GDC 2012 Career Sponsorships
GDC 2012
March 5 - March 9, 2012
Moscone Convention Center
San Francisco, CA
The largest and most prestigious career expo in the game industry provides publishers and studios the opportunity to meet, interact and recruit the industry's top developers on the show floor. The Career Pavilion features an Interactive Lounge, Networking Bar and attendee competitions for programmers and artists. Reserve your spot now and promote your company to the top talent in the industry, collect qualified resumes, and make quality hires.
Career Sponsorships
| Career Pavilion Exhibits | Marketing/Promotion |
Sponsorships
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Game Career Seminar |
Career Pavilion Exhibits
10'x10' Education Booth Package
10'x10' Education Booth Sponsor - $6,000
10'x10' Education Booth Package includes:
- Passes:
- 10 Expo Passes
- 10 Staff Badges
- 25% Discount on 5 Conference Passes
- 10'x10' Exhibit Space:
- 2 Chairs
- Draped Table
- Carpet
- Gem Walls (Black)
- Sign with Company Name
- 5 AMP Electricity
10'x20' Career Pavilion Booth Package
10'x20' Career Pavilion Booth Sponsor - $12,000
10'x20' Career Pavilion Booth Package includes:
- Passes:
- 35 Expo Passes
- 20 Staff Badges
- 25% Discount on 10 Conference Passes
- 5 Single Session Passes
- 10'x20' Exhibit Space:
- 2 Chairs
- Draped Table
- Carpet
- Gem Walls (Black)
- Sign with Company Name
- 5 AMP Electricity
- Select 1 or 2 10'x10' Built-in Meeting Rooms:
- 4 Chairs
- Round Table
- Carpet
- Waste Basket
- Gem Walls (Black)
- Select 1 or 2 10'x10' Built-in Meeting Rooms:
- 4 Chairs
- Round Table
- Carpet
- Waste Basket
- Gem Walls (Black)
20'x20' Career Pavilion Booth Package
20'x20' Career Pavilion Booth Sponsor - $24,000
Booth Options*:
*There are only four options available.
NO additions or changes can occur to these three options.
If changes are needed, exhibitor must contact GES E&D to design
their custom booth and incur all costs of the booth build-out.
20'x20' Career Pavilion Booth Package includes:
- Passes:
- 35 Expo Passes
- 40 Staff Badges
- 25% Discount on 10 Conference Passes
- 5 Single Session Passes
- 20'x20' Exhibit Space:
- 2 Chairs
- Draped Table
- Carpet
- Gem Walls (Black)
- Sign with Company Name
- 10 AMP Electricity
- Select 1 or 2 10'x10' Built-in Meeting Rooms:
- 4 Chairs
- Round Table
- Carpet
- Waste Basket
- Gem Walls (Black)
20'x30' Career Pavilion Booth Package - $36,000
Wall panels are 38 3/16" x 86 1/4"
Custom graphics can be ordered through GES.
*No changes to designs allowed*
20'x30' Career Pavilion Booth Package includes:
- Passes:
- 35 Expo Passes
- 60 Staff Badges
- 25% Discount on 15 Conference Passes
- 5 Single Session Passes
- 20'x30' Exhibit Space:
- 2 Chairs
- 6' Draped Table
- Carpet
- Gem Walls (Black)
- 2M x 12"h Black and White ID sign with Company Name
- Custom header can be ordered through GES.
- 20 AMP Electricity
- 10'x10' Built-in Meeting Room:
- 4 Chairs
- Round Table
- Carpet
- Waste Basket
- Gem Walls (Black)
20'x40' Career Pavilion Booth Package - $48,000
Wall panels are 38 3/16" x 86 1/4"
Custom graphics can be ordered through GES.
*No changes to designs allowed*
20'x40' Career Pavilion Booth Package includes:
- Passes:
- 35 Expo Passes
- 80 Staff Badges
- 25% Discount on 15 Conference Passes
- 5 Single Session Passes
- 20'x40' Exhibit Space:
- 2 Chairs
- 6' Draped Table
- Carpet
- Gem Walls (Black)
- 2M x 12"h Black and White ID sign with Company Name
- Custom header can be ordered through GES.
