
GDC Europe General Sponsorships
GDC Europe
August 13-15, 2012
Cologne Congress Center
Cologne, Germany
GDC Europe sponsorships provide exhibitors with the opportunity to reach attendees throughout their entire GDC experience, whether they are attending classes, eating, networking, or socializing.
General Sponsorship Opportunities
GDC Europe Title Sponsorships |
Sponsored Speaking Opportunities |
Marketing/Promotions
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Networking Sponsorships |
View the current Sponsors for GDC Europe.
GDC Europe Title Sponsorships
Platinum Sponsorship Package - €37,000
PRE-EVENT BENEFITS:
- Company Logo and website link on GDC Europe event website home page in the right side nav bar (from the first day of the signed sponsorship contract until October 31st, 2011)
- Company Logo and link and 50 word company description on Sponsors page and exhibitors page of the GDC Europe website
- (3 top slots) Newsletter Ads - Logo, Company Name and 50-word description in pre-event e-newsletters
- E-Newsletter - logo inclusion in all GDC Updates as of date signed (logo on left bar)
- (1) Rotating banner on GDC Europe website (run of site) for 3 months
- Company logo on all sponsored signage at GDC
- (1) Interview for publication by media partners
ONSITE BENEFITS:
- 24 m² Exhibit Space or 12 m² Meeting Room (incl. electricity (230V/ 16A - 3kW)
Date: Monday, August 15 – Wednesday, August 17 - (2) Sponsored sessions
- (4) All Access Passes
- (4) Main Conference Passes
- (4) Staff Passes
- (1) Tote bag insert (sponsor to provide materials, 1800 quantity)
- (2) Hanging banners (excludes production)
- (1) Ad in the GDC Europe Show Program: Full page – best position available
- Company listing and 50 word description in GDC Europe Show Program
- Company Logo on the Expo Floorplan (directional sign and in the Show Program)
Gold Sponsorship Package (4 Available) - €22,000
PRE-EVENT BENEFITS:
- Company Logo and website link on GDC Europe event website in the right side bar
- Company Logo and link and 50 word company description on Sponsors page and exhibitor page of the GDC Europe website
- (3 middle slots) 2-newsletter Ads - Logo, Company Name and 50-word description in pre-event e-newsletters
- (1) Rotating banner on GDC Europe website (run of site) for 2 months
ONSITE BENEFITS:
- 12 m² Exhibit Space (incl. electricity (230V/ 16A - 3kW)
Date: Monday, August 15 – Tuesday, August 16 - (1) Sponsored session
- (2) All Access Pass
- (2) Main Conference Passes
- (2) Staff Passes
- (1) Tote bag insert (sponsor to provide materials, 1800 quantity)
- (1) Ad in the GDC Europe Show Program: Full page
- Company listing and 50 word description in GDC Europe Show Program
Exhibitor can opt for a Meeting Room or a Turnkey Booth for additional costs of €1200 (details see above)
Silver Sponsorship Package - €10,500
PRE-EVENT BENEFITS:
- Company Logo and link and 50 word company description on Sponsors page and exhibitor page of the GDC Europe website
- (3 bottom slot) Newsletter Ads - Logo, Company Name and 50-word description in pre-event e-newsletters
- (1) Rotating banner on GDC Europe website (run of site) for 1 month
ONSITE BENEFITS:
- 9m² Exhibit Space (incl. electricity (230V/ 16A - 3kW)
Date: Monday, August 15 – Tuesday, August 16 - (1) All Access Pass
- (1) Main Conference Pass
- (2) Exhibitor Staff Passes
- (1) Tote bag insert (sponsor to provide materials, 1800 quantity)
- (1) Ad in the GDC Europe Show Program: Full page
- Company listing and 50 word description in GDC Europe Show Program
Exhibitor can opt for a Meeting Room or a Turnkey Booth for additional costs of €1000 (details see above)
Sponsored Speaking Opportunities
Sponsored Sessions (Exhibitors Only) - €3,500
GDC Sponsored Sessions provide interested parties the opportunity to have an intimate conversation with the influential game developer community. Sponsors can customize the session content to show how their product or service can improve the game creation process.
