Sponsorship Opportunities

2027 Premier Partnerships

Put Your Brand at the Center of the NFFS Experience

Built for visibility. Designed for influence. Powered by relationships.

NFFS Premier Partnerships are designed for companies that want to build a stronger, more visible relationship with the foundry community — connecting your brand with industry leaders and decision-makers throughout the year.

Explore Partnership Levels

One Partnership. A Year of Opportunity.

The most valuable sponsorships do more than put your logo in a room.

They put your company inside the experiences, conversations and relationships that move the foundry industry forward. Across executive conferences, workforce programming, operations and EHS education, international industry experiences and networking-driven events, NFFS partners have opportunities to connect with audiences throughout the foundry organization.

Your brand can reach:

Foundry owners, presidents, CEOs and senior executives • Operations, plant, production and quality leaders • Environmental, health and safety professionals • Workforce and HR leaders • Technical, engineering and innovation professionals • Purchasing and commercial decision-makers • Suppliers, service providers and strategic industry partners

The 2027 Event Season

Your Brand. Across NFFS.

Premier partnerships create opportunities to build meaningful visibility across a full calendar of NFFS experiences.

February 19–21, 2027
San Diego, California

Industry Executive Conference

Rancho Bernardo Inn

Put your brand in front of senior industry leaders in one of the most relationship-driven NFFS environments of the year.

April 21, 2027
Cleveland, Ohio

Cast & Connect: Rocking the Congress

Associate your company with the conversations, introductions and relationships that happen outside the traditional conference environment.

May 12–13, 2027
St. Louis, Missouri

NFFS Workforce Summit

The Westin St. Louis

Position your company alongside the people and ideas shaping the industry's next generation of talent.

June 21–25, 2027
Düsseldorf, Germany

NFFS U.S. Delegation to GIFA

Messe Düsseldorf Exhibition Center

Connect your brand with innovation, international relationships and the global future of metalcasting.

October 13–14, 2027
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

NFFS Operations & EHS Summit

Reach the operational and technical leaders influencing what happens on the foundry floor every day.

Choose Your Level of Partnership

Build a year-round NFFS presence at the level that best matches your company's goals. Select a partnership below to explore the full benefits.

The highest level of corporate partnership with NFFS.

Designed for companies seeking year-round visibility, executive access, thought leadership and first choice of the most valuable NFFS experiences.

Event Experience Credit $35,000 Apply toward eligible 2027 NFFS sponsorship opportunities.

Platinum Partners Receive:

  • One-year NFFS Associate Membership
  • Category exclusivity within the Platinum Foundry Partner level, subject to NFFS approval and final agreement
  • $35,000 Event Experience Credit
  • First priority to select eligible NFFS event experiences before Gold, Silver and a la carte sponsors
  • Two dedicated branded email campaigns to NFFS members and prospects
  • Up to two NFFS-hosted thought leadership webinars during 2027
  • Up to four sponsored thought leadership articles or advertorials in NFFS communications
  • Year-round recognition as an Official NFFS Platinum Foundry Partner
  • Invitation for up to two senior executives to participate in the NFFS Summer Executive Leadership Retreat or comparable leadership experience
  • Executive-level engagement through a private Platinum networking experience and/or annual partner advisory opportunities
  • A limited number of curated introductions facilitated by NFFS where a legitimate business or strategic fit exists
  • First right to renew the Platinum position for 2028 and first opportunity to select eligible 2028 sponsorship inventory
  • Registrations, admissions and tabletop exhibits included with selected event sponsorships according to applicable event access rules
Best for: Companies looking to build a highly visible, strategic relationship with NFFS and the foundry leaders we serve.

A high-value year-round partnership for companies that want meaningful event ownership plus consistent visibility and thought leadership throughout the year.

  • One-year NFFS Associate Membership
  • $17,500 Event Experience Credit
  • Early sponsorship selection after Platinum Partners and before Silver Partners and general a la carte sale
  • One dedicated branded email campaign to NFFS members and prospects
  • One NFFS-hosted thought leadership webinar during 2027
  • Up to three sponsored thought leadership articles or advertorials in NFFS communications
  • Year-round recognition as an Official NFFS Gold Cast Partner
  • Registrations, admissions and tabletop exhibits included with selected event sponsorships according to applicable event access rules
Best for: Companies seeking significant event visibility combined with consistent opportunities to stay in front of NFFS audiences throughout the year.

A flexible entry point for companies that want a consistent NFFS presence across the year while choosing the event moments that best fit their business.

