2025 Annual Conference Exhibitor & Sponsorship Information
Exhibitor prospectus coming spring 2025! View the sponsorship prospectus below.
2025 Annual Conference
68th Annual Conference | August 3-6, 2025
Exhibit Show Tuesday, August 5
Mayo Civic Center, Rochester, MN
2025 Sponsorships
Shape the future of school nutrition and position your company in front of 2500+ school nutrition professionals:
Commit as a Sponsor in 2025!
Sponsorships are available to paid industry members. New offerings are available in 2025 to support aspects of our conferences and community events. Sponsorships present unique opportunities for your business to gain a competitive edge and showcase your commitment to MSNA's mission: advancing school meal programs through education and advocacy. Give your organization the opportunity to play a crucial role in providing education, showcasing improvements in school nutrition, and providing solutions for school nutrition professionals! With your help, we can better convene professionals for valuable information-sharing, creating meaningful opportunities to position MSNA members (including you!) for success.
View the 2025 Sponsor Prospectus here! To further discuss the best opportunity for you, contact MSNA or Industry Chair, Jeremy Kurth.
2024 Annual Conference Exhibitor & Sponsorship Information
2024 Annual Conference
67th Annual Conference | August 4-7, 2024
Exhibit Show Tuesday, August 6
St. River's Edge Cloud Convention Center, St. Cloud, MN
Theme: MSNA for All
Why Exhibit?
The exposure the Minnesota School Nutrition Association offers at the annual food show is simply invaluable for school nutrition industry partners. There are few states that provide consistent high volume participation at the annual show, including a high population of large school districts. Showcase your company's products and services to over 650 attendees, including 150+ directors/purchasers. Get instant feedback on new and upcoming products from districts that represent a wide range of needs and goals. Check out the graphic below for 2023 attendee demographics.
Save $$$ on your Booth!
Become an MSNA industry member and receive a discounted booth! By becoming an industry member, you will not only save money on your Annual Conference exhibit booth, but reap other invaluable benefits! Visit the industry member page for more information on becoming a member. Contact MSNA with your interest and questions.
If you are a Premier or Elite member, during registration please choose the option "I am currently a Premier or Elite industry member."
This will allow you to register your pre-purchased booth for free.
*New for 2024* Sponsorship Opportunities
Gain a competitive edge and position yourself as a leader in school nutrition by supporting MSNA’s unique sponsorship program! Join us as a sponsor during the Annual Conference or during other events throughout the year that convene industry leaders, school nutrition professionals, and government school nutrition representatives to share valuable information, provide key insights, and create meaningful opportunities. Check out the opportunities for your company to gain visibility with over 2500 MSNA members.
Check out the prospectus for benefits & additional information.
Exhibit Show Information
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Theme: MSNA For All
River’s Edge Convention Center | Terry Haws Exhibit Halls B & C
10 4th Ave S, St. Cloud MN 56301
Directions
Exhibitor Set Up Hours
- Monday, August 5, 2:00-6:00pm
- Refrigerated/Freezer Truck will be available.
- NO early arrivals to set up. This will be strictly enforced
- Tuesday, August 6, 7:00-9:00am
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Exhibit Hall Hours | Tuesday, August 6
- 9:15am-2:00pm Show Hours
- 9:15-11:15am (Director's/Purchasers only*)
- 11:30-2:00pm (All)
*Attendees with the directors/purchasers badge are allowed in for the entire show hours |
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DEADLINES
- June 14: Early Bird Registration ends
- July 5: Deadline for company information to be placed in printed conference program
- July 26: Deadline for booth registrations
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BOOTH INFORMATION & PLACEMENTS
- All booths are 8’ x 10’
- Each booth includes: hanging identification sign, pipe/drape, 8’ skirted table, two chairs, one waste basket, access to refrigerated truck & ice service, option to purchase additional adjacent booths, and option to provide kitchen-service in your booth (decorating form below)
- The Exhibits Committee will handle booth placements in July. Placements will be emailed to exhibitors. If any forms require a booth #, please write "TBD."
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BOOTH STAFF
- Register your booth staff here (free). The show runs from 9:15 AM - 2:00 PM. Please plan accordingly in terms of lunch on Tuesday afternoon and booth staff coverage. Exhibitors receive an unlimited number of booth staff. Water and coffee will be provided.
- Booth staff do not receive passes to the entire 3-day conference. Booth staff are only allowed in the exhibit hall. If booth staff would like to attend conference sessions, they will need to register as attendees here.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
*Photos taken from the 2023 exhibit show
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