- 20 AMP Electricity
- 10'x10' Built-in Meeting Room:
- 4 Chairs
- Round Table
- Carpet
- Waste Basket
- Gem Walls (Black)
Overarching Career Pavilion Sponsorship- Platinum (2 available) - $80,000
Pre-event Benefits- One (1) Full Page in February issue of Game Developer Magazine, the GDC issue
- One (1) 160x600 Run of Site banner on Gamasutra / up to three (3) months / 600k impressions (Dec 15 – Mar 15)
- Listed as Platinum Sponsor with logo and link on Sponsors Page of GDC event website
- Listed as Platinum Sponsor with logo and link on Career Pavilion page of GDC event website
- Listed as Platinum Sponsor with logo on Recruitment focused GDC e-newsletter
- Listed as Platinum Sponsor with logo on bin where 'Who's Hiring at GDC' flyer is distributed
- qualifies for 35% off Job Postings and Resume Database access thru March 10, 2012*
- 20'x40' Turn-key booth
- One (1) 30'x10' double sided hanging banner in West Hall Lobby (production not included)
- One (1) Light Box (Show Management produces, sponsor to send artwork by deadline listed here)
- One (1) Tote Insert (production not included)
- Listed as Platinum Sponsor with logo on Career Pavilion signage onsite at GDC
- Two (2) All Access Passes
- Fifteen (15) Expo Passes
- Fifteen (15) Single Session Passes
Overarching Career Pavilion Sponsorship - Gold (2 available) - $65,000
Pre-event Benefits
- One (1) Full Page in February issue of Game Developer Magazine, the GDC issue
- One (1) 160x600 Run of Site banner on Gamasutra / up to two (2) months / 400k impressions (Jan 15 – Mar 15)
- Listed as Gold Sponsor with logo and link on Sponsors Page of GDC event website
- Listed as Gold Sponsor with logo and link on Career Pavilion page of GDC event website
- Listed as Gold Sponsor with logo on Recruitment focused GDC e-newsletter
- Listed as Gold Sponsor with logo on bin where 'Who's Hiring at GDC' flyer is distributed
- qualifies for 25% off Job Postings and Resume Database access thru March 10, 2012*
- 20'x30' Turn-key booth
- One (1) 10'x10' double sided hanging banner in West Hall Lobby (production not included)
- One (1) Tote Insert (production not included)
- Listed as Gold Sponsor with logo on Career Pavilion signage onsite at GDC
- Two (2) Main Conference Passes
- Ten (10) Expo Passes
- Ten (10) Single Session Passes
Career Pavilion Happy Hour with Pass Giveaway (Wednesday SOLD, Thursday Available) - $21,400
The Career Pavilion Happy Hour is simply the place to be at the GDC for networking. And this year attendees will have a chance to win 3 All Access Passes to the GDC Event of their choice – and they have you to thank!
Location: West Hall
Happy Hours: Wed or Thurs
Pre-Event Exposure:
- Logo and link on Event Description and Parties and Networking page of GDC website
- Company logo/link mention in one GDC Newsletter Update highlighting events at GDC
- Logo on Sponsors Page
On-Site Exposure:
- Logo on events page of the GDC Conference Program. Deadline listed here
- Logo recognition on all Career Pavilion Happy Hour signage. Signage in Moscone Center to be produced by show management if logo received no later than deadline listed here
- Includes set allotment for food and beverage. GDC Show management will place the order for food and beverage based on 450ppl in consultation with the sponsor. If the sponsor wishes to add to the initial order onsite they are able to do so at own cost.
- 3 Conference Passes awarded - winners given the choice to attend any GDC Event
- Microphone provided
- Text listing on CAAG and pocket CAAG
Art Wars (Career Pavilion) - $18,500
Recruit top artists with a live drawing competition in the Career Pavilion. Art Wars is an attendee favorite and gathers crowds of artists ready to go head to head against each other.
Competition Format:
- The competition is located in the Career Pavilion, and runs Wednesday - Friday. Open during expo hours.
- The Sponsor has creative control over the format of the competition. Suggestion: Each day set specific competition times when attendees can compete. Select "themes" for each live drawing competition where artists draw head to head with a time limit.
- Registration is handled by sponsor. GDC recommends onsite registration at Art Wars booth
- Top artists per competition are awarded prizes from sponsor. Overall winner each day receives a GDC conference pass to future event. See below for details
Pre-Event Exposure:
- Logo, link and event description on Events page of GDC website
- Logo, link and 50 word description on Sponsors page of GDC website
- Additional promotion on GDC Job Board via Gamasutra.com
- Logo, link and description on Career Pavilion page of GDC website
- Mention in one GDC event e-mail update highlighting events at GDC
- 160x600 online banner on GDC Website
On-Site Exposure:
- Logo near event description on Career page of the GDC Program. Deadlines listed here
- 20'x20' space in Career Pavilion West Hall expo floor, during Expo Hours. Backdrop will be pipe and drape, sponsor can upgrade at own expense.
