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Explore our Individual Memberships
Individual Memberships are available to Foodservice, Hospitality and Retail operators in the following categories:
Individual Operator Member
$395- Single Local Chapter Membership
- Quarterly Local Chapter Meetings
- 10 Annual White Papers
- One Certification Program Pass
- IFBTA Events Nationwide
- IFBTA Meetings-in-Meetings
- Global Conference Calls
Virtual Operator Member
$195- Single Virtual Membership
- 10 Annual White Papers
- One Certification Program Pass
- IFBTA Events Nationwide
- IFBTA Meetings-in-Meetings
- Global Conference Calls
*Virtual Membership Only Available to Operators 50 Miles or Farther from an IFBTA Chapter
Young Professional
$150- Single Local Chapter Membership
- Quarterly Local Chapter Meetings
- 10 Annual White Papers
- One Certification Program Pass
- IFBTA Events Nationwide
- IFBTA Meetings-in-Meetings
- Global Conference Calls
Student
$50- Single Local Chapter Membership
- Quarterly Local Chapter Meetings
- 10 Annual White Papers
- One Certification Program Pass
- IFBTA Events Nationwide
- IFBTA Meetings-in-Meetings
- Global Conference Calls
Education Partner
$150- Single Local Chapter Membership
- Quarterly Local Chapter Meetings
- 10 Annual White Papers
- One Certification Program Pass
- IFBTA Events Nationwide
- IFBTA Meetings-in-Meetings
- Global Conference Calls
Media & Association Partner
Complimentary- Single Local Chapter Membership
- Quarterly Local Chapter Meetings
- 10 Annual White Papers
- Global Conference Calls
*Regional Membership As Qualified
*Global Membership As Qualified
* All membership applications are subject to IFBTA approval.
Explore our Corporate Memberships
Corporate Memberships are available to multi-unit organizations that actively provide Food and Beverage services as an Operator to end consumers as a primary business, or individuals currently employed by such organizations.
Bronze - $7,500
(32% saving)- 10 Individual Memberships
- Quarterly Local Chapter Meetings
- 10 Annual White Papers
- IFBTA Events Regionally
- IFBTA Meetings-in-Meetings
- Global Conference Calls
- 10 Certification Program Passes
- 10% Discount for Additional Certifications
Silver - $20,000
(32% saving)- 30 Individual Memberships
- Quarterly Local Chapter Meetings
- 10 Annual White Papers
- IFBTA Events Globally
- IFBTA Meetings-in-Meetings
- Global Conference Calls
- Meet our Members’ Video Series
- 30 Certification Program Passes
- 25% Discount for Additional Certifications
Gold - $30,000
(53% saving)- 75 Individual Memberships
- Quarterly Local Chapter Meetings
- 10 Annual White Papers
- IFBTA Events Globally
- IFBTA Meetings-in-Meetings
- Global Conference Calls
- Meet our Members’ Video Series
- 75 Certification Program Passes
- 50% Discount for Additional Certifications
* All membership applications are subject to IFBTA approval.
Explore our Industry Partner Memberships
Industry Supplier Members are Supplier organizations or Individuals that provide technology and/or technology enabled products and/or services to the Food and Beverage industry, or individuals engaged in such activities for themselves or these Supplier organizations.
Allied Member*
$500- 1 Named IFBTA Membership
- Company Listing with Link on IFBTA website
- CFTP Certification Access
- Access to 10 Annual White Papers
- Community Access
- Base Xchange Profile
- Newsletter Access
- Limited Access to IFBTA Events Open to the Public, as Applicable
Note: This membership does not include in-person or virtual meetings, only a directory listing on the IFBTA website.
