GDC China Exhibit Sponsorship Opportunities

GDC China 2011
November 12-14, 2011
Shanghai International Convention Center
Shanghai, China

Reach a unique and promising market that will expand your clientele and create new business opportunities at the definitive game developer event in the East.

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Title Sponsorships

Exhibit Sponsorships

Notes for Diamond, Platinum and Gold Sponsorships:

  1. Sponsored session content subject to approval by GDC Advisory Board. Show management will assign times. Priority and preference will be noted. Honored on a first come, first served basis. No slots are guaranteed.
  2. GDC management will assign medias. Priority and preference will be noted.
  3. The sponsor should provide on its own digital copy of the design files or the film and color sample of the full-page color advertisement.
  4. The sponsor should provide on its own the on-site posters.
  5. The shell scheme includes: one information counter, two chairs, one garbage can, two spotlights and one 5A/220V single-phase socket (British style).
  6. Please refer here for the banner advertisements rates of gamasutra.com

Title Sponsorships

Diamond Sponsor (Two (2) Available) - RMB300,000

When you choose to join GDC China as a Diamond Sponsor, your leadership in global game and related industries will be fully shown by highlighting your primary sponsorship.

Pre-Event Exposure:

  • One (1) online banner at the official website of GDC China 2011 (160x600 pixels, Run Of Site till February, 2012);
  • One (1) online banner at www.Gamasutra.com (160x600 pixels, Run Of Site, Duration: 3 months);
  • Company description and link, speaker introduction and speech description in conference program. Up to 75 words (English) and 200 characters (Chinese) respectively;
  • One (1) full page color advertisement in conference program (210mmx285mm);
  • Logo and link listing in GDC China 2011 Update e-newsletters distributed to all the potential participates;
  • Logo on all pre-conference marketing materials, including posters, print advertisements, etc.;
  • Recognition as Diamond Sponsor at the official website of GDC China 2011, including logo and link;

On-site Exposure:

  • Five (5) VIP, one (1) Speaker, fifteen (15) Main Conference, ten (10) Tutorials and Summits and thirty (30) Expo passes;
  • One (1) Sponsored session (one (1) hour presentation, 120 people capacity in theatre style, with the priority on the selection of time slot);
  • Exhibitor Space: 36SQM (6mx6m);
  • Rotating broadcast of the 60 second company video before the morning and afternoon sessions of the main tracks;
  • One (1) totebag insert distributed to all conference attendees, speakers, and press at GDC China 2011;
  • Media exposure via in-depth interviews by 3 major industrial media outlets;
  • Four (4) on-site posters (0.8mWx2mH roll screen/stand);
  • Logo on all on-site event promotional items, including the sponsors acknowledgment board, backdrops and XO stands, etc.;

Post-Event Exposure:

  • Company description in post-event report, distributed to all conference attendees;
  • Discount on other GDC global events sponsorship, including GDC San Francisco, GDC Canada, GDC Europe and GDC Online (please contact your account manager for more details).

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Platinum Sponsor (Three (3) Available) - RMB220,000

When you choose to join GDC China as a Platinum Sponsor, you will enjoy the best chance to show your company image and win the recognition of your name brand.

Pre-Event Exposure:

  • One (1) online banner at the official website of GDC China 2011 (160x600 pixels, Run Of Site till February, 2012);
  • Company description and link, speaker introduction and speech description in conference program. Up to 75 words (English) and 200 characters (Chinese) respectively;
  • One (1) full page color advertisement in conference program (210mmx285mm);
  • Logo and link listing in GDC China 2011 Update e-newsletters distributed to all the potential participates;
  • Logo on all pre-conference marketing materials, including posters, print advertisements, etc.;
  • Recognition as Platinum Sponsor at the official website of GDC China 2011, including logo and link;

On-site Exposure:

  • Three (3) VIP, one (1) Speaker, ten (10) Main Conference, ten (10) Tutorials and Summits and thirty (30) Expo passes;
  • One (1) Sponsored session (one (1) hour presentation, 120 people capacity in theatre style);
  • Exhibitor Space: 36SQM (6mx6m);
  • Logo on all on-site event promotional items, including the sponsors acknowledgment board, backdrops and XO stands, etc.;

Post-Event Exposure:

  • Company description in post-event report, distributed to all conference attendees;

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Gold Sponsor (Four (4) Available) - RMB150,000

When you choose to join GDC China as a Gold Sponsor, your valuable return will include:

Pre-Event Exposure:

  • One (1) online banner at the official website of GDC China 2011 (160x600 pixels, Run Of Site till February, 2012);
  • Company description and link, speaker introduction and speech description in conference program. Up to 75 words (English) and 200 characters (Chinese) respectively;
  • Logo and link listing in GDC China 2011 Update e-newsletters distributed to all the potential participates;
  • Logo on all pre-conference marketing materials, including posters, print advertisements, etc.;
  • Recognition as Gold Sponsor at the official website of GDC China 2011, including logo and link;

On-site Exposure:

  • Three (3) VIP, one (1) Speaker, five (5) Main Conference, ten (10) Tutorials and Summits and thirty (30) Expo passes;
  • One (1) Sponsored session (one (1) hour presentation, 120-people capacity in theatre style);
  • Exhibitor Space: 18SQM (6mx3m);
  • Logo on all on-site event promotional items, including the sponsors acknowledgment board, backdrops and XO stands, etc.;

Post-Event Exposure:

  • Company description in post-event report, distributed to all conference attendees;

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Exhibit Sponsorships

Booth Sponsor - RMB25,000GDCC11 booth

  • 1 Shell Scheme: 9SQM (3mx3m)
  • 1 VIP pass and 20 Expo passes
  • Company description and link in conference program. Up to 50 words (English) and 200 characters (Chinese)
  • 1 Online banner at the official website of GDC China 2010 (160x600 pixels, Run of Site till January, 2011)
  • Recognition as Booth Sponsor at the official website of GDC China 2010, including logo and link.

Note: The shell scheme includes: 1 information counter, 2 chairs, 1 garbage can, 2 spotlights and 1 5A/220V single-phase socket (British style).

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Meeting Room Sponsor – RMB45,000 for two (2) days GDCC11 booth

  • One (1) Pre-built Meeting room (18SQM, 6m×3m);
  • Two (2) VIP and twenty (20) Expo passes;
  • Company description and link in conference program. Up to 75 words (English) and 200 characters (Chinese);
  • One (1) online banner at the official website of GDC China 2011 (160x600 pixels, Run Of Site till February, 2012);
  • Recognition as Meeting Room Sponsor at the official website of GDC China 2011, including logo and link.

Note: Each 18SQM meeting room includes two (2) round tables, 6 chairs, one (1) garbage can, 4 spotlights, one (1) lockable door and one (1) 5A/220V single-phase sockets (British style). The food, beverage, etc. in the meeting room are excluded.

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Please contact your account manager for more details.


For more information, fill out a Request for Proposal Form.