- Sponsor to select day and time from available session slots before July, 31. After that day show management could set up time and day without an agreement of sponsor.
- Listing on GDC Europe includes: session title, company name, 50-word session description, track, speaker, 50-word speaker bio, date/time/location.
- Listing in GDC Conference Program includes the following: session title, speaker name, 50-word speaker bio, 50-word session description, track, date/time/location.
- (2) Conference Associates at door.
- (1) Speaker will be registered as regular Speaker (similar to 1x All Access Pass)*
- Standard A/V setup
Full Day Tutorial/Developer Day
Present a full-day tutorial with full control over session content, speakers, and topics so you can drive home your message to this influential audience.
| Exhibitor Rate | €15,000 |
| Non-Exhibitor Rate | €20,000 |
DATE: Sponsor to select 1 day, Monday Aug 15th or Tuesday, Aug 16th
LOCATION: Congress Center, Room TBD
CLASSROOM CAPACITY: TBD
ROOM INFORMATION:
- Set-up can begin on Sunday, Aug 14th
- GDC operations will order a 2 tables and 8 chairs for outside of the room (Sponsor can use these for assembly/registration tables)
- Sponsor can begin computer setup in the room at TBD
- Sponsor can bring locks for these rooms.
CONTENT:
Sponsor will have full control over the content/ message delivered to the development community in this sponsored venue.
*Messaging will need to be approved by GDC Content team prior to messaging execution.
MARKETING:
- Sponsor Tutorial/Developer Day will be promoted for 30-days prior to event on Gamasutra.com
- Sponsor Tutorial/Developer Day will be promoted in two GDC E-Mail Updates. Dated TBD.
- Website exposure for the Dev Day Sponsored Tutorials (includes 100 words of text).
- Sponsor Tutorial/Developer Day will be promoted via a tote bag insert and via online banner on GDC Europe website
- Post-tutorial list usage – Sponsor will have access to one-time use of the list of game developers who attended the Dev Day sponsored tutorials.
- Sponsor logo on GDC Europe website
REGISTRATION:
- The GDC will assume responsibility for Dev Day registration. Game developers will be admitted to the sponsors Developer Day by purchasing an All Access pass through GDC registration.
- Should the sponsor want to hand out special Developer Day bags, GDC will offer the services of our CAs (Conference Assistants) in inserting up to five pieces in the bags provided by the sponsor. CAs will also assist with the distribution of the Dev Day bags at the door of the classroom. All materials for bags must be received at the advanced warehouse to ensure timely coordination of bag distribution.
- All pre-registered Dev Day attendees registered by the deadline will receive their badges by mail prior to the GDC tutorials.
OPERATIONS:
- GDC Operations staff will coordinate A/V needs with all Dev Day speakers. Operations staff will also work with sponsor on set up, move in, rehearsal and move out for Dev Day sponsored tutorials. GDC requires that specifications for set up of the Dev Day tutorials be communicated at least 3 weeks prior to GDC.
- Sponsor will work with GDC conference operations to make sure everything is ordered correctly. GDC will provide sponsor with an Autocad drawing of this room two months prior to move in.
- GDC will pay for minimum electrical needs in the Dev Day Room. Sponsor will notify GDC of these needs no later than 30 days before move-in. If additional A/V and electrical are needed GDC will ensure that show management discounts are extended to sponsor.
- GDC ops team will assist in freight coordination for Sponsor’s Dev Day (all freight should be shipped to sponsors booth/expo suite where it can be sorted and distributed). GDC operations will coordinate with GES to move freight to session rooms.
- Lunch will be provided for all Dev Day attendees upon presentation of lunch tickets at lunch area.
- The sponsor will have four CAs available to assist them with the tutorial and their workshops at their booth.
Marketing/Promotions
GDC Europe Marketing Package - €5,000
Promote your company to attendee's and the game development community with GDC's most cost effective marketing program. Includes high visibility online, in print and at the event!
