GDC 2014 Career Sponsorships
GDC 2014
March 17-21, 2014
Expo Dates: March 19-21
Moscone Convention Center
San Francisco, CA
The game industry's largest and most prestigious career expo provides publishers and studios the opportunity to meet, interact with and recruit the industry's top developers on the show floor. The GDC Career Pavilion features Interactive Lounges, a Networking Bar and is the ideal venue to host interactive attendee competitions for developers of every discipline.
How will you use the GDC Career Pavilion? Reserve your space today by contacting
Gina Gross.
Career Sponsorships
| Career Pavilion Exhibits | Marketing/Promotion |
| Sponsorships | Game Career Seminar |
Career Pavilion Exhibits
10'x20' Career Pavilion Booth Package
| Rate Deadlines | Early Bird 3/30/13 - 1/6/14 |
Post Early Bird 1/7/14-3/16/14 |
| 10x20 | $13,200 | $14,400 |
10'x20' Career Pavilion Booth Package includes:
- In open area of booth:
- Two (2) Chairs
- One (1) 6' Draped Table
- Black Carpet
- Gem Walls (Black)
- Header with Company Name (Black Text)
- Five (5) Amp Electricity via a single drop
- In meeting room:
- 10'x10' Meeting Room of GEM walls
- One (1) Starbase Round Table
- Four (4) Chairs
- One (1) Wastebasket
- For passes included with this package, see pass grid here
20'x20' Career Pavilion Booth Package
| Rate Deadline | Early Bird 3/30/13 - 1/6/14 |
Post Early Bird 1/7/14-3/16/14 |
| 20x20 | $26,400 | $28,800 |
Booth Options*:
Layout 'A' – 1 Meeting Room
20'x20' Career Pavilion Booth Package includes:
- In open area of booth:
- Two (2) Chairs
- One (1) 6' Draped Table
- Black Carpet
- Gem Walls (Black)
- Header with Company Name (Black Text)
- Ten (10) Amp Electricity via a single drop
- 1 or 2 Meeting Rooms:
- 10'x10' Meeting Room(s) of GEM walls
- One (1) Starbase Round Table per room
- Four (4) Chairs per room
- One (1) Wastebasket per room
- For passes included with this package, see pass grid here
20'x30' Career Pavilion Booth Package
| Rate Deadline | Early Bird 3/30/13 - 1/6/14 |
Post Early Bird 1/7/14-3/16/14 |
| 20x30 | $39,600 | $43,200 |
Layout 'A' – 1 Meeting Room
Custom graphics can be ordered through GES.
20'x30' Career Pavilion Booth Package includes:
- In open area of booth:
- Four (4) Chairs
- Two (2) 6' Draped Table
- Black Carpet
- Gem Walls (Black)
- Headers with Company Name (Black Text)
- Twenty (20) Amp Electricity
- 1 or 2 Meeting Rooms:
- 10'x10' Meeting Room(s) of GEM walls
- One (1) Starbase Round Table per room
- Four (4) Chairs per room
- One (1) Wastebasket per room
- For passes included with this package, see pass grid here
Overarching Career Pavilion Sponsorship- Platinum (2 available) - $75,000
Stand above and apart from other studios as a key sponsor of the game industry's biggest and most anticipated annual career fair. Each sponsorship includes everything needed for maximum event ROI, from pre-event marketing to onsite signage and premium booth space/locations.Pre-Event Benefits
- One (1) Full Page in Game Developer Magazine's GDC issue
- One (1) 160x600 Run of Site banner on Gamasutra / up to three (3) months / 600k impressions
- Listed as Career Pavilion Platinum Sponsor with logo, description and link on Sponsors Page of GDC event website
- Listed as Career Pavilion Platinum Sponsor with logo, description and link on Career Pavilion page of GDC event website
- 1 ad slot in GDC update. Includes logo, 50 word description and URL. Based on sign-on date and availability.
