GDC China IGF China Sponsorships

GDC China
December 5-7, 2010
Shanghai International Convention Center
Shanghai, China

In 2009, the Independent Games Festival China was held for the first time and more than 200 entries were received—108 for the Main IGF competition and 125 for the Student IGF competition. Submissions came from all over the world including China (including Hong Kong and Taiwan), the Phillipines, Israel, Japan, Singapore, Parkistan, Australia, Iran, Korea, India, and more.

Following the first year's success, the 2nd Independent Games Festival China, featuring the IGF Main Competition and IGF Student Competition, will continue to be held in 2010.

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IGF China Sponsorships


Notes:

  1. The content of the sponsored sessions is subject to the approval by GDC Advisory Board. GDC show management will assign the time slots of the sessions. No slots are guaranteed. Priority and preference will be noted. Honored on a first come, first served basis
  2. GDC show management will assign media outlets. Priority and preference will be noted
  3. The sponsor should provide on its own the logo, the online banner advertisement and the company video clipping
  4. The sponsor should provide on its own the digital copy of the design file
  5. The sponsor should provide on its own the tote bag inserts or the company brochures distributed on-site. Inserts (2000 copies) need to be delivered to the venue on the day of December 3, 2010
  6. The sponsor should design and produce on its own the column advertising
  7. The sponsor should provide on its own the on-site posters
  8. The shell scheme includes: 1 information counter, 2 chairs, 1 garbage can, 2 spotlights and 1 5A/220V single-phase socket (British style)
  9. Please refer here for the banner advertisements rates of gamasutra.com

Diamond Sponsor (2 Available) - RMB500,000

As the Diamond Sponsor of "The 2nd Independent Games Festival China" ("IGF China" for short below), you will enjoy one of the most effective vehicles for reaching and influencing the Asia-Pacific Indie Community. Covered by industry and mainstream press, promoted in professional colleges and universities across the country, and celebrated among independent developers, the IGF platform is the perfect way to reach, educate and influence developers, and helps you to find out high-quality group and individual independent games developers.

Pre-Event Exposure:

  • 1 Online banner at the official website of GDC China 2010 (160x600 pixels, Run of Site till January, 2011)
  • 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 50 words (English) and 200 characters (Chinese) respectively
  • 1 Full-page color advertisement in conference program (210mmx285mm)
  • Inside Front (or Back) Cover advertisement in IGF China Awards Program (210mmx285mm)
  • Logo and link listing in GDC China 2010 Update e-newsletters distributed to all the potential participates
  • Logo on all pre-conference marketing materials, including IGF China Awards Program, campus promotion posters, print advertisements, etc.
  • Recognition as Diamond Sponsor of IGF China at the official website of GDC China 2010, including logo and link

On-site Exposure:

  • 8 VIP passes, 1 Speaker pass, 25 Attendee A/B passes and 50 Expo passes
  • Contact list of the finalists and winners of IGF China (only for internal use)
  • Logo on pod headers for IGF China Pavilion (as illustrated)
  • 1 Quota of award presenter at IGF China Awards Ceremony, presenting the Best Game of Main Competition (or Student Competition)
  • 1-minute Address at IGF China Awards Ceremony
  • Rotating broadcast of the 60 seconds company video before the opening of IGF China Awards Ceremony
  • Logo on Sponsor "thank you" slide in the video of IGF China Awards Ceremony
  • Sponsor recognition in welcome and farewell speech at IGF China Awards Ceremony
  • 1 Sponsored session (1-hour presentation, 150-people capacity in theatre style, with the priority on the selection of time slot)
  • Exhibitor Space: 36SQM (6mx6m)
  • Rotating broadcast of the 60 seconds company video before the morning and afternoon sessions of the main tracks
  • 1 Tote bag insert distributed to all conference attendees, speakers, and press at GDC China 2010
  • Media exposure via in-depth interviews by 3 major industrial media outlets
  • 1 Column advertising at the venue entrance (1.2mLx5mHx4 sides)
  • 4 On-site posters (0.8mWx2mH roll screen/stand)
  • Logo on all promotional items at the conference venue and the awards ceremony of The 2nd IGF China, including the sponsors acknowledgment board, backdrops and XO stands, etc.

