SPONSORSHIP

With so many new and exciting sponsorship packages available at this year's FCSC, your brand can be front and center! Take advantage of this incredible opportunity to showcase your brand to more than 1,000 industry professionals from over 27 countries. To view all of the sponsorship opportunities, click on the Sponsorship Prospectus link below or search by track. 

Name Description Price
Large Format Readerboards

Work of art. Have your logo or artwork featured on a signature large format readerboard (2160w x 3840h) displayed throughout the Sheraton Grand Chicago. Readerboard on display Tuesday morning through Thursday afternoon. ASTA will also feature your company logo in the agenda (digital and physical) and in event sponsorship signage (shared). Deadline for securing this sponsorship is Friday, November 13, 2026.

Readerboards located on the second floor (1), third floor (2), and fourth floor (2).

$6,500.00
LED ePoster

Light it up! Sponsorship includes exclusive branding on one (1) LED ePoster (256w x 864h) placed throughout the FCSC convention area at ASTA’s discretion. LED ePosters will be on display Tuesday morning through Thursday afternoon. ASTA will also feature your company logo in the agenda (digital and physical) and in event sponsorship signage (shared). Deadline for securing this sponsorship is Friday, October 16, 2026.

$6,000.00
LED ePoster (Shared)

Light it up! Sponsorship includes shared branding on one (1) LED ePoster (256w x 864h) placed throughout the FCSC convention area at ASTA’s discretion. LED ePosters will be on display Monday morning through Thursday afternoon. ASTA will also feature your company logo in the agenda (digital and physical) and in event sponsorship signage (shared). Deadline for securing this sponsorship is Friday, October 16, 2026.

$3,000.00
LED ePosters Wall

Wall of lights. Sponsorship includes exclusive branding on the LED ePoster Wall (1024w x 864h) which includes four (4) ePosters placed side by side in the hotel lobby. LED ePoster Wall will be on display Tuesday morning through Thursday afternoon. ASTA will also feature your company logo in the agenda (digital and physical) and in event sponsorship signage (shared). Deadline for securing this sponsorship is Friday, October 16, 2026.

$15,000.00
LED Walls

Your name up in lights! Have your logo or design featured on on the prominently located LED Walls (2592w x 672h). Located above the Chicago ballroom on the fourth floor, this location is truly eye-catching! LED Walls will be on display Tuesday morning through Thursday afternoon. ASTA will also feature your company logo in the agenda (digital and physical) and in event sponsorship signage (shared). Deadline for securing this sponsorship is Friday, October 16, 2026.

$15,000.00
Name Description Price
Hydration Sponsor

Hydration station! Help keep our guests hydrated during their busy day of meetings, content sessions, and networking. Your full color design will appear on water bubbler stations throughout the convention space and surrounding areas, as well as on branded reusable cups.  ASTA will also feature your company logo in the agenda (digital and physical) and on event sponsorship signage (shared).

$10,000.00
Keynote Sponsor: Dan Basse

Support one of the convention’s keynote experiences! This high-visibility opportunity aligns your organization with an inspiring industry thought leader, while showcasing your commitment to advancing the seed industry. As the keynote sponsor, a company representative will have the opportunity to welcome attendees and introduce the keynote speaker from the stage. Sponsorship includes company signage outside the general session. ASTA will also feature your company logo in the agenda (digital and physical) and in event sponsorship signage (shared). 
Keynote Session: Tuesday, December 8, 9:00 a.m. — Opening Keynote with Dan Basse

$10,000.00
Spotlight Session Sponsor

Sponsor a spotlight session. Increase your company’s visibility by sponsoring one of the featured Spotlight Sessions.  These sessions are non-competing time slots and will be promoted on the ASTA meeting agenda. Your company will receive recognition as the session sponsor, while attendees enjoy expert-led content selected by the convention planning committee. ASTA will also feature your company logo in the agenda (digital and physical) and on event sponsorship signage (shared).
Spotlight Sessions:
Tuesday, December 8, 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, December 9, 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

$5,000.00
Name Description Price
Closing Reception (Exclusive)

It’s our fond farewell and our last evening of networking! Attendees will raise a glass with you after their productive days. ASTA will provide dedicated sponsor signage on bar kickplates, bar signage, and cocktail napkins throughout the Seed Expo. The sponsor will also have the opportunity to provide brief closing remarks. Company-provided banners or signs will also be accepted for display throughout the reception in the Seed Expo. ASTA will also feature your company logo in the agenda (digital and physical) and in event sponsorship signage (shared). Deadline for securing this sponsorship is Friday, October 16, 2026.
Closing Reception: Wednesday, December 9, 5:00-6:00 p.m.

$12,500.00
Closing Reception (Shared)

ASTA will provide shared sponsor signage on bars and bar kickplates. Company-provided banners or signs will also be accepted for display throughout the reception in the Seed Expo. ASTA will also feature your company logo in the agenda (digital and physical) and in event sponsorship signage (shared). Deadline for securing this sponsorship is Friday, October 16, 2026.

These sponsorships will not be available if the exclusive option is purchased.