- Full page ad in GDC Europe Show Program
- 160x600 Online Banner
- Location: GDC Europe Website and Gamasutra.com Network of Sites
- Type: Run of Site
- Duration: 60 days
- Impressions: 300,000
- Tote Bag Insert (sponsor to provide materials)
- (2 bottom slot) Newsletter Ads – Logo, Company Name and 50 word description in pre-event e-newsletters
Government Package - €12,000
PRE-EVENT BENEFITS:
- (1) Rotating banner on GDC Europe website (run of site) for 2 months
- (1 middle slot) Newsletter Ads - Logo, Company Name and 50-word description in pre-event e-newsletters
ONSITE BENEFITS:
- (2) Sponsored sessions
- (2) Main Conference Passes
- (1) Country/ Association description (market data, etc.) in the GDC Europe Show Program: Double Page
- (1) Tote bag insert (sponsor to provide materials, 1800 quantity)
OPTIONAL: +€3,000
- 12 m² Exhibit Space (incl. electricity (230V/ 16A - 3kW)
Date: Monday, August 15 – Tuesday, August 16 - Exhibitor listing, link and 50 word description on the GDC Europe website
- Company listing and 50 word description in GDC Europe Show Program
Exhibitor can opt for a Meeting Room or a Turnkey Booth for additional cost of €1200.
GDC Europe Writing Pad & Pencil - €5,000
Brand the official GDC Europe writing pad & pencil. Delivered into every Tote Bag (2000 quantity). Production included.
- Logo on GDC Europe writing pad (DIN A5, 30 pages)
- Logo on GDC Europe pencil
- Logo, website link and 50 word company description on the sponsors page of GDC Europe Website
- Company listing and 50 word description in GDC Europe Show Program
Badge Insert with your Business Card - €2,500
Reach every attendee with your business card. Your Business Card will be insert into every attendee badge.
- 2,000 quantity - insert into all GDC attendee badges
- Sponsor to produce business cards and mail to advanced warehouse by TBD
- Company Logo, website link and 50 word company description on the sponsors page of GDC Europe Website
- Company listing and 50 word description in GDC Europe Show Program
Program Advertising
Present your company or your products with a program advertising to all attendees.
| Exhibitor Rate | Non-Exhibitor Rate | |
| Full Page | €1,200 | €2,200 |
| Half Page | €800 | €1,600 |
NOTE: Please contact a Sales Rep for ad spec and deadline information.
Email Newsletter Ads
Logo, company name, 25-word message and website link included in one e-newsletter distribution.
| Exhibitor Rate | Non-Exhibitor Rate | |
| Top Position | €2,000 | €3,000 |
| Middle Position | €1,500 | €2,500 |
| Bottom Position | €1,000 | €2,000 |
GDC Europe Website Banner - 160x600 (Run of Site)
Website Banner on the right side of GDC Europe website
| Exhibitor Rate | €1,000 per month |
| Non-Exhibitor Rate | €2,000 per month |
GDC Europe T-Shirt (Exclusive) - €17,000
PRE-EVENT BENEFITS:
- Company Logo, website link and 50 word company description on the sponsors page of GDC Europe Website
- Exhibitor listing, link and 50 word description on the GDC Europe website
- Company listing and 50 word description in GDC Europe Show Program
- GDC Europe T-shirt promotion and sponsor logo in one pre-event e-newsletter: distributed to GDC global list of qualified developers
ONSITE BENEFITS:
- (2) Main Conference Passes
- Show management will produce and distribute 1.000 t-shirts with sponsor logo and GDC Europe Logo. (Production included, show management and sponsor to approve final layout)
- Artwork needs to be received by Friday, July 2nd
- T-Shits will be given to the first 1.000 attendees in return to their business card (sponsor is allowed to keep the business cards for own purpose)
- (1) Tote Bag Insert with Sponsor Logo “Get your free GDC Europe T-Shirt here…” (Production included, show management and sponsor to approve final layout)
- 12 m2 Booth Space (for T-Shirt give away and Sponsor advertising. Sponsor is responsible for booth construction)
- Back wall, carpet and electricity (230V/ 16A - 3kW)
- 3 Exhibitor Staff Passes
- Sponsor is responsible for additional advertising on own costs
OPTIONAL: +€4,000
- Stair Stickers with Sponsor Logo “Get your free GDC Europe T-Shirt here…” (Production included, show management and sponsor to approve final layout)
- Floor Stickers on expo floor directed to Sponsor-Booth (Production included, show management and sponsor to approve final layout)
Main Tote Bag Sponsor - €11,000
Every attendee will get the GDC Europe Main Tote Bag at the registration desk. So this is one of the best opportunities to brand the conference with your company logo or brand.