Industry Supporter
$15,000- (Allied Member Benefits Included)
- 5 Named IFBTA Memberships
- Celebration of Technology (CoT) Access with 5 attendees per event
- Listing as CoT Supporter on event Website(s)/Page(s), marketing materials, and invitations
- ‘Meet our Members’ Video Series
- White Paper Co-Authorship
- Access to IFBTA Webinars & Global Conference Calls
- Upgraded Xchange Profile
- Additional A La Carte items at 10% discount
Regional
$30,000- (Allied Member Benefits Included)
- 30 Named IFBTA Memberships
- Access to 3 Local Chapters with 1 Member at Each Quarterly Chapter Meeting
- Listing as Regional Member on chapter Website(s)/Page(s), Meeting Banners, and Invitations
- Celebration of Technology (CoT) Access
- 30 CFTP Certification Seats
- White Paper Co-Authorship
- ‘Meet our Members’ Video Series
- Access to IFBTA Webinars and Global Conference Calls
- Access to IFBTA Virtual Meetings
- Upgraded Xchange Profile
- 1 Dedicated eBlast
- 4 Dedicated Social Media Posts
- 2 Newsletter Inserts
- Annual Industry Update/Strategy Support
- Additional A La Carte items at 15% discount
Global
$40,000- (Allied Member Benefits Included)
- 50 Named IFBTA Memberships
- 1 Member at Each Quarterly Chapter Meeting Globally
- Listing as Global Member on Chapter Website(s)/Page(s), Meeting Banners, and Invitations
- Celebration of Technology (CoT) Access
- 50 CFTP Certification Seats
- White Paper Co-Authorship
- ‘Meet our Members’ Video Series
- Access to IFBTA Webinars and Global Conference Calls
- Access to IFBTA Virtual Meetings
- Upgraded Xchange Profile
- 2 Dedicated eBlasts
- 6 Dedicated Social Media Posts
- 4 Newsletter Inserts
- Branded Community Group
- Annual Industry Update/Strategy Support
- Participation & Presentations at Company and/or Users Group Meetings
- Additional A La Carte items at 20% discount
+ Leadership
$50,000- (Allied Member Benefits Included)
- 50 Named IFBTA Memberships
- Celebration of Technology (CoT) Access
- Listing as CoT Leader on event Website(s)/Page(s), marketing materials, and invitations
- White Paper Co-Authorship
- 1 Branded White Paper
- ‘Meet our Members’ Video Series
- Access to IFBTA Webinars and Global Conference Calls
- Access to IFBTA Virtual Meetings
- 1 Branded Webinar
- Industry Event Dinner
- Branded Community Group
- 3 Dedicated eBlasts
- 6 Dedicated Social Media Posts
- 4 Newsletter Inserts
- Executive Leadership Briefing and/or Introductions
- Annual Industry Update/Strategy Support
- Participation & Presentation at Company and/or Users Group Meetings
- Additional A La Carte items at 20% discount
Allied Premier - Plus 3
$7,500- (Allied Member Benefits Included)
- 3 Named IFBTA Memberships
- Single Local Chapter Membership with Listing on Materials
- White Paper Co-Authorship
- 1 Branded Webinar
- 'Meet our Member' Video Series
- 1 Dedicated eBlast
- 2 Dedicated Social Posts
- 1 Newsletter Insert
- Branded Community Group
- Upgraded Xchange Profile
- Accelerate Podcast Episode (as Interviewee)
- Accelerate Podcast Sponsor Ad Read
- Accelerate Podcast Sponsor Dedicated Feature
- Accelerate Podcast Video Ad Read
- Accelerate Podcast Email Sponsor Banner with 50-Word Copy
- Accelerate Podcast Sponsor Banner
Choose 3 Items from the Above Benefits List
*Limit to 1 Premium Item
Allied Premier - Plus 4
$10,000- (Allied Member Benefits Included)
- 5 Named IFBTA Memberships
- Single Local Chapter Membership with Listing on Materials
- Private Chapter Event
- NRF Big Show 10x10 Booth*
- Analyst Day (plus expenses)
- White Paper Co-Authorship
- 1 Branded White Paper
- 1 Branded Webinar
- 'Meet our Member' Video Series
- 1 Dedicated eBlast
- 2 Dedicated Social Posts
- 1 Newsletter Insert
- Upgraded Xchange Profile
- Branded Community Group
- Accelerate Podcast Episode (as Interviewee)
- Accelerate Podcast Sponsor Ad Read
- Accelerate Podcast Sponsor Dedicated Feature
- Accelerate Podcast Video Ad Read
- Accelerate Podcast Email Sponsor Banner with 50-Word Copy
- Accelerate Podcast Sponsor Banner
Choose 4 Items from the Above Benefits List
*Limit to 1 Premium Item
Allied Premier - Plus 5
$20,000- (Allied Member Benefits Included)
- 20 Named IFBTA Members
- Single Local Chapter Membership with Listing on Materials (Up to 3)
- Private Chapter Event
- NRF Big Show 10x10 Booth*
- Industry Event Dinner
- Participation & Presentations at Company and/or Users Group Meetings
- Annual Industry Update and/or Strategy Support
- Advisory/Product Review Panel
- Executive Leadership Briefing and/or Introductions (Limit 5, plus expenses)
- White Paper Co-Authorship
- 'Meet our Member' Video Series
- 1 Branded Webinar
- 1 Branded White Paper
- 1 Dedicated eBlast
- 2 Dedicated Social Posts
- 1 Newsletter Insert
- Upgraded Xchange Profile
- Branded Community Group
- Research and/or Survey
- Accelerate Podcast Episode (as Interviewee)
- Accelerate Podcast Sponsor Ad Read
- Accelerate Podcast Sponsor Dedicated Feature