$5,000.00
Continental Breakfast Sponsor (Exclusive)

Help attendees keep their energy up by sponsoring our continental breakfast each day of the convention. ASTA will provide recognition in agenda (digital and printed) and physical signage at the continental breakfast, plus custom branded coffee sleeves at the hot beverage station. Company-provided banners or signs will also be accepted for display in the pre-function space. Continental breakfasts are filled in sequential by-day order. Deadline for securing this sponsorship is Friday, October 16, 2026.
Continental Breakfasts
Tuesday, December 8, 8:00-9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, December 9, 7:30-8:30 a.m.

$6,000.00
Continental Breakfast Sponsor (Shared)

ASTA will provide recognition in the agenda (digital and printed), shared branding on physical signage at the food and beverage stations throughout the Seed Expo, and at the entrance of the Seed Expo. One (1) company-provided banner or sign will also be accepted for display inside the Seed Expo at ASTA’s discretion on the day-of the event. Deadline for securing this sponsorship is Friday, October 16, 2026.

These sponsorships will not be available if the exclusive option is purchased.

$2,500.00
Networking Lunch (Exclusive)

Promote your company during this year’s networking lunch. Attendees will be thrilled to enjoy more time visiting with colleagues and making new connections during this event, while staying close to the action and their business meetings in the Seed Expo. ASTA will provide recognition in agenda (digital and printed) and physical signage at the food and beverage stations throughout the Seed Expo, cocktail napkins on the beverage stations, and signage at the entrance of the expo hall. Company-provided banners or signs will also be accepted for display inside the Seed Expo and at the entrance of the expo hall on the day-of the event. Lunches are filled in sequential by-day order. Deadline for securing this sponsorship is Friday, October 16, 2026.
Networking Lunches
Tuesday, December 8, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 9, 12:00-1:00 p.m.

$8,000.00
Networking Lunch (Shared)

ASTA will provide recognition in the agenda (digital and printed), shared branding on physical signage at the food and beverage stations throughout the Seed Expo, and at the entrance of the Seed Expo. One (1) company-provided banner or sign will also be accepted for display inside the Seed Expo at ASTA’s discretion on the day-of the event. Deadline for securing this sponsorship is Friday, October 16, 2026.

These sponsorships will not be available if the exclusive option is purchased.

$3,000.00
Name Description Price
Hand Sanitizer

Ready to shake on it? Your full-color logo or design will be featured on handy, pocket-sized hand sanitizers, produced by ASTA, to be included in every bag at registration. A great item people will be using post-convention too! ASTA will also feature your company logo in the agenda (digital and physical) and on event sponsorship signage (shared). Deadline for securing this sponsorship is Friday, October 23, 2026.

$3,500.00
Mint Tins

Minty fresh, ready to network. Your full-color logo featured on handy, pocket-sized tins of sugar-free mints included in every bag at registration, produced by ASTA. Convention attendees always ask for more mints! ASTA will also feature your company logo in the agenda (digital and physical) and on event sponsorship signage (shared). Deadline for securing this sponsorship is Friday, October 23, 2026.

$3,500.00
Registration Bag Insert (Physical Item)

Swag! Get your name and message in the hands of all attendees! Inclusion of your company-provided swag item in the registration bags given to all ASTA attendees. ASTA will also feature your company logo in the agenda (digital and physical) and in event sponsorship signage (shared). A perfect way to make sure those branded stress balls, notebooks, and pens find a good home with your future connections! Deadline for securing this sponsorship is Friday, November 20, 2026.

$1,500.00
Registration Bag Insert (Printed)

Insert here. Get your name and message in the hands of all attendees! Inclusion of your company-provided inserts or materials in the registration bags given to all ASTA attendees. ASTA will also feature your company logo in the agenda (digital and physical) and in event sponsorship signage (shared). Deadline for securing this sponsorship is Friday, November 20, 2026.

$1,000.00
Registration Bag Snacks

A taste of Chicago! Your full-color logo will be featured on your selection of an iconic Chicago-based snack, such as Cracker Jack, Garrett Popcorn, Lemonheads, Red Hots, Juicy Fruit gum, and more! ASTA will also feature your company logo in the agenda (digital and physical) and in event sponsorship signage (shared). Deadline for securing this sponsorship is Friday, October 16, 2026.

If premium or specialty Chicago snacks are selected, additional costs may apply and will be communicated in advance.

$5,000.00
Scratch Pads & Pens

Take note. Enjoy daily visibility by sponsoring branded scratch pads and coordinating pens. Scratch pads are included in the meeting room set at each seat in all General and Spotlight Sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday. Full-color logo or sponsor-designed header or footer on pad selected by ASTA + a one-color logo on a coordinating pen. Upgrade options (to spiral bound or hard-cover notebooks) available for an additional cost. ASTA will also feature your company logo in the agenda (digital and physical) and in event sponsorship signage (shared). Deadline for securing this sponsorship is Friday, October 16, 2026.