- (2) Main Conference Pass
- Show management will produce and distribute up to 1800 bags containing show materials to GDC Europe conference badge holders
- Tote bag displays one colored logo of sponsor on one side and GDC Europe logo on the opposite side
- Includes (1) insert into GDC Europe tote bags (sponsor produces insert; 1800 quantity)
- Logo, website link and 50 word company description on the sponsors page of GDC Europe Website
- Company listing and 50 word description in GDC Europe Show Program
Tote Bag Insert
(1) Insert into GDC Europe tote bags (sponsor produces insert; 1800 quantity). Show management must approve item. No stickers or breakable objects. Includes company listing and 50 word description on GDC Europe Website and GDC Europe Show Program.
| Exhibitor Rate | €1,000 |
| Non-Exhibitor Rate | €2,000 |
Lanyards (Exclusive) - €8,000 (SOLD)
Sponsor to produce 2000 lanyards with sponsor logo
- (1) Main Conference Pass
- Logo, website link and 50 word company description on the sponsors page of GDC Europe Website
- Company listing and 50 word description in GDC Europe Show Program
Staff T-Shirt - €5,000
The GDC Europe operations team and volunteers will wear a T-Shirt with your company logo or brand during the complete conference days.
- (1) Main Conference Pass
- Show management will produce and distribute staff t-shirts with sponsor logo and GDC Europe Logo. (Production included, show management and sponsor to approve final layout)
- Artwork needs to be received by Friday, July 2nd
- Logo, website link and 50 word company description on the sponsors page of GDC Europe Website
- Company listing and 50 word description in GDC Europe Show Program
GDC Speaker Gifts - €3,000
Reach 150 of the GDC Europe’s top speakers by providing them with a gift from your company.
- Gifts will be distributed by show management
- Gift must be approved by GDC Management
- Sponsor to provide insert: 150 quantity. Gifts need to be shipped to the advanced warehouse by TBD
- Company Logo, website link and 50 word company description on the sponsors page of GDC Europe Website
- Company listing and 50 word description in GDC Europe Show Program
GDC Exhibitor Gifts - €3,000
Reach 150 of the top decision makers at exhibiting companies by providing them with a gift from your company.
- Gifts will be distributed by show management
- Gift must be approved by GDC Management
- Sponsor to provide insert: 150 quantity. Gifts need to be shipped to the advanced warehouse by TBD
- Company Logo, website link and 50 word company description on the sponsors page of GDC Europe Website
- Company listing and 50 word description in GDC Europe Show Program
GDC Press Gifts - €3,000
Reach 150 of the game industry’s top press outlets by providing them with a gift from your company.
- Gifts will be distributed via the GDC Press Room
- Gift must be approved by GDC Management
- Sponsor to provide insert: 250 quantity. Gifts need to be shipped to the advanced warehouse by TBD
- Company Logo, website link and 50 word company description on the sponsors page of GDC Europe Website
- Company listing and 50 word description in GDC Europe Show Program
Networking Sponsorships
GDC Europe Night (Exclusive)
The official party of GDC Europe will gather the top developers of the international community for a night of social networking - a place to connect with old friends and establish new ones. As an exclusive sponsor of this reception, your company will act as a liaison and host to developers attending GDC Night. The sponsor will be perceived as a major facilitator of initiatives facing the international community and a supporter of game development collaboration.
