Sponsor Opportunities

The USA Rice Outlook Conference is the premier rice event.  As the largest gathering of the U.S. rice industry, this event brings together farmers, millers, merchants, agri-businesses, government agencies and other industry affiliates from across the country for elite programming and prime networking opportunities. 

Sponsorship increases visibility and value for your company.  As you explore our selection of sponsor opportunities below, keep in mind that your investment level comes with added benefits.  View the Sponsor & Exhibitor Prospectus for more information.

Apply Today!

Complete the application form and email it to Jenni Bryant.
Apply to Sponsor

Branded Items

Stage Naming

We’ll brand one of our two education stages in your image. Situated prominently within our Exhibit Hall, the stages host hours of educational programming, are prime gathering locations, and featured in photos and videos for years to come.

$15,000

Opportunities available:  two (2)

Check-in Kiosks

Every attendee must use one of four self check-in kiosks to print their badge.  Have your logo included on the branding and on the welcome screen.

$15,000

Opportunities available: one (1)

Official Conference App Sponsor

Be designated as the power behind the official conference app. With no printed program, all attendees will rely on the app to find programming and session information, schedules, and maps. Recognition with a splash screen, app banner ads, and in on-site app signage/materials.

$15,000 

Opportunities available: one (1)

Event Badges

Our double-sided 4"x6" badges will feature your ad on the back.  Put your message directly in the hands of every attendee.

$5,000

Opportunities available: up to 6 (six)

Reusable Water Bottle

Every attendee receives a high-quality vacuum insulated water bottle for use during the conference – and long after the event is over! Water stations are conveniently placed throughout the venue.

$15,000

Opportunities available: one (1)

Branded Notebook with Pen

Make a note, these branded notebooks will be a huge hit! Every attendee will receive a notebook in their registration bag.

$10,000

Opportunities available: one (1)

USB Charging Cube Sponsor – NEW

Every registration bag will include a high quality USB A and C charging cube with your logo.

$10,000

Opportunities available: one (1)

Hotel Key Card

Attendees can't get into their hotel rooms without seeing your logo! Your four-color, custom image will be printed on the front of the hotel key cards for all rooms booked within the USA Rice Outlook Conference room block.

$7,500 

Opportunities available: one (1)

Registration Bag

Branded registration bags will be distributed to every conference registrant and reused after the event for shopping or just toting things around.

$7,500

Opportunities available: one (1)

Lanyards

Hang your brand around every attendee’s neck!

$5,000

Opportunities available: one (1)

Guitar-Shaped Mint Tin – NEW

Put a little Music City in every registration bag! This fun, guitar-shaped mint tin puts your brand in the hands of every attendee—and is a keepsake they’ll enjoy long after the conference.

$5,000

Opportunities available: one (1)

Vinyl Record Coaster – NEW

Put your brand in the spotlight with a Nashville-inspired keepsake! This vinyl record-style coaster features USA Rice Outlook Conference branding along side sponsor logo and goes home with every attendee.

$5,000

Opportunities available: one (1)

Commemorative Guitar Pick – NEW

Put your brand in the hands of attendees with a Nashville inspired keepsake featuring your logo alongside the Outlook Conference branding. Picks will be available throughout the event at registration and receptions.

$4,000

Opportunities available: one (1)

Hand Sanitizer

Each registration bag will include a 2-oz. hand sanitizer featuring your logo!

$5,000

Opportunities available: one (1)

Custom Giveaway in Registration Bag

Include a product sample or promotional item of your choice in the registration bag.

Price varies; reach out for details.

Opportunities available: multiple

General Session Sponsorships

General Session Speakers – NEW

Put your brand in the spotlight where the industry’s biggest conversations take center stage. Sponsor
the Keynote Speaker or Fireside Chat and receive recognition in the conference app, on event signage, and a special mention during the segment introduction.

$6,000

Opportunities available: two (2)

Video Advertisement

Put your company in front of the entire General Session audience with a two-minute video advertisement played during the program. It’s a powerful opportunity to showcase your brand, product, or message to a room full of U.S. rice industry leaders and decision-makers.

$7,500

Opportunities available: two (2)

Conference Events & Activities

Event sponsors are recognized in multiple ways during these great networking events.

Conference Receptions

The Grand Opening Reception and Annual Conference Reception are the most widely attended events.

$5,000 // Buyout $35,000 each

Opportunities available: multiple

Continental Breakfast

Tuesday starts in the Exhibit Hall with continental breakfast. You can add to your impact with signage, and branded napkins and cups (supplies not included in the price).

$5,000 // Buyout $15,000

Opportunities available: multiple

Coffee & Beverage Breaks

Keep everyone’s engines revved throughout the day with coffee and beverages in the Exhibit Hall. You can add to your impact with branded napkins and cups (supplies not included in the price).

$4,000

Opportunities available: five (5)

Annual Rice Awards Luncheon

The Awards Luncheon is a must attend event and features presentations for Rice Farmer of the Year, Rice Industry Leader, Lifetime Achievement Award, closing keynote speaker Alyson Van Hooser, and more!

$4,000 // Buyout $40,000

Opportunities available: multiple

Game Breaks

USA Rice places interactive games around the Exhibit Hall. These entertaining networking hubs are always a hit. Branded signage, decals, or equipment will put your company at the center of the fun!

$3,500

Opportunities available: three (3)

Walk (or Run) the Line 5K – NEW

Your logo will be featured on the official event T-shirt given to participants with additional recognition in the conference app.

$1,500 & up

Opportunities available: up to ten (10)

Exhibitor Scavenger Hunt – NEW

Attendees will be seeking out participating exhibitors to collect stamps for a chance to win a high-priced quality prize. USA Rice provides game books to all attendees and custom stamps to participating exhibitors.

$750

Opportunities available: eight (8)

Advertising at Outlook

High-Impact Branding Opportunities

We’re partnering with Omni to make exclusive high visibility signage opportunities available throughout the event space and the hotel’s main lobby.

Price varies; reach out for details.

Opportunities available: multiple

High-Visibility Signage – NEW

Showcase your company on a large standing sign (~19” x 81”) placed throughout the conference venue, giving you repeated exposure in high-traffic areas. Each sign is double-sided, featuring a different sponsor on each side. Sponsors provide the artwork.

$5,000

Opportunities available: ten (10)

Dedicated Attendee Email – NEW

Your company gets a dedicated email sent to the Outlook Conference attendee list, giving you a direct channel to promote your products, services, special offers, or other messaging. Choose to reach attendees before or after the conference. Sponsors provide the final HTML creative; USA Rice handles distribution to registered conference attendees.

$5,000

Opportunities available: four (4)

Conference App Ads

Banner ads will rotate through the app and link users directly to your webpage, a video, or a sales sheet.

$300

Opportunities: multiple



Persons requiring special accommodations or having any dietary restrictions to attend or participate in this conference should contact Jeanette Davis at (240) 682-0059, or e-mail jdavis@usarice.com no later than November 30, 2026.

USA Rice is an equal opportunity provider and employer.  USA Rice does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital/family status or political beliefs.