$4,000.00
Name Description Price
Ballroom Windows

Clear as could be. Full-color branding on bank of four (4) window panes located on the ballroom level. Each window set contains eight (8) windows with four (4) large brandable areas. Sponsorship includes installation and teardown of the branding pieces. Artwork to be provided by sponsor according to specifications provided by our branding partner. ASTA will also feature your company logo in the agenda (digital and physical) and on event sponsorship signage (shared).

Note: Locations along the ballroom foyer are first come, first selected.

$16,000.00
Center Lobby Windows

Center of attention. This highly visible branding piece will be a showstopper! Full-color branding on one set of four (4) window panes located in the hotel lobby. Each window set contains four separate windows. Sponsorship includes installation and teardown of the branding pieces. Artwork to be provided by sponsor according to specifications provided by our branding partner. ASTA will also feature your company logo in the agenda (digital and physical) and on event sponsorship signage (shared).

$10,000.00
Charging Station

Recharge and reconnect with colleagues! Bring your brand to life at the meeting charging stations. Located on the Ballroom level, East, transform the old school phone booths and the facility table into the networking space for attendees to congregate. Sponsorship includes installation includes one (1) header graphic (194” x 13.5”) above phone booth, six (6) booth graphics (29.25” x 32”), and one (1) header graphic (213” x 25”) above the facility table. Artwork to be provided by sponsor according to specifications provided by our branding partner. ASTA will also feature your company logo in the agenda (digital and physical) and on event sponsorship signage (shared).

$8,000.00
Elevator Graphics - Ballroom Level

ELEVATE your brand! Full color branding on graphics affixed to five (5) elevator entrance doors on the Ballroom Level (two opportunities). Artwork to be provided by sponsor according to the specifications provided by our branding partner; cost includes production, installation, and teardown. ASTA will also feature your company logo in the agenda (digital and physical) and on event sponsorship signage (shared).

$15,000.00
Elevator Graphics - Lobby Level

ELEVATE your brand! Full color branding on graphics affixed to five (5) elevator entrance doors on the Lobby Level (Guest Elevators, two opportunities). Artwork to be provided by sponsor according to the specifications provided by our branding partner; cost includes production, installation, and teardown. ASTA will also feature your company logo in the agenda (digital and physical) and on event sponsorship signage (shared).

$40,000.00
Main Lobby Pillars Single Face

Main attraction. Located in front of the hotel check in on the lobby level, this highly visible branding package includes single-sided graphics (36” x 177”) on four (4) pillars in the hotel lobby. Artwork to be provided by sponsor according to specifications provided by our branding partner. ASTA will also feature your company logo in the agenda (digital and physical) and on event sponsorship signage (shared).

$15,000.00
Meeting Room Windows

Welcome guests on the main meeting room level with your brand. Your branding package contains two (2) large (44” x 88.5”) windows with branding you design to showcase your brand. Total of four (4) windows sets available for branding.

Note: Window sets 1 & 2 have built-in seating.

$4,500.00

The Allied Partnership includes high-level prominence and branding at ASTA's three signature events, the Field Crop Seed Convention, Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference, and Leadership Summit. The Allied Partnership includes multiple opportunities to highlight your company's brand and marketing objectives. Value-adds include logo placements at key ASTA events and digital and physical branding, plus early access to sponsorship offerings and exhibitor placement opportunities. The Allied Partnership, which is only offered to ASTA members, follows the ASTA fiscal year (July 1 - June 30) and can be pro-rated based on the time of commitment.

$25,000.00

The General Partnership includes branding for your company at ASTA's three signature events: Field Crop Seed Convention, Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference, and Leadership Summit. Value-adds include recognition on the ASTA website and on each event registration website, in the ASTA agendas (digital and physical), plus early access to sponsorship offerings and exhibitor placement opportunities. The General Partnership, which is only offered to ASTA members, follows the ASTA fiscal year (July 1 - June 30) and can be pro-rated based on the time of commitment.

$5,000.00

The Integrated Partnership includes branding for your company at ASTA's three signature events, Field Crop Seed Convention, Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference, and Leadership Summit. Value-adds include recognition on the ASTA website and on each event registration website, in the ASTA agendas (digital and physical), plus early access to sponsorship offerings and exhibitor placement opportunities. The Integrated Partnership, which is only offered to ASTA members, follows the ASTA fiscal year (July 1 - June 30) and can be pro-rated based on the time of commitment.

$10,000.00

The Strategic Partnership is the highest level of prominence, membership access, and branding visibility at ASTA’s three signature events: Field Crop Seed Convention, Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference, and Leadership Summit. The Strategic Partnership includes thousands of dollars in value-adds and the ability to select additional customized benefits to elevate your company brand and premier marketing and exhibiting opportunities at each signature ASTA event. In addition, Strategic Partners receive logo placements at key ASTA events, digital and physical branding, early-access to sponsorship offerings, and preferred exhibitor and meeting room placement for a single booth and/or meeting room at the Field Crop Seed Convention and the Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference. The Strategic Partnership, which is only offered to ASTA members, follows the ASTA fiscal year (July 1–June 30), and can be pro-rated based on the time of commitment.

$50,000.00