Sponsorship Opportunities

Support Fine Chocolate Innovation, Education, and Networking

The Fine Chocolate Industry Association (FCIA) is the leading trade organization dedicated to elevating the fine chocolate industry through education, networking, and advocacy. Our industry events—both virtual and in-person—bring together top chocolatiers, makers, suppliers, and professionals to share insights, foster collaboration, and explore emerging trends.

By sponsoring an FCIA event, your company gains high-impact brand visibility, exclusive engagement opportunities, and direct access to industry leaders and decision-makers. Sponsorship is a powerful way to showcase your commitment to the fine chocolate community while increasing your brand exposure across our website, email campaigns, social media, and event programming.
 

Sponsorship Levels & Benefits

We offer four sponsorship tiers to fit your goals and maximize your return on investment:

Bronze Sponsor – $2,500/Event

A great way to establish your brand presence at FCIA events.
Benefits include:

• Logo placement on event marketing materials (website, social media, email campaigns).
• Recognition in a post-event thank-you email to attendees.
• Acknowledgment in one pre-event social media post.
• Verbal recognition during event opening remarks.
• Two complimentary event tickets.
• Option to provide a digital flyer or coupon for attendees.

Silver Sponsor – $5,000/event

Increase your visibility with direct audience engagement.
Benefits include all Bronze benefits, plus:

• Dedicated sponsor spotlight in a pre-event email campaign.
• Five pre/post-event social media mentions with direct links to your website.
• A 60-second speaking opportunity or promotional video during the event.
• Five complimentary event tickets.
• Dedicated sponsor booth or virtual breakout room (if applicable).

Gold Sponsor – $10,000/event

Elevate your brand with premium sponsorship perks.
Benefits include all Silver benefits, plus:

• Exclusive title sponsorship for a key segment (panel, workshop, or breakout session).
• Full-page advertisement in event materials (digital or print).
• Featured logo placement in all post-event video recordings.
• A 5-minute speaking opportunity or promotional video shared post-event.
• Recognition in an FCIA newsletter recap of the event.
• Five complimentary event tickets.
• Option to co-host an educational webinar for FCIA members within six months.

Platinum Sponsor – $15,000/event

Maximize your exposure with headline sponsorship and VIP access.
Benefits include all Gold benefits, plus:

• Exclusive headline sponsorship—"Presented by [Your Brand]" on all event promotions.
• First-choice sponsorship of key segments (networking reception, tasting, expert panel).
• Exclusive post-event interview with a featured speaker, shared via FCIA channels.
• Sponsor logo placement on event attendee name badges (or virtual backgrounds).
• Personalized social media and email features highlighting your brand, spread over three months.
• Ten complimentary event tickets.
• Opportunity to contribute branded materials for event gift bags (if applicable).

Become a Sponsor Today

Partner with FCIA and connect with leading professionals in the fine chocolate industry. To secure your sponsorship or learn more about customized sponsorship options, please contact Cathy Ford, Manager of Member Services at C.Ford@FineChocolateIndustry.org.