People sit at round tables in a large, bright event hall, eating and talking during the SUNY Niagara Cannabis Conference. Two large screens show a mirrored image of the room. The atmosphere seems relaxed and social as attendees mark their calendars to save the date for January 2025.

2027 SUNY Cannabis Conference Sponsors & Exhibitors

Put your brand in front of Western New York’s licensed cannabis operators, cultivators, processors, and dispensary leaders — in an education-first, non pay-to-play environment hosted by SUNY Niagara Community College.

150+

Culinary Day Attendees 1/11/27

300+

Main Conference Attendees 1/12/27

50+

Industry Vendors Expo Floor

2

Full Days of Programming

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Direct Access to Licensed NY Operators

Put your brand in front of licensees, cultivators, processors and dispensary leaders actively making purchasing and partnership decisions right now.

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A Trusted Academic Setting

Sponsoring a SUNY institution signals credibility and long-term investment in the industry — attendees know the difference between a sales pitch and a genuine commitment.

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Two Venues, Two Audiences

Culinary Day (1/11/27) at NFCI is an intimate dinner for ~150 insiders. Main Conference Day (1/12/27) at SUNY Niagara scales to 300+ with a full expo floor. Choose one or both.

Niagara Falls Culinary Institute | Culinary Day Sponsorships

SUNY Niagara Cannabis Conference 2027 • January 11 2027 • Niagara Falls Culinary Institute & SUNY Niagara – Sanborn Campus

Culinary Main Stage Sponsor

CULINARY DAY 1/11/2027

Your brand at the center of the evening’s culinary demos — chefs and industry experts demonstrating cannabis-infused techniques to a seated audience of ~150.

  • Branding on culinary demo stage signage
  • Verbal recognition during all programming
  • Logo on event signage and printed materials
  • Attendee opt-in lead list (post-event)
  • Swag bag inclusion
  • (3) Culinary Day event passes

Dinner Sponsor

CULINARY DAY 1/11/2027

“Dinner presented by [Your Brand]” — a multi-course dinner prepared by NFCI culinary students, the most social and memorable moment of the conference.

  • Dinner presented by [Your Brand]” throughout the evening
  • Branding throughout the entire dining experience
  • Tabletop signage at every place setting
  • Logo on all Culinary Day event materials
  • Attendee opt-in lead list (post-event)
  • (3) Culinary Day event passes

Mocktail Hour Sponsor

CULINARY DAY 1/11/2027

“Mocktail Hour presented by [Your Brand]” — the opening reception where ~150 attendees arrive and start making connections.

  • Signage and branding at bar and service area
  • Signature mocktail naming opportunity
  • Strolling drink dress w/ model
  • Attendee opt-in lead list (post-event)
  • Logo on signage and event materials
  • (2) Culinary Day event passes

SUNY Niagara Sanborn Campus | Culinary Day Sponsorships

SUNY Niagara Cannabis Conference 2027 • 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Two educational tracks, vendor hall, cannabis industry job fair, networking

Presenting Sponsor | EXCLUSIVE — ONLY ONE AVAILABLE

MAIN CONFERENCE DAY 1/12/27
Your brand becomes inseparable from the conference itself — “SUNY Niagara Cannabis Conference presented by [Your Brand]” on every sign, program and press mention.

  • Exclusive naming rights across all conference materials
  • Premier logo: stage, signage, website, printed program
  • Recognition in all press releases and media outreach
  • Dedicated post-event sponsor spotlight email to all attendees
  • 10×10 premium vendor booth — highest-visibility location
  • Opportunity to provide branded conference bags
  • Swag bag inclusion
  • Attendee opt-in lead list (post-event)
  • Full-page, prime placement ad in printed program
  • (6) Main Conference passes + (4) Culinary Day passes

Main Stage Sponsor

MAIN CONFERENCE DAY 1/12/27
Your brand front and center every time an attendee looks at the stage — keynotes, panels, and featured presentations all day.

  • Branding on main stage signage (visible all day)
  • Verbal recognition throughout the day’s programming
  • Logo on all digital and printed conference materials
  • High-traffic vendor location (6 ft. table + 2 chairs)
  • Attendee opt-in lead list (post-event)
  • Full-page program ad
  • Swag bag inclusion
  • (4) Main Conference passes + (2) Culinary Day passes

Vendor Hall Sponsor

MAIN CONFERENCE DAY 1/12/27
Exclusive ownership of the highest-traffic space at the conference — 50+ vendors, hundreds of attendees, every conversation surrounded by your branding.

  • Exclusive branding throughout the entire vendor hall
  • Banner placement in high-traffic vendor areas
  • Logo on website and all printed materials
  • High-traffic vendor location (6 ft. table + 2 chairs)
  • Attendee opt-in lead list (post-event)
  • Full-page program ad
  • Swag bag inclusion
  • (4) Main Conference passes + (2) Culinary Day passes

Second Speaker Room Sponsor

MAIN CONFERENCE DAY 1/12/27
Targeted reach with a self-selected, topic-focused breakout audience — attendees here because the topic matters to them.

  • Branding in second session room (signage + digital displays)
  • Logo on website and printed conference program
  • Standard vendor booth (6 ft. table + 2 chairs)
  • Attendee opt-in lead list (post-event)
  • Full-page program ad
  • (4) Main Conference passes + (2) Culinary Day passes

Lunch Sponsor

MAIN CONFERENCE DAY 1/12/27
“Lunch presented by [Your Brand]” — the moment attendees step back from the floor and actually talk to each other.

  • “Lunch presented by [Your Brand]” dining signage
  • Tabletop branding (napkins and/or signage at every table)
  • Logo on website and all printed materials
  • Standard vendor booth (6 ft. table + 2 chairs)
  • Swag bag inclusion
  • (2) Main Conference passes

Complete Sponsorship Overview

Culinary Main Stage Sponsor$4,000Culinary Day 1/11/27Demo stage branding · Verbal recognition · Lead list · Swag · (3) Culinary Day passes
Dinner Sponsor$3,000Culinary Day 1/11/27Dinner naming · Tabletop branding · Lead list · (3) Culinary Day passes
Mocktail Hour Sponsor$2,000Culinary Day 1/11/27Mocktail naming · Bar branding · Strolling drink dress w/ model · Lead list · (2) Culinary Day passes
Presenting Sponsor (exclusive)$15,000Main Conference 1/12/27Naming rights · Premium 10×10 booth · Branded bags · Lead list · Media recognition · (6) conf + (4) Culinary Day passes
Main Stage Sponsor$6,000Main Conference 1/12/27Stage branding all day · Verbal recognition · High-traffic booth · Lead list · Full-page ad · (4) conf + (2) Culinary Day passes
Vendor Hall Sponsor$4,500Main Conference 1/12/27Exclusive vendor hall branding · Banners · High-traffic booth · Lead list · Full-page ad · (4) conf + (2) Culinary Day passes
Second Speaker Room Sponsor$3,500Main Conference 1/12/27Session room branding · Digital signage · Standard booth · Lead list · Full-page ad · (4) conf + (2) Culinary Day passes
Lunch Sponsor$2,500Main Conference 1/12/27Lunch naming · Tabletop branding · Standard booth · Swag · (2) conf passes