- Listed as Platinum Sponsor within the 'Who's Hiring at GDC' flyer
- Qualifies for 35% off Job Postings and Resume Database access thru March 1, 2014*
- 30'x30' booth space
- One (1) 40'x10' double sided hanging banner alongside escalator to Career Pavilion (production not included, see interactive venue
- One (1) Light Box, location TBD (Show Management produces, sponsor to send artwork by deadline TBD)
- One (1) Tote bag Insert (production not included)
- One (1) Full Page ad in GDC Event Guide
- Career Pavilion Platinum sponsor listing with logo in Event Guide
- Two (2) All Access Passes
- Fifteen (15) Expo Passes
- Fifteen (15) Single Session Passes
- 25% off 10 additional conference passes
Overarching Career Pavilion Sponsorship - Gold (2 available) - $60,000
Stand above and apart from other studios as a key sponsor of the game industry's biggest and most anticipated annual career fair. Each sponsorship includes everything needed for maximum event ROI, from pre-event marketing to onsite signage and premium booth space/locations.Pre-Event Benefits
- Half Page ad in Game Developer Magazine's GDC issue
- One (1) 160x600 Run of Site banner on Gamasutra / 30 day duration / 200k impressions
- Listed as Career Pavilion Gold Sponsor with logo and link on Sponsors Page of GDC event website
- Listed as Career Pavilion Gold Sponsor with logo and link on Career Pavilion page of GDC event website
- Listed as Gold Sponsor within the 'Who's Hiring at GDC' flyer '
- Qualifies for 25% off Job Postings and Resume Database access thru March 1, 2014*
- 20'x30' Turn-key booth
- One (1) Floor Graphic, light box, or cylindrical banner hanging banner alongside escalator to Career Pavilion (based on availability, production may be included, see interactive venue)
- One (1) Tote bag Insert (production not included)
- Career Pavilion Gold Sponsor listing with logo in GDC Exhibitor Guide
- Two (2) Main Conference Passes
- Ten (10) Expo Passes
- Ten (10) Single Session Passes
- 25% off 5 additional conference passes
Career Pavilion Happy Hour with Pass Giveaway (2 Available) - $25,000
The Career Pavilion Happy Hour is simply the place to be at 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: South Hall
Happy Hours: Wednesday or Thursday
Pre-Event Exposure:
- Sponsorship title, company logo and 50 word description on GDConf.com Parties & Networking page
- Sponsorship title, company logo and 50 word description on GDConf.com Career Pavilion page
- Company logo/link mention in one GDC Update e-newsletter highlighting events at GDC. Based on sign-on date and availability.
- Sponsorship title, company logo and 50 word description on GDConf.com Sponsors Page
- 160x600 ROS banner on GDConf.com. See banner spec details.
- Four (4) Enhanced Weekly Refresh Job Posting Credits to be used between January 1 – March 31, 2014
- One (1) ad sponsorship in Gama Jobs weekly newsletter between January 1 – March 31, 2014
On-Site Exposure:
- Logo on Events page of the GDC Event Guide
- Full Page in Who's Hiring @ GDC Brochure
- Sponsor can hold raffle for GDC Pass Giveaway at booth. Three (3) total passes awarded - winners given the choice to attend any GDC Event within the next 12 months.
- Microphone and speaker will be provided to attract attendees and announce winners
- Lead retrieval device to scan Attendee badges
- 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 the print deadline provided.
- 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.
- One (1) medium hanging banner in convention center (produced by client, see show management for locations)
- One (1) spinning tower banner. Production included. Sponsor to send artwork by TBD.
Spinning Towers Banner example - Text listing on on-site Conference-at-a-Glance (CAAG) and pocket CAAG
Career Pavilion Gift Baskets - $14,000 (Exclusive)
Put your message directly into the hands of the game industry's top recruiters with the Career Pavilion Gift Basket. This high profile, exclusive sponsorship combines sponsor provided branded gifts with useful and fun event necessities in a "GDC"-branded soft-sided container that's delivered to every recruiter's booth in the GDC Career Pavilion. Ideal for schools Career Services Department and Legal Firms specializing in work visas.
Pre-event Benefits:
Deadline to order: TBD |
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'Who's Hiring at GDC' Brochure with Kiosk (Exclusive)
Reach attending developers of every experience level as they go about their business at GDC by sponsoring the popular 'Who's Hiring at GDC' brochure. A minimum of 8,000 brochures printed and distributed from special kiosks in each hall of GDC.
Platinum Level: $15,000 (exclusive)
On-site Benefits:
Gold Level: $4,500
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Art Wars (Career Pavilion) - $35,000
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.
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 Update e-newsletter highlighting events at GDC. Based on sign-on date and availability.
- 160x600 online banner on GDC website
- Four (4) Enhanced Weekly Refresh Job Posting Credits to be used between January 1 – March 31, 2014
- One (1) ad sponsorship in Gama Jobs weekly newsletter between January 1 – March 31, 2014
- Sponsorship promotion via official GDC social media channels
On-Site Exposure:
- Logo near event description on Career page of the GDC Event Guide
- 20'x20' space in Career Pavilion Expo Floor, during Expo Floor hours. Backdrop will be pipe and drape, sponsor can upgrade at own expense.
