The FICP Strategic Partner Program is a year-long sponsorship program designed to maximize exposure and participation for a hospitality partner company.
The program offers:
- Guaranteed access to the Education Forum
- Guaranteed acesss to the Annual Conference
- Various forms of recognition throughout the year, including on the FICP website, e-publications and more
The number of Strategic Partners is limited, and participation is determined by one’s location on the waitlist.
Strategic Partners help FICP to accomplish its mission by delivering added value to its meetings professional members and increasing the association’s influence within the meetings and events industry.
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Contact the FICP Sponsorship Team to learn more.
2026 Sponsorship Program Enhancements
Beginning in 2026, FICP is introducing several updates to its sponsorship program based on recommendations from the Board of Directors and the Hospitality Partner Advisory Committee (HPAC). These changes are designed to increase access, transparency and create more meaningful opportunities for all hospitality partners — while keeping the entirety of the sponsorship program fair and objective. Key enhancements include:
- Introduction of three-year term limits for Strategic Partners
- Expansion of the Strategic Partner Program from 18 to 21 companies
- Adjusted go-live dates for Annual Conference and Education Forum sponsorship sales
- New educational resources, including webinars and office hours
- A formalized process for proposing event enhancements
- Redesigned main stage recognition for Platinum and Super Platinum sponsors
These updates reflect FICP’s commitment to creating a fair, inclusive and strategic sponsorship experience. Additional details and timelines will be shared in the coming weeks.