  • One-year NFFS Associate Membership
  • $9,000 Event Experience Credit
  • Priority sponsorship selection after Platinum and Gold Partners and before general a la carte sale
  • One NFFS-hosted thought leadership webinar during 2027
  • Up to two sponsored thought leadership articles or advertorials in NFFS communications
  • Year-round recognition as an Official NFFS Silver Alloy Partner
  • Registrations, admissions and tabletop exhibits included with selected event sponsorships according to applicable event access rules
Best for: Companies looking for a cost-effective entry into year-round NFFS partnership while strategically selecting where their brand appears.

Some sponsors own a dinner. Some own a reception.

The NFFS All Access Partner owns the attendee essentials that connect the 2027 NFFS event season.

From the badge attendees put on in the morning to the agenda they carry, the Wi-Fi they log into, the notebook they fill and the hotel key they reach for at the end of the day, your company becomes part of the NFFS event experience again and again.

Badge + Lanyard Official Badge + Lanyard Partner at IEC, the Workforce Summit and the Operations & EHS Summit.
Event Guide + Agenda Official Event Guide + Agenda Partner across IEC, Rocking the Congress, the Workforce Summit and the Operations & EHS Summit.
Event App Prominent brand presence within applicable NFFS event app experiences.
Hotel Room Key Official Hotel Room Key Partner at IEC, the Workforce Summit and the Operations & EHS Summit, subject to hotel approval and production requirements.
Wi-Fi Official Wi-Fi Partner at IEC, the Workforce Summit and the Operations & EHS Summit, with “Wi-Fi powered by [Company]” recognition and branded login information where venue systems allow.
Notebook + Pen Official Notebook + Pen Partner at IEC, the Workforce Summit and the Operations & EHS Summit, with premium co-branded notebooks and pens distributed to attendees.

All Access Status Includes:

  • Exclusive NFFS All Access Partner designation throughout the 2027 event season
  • Recognition on applicable event websites, sponsor listings and pre-event attendee communications
  • Verbal recognition at IEC, the Workforce Summit, the Operations & EHS Summit and Rocking the Congress
  • Two complimentary registrations to IEC, the Workforce Summit and the Operations & EHS Summit
  • Two complimentary admissions to Cast & Connect: Rocking the Congress
  • Complimentary tabletop exhibit at IEC, the Workforce Summit and the Operations & EHS Summit, where applicable and before sold out

The All Access Partnership may be purchased as a standalone sponsorship. It does not include NFFS membership or Event Experience Credits unless separately included in a written Annual Strategic Partnership agreement.

Built Around Your Goals

Turn Your Partnership Into Your Own 2027 Experience

Your annual investment doesn't lock you into a predetermined sponsorship package.

Use your Event Experience Credit to select eligible sponsorship opportunities across the 2027 NFFS calendar and build a presence around the audiences, events and experiences that matter most to your company.

Platinum $35,000 Experience Credit
Gold $17,500 Experience Credit
Silver $9,000 Experience Credit
Platinum selects first. Gold follows. Then Silver.

Credits may be distributed across multiple eligible NFFS events and experiences, subject to availability and partnership-level selection priority. Certain premium, high-hard-cost or limited-capacity opportunities may require additional investment or may not be eligible for credit use.

More Than Impressions. More Than Logo Placement.

Partnership built around meaningful industry connection.

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Year-Round Visibility

Build recognition beyond a single conference through ongoing NFFS partner visibility.

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Event Ownership

Choose experiences that put your brand directly into memorable attendee touchpoints.

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Thought Leadership

Share expertise through NFFS-hosted webinars, sponsored content and direct communications.

04

Executive Access

Create opportunities for deeper engagement with NFFS leadership and industry executives.

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Flexibility

Use Event Experience Credits to build a sponsorship portfolio aligned with your audience and objectives.

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Priority Access

Premier Partners receive earlier access to sponsorship inventory before general a la carte availability.

Build Your 2027 Presence

Your NFFS Partnership Starts Here.

The strongest partnerships aren't built around a logo.

They're built around being present — when industry leaders gather, when relationships begin, when ideas are exchanged and when the foundry community comes together.

Choose the partnership level that matches your goals, then work with NFFS to build a customized mix of experiences, visibility and access that puts your company in the right rooms with the right people throughout 2027.

Let's Build Your Partnership

Premier Partnerships and individual event sponsorship opportunities are limited and subject to availability.