- Mobile Push notification to promote competition to attendees via GDC Mobile App
- One (1) 4'x8' double-sided banner within space (Show Management to produce 4x8 double-sided hanging banner)
- One (1) 22"x28" sign in expo booth indicating hours of event and featuring sponsor logo (Show Management to produce)
- (4) 2'x2'Sponsored Floor Graphics, with carpet (Show Management will produce graphics)
- 22x28 Directional Sign located in the Career Pavilion with Sponsor logo (Show Management to produce)
- One (1) medium banner in convention center (sponsor produces). Banner must be mailed to warehouse. Ask rep for available locations.
- One (1) spinning tower banner. Production included. Sponsor to send artwork by TBD.
Spinning Towers Banner example - Ten (10) flip charts with paper. Pens and paper will be provided by sponsor and the supply should be unlimited.
- Full Page in Who's Hiring @ GDC Brochure
- One (1) tote bag insert distributed to GDC attendees (insert must be received at advance warehouse)
- Text listing on on-site Conference-at-a-Glance (CAAG) and pocket CAAG
- Two (2) Main Conference Passes
3D Modeling Competition (Career Pavilion) - $35,000
The 3D Modeling Competition draws on the deep 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 on-site 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.
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
- Sponsorship promotion via official GDC social media channels
- Mention in one GDC Update e-newsletter highlighting events at GDC: distributed to over 60,000 developers. Based on sign-on date and availability.
- 160x600 online banner on GDC website
- Four (4) Enhanced Weekly Refresh Job Posting Credits to be used between January 1 – March 31, 2014
- One (1) ad sponsorship in Gama Jobs weekly newsletter between January 1 – March 31, 2014
On-Site Exposure:
- Logo near event description in Career section of GDC Event Guide
- 20'x20' area for 3D Modeling Competition in Expo Floor, - During Expo hours. 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
- Mobile Push notification to promote competition to attendees via GDC Mobile App
- Logo on one 4'x8' double-sided hanging sign (Show Management will produce sign
- Four (4) 2'x2' floor graphics, with carpet (Show Management will produce graphics)
- Logo on each backsplash (Show Management will produce)
- One (1) 22"x28" sign in expo booth indicating hours of event and featuring sponsor logo (Show Management to produce)
- One (1) medium banner in convention center (sponsor produces). Banner must be mailed to warehouse. Ask rep for available locations.
- One (1) spinning tower banner. Production included. Sponsor to send artwork by TBD.
Spinning Towers Banner example - 22"x28" Directional sign in Career Pavilion area with sponsor logo
- One (1) tote bag insert distributed to GDC attendees. See specs here
- Full Page in Who's Hiring @ GDC Brochure
- Text listing on on-site Conference-at-a-Glance (CAAG) and pocket CAAG
- Two (2) Main Conference Passes
Programmer's Challenge (Career Pavilion) - $35,000
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.
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 Update e-newsletter highlighting events at GDC: distributed to over 60,000 developers. Based on sign-on date and availability.
- Logo inclusion on Sponsor index homepage
- Additional GDC Job Board Promotion via Gamasutra.com
- 160x600 online banner on the GDC website
- Sponsorship promotion via official GDC social media channels
- Four (4) Enhanced Weekly Refresh Job Posting Credits to be used between January 1 – March 31, 2014
- One (1) ad sponsorship in Gama Jobs weekly newsletter between January 1 – March 31, 2014
On-Site Exposure:
- Logo near event description in Career section of GDC Event Guide
- 20'x20' area for Art War in Career Pavilion 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
- Mobile Push notification to promote competition to attendees via GDC Mobile App
- Logo on one 4'x8' double-sided hanging sign (show management will produce sign)
- Four (4) 2'x2' floor graphics, with carpet (show management will produce graphics)
- Logo on each backsplash (show management will produce)
- One (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.
- One (1) 22"x28"Directional sign in Career Pavilion area with Sponsor logo depending on location
- One (1) medium banner in convention center (sponsor produces). Banner must be mailed to warehouse. Ask rep for available locations.
- One (1) spinning tower banner. Production included. Sponsor to send artwork by TBD.
Spinning Towers Banner example - Full Page in Who's Hiring @ GDC Brochure
- One (1) tote bag insert distributed to GDC attendees (insert must be received at advance warehouse)
- Text listing on on-site Conference-at-a-Glance (CAAG) and pocket CAAG
- Two (2) Main Conference Passes
Level Design Competition (Career Pavilion) - $35,000
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 on-site 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 Update e-newsletter highlighting events at GDC: distributed to over 60,000 developers. Based on sign-on date and availability.
