/foyer entrance of the Monterey Conference Center. This is a high visibility sponsorship that will showcase your company as soon as attendees enter the facility.
ON-SITE SIGNAGE:
Stair Riser — First Level of MCC
Impactful and highly recognizable signage opportunity on the first level of the Monterey Conference Center. Heavy traffic area to all OPS activities throughout Summit. One of the two locations available, each with 21 steps.
Organic Innovations Showcase
Outstanding branding opportunity at one of the most visible areas of the Summit. All attendees want to see the latest products and the Organic Innovations Showcase is the place to be seen. All proceeds from companies participating in the Innovations Showcase are donated to a local charity.
Notebook
Branded notebook given to all registered OPS attendees during the educational sessions. The Notebook Sponsor’s logo will be on one side of the notebook. Branded notebooks have great hold-on value and are in use during and after OPS ends.
Sustainable Water Stations
The OPS Water Station sponsor’s logo will be displayed on water stations around the Monterey Conference center, and trade show floor.
ON-SITE SIGNAGE:
Stair Riser — Second Level of MCC
Impactful and highly recognizable signage opportunity on the second level of the Monterey Conference Center. Heavy traffic area to all OPS activities throughout Summit. One of the two locations available, each with 21 steps.
Educational Sessions
The educational component of OPS begins with a series of six break-out sessions, featuring organic industry leaders discussing important issues and opportunities facing the organic produce community. Sponsoring an educational is a cost-effective opportunity to showcase your brand to all OPS attendees. Six Available.
Charging Stations
Great on-site branding opportunity throughout the entire OPS – Four charging stations located throughout the OPS venues are ideal for busy OPS attendees to charge their phone or computer. 2 Available.
ON-SITE SIGNAGE:
Elevator Wraps — Lobby Level of Portola Hotel
Elevator Wraps are an outstanding and highly visible sponsorship, with two wraps available in the lobby area of each of the Portola Hotel. Every time an attendee heads to their room they will be reminded of your brand.
ON-SITE SIGNAGE:
Elevator Wraps — Lobby Level of Marriott Hotel
Elevator Wraps are an outstanding and highly visible sponsorship, with three wraps available in the lobby area of each of the Marriott Hotel. Every time an attendee heads to their room they will be reminded of your brand.
ON-SITE SIGNAGE:
Column Wraps — First Level of MCC
Highly recognizable and creative signage opportunity in the Monterey Conference Center. Heavy traffic area to all OPS activities throughout Summit. Two columns available on main level of MCC.
Sustainability Sponsor
The OPS Sustainability sponsor’s logo will be displayed on sustainability stations
Signature Cocktail at Portola Hotel & Spa Bar (Jack’s)
Sponsor will have the opportunity to sponsor a signature cocktail available for purchase at the highly trafficked Portola Plaza Hotel Bar (Jack’s) at OPS. Table tents with sponsor logo will be placed throughout the bar. There may be potential to incorporate your product into the drink. *Drink choice is subject to Portola Hotel F&B review and approval.
Signature Cocktail at Marriott Hotel Bar
Sponsor will have the opportunity to sponsor a signature cocktail available for purchase at the highly trafficked Marriott Hotel bar during OPS. Table tents with sponsor logo will be placed throughout the bar. There may be potential to incorporate your product into the drink. *Drink choice is subject to Marriott F&B review and approval.
Coffee/Ice Tea Stations
Coffee and Ice tea stations will be placed throughout the Monterey Convention Center and two hotels during OPS, offering attendees the opportunity to refresh their cup throughout the day. Sponsor logo will be displayed at each station.
Photographer
The show photographer will be highly visible at all OPS events. Throughout Opening Reception, educational sessions, keynote presentations, meal functions and trade show floor, the Sponsor logo will be displayed on the shirt worn by the photographer.
ON-SITE SIGNAGE:
Elevator Wraps — Lobby Level of MCC
Elevator Wraps are an outstanding and highly visible sponsorship, with one wrap available in the lobby area of the Monterey Conference Center. Every time an attendee heads to another floor they will be reminded of your brand.
ON-SITE SIGNAGE:
Elevator Wraps — Third Level of MCC
Elevator Wraps are an outstanding and highly visible sponsorship, with one wrap available on the third level of the Monterey Conference Center. Every time an attendee heads to another floor they will be reminded of your brand.
Media Area
A special area will be set-aside for all members of the media-traditional, digital, print, trade and consumer. Great on-site signage opportunity located on the highly trafficked loge area of the Conference Center.