LOCATION: Off-site location. See Rep for Details
DATE: Mon, August 15th, 8pm start time
| Exhibitor Rate | €16,000 |
| Non-Exhibitor Rate | €20,000 |
PRE-EVENT BENEFITS:
- Company Logo, website link and 50 word company description on the sponsors page of GDC Europe Website
- GDC Night 25 word event listing with sponsor logo on the event page of GDC Europe website
- GDC Night promotion and sponsor logo in one pre-event e-newsletter: distributed to GDC global list of qualified developers
ONSITE BENEFITS:
- (2) Main Conference Pass
- Two signs at the Event Reception that include company logo and name listed as "Thanks to <Company Name> for sponsoring the GDC Europe Night"
- GDC Night promotion by the show management (poster, flyer, etc.) included.
- Networking Event listing with sponsor logo in GDC Europe Show Program
- Company listing and 50 word description in the GDC Show Program
- 1 Tote Bag insert (sponsor provides materials, 1800 quantity)
- (1) Ad in the GDC Europe Show Program: Full page
- Including an amount of €5,000 for food, beverage and location costs (Sponsor responsible for additional costs)
- Full control of marketing activities onsite (in agreement with show management)
Expo Networking Bar (Exclusive) - €14,000
As the sponsor of the Lobby Bar, you will own the #1 networking area on the Expo Floor Level, located in the Gateway as attendees come up the escalators. Exclusive rights to all branding and promotional items within the bar and lounge – includes the ability to customize the look and feel. Networking at the GDC is one of the top reasons why developers attend and now they will be doing it at your Lobby Bar while enjoying a nice beverage!
PRE-EVENT BENEFITS:
- Company Logo, website link and 50 word company description on the sponsors page of GDC Europe Website
- Networking Bar 25 word event listing with sponsor logo on event page of GDC Europe website
- Networking Bar promotion and sponsor logo in one pre-event e-newsletter: distributed to GDC global list of qualified developers
- (1) Rotating banner on GDC Europe website (run of site) for 1 month
ONSITE BENEFITS:
- (2) Main Conference Pass
- 24m² space on expo floor for networking bar – prominently located
- Networking Bar sign with sponsor logo (Show management produces)
- 1 Tote Bag insert (sponsor to provide materials, 1800 quantity)
- Networking Bar event listing with sponsor logo in GDC Europe Show Program
- Company listing and 50 word description in the GDC Europe Show Program
- Full well cash bar is allowed. Ask sales rep for details.
- Sponsor is responsible for furniture and booth construction
V.I.P Lounge (Exclusive) - €17,000
The VIP Lounge at GDC Europe is an exclusive area for All Access Pass holders and their guests. Located on the level above the Expo Floor of GDC Europe, this private area is a place for the industry elite to network, relax and enjoy food and beverages.
LOCATION: GDC Europe: 2nd Floor
DATE: GDC Europe: August 15-17 (3 Days), Open during conference hours
PRE-EVENT BENEFITS:
- Company Logo, website link and 50 word company description on the sponsors page of GDC Europe Website
- GDC Europe VIP Lounge 25 word event listing with sponsor logo on event page of GDC Europe website
- Logo in inclusion in V.I.P Lounge invite emailed to all eligible professionals
- (1) Rotating banner on GDC Europe website (run of site) for 2 month
ONSITE BENEFITS:
- (2) All Access Pass
- (1) Tote bag insert (sponsor to provide materials, 1800 quantity)
- (1) Ad in the GDC Europe Show Program: Full page
- V.I.P Lounge at Europe event listing with sponsor logo in GDC Europe Show Program
- Company listing and 50 word description in GDC Europe Show Program
- Display company collateral alongside service area
- VIP Lounge sign with Sponsor Logo (production included)
- Two signs within VIP Lounge that says "Thanks to <Company Name> for sponsoring the GDC Europe VIP-Lounge" (production included)
- V.I.P Lounge comes tastefully decorated and includes tables and chairs. (See sales rep for details). Sponsor has ability to work with the show management on additional customization at own cost.
