CANDAC 27 Annual Conference Sponsorships ABOUT THE CALIFORNIA ACADEMY The California Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is the state affiliate of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the world’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. As a 501(c)(6) nonprofit, CAND advances the dietetics profession—and public health across California—through four pillars of work: Advocacy — protecting access to qualified nutrition care and giving dietetics professionals a unified voice in Sacramento.
Professional development & networking — connecting members across career stages, specialties, and California’s regions.
Continuing education — keeping practitioners current via our Annual Conference (CANDAC), webinars, and year-round programming.
Public health initiatives — extending evidence-based nutrition guidance to the communities that need it most.
Our Impact at a Glance
~4,500 Members Statewide
~500 Annual Conference Attendees
30+ CPEUs Offered Annually
102 Years Serving California
CALIFORNIA ACADEMY SPONSORSHIP POLICY The California Academy welcomes collaboration with companies, organizations, and individuals who align with our mission, vision, and the following values and indicators.
Nutrition, Health & Sustainability
Integrity
Transparency
Sponsor products, services, and recommendations are evidencebased and align with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics position papers.
Sponsors align with the California Academy's mission, follow USDA/ FDA/FTC guidelines for food and supplement marketing (including marketing to children and adolescents), and adhere to the CDR's CPEU Prior Approval Program Provider Policy Manual.
All sponsored relationships and programs are clearly disclosed.
Sponsor and Exhibitor Opportunities
Each year the California Academy brings together a diverse group of 400-500 credentialed nutrition professionals, dietetic interns, and students for continuing professional education, networking, career development, and learning about the latest products, services, research, and more.
HEADLINER LEVEL SPONSOR (Exclusive — One Available)
$5,000
FEATURED LEVEL SPONSOR (Three Available)
$1,500
• “CANDAC 27 presented by [Company]” branding on emails/webpage; logo above all other tiers on webpage; acknowledgment at conference opening • Full-page ad OR up to 400-word article in e-newsletter; first choice of à la carte items and Meet & Greet slots
• One up to 400-word newsletter article or half-page advertisement • First choice of exhibitor/sponsor lunchtime virtual room Meet & Greet time slots • Social Media Spotlight and enhanced logo recognition on conference webpage** • Logo featured on registration page
SPOTLIGHT LEVEL SPONSOR (Three Available) • One up to 400-word newsletter article or half-page advertisement • Exhibitor/sponsor lunchtime virtual room Meet & Greet time slots
SUPPORTING LEVEL SPONSOR (Three Available) • One up to 400-word newsletter article or half-page advertisement • Grouped Social Media Spotlight and logo recognition on conference webpage**
EXHIBITOR (Unlimited)
• Logo recognition in post-conference e-newsletter, on social media and on conference webpage**
• Dedicated social media spotlight, two push notifications, top billing in “Know Before You Go” email • Product/sample mailing to full list OR two sponsored Fun Activities; five complimentary registrations; first right of refusal as CANDAC28 Headliner
• One push notification to attendees featuring all sponsors at this level • Product/sample mailing* to first 100 registrants who opt-in OR host/sponsor a 15-minute fun activity during breaks • Thank you in "Know Before You Go" email • Three complimentary registrations
$1,000
• Social Media Spotlight and logo recognition on conference webpage** • Host/sponsor a 15-minute fun activity during breaks • Thank you in "Know Before You Go" email • Two complimentary registrations
• Host/sponsor a 15-minute fun activity during breaks • Two complimentary registrations
$250/one day, $500/both days
• Lunchtime virtual room Meet & Greet • One complimentary registrations
CAND MEMBER EXHIBITOR
This special pricing only applies to members who are self-employed, independent contractors or who own a small nutrition-related business with five or fewer employees. • Logo recognition in post-conference e-newsletter, on social media and on conference webpage**
$750
• Lunchtime virtual room Meet & Greet • One complimentary registration
For more details or to register, please visit dietitian.org/candac-2027 Questions? Contact Alexandra at alex@groupconcepts.org
*Sponsor responsible for product and shipping costs. **Webpage recognition remains for three months post-event.
$350
A La Carte Options
A La Carte options may be added to other sponsorship levels or purchased separately.
OPENING SESSION UNDERWRITER (Exclusive)
$1,200
AWARDS CEREMONY UNDERWRITER (Exclusive)
$500
Logo acknowledgement as sponsor of the opening session on the conference agenda, webpage and in email. No on-screen or verbal acknowledgment during the session, per CDR CPEU guidelines.
Verbal recognition at ceremony opening; logo placement on awards slides, on conference agenda and webpage.
COOK-ALONG SPONSOR (Exclusive)
$1,000
BREAK SPONSOR (Multiple Available)
$200
MAILING LIST ACCESS
$500
Logo included on the recipe card/ingredient list shared with attendees, on conference agenda and webpage. Follow-up email to attendees featuring a coupon or offer from the sponsor ("Thanks for cooking with us — here's an offer from [Sponsor]").
Sponsor selects a break activity (e.g., guided stretch break, trivia, quick group activity) and coordinates the format with the conference team. Recognition as break sponsor during the segment, on conference agenda and webpage.
Digital mailing list of attendees who opt in at registration for product/sample mailings. Sponsor is responsible for all costs associated with the mailing. List size is not guaranteed and depends on the number of attendees who opt in.
Pay by Check Registration Form Main Contact: Name Email Is the main contact attending the conference?
Yes No
Please list the following details as you’d like them to appear. Company Website Phone Address
Email your high-resolution company logo and description to alex@groupconcepts.org. Attendees: List the names and emails of the attendees below. Featured Level includes three attendees, the Supporting Level includes two attendees, and Exhibitor Level includes one attendee. Name(s) and email(s)
Select your Level: Headliner Level $5,000
Supporting Level $750
Featured Level $1,500
Exhibitor (both days): $500
Spotlight Level $1,000
Exhibitor (one day): $250
Member Exhibitor: $350
Checks should be made payable to: California Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and mailed to: PO Box 10, Manhattan Beach, CA 90267
For more details or to register, please visit dietitian.org/candac-2027 Questions? Contact Alexandra at alex@groupconcepts.org By submitting this registration form you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and accept the California Academy's Sponsorship and Exhibit Policy outlined in the prospectus at https://dietitian.org/candac-2027.
Thank you for your support!