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

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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

CULINARY DAY 1/11/2027 and 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

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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

Dispensary Sponsor

MAIN CONFERENCE DAY 1/12/27
Connect your dispensary with cannabis professionals, future industry employees and conference attendees while supporting education and workforce development in New York’s growing cannabis industry. Opportunity to provide up to (4) Budtenders with access to the Cannabis 101 educational track for professional development and industry education.

Sponsorship Includes:

  • Recognition as a supporting sponsor of cannabis industry education and workforce development
  • Dispensary Sponsor recognition on conference signage and digital materials
  • Logo featured on the conference website and printed program
  • Standard vendor booth (6 ft. table + 2 chairs)
  • Opportunity to connect with attendees throughout the conference
  • Inclusion in the conference swag bag
  • Attendee opt-in lead list (post-event)
  • (4) complimentary Budtender registrations for the Cannabis 101 Educational Track
  • (2) complimentary Main Conference passes

COMMUNITY SUPPORTER SPONSORSHIP

MAIN CONFERENCE DAY 1/12/27
Support the 2027 SUNY Niagara Cannabis Conference while gaining visibility among cannabis professionals, educators, students and industry attendees.

Sponsorship Includes:

  • Recognition as a Community Supporter on conference signage and digital materials
  • Logo featured on the conference website and printed program
  • 2 complimentary Main Conference Day tickets ($200 value)
  • Opportunity to include promotional materials in attendee swag bags
  • Recognition as a supporter of cannabis education and workforce development

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