- (1) 4'x8' double-sided banner within space (Show management to produce 4x8 double-sided hanging banner. Logo needs to be submitted by deadline listed here)
- (1) 22"x28" sign in expo booth indicating hours of event and featuring sponsor logo. Show Management to produce. Logo due by deadline listed here
- (4) 2'x2'Sponsored Floor Graphics, with carpet (show management will produce graphics. Artwork due by deadline listed here
- 22x28 Directional Sign located in the Career Pavilion with Sponsor logo if provided by deadline listed here. Show Management to Produce
- 10 flip charts with paper. Pens and paper will be provided by sponsor and the supply should be unlimited.
- 1 totebag insert distributed to GDC attendees (insert must be received at advance warehouse by deadline listed here)
- Text listing on CAAG and pocket CAAG
3D Modeling Competition (Career Pavilion) - $18,500
The 3D Modeling Competition draws on the steep talent pool at the GDC, giving your company the opportunity to look beyond a simple resume and see real-time talent and modeling skills in action.
Competition Format:
- The competition is located on the expo floor, and runs Wednesday - Friday. Open during expo hours
- The Sponsor has creative control over the format of the competition. Suggestion: Each day set specific competition times when attendees can compete. Select "themes" for each 3D Modeling competition where developers model head to head with a time limit.
- Registration is handled by sponsor. GDC recommends onsite registration at 3D Modeling booth
- Top 3D Modelers per "themed" competition are awarded prizes from sponsor. Overall winner each day receives a GDC conference pass to future event. See below for details
Pre-Event Exposure:
- Logo, link and event description on Events page of GDC website
- Logo and link and 50 word company description on Sponsors page of GDC website
- Additional promotion on GDC Job Board via Gamasutra.com
- Logo, link and description on Career Pavilion page of GDC website
- Mention in one GDC event e-mail update highlighting events at GDC: distributed to over 60,000 developers
- 160x600 online banner on GDC Website
On-Site Exposure:
- Logo near event description in Career section of GDC Program. Deadlines listed here
- 20'x20' area for 3D Modeling Competition in Expo floor, - During Expo Hours, Thurs.-Sat. Backdrop pipe and drape, sponsor can customize or upgrade at own cost
- Four (4) two-meter counters, laptop computer stations, electrical drops and labor, with hard cable internet access
- Logo on one 4'x8' double-sided hanging sign (show management will produce sign. Logo due by deadline listed here)
- (4) 2'x2' floor graphics, with carpet (show management will produce graphics) Artwork due by deadline listed here
- Logo on each backsplash (show management will produce)
- (1) 22"x28" sign in expo booth indicating hours of event and featuring sponsor logo. Show Management to produce. Logo due by deadline listed here
- 22"x28" Directional sign in Career Pavilion area with sponsor logo
- 1 totebag insert distributed to GDC attendees. See specs here
- Text listing on CAAG and pocket CAAG
Programmer's Challenge (Career Pavilion) - $18,500
An elite programmer can be the difference between a good game and a GREAT game. Recruit the best programmers in the industry with the Programmers Challenge in the Career Pavilion.
Competition Format:
- The competition is located in the Career Pavilion, and runs Wednesday - Friday. Open during expo hours.
- The Sponsor has creative control over the format of the competition. Suggestion: Each day set specific competition times when attendees can compete. Create a specific programming challenge that attendees need to complete in a timed setting. Have attendees compete against each other per competition and for best overall score of the day.
- Registration is handled by sponsor. GDC recommends onsite registration at Programmers Challenge booth
- Top programmers per competition are awarded prizes from sponsor. Overall winner each day receives a GDC conference pass to future event. See below for details
Pre-Event Exposure:
- Logo, link and event description on Events page of GDC website
- Logo, link and description on Career Pavilion page of GDC website
- Logo, link and 50 word company description on Sponsors page of GDC website
- Mention in one GDC event e-mail update highlighting events at GDC: distributed to over 60,000 developers
- Logo inclusion on Sponsor index homepage
- Additional GDC Job Board Promotion via Gamasutra.com
- 160x600 online banner on the GDC website
On-Site Exposure:
- Logo near event description in Career section of GDC Program. Deadlines listed here
- 20'x20' area for Art War in Career Pavilion West Hall expo floor, open during expo hours. Background is Pipe and Drape and sponsor can customize or upgrade at own expense.
- Four (4) two-meter counters, electrical drops and labor, with hard cable internet access
- Logo on one 4'x8' double-sided hanging sign (show management will produce sign)
- (4) 2'x2' floor graphics, with carpet (show management will produce graphics)
- Logo on each backsplash (show management will produce)
- (1) 22"x28" sign in expo booth indicating hours of event and featuring sponsor logo. Show Management to produce. Logo due by deadline listed here.