- Even more branding and marketing activities are possible in agreement with show management
- Beverage and lunch served daily at GDC Europe (included)
OPTIONAL: +€8,000
- 10,000 regular cups with 1 colored logo (production included)
- 12,000 coffee cups with 1 colored logo (production included)
- 10,500 napkins with 1 colored logo (production included)
GDC Europe Happy Hour (2 Available)
An upgrade to a GDC tradition! During Happy Hour, GDC Europe attendees will flock to the official happy hour sponsor for late-afternoon refreshments.
LOCATION: Gateway, Expo Level
DATE: 1 available each day - Monday, Aug 15 and Tuesday, Aug 16. Sponsor to choose day
TIME: TBD
- Exhibitor Rate - €5,000
- Non-Exhibitor Rate - €7,000
PRE-EVENT BENEFITS:
- Company Logo, website link and 50 word company description on the sponsors page of GDC Europe Website
- GDC Europe Happy Hour 25 word event listing with sponsor logo on event page of GDC Europe website
- GDC Europe Happy Hour promotion and sponsor logo in one pre-event e-newsletter: distributed to GDC global list of qualified developers
ONSITE BENEFITS:
- (1) Main Conference Pass
- One sign at the Event Reception that include company logo and name listed as "Thanks to <Company Name> for sponsoring the GDC Europe Happy Hour"
- Happy Hour event listing and sponsor logo in GDC Europe Show Program
- Company listing and 50 word description in GDC Europe Show Program
- Includes minimum beverage of €2,000. Sponsor responsible for the cost of replenishing if needed.
- Display company collateral alongside service area for one break
- 1 Tote Bag insert (sponsor to provide materials, 1800 quantity)
- Sponsor is able to add marketing activities onsite (in agreement with show management)
GDC Europe Club Party (Exclusive)
Everybody loves a good party, especially GDC Europe attendees! Gather the game development community together and spread good will among your peers.
LOCATION: Off-site location. See Rep for Details
DATE: Tue, August 16th, 9pm start time
| Exhibitor Rate | €12,000 |
| Non-Exhibitor Rate | €15,000 |
PRE-EVENT BENEFITS:
- Company Logo, website link and 50 word company description on the sponsors page of GDC Europe Website
- GDC Club Party 25 word event listing with sponsor logo on event page of GDC Europe website
- GDC Club Party promotion and sponsor logo in one pre-event e-newsletter: distributed to GDC global list of qualified developers
ONSITE BENEFITS:
- (2) Main Conference Pass
- One sign at the Event Reception that include company logo and name listed as "Thanks to <Company Name> for sponsoring the GDC Europe Club Party"
- GDC Club Party promotion by the show management (poster, flyer, etc.) included
- Networking Event listing with sponsor logo in GDC Europe Show Program
- Company listing and 50 word description in GDC Europe Show Program
- (1) Ad in the GDC Europe Show Program: Full page
- Includes minimum beverage of €4,000. Sponsor is responsible for any additional beverage costs or has the option of cash bar once minimum runs out
- 1 Tote Bag insert (sponsor to provide materials, 1800 quantity)
- Full control of marketing activities onsite (in agreement with show management)
Cigar Bar Sponsorship - €9,000
Exclusive V.I.P networking event that takes place Monday and Tuesday night.
DATE: Monday, August 15th - Tuesday, August 16th
TIME: 11:00pm - 2:00am
LOCATION: TBA
PRE-EVENT BENEFITS:
- Company Logo, website link and 50 word company description on the sponsors page of GDC Europe Website
- Logo in inclusion in Cigar Bar invite email to selected high leveled game industry veterans (sponsor and GDC management to collaborate on list)
ONSITE BENEFITS:
- (1) All Access Pass
- Cigar Bar cards (count 100) with sponsor logo to be given out to eligible professionals (sponsor and GDC management to collaborate on list). Sponsor will get 10 Cigar Bar cards for his own disposal.
- Company listing and 50 word description in GDC Europe Show Program
- Cigar Bar sign at venue with sponsor logo (show management to produce)
- Sponsor has ability to work with the show management on additional signage at own cost.