- Accelerate Podcast Video Ad Read
- Accelerate Podcast Video AMA
- Accelerate Podcast Video Live Stream with Remote Guests
- Accelerate Podcast Email Sponsor Banner with 50-Word Copy
- Accelerate Podcast Sponsor Banner
Choose 5 Items from the Above Benefits List
*Limit to 2 Premium Items
Allied Premier - Plus 6
$25,000- (Allied Member Benefits Included)
- 25 Named IFBTA Members
- Single Local Chapter Membership with Listing on Materials (Up to 3)
- Private Chapter Event
- NRF Big Show 10x10 Booth*
- Industry Event Dinner
- Participation & Presentations at Company and/or Users Group Meetings
- Annual Industry Update and/or Strategy Support
- Advisory/Product Review Panel
- Executive Leadership Briefing and/or Introductions (Limit 5, plus expenses)
- Analyst Day (plus expenses)
- White Paper Co-Authorship
- 'Meet our Member' Video Series
- 1 Branded White Paper
- 1 Dedicated eBlast
- 2 Dedicated Social Posts
- 1 Newsletter Insert
- Upgraded Xchange Profile
- Branded Community Group
- Research and/or Survey
- Accelerate Podcast Episode (as Interviewee)
- Accelerate Podcast Sponsor Ad Read
- Accelerate Podcast Sponsor Dedicated Feature
- Accelerate Podcast Video AMA
- Accelerate Podcast Video AMA
- Accelerate Podcast Video Live Stream with Remote Guests
- Accelerate Podcast Email Sponsor Banner with 50-Word Copy
- Accelerate Podcast Sponsor Banner
Choose 6 Items from the Above Benefits List
*Limit to 3 Premium Items
* All membership applications are subject to IFBTA approval.
IFBTA benefits far exceed those of typical opportunities and networking many food and beverage professionals are afforded today. The chance to connect consistently with like minded industry professionals tops the list of IFBTA benefits and others include:
- Local Chapter Membership: Belong to more than a website! When you join the IFBTA, you’re joining a larger community of like minded, technology focused, food and beverage professionals looking to network, learn from each other, and brainstorm how to engage the industry with new innovations and solutions to everyday challenges. An IFBTA membership gives you a place to share your story and learn from those around you.
- Quarterly Local Chapter Meetings: When you join an IFBTA chapter, you get the chance to meet with others in your community for a seat at the table. Food and beverage professionals meet, in-person, consistently throughout the year to discuss the most pertinent topics they face on a daily basis. Chapter meetings provide opportunities for operators to connect with their peers as well as supplier representatives to brainstorm solutions to today’s most pressing challenges and discuss the innovations and successes they’ve seen in their businesses.
- Ten Annual White Papers: IFBTA membership includes access to 10 white papers annually and a member dashboard to share experiences, solutions, and innovations. IFBTA white papers focus on the most pertinent topics of the food and beverage industry and data that drives real-world revenue and profit you can take back and use in your business.
- CFTP Certification Program Pass: The IFBTA created a first of its kind, technology certification program – the Certified Foodservice Technology Professional certification. IFBTA members gain access to this program; a perfect solution for both the novice and experienced industry professional. Created and recognized by leading industry experts, educators, and operators, the CFTP program is comprised of 20 modules covering topics including technology trends, HRIS, loyalty and CRM, delivery, POS and Back Office, RFPs, and more.
- IFBTA Events Nationwide: Throughout the year, the IFBTA holds various networking and education events nationwide. Participants have the opportunity to network with peers on a global scale – something they don’t typically have at the local level – and can better understand how the food and beverage industry at-large sees the role of technology and the ways it can shape innovation and change.
- IFBTA Meetings-in-Meetings: The IFBTA produces Meetings-in-Meetings alongside leading industry conferences and tradeshows. These meetings provide deep-dive discussions and networking opportunities specialized for you and your business needs. Discussing hot-topics in depth allows attendees to walk away with action items to take to their teams and new ideas to implement for success.
- Global Conference Calls: The IFBTA coordinates global conference calls to shed light on today’s most pressing topics both in and out of the food and beverage industry. By including presentations on technology not specific to food and beverage, participants gain a better understanding of the innovations and advancements in technology that could be applied to their own businesses. Thought leaders and industry experts lead the calls to help participants better understand the ways in which technology can enhance their business and increase their ROI.