- (1) 22"x28"Directional sign in Career Pavilion area with Sponsor logo depending on location
- 1 totebag insert distributed to GDC attendees (insert must be received at advance warehouse by deadline listed here)
- Text listing on CAAG and pocket CAAG
Level Design Competition (Career Pavilion) - $18,500
Level design is key to an engaging and satisfying game experience. Recruit top Level Designers through a competition in the Career Pavilion.
Competition Format:
- The competition is located on the expo floor, and runs Wednesday - Friday. Open during expo hours.
- The Sponsor has creative control over the format of the competition. Suggestion: Each day set specific competition times when attendees can compete. Create "themed" Level Design challenges that attendees must complete over the course of the expo.
- Registration is handled by sponsor. GDC recommends onsite registration at Level Design Competition booth
- Top level designers per "themed" competition are awarded prizes from sponsor. The overall winner per day receives a GDC conference pass to future event. See below for details
Pre-Event Exposure:
- Logo, link and description on Events page of GDC website
- Logo, link on of Sponsors page of GDC website
- Additional promotion on GDC Job Board via Gamasutra.com
- Logo, link and description on Career Pavilion page of GDC website
- Mention in one GDC event e-mail update highlighting events at GDC: distributed to over 60,000 developers
- 160x600 online banner on GDC Website
On-Site Exposure:
- Logo near event description in Career section of GDC Program. Deadlines listed here
- 20'x20' area for Level Design Competition on expo floor - During Expo hours
- Four (4) two-meter counters, laptop computer stations, electrical drops and labor, with hard cable internet access
- Logo on one 4'x8' double-sided hanging sign (show management will produce sign)
- (4) 2'x2' floor graphics, with carpet (show management will produce graphics
- Logo on each backsplash (show management will produce)
- (1) 22"x28" sign in expo booth indicating hours of event and featuring sponsor logo. Show Management to produce. Logo due by deadline listed here.
- (1) 22"x28"Directional sign in Career Pavilion area with Sponsor logo depending on location
- 1 totebag insert distributed to GDC attendees (insert must be received at advance warehouse by deadline listed here)
- Text listing on CAAG and pocket CAAG
Career Interactive Lounge - $20,500
Pre-Event Exposure:
- Logo and link on Networking of GDC website
- Logo listing on Career Pavilion Section of GDC website
- Logo, link and 50 word company description on Sponsors page of GDC website
- Mention in one GDC event e-mail update highlighting events at GDC: distributed to over 60,000 developers
- Additional GDC Job Board promotion via Gamasutra.com
On-Site Exposure:
- Logo near event description in Career section of GDC Conference Program. Deadlines listed here
- 20'x30' area for Interactive Lounge in Career Pavilion West Hall expo floor - expo hours
- 12 laptop computers with hard cable internet access
- 2 BOTM leather ottomans to be ordered by show management
- 3 BVTK High bar tables, 9 BBSS barstools to be ordered by show management
- Option to bring own furniture or customize for additional cost. Sponsor will need to order and pay directly to GES
- Logo on one 4x8 double sided hanging sign (show management will produce sign)
- (4) 2'x2' floor graphics plus carpet(show management will produce graphics)
- Logo on each backsplash and 6 counters
- Sponsor job section will be set as homepage on lounge computers
- Includes daily cleaning
Career Networking Bar (SOLD) - $20,500
Pre-Event Exposure:
- Logo and link on Networking of GDC website
- Logo listing on Career Pavilion Section of GDC website
- Logo, link and 50 word company description on Sponsors page of GDC website
- Mention in one GDC event e-mail update highlighting events at GDC: distributed to over 60,000 developers
- Additional GDC Job Board promotion via Gamasutra.com
On-Site Exposure:
- Logo near event description in Career page of the GDC Conference Program. Deadlines listed here
- 20x30 space on expo floor - open during expo hours
- (1) 4'x8' double-sided banner within space. Show management to produce.
- (1) 22'x28' Look and feel sign in bar with hours. Show Management to produce. Logo due by deadline listed here
- (4) 2'x2' floor graphics (show management will produce graphics. Artwork due by deadline listed here
- Furniture provided includes 3 black leather cube ottomans, 2 leather chairs, 1 glass table, 1bar, 3 high boys tables, 9 Barstools, black carpet, to be ordered by show management
- Option to bring own furniture or customize for additional cost, will need to work directly with GES. No discounts allowed with furniture not used.
- Full well cash bar with staff (a bar minimum of $750 per day must be met or sponsor will be responsible for the difference.
- Includes daily cleaning
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