- 1 Tote Bag insert (sponsor to provide materials, 1800 quantity)
- Including beverage
GDC Europe Executive Dinner Sponsorship (SOLD) - €8,500
Dinner, drinks and networking with a select gathering of industry executives and V.I.Ps.
Date: Tuesday, August 16th, 8pm start time
Location: TBA, but very exclusive location
PRE-EVENT BENEFITS:
- Company Logo, website link and 50 word company description on the sponsors page of GDC Europe Website
- Logo in inclusion in GDC Europe Executive Dinner invite email to selected high leveled game industry veterans (sponsor and GDC management to collaborate on list)
- (1) Rotating banner on GDC Europe website (run of site) for 1 month
ONSITE BENEFITS:
- (1) All Access Pass
- Executive Dinner cards (count maximum 80) with sponsor logo to be given out to invited attendees (sponsor and GDC management to collaborate on list)
- Company listing and 50 word description in GDC Europe Show Program
- GDC Europe Executive Dinner sign at venue with sponsor logo (show management to produce)
- Sponsor has ability to work with the show management on additional signage at own cost.
- Sponsor will attend at the welcome ceremony (“Say hello to all guests”)
- 1 Tote Bag insert (sponsor to provide materials, 1800 quantity)
GDC Europe Poker Tournament - €9,500
Host one of the hottest events during GDC Europe. The GDC Europe Poker Tournament gathers the community together and see who knows when to hold 'em and knows when to fold 'em.
LOCATION: Off-site location, TBD
DATE: Sun, August 14, 6pm start time
EVENT DETAILS: GDC Europe will be the marketing vehicle to drive attendees to the sponsor hosted Poker Tournament and provide prizes. The Sponsor will manage the tournament, including registration and format.
MARKETING DELIVERABLES:
- Poker Tournament 50 word event listing, logo and link on GDC Europe website
- Poker Tournament 50 word event listing, logo and link in one GDC Europe Newsletter Update to drive pre-registration to sponsor.
- Sponsor logo and link on sponsors page of GDC Europe website
- Poker Tournament listing and logo included in digital conference preview guide if received by TBD
- Poker Tournament listing and sponsor logo in GDC Europe Show Program
- Company listing and 50 word description in GDC Europe Show Program
- Two signs near each registration location including event details (produced by show management)
- (1) Rotating banner on GDC Europe website (run of site) for 1 month
- Tote Bag insert (sponsor to produce materials)
- Prizes: GDC Europe will provide winner with 2 All Access Pass to any GDC 2011 or 2012 event. Sponsor has full control over all other prizes
- Sponsor to work with show management on identifying a venue
- Sponsor to control all onsite aspects of the event and work directly with the venue on all needs, including equipment rental, catering, etc.

Beverage Sponsorship (Exclusive)
If you are thirsty get a bottle of water. Every thirsty attendee will know your company logo, name or brand afterwards. Brand 6,000 water bottles with your ID.
LOCATION: Gateway, Expo Level
| Exhibitor Rate | €13,000 |
| Non-Exhibitor Rate | €16,000 |
PRE-EVENT BENEFITS:
- Company Logo, website link and 50 word company description on the sponsors page of GDC Europe Website
- Beverage Sponsorship 25 word event listing with sponsor logo on GDC Europe website
ONSITE BENEFITS:
- (2) Main Conference Pass
- Beverage Sponsor event listing with sponsor logo in GDC Europe Show Program
- Company listing and 50 word description in GDC Europe Show Program
- Includes production of 6000 water-bottles with company logo (2000 bottles each day)
- Each beverage station will be arranged with one LCD screen and DVD-Player for sponsor purpose (production not included)
- Display company collateral alongside service area
- 1 Tote Bag insert (sponsor to provide materials, 1800 quantity)
- (1) Ad in the GDC Europe Show Program: Full page
Coffee Break Sponsorship (5 Available)
LOCATION: Gateway, Expo Level
DATE: 2 per day on Monday, Aug 15 and Tuesday, Aug 16. 1 on Wednesday, Aug 17.