Post-Event Exposure:

  • Company description in post-event report of GDC China 2010 and The 2nd IGF China, 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 (2 Available) - RMB200,000

Pre-Event Exposure:

  • 1 Online banner at the official website of GDC China 2010 (160x600 pixels, Run of Site till January, 2011)
  • 1 Online banner at www.gamasutra.com (160x600 pixels, Run of Site, Duration: 1 month)
  • Company description and link in conference program. Up to 50 words (English) and 200 characters (Chinese)
  • 1 Full-page color advertisement in conference program (210mmx285mm)
  • Half-page advertisement in IGF China Awards Program (210mmx142.5mm)
  • Logo and link listing in GDC China 2010 Update e-newsletters distributed to all the potential participates
  • Logo on all pre-conference marketing materials, including IGF China Awards Program, campus promotion posters, print advertisements, etc.
  • Recognition as Platinum Sponsor of IGF China at the official website of GDC China 2010, including logo and link

On-site Exposure:

  • 3 VIP passes, 12 Attendee A/B passes and 50 Expo passes
  • 1 Quota of award presenter at IGF China Awards Ceremony, presenting the single award of Main Competition (or Excellent Student Winner of Student Competition)
  • Rotating broadcast of the 30 seconds company video before the opening of IGF China Awards Ceremony
  • Logo on Sponsor "thank you" slide in the video of IGF China Awards Ceremony
  • Sponsor recognition in welcome speech at IGF China Awards Ceremony
  • Exhibitor Space: 18SQM (6mx3m)
  • 2 On-site posters (0.8mWx2mH roll screen/stand)
  • Logo on all promotional items at the conference venue and the awards ceremony of The 2nd IGF China, including the sponsors acknowledgment board, backdrops and XO stands, etc.

Post-Event Exposure:

  • Company description in post-event report of GDC China 2010 and The 2nd IGF China, distributed to all conference attendees.

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Gold Sponsor (3 Available) - RMB100,000

Pre-Event Exposure:

  • 1 Online banner at the official website of GDC China 2010 (160x600 pixels, Run of Site till January, 2011)
  • Company description and link in conference program. Up to 50 words (English) and 200 characters (Chinese)
  • Logo and link listing in GDC China 2010 Update e-newsletters distributed to all the potential participates
  • Logo on all pre-conference marketing materials, including IGF China Awards Program, campus promotion posters, print advertisements, etc.
  • Recognition as Gold Sponsor of IGF China at the official website of GDC China 2010, including logo and link

On-site Exposure:

  • 2 VIP passes, 6 Attendee A/B passes and 50 Expo passes
  • Rotating broadcast of the 15 seconds company video before the opening of IGF China Awards Ceremony
  • Logo on Sponsor "thank you" slide in the video of IGF China Awards Ceremony
  • Sponsor recognition in welcome speech at IGF China Awards Ceremony
  • 1 Shell Scheme: 9SQM (3mx3m)
  • Logo on all promotional items at the conference venue and the awards ceremony of The 2nd IGF China, including the sponsors acknowledgment board, backdrops and XO stands, etc.

Post-Event Exposure:

  • Company description in post-event report of GDC China 2010 and The 2nd IGF China, distributed to all conference attendees.

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IGF China Awards Ceremony Sponsor (Exclusive) – RMB150,000

Date/Time: December 5, 2010, 19:00-21:00

Pre-Event Exposure:

  • 1 Online banner at the official website of GDC China 2010 (160x600 pixels, Run of Site till January, 2011)
  • 10% Off on banner advertisements at www.gamasutra.com
  • Company description and link in conference program. Up to 50 words (English) and 200 characters (Chinese)
  • 1 Full-page color advertisement in conference program (210mmx285mm)
  • Half-page advertisement in IGF China Awards Program (210mmx142.5mm)
  • Logo and link listing in GDC China 2010 Update e-newsletters distributed to all the potential participates
  • Logo on all pre-conference marketing materials, including IGF China Awards Program, campus promotion posters, print advertisements, etc.
  • Recognition as Exclusive IGF China Awards Ceremony Sponsor at the official website of GDC China 2010, including logo and link

On-site Exposure:

  • 3 VIP passes, 5 Attendee A/B passes and 50 Expo passes
  • 3-minute Address at IGF China Awards Ceremony
  • Rotating broadcast of the 60 seconds company video before the opening of IGF China Awards Ceremony
  • Logo on Sponsor "thank you" slide in the video of IGF China Awards Ceremony
  • Sponsor recognition in welcome and farewell speech at IGF China Awards Ceremony
  • Distribution of company brochures to the guests at IGF China Awards Ceremony
  • Roll screens, XO stands, billboards and other promotional articles at IGF China Awards Ceremony (GDC China management will coordinate the whole decoration layout)
  • Logo on all promotional items at the conference venue and the awards ceremony of The 2nd IGF China, including the sponsors acknowledgment board, backdrops and XO stands, etc.

Post-Event Exposure:

  • Company description in post-event report of GDC China 2010 and The 2nd IGF China, distributed to all conference attendees.

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Please contact your account manager for more details.

Sales Contacts

  • Debbie Beam
    Global Account Manager
    East Coast, Europe & Eastern Canada
    Tel: 785.424.3592
    Fax: 516.467.8823
    dbeam@think-services.com
  • Carsten Kohlenbeck
    Eastern Europe Account Manager
    P: +49 (0)30 346 22 644
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    C: +49 (0)163 164 76 76
    Skype: kohlenbeck
    ckohlenbeck@think-services.com