Sponsor Opportunities

The USA Rice Outlook Conference is the premier rice event.  As the largest gathering of the U.S. rice industry, this event brings together farmers, millers, merchants, agri-businesses, government agencies and other industry affiliates from across the country for elite programming and prime networking opportunities. 

Sponsorship increases visibility and value for your company.  As you explore our selection of sponsor opportunities below, keep in mind that your investment level comes with added benefits.  View the Sponsor & Exhibitor Prospectus for more information.

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Branded Items

Stage Naming

We’ll brand one of our three education stages in your image. Situated prominently within our Exhibit Hall, the stages host hours of educational programming, are prime gathering locations, and featured in photos and videos for years to come.

$15,000

Opportunities available: ONE SOLD, TWO REMAIN

Check-in Kiosks

We’ve added four self check-in kiosks that every attendee must use. Have your logo included on the branding and on the welcome screen.

$15,000

Opportunities available: one (1)

Official Conference App Sponsor

Be designated as the power behind the official conference app. With no printed program, all attendees will rely on the app to find programming and session information, schedules, and maps. Recognition with a splash screen, app banner ads, and in on-site app signage/materials.

$10,000

Opportunities available: one (1)

Reusable Water Bottle

Every attendee receives a high-quality reusable water bottle for use during the conference – and long after the event is over! Water stations are conveniently placed throughout the venue.

$10,000

Opportunities available: one (1)

Branded Notebook with Pen

Make a note, these branded notebooks will be a huge hit! Every attendee will receive a notebook in their registration bag.

$10,000

Opportunities available: one (1)

Hotel Key Card – SOLD

Attendees can't get into their hotel rooms without thinking about you! Your four-color, custom image will be printed on the front of the hotel key cards for all rooms booked within the USA Rice Outlook Conference room block.

$7,500

Opportunities available: one (1)

Registration Bag

Branded registration bags will be distributed to every conference registrant and reused after the event for shopping or just toting things around.

$7,500

Opportunities available: one (1)

Lanyards – SOLD

Hang your brand around every attendee’s neck!

$5,000

Opportunities available: one (1)

Water Stations

Brand the water stations all attendees will be using with their reusable water bottle. Multiple locations throughout the event.

$5,000

Opportunities available: one (1)

Hand Sanitizer

Each registration bag will include a 2-oz. hand sanitizer featuring your logo!

$3,500

Opportunities available: one (1)

Custom Giveaway in Registration Bag

Include a product sample or promotional item of your choice in the registration bag. Cost of item is not included in the price of sponsorship.

$3,500

Opportunities available: multiple

Conference Events & Activities

Event sponsors are recognized in multiple ways during these great networking events.

Conference Receptions

The Grand Opening Reception and Annual Conference Reception are the most widely attended events.

$5,000 // Buyout $35,000 each

Opportunities available: multiple

Continental Breakfast

Tuesday starts in the Exhibit Hall with continental breakfast. You can add to your impact with signage, and branded napkins and cups (supplies not included in the price).

$5,000 // Buyout $15,000

Opportunities available: multiple

Coffee & Beverage Breaks

Keep everyone’s engines revved throughout the day with coffee and beverages in the Exhibit Hall. You can add to your impact with branded napkins and cups (supplies not included in the price).

$4,000

Opportunities available: five (5)

Annual Rice Awards Luncheon

The Awards Luncheon is a must attend event and features presentations for Rice Farmer of the Year, Rice Industry Leader, Lifetime Achievement Award, closing keynote speaker Alyson Van Hooser, and more!

$4,000 // Buyout $40,000

Opportunities available: multiple

Lunch with a Side of Networking

The Exhibit Hall opens on Monday with boxed lunch for attendees and a chance to make connections before the afternoon sessions. You can add to your impact with signage and branded napkins (supplies not included in the price).

$4,000 // Buyout $20,000

Opportunities available: multiple

Game Breaks

USA Rice places interactive games around the Exhibit Hall. These entertaining networking hubs are always a hit. Branded signage, decals, or equipment will put your company at the center of the fun!

$3,500

Opportunities available: two (2)

Advertising at Outlook

Video Advertisement

Integrate a video ad, up to two minutes, into the General Session.

$7,500

Opportunities available: two (2)

Floor Clings

Attendees have a 300-foot walk from the Conference Hotel to the Exhibit Hall entrance. Advertise your services and lead attendees to your booth with colorful vinyl floor clings placed along the walk and in the Exhibit Hall.

$5,000 (set of 20)

Opportunities available: multiple

The Rice Stuff Podcast On Location!

Multiple episodes of our podcast are recorded on stage. Sponsors are mentioned throughout recording and can participate in a live ad.

$3,000

Opportunities available: multiple

Sponsor Walk

Reach out to attendees as they trek to the Exhibit Hall. Claim as many of our 16 double-sided meter boards as you like.

$1,500 per pair

Opportunities available: eight (8)

Bookstore Pop-Up

Local bookstore, WordsWorth, will set up shop in the Exhibit Hall to sell a selection of past and present conference speakers’ books, alongside other must-reads. Sponsor recognition on signage and bookmarks.

$3,500y

Opportunities available: one (1)

Doorknob Bag

Every attendee staying in the official conference hotel will wake up to your marketing material on their doorknob. Purchase the morning of Day 1 or Day 2, or both!

$3,500 per day

Opportunities available: two (2)

Conference App Ads

Banner ads will rotate through the app and link users directly to your webpage, a video, or a sales sheet.

$250

Opportunities: multiple



Persons requiring special accommodations or having any dietary restrictions to attend or participate in this conference should contact Jeanette Davis at (240) 682-0059, or e-mail jdavis@usarice.com no later than November 29, 2024.

USA Rice is an equal opportunity provider and employer.  USA Rice does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital/family status or political beliefs.