Sponsor to choose day
TIME: TBD
| Exhibitor Rate | €3,000 |
| Non-Exhibitor Rate | €5,000 |
PRE-EVENT BENEFITS:
- Company Logo, website link and 50 word company description on the sponsors page of GDC Europe Website
- Coffee Break 25 word event listing with sponsor logo on event page of GDC Europe website
- Coffee Break promotion and sponsor logo in one pre-event e-newsletter: distributed to GDC global list of qualified developers
ONSITE BENEFITS:
- (1) Main Conference Pass
- One sign at the Event Reception that include company logo and name listed as "Thanks to <Company Name> for sponsoring the GDC Europe Happy Hour"
- Coffee Break event listing and sponsor logo in GDC Europe Show Program
- Company listing and 50 word description in GDC Europe Show Program
- Includes cost of coffee/decaf/water service for one break
- Display company collateral alongside service area for one break
- 1 Tote Bag insert (sponsor to provide materials, 1800 quantity)
- Sponsor is able to add marketing activities onsite (in agreement with show management)
Art Wars - €12,000
Live Art Drawing Competition on Expo Floor
PRE-EVENT EXPOSURE:
- Art Wars 50 word event listing, logo and link on Events page of GDC Europe website
- Art Wars event listing, logo and link in the Digital Conference Preview Guide if received no later than TBD
- Logo, link on Sponsors page of GDC Europe website
- Art Wars 50 word event listing, logo and link in one GDC Europe e-mail update promoting GDC Europe events
- 160x600 GDC Europe ROS banner promoting Art Wars (sponsor supplies web banner)
ONSITE EXPOSURE:
- GDC Prizes: 2 Conference passes, 1 to be given out each day. Conference passes good for any 2010 or 2011 GDC Event. Sponsor responsible for additional prizes
- Event listing and logo in GDC Europe Show Program if provided no later than TBD
- Company listing and 50 word description in GDC Europe Show Program
- 18m2 expo booth for Art Wars, Monday, Aug 16 and Tues, Aug 17 during expo hours
- Art Wars banner with sponsor logo included on back wall (show management produces). Sponsor artwork due on TBD
- Art Wars sign indicating hours of event and sponsor logo. Show Management to produce. Logo due by TBD
- Carpet with sponsor logo (show management will produce. Deadline for artwork is TBD)
- 6 easels, 12 flip charts with paper and pens included. Sponsor to replenish if supply runs out
Totebag insert promoting event (sponsor to produce). Needs to arrive at warehouse by TBD - Additional booth buildout or further customization can be done by the sponsor at own cost
Programmer's Challenge - €12,000
Live Programming Challenge on Expo Floor
PRE-EVENT EXPOSURE:
- Programmers Challenge 50 word event listing, logo and link on Events page of GDC Europe website
- Programmers Challenge event listing, logo and link in the Digital Conference Preview Guide if received no later than TBD
- Logo, link on Sponsors page of GDC Europe website
- Programmers Challenge 50 word event listing, logo and link in one GDC Europe e-mail update promoting GDC Europe events
- 160x600 GDC Europe ROS banner promoting Programmers Challenge (sponsor supplies web banner)
ONSITE EXPOSURE:
- GDC Prizes: 2 Conference passes, 1 to be given out each day. Conference passes good for any 2010 or 2011 GDC Event. Sponsor responsible for additional prizes
- Programmers Challenge event listing and sponsor logo in GDC Europe Show Program if provided no later than TBD
- Company listing and 50 word description in GDC Europe Show Program
- 18m2 expo booth for Programmers Challenge Competition, Monday, Aug 16 and Tues, Aug 17 during expo hours
- Standing sign with competition times and sponsor logo (show management to produce)
- 8 laptop computers with hard cable internet access
- Counters for the laptops with sponsor logos (show management to provide)
- Carpet with sponsor logo (show management will produce. Deadline for artwork is TBD)
- Totebag insert promoting event (sponsor to produce). Needs to arrive at warehouse by TBD
- Option to build out space and customize at sponsor cost. Sponsor can work directly with show management on booth layout