- 160x600 online banner on GDC website
- Sponsorship promotion via official GDC social media channels
- Four (4) Enhanced Weekly Refresh Job Posting Credits to be used between January 1 – March 31, 2014
- One (1) ad sponsorship in Gama Jobs weekly newsletter between January 1 – March 31, 2014
On-Site Exposure:
- Logo near event description in Career section of GDC Event Guide
- 20'x20' area for Level Design Competition on expo floor - During Expo hours
- Mobile Push notification to promote competition to attendees via GDC Mobile App
- 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)
- Four (4) 2'x2' floor graphics, with carpet (Show Management will produce graphics
- Logo on each backsplash (Show Management will produce)
- One (1) 22"x28" sign in expo booth indicating hours of event and featuring sponsor logo (Show Management to produce)
- One (1) 22"x28"Directional sign in Career Pavilion area with Sponsor logo depending on location
- One (1) medium banner in convention center (sponsor produces). Banner must be mailed to warehouse. Ask rep for available locations.
- One (1) spinning tower banner. Production included. Sponsor to send artwork by TBD.
Spinning Towers Banner example - Full Page in Who's Hiring @ GDC Brochure
- One (1) tote bag insert distributed to GDC attendees (insert must be received at advance warehouse)
- Two (2) Main Conference Passes
Career Interactive Lounge - $45,000
Pre-Event Exposure:
- Logo and link on Events page 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 Update e-newsletter highlighting events at GDC: distributed to over 60,000 developers. Based on sign-on date and availability.
- Full Page in Who's Hiring @ GDC Brochure
- Four (4) Enhanced Weekly Refresh Job Posting Credits to be used between January 1 – March 31, 2014
- One (1) ad sponsorship in Gama Jobs weekly newsletter between January 1 – March 31, 2014
- Additional GDC Job Board promotion via Gamasutra.com
On-Site Exposure:
- One (1) custom badge on GDC Mobile App to promote event.
- One (1) custom coupon on GDC Mobile App to promote event.
- Logo near event description in Career section of GDC Event Guide
- 20'x30' area for Interactive Lounge in Career Pavilion Expo Floor - expo hours
- Twelve (12) laptop computers with hard cable internet access
- Two (2) BOTM leather ottomans to be ordered by Show Management
- Three (3) BVTK High bar tables, nine (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 (1) 4x8 double sided hanging sign (Show Management will produce sign)
- Four (4) 2'x2' floor graphics plus carpet (Show Management will produce graphics)
- One (1) medium banner in convention center (sponsor produces). Banner must be mailed to warehouse. Ask rep for available locations.
- One (1) spinning tower banner. Production included. Sponsor to send artwork by TBD.
Spinning Towers Banner example - Logo on each backsplash and six (6) counters
- Sponsor job section will be set as homepage on lounge computers
- Includes daily cleaning
- Two (2) Main Conference Passes
Career Networking Bar - $45,000
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. Based on sign-on date and availability.
- Full Page in Who's Hiring @ GDC Brochure
- Four (4) Enhanced Weekly Refresh Job Posting Credits to be used between January 1 – March 31, 2014
- One (1) ad sponsorship in Gama Jobs weekly newsletter between January 1 – March 31, 2014
- Additional GDC Job Board promotion via Gamasutra.com
On-Site Exposure:
- One (1) custom badge on GDC Mobile App to promote event.
- One (1) custom coupon on GDC Mobile App to promote event.
- Logo near event description in Career page of the GDC Event Guide
- 20x30 space on Expo Floor - open during Expo hours
- One (1) 4'x8' double-sided banner within space. Show management to produce.
- One (1) medium banner in convention center (sponsor produces). Banner must be mailed to warehouse. Ask rep for available locations.
- One (1) spinning tower banner. Production included. Sponsor to send artwork by TBD.
Spinning Towers Banner example - One (1) 22'x28' Look and feel sign in bar with hours. Show Management to produce.
- Four (4) 2'x2' floor graphics (show management will produce graphics
- Furniture provided includes three (3) black leather cube ottomans, two (2) leather chairs, one (1) glass table, one (1) bar, three (3) high boys tables, nine (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.
- Includes daily cleaning
- Full cash bar with staff. A sales minimum for each bar per day must be met or the sponsor will be responsible for the difference. The actual amount is TBD; please contact Gina Gross (gina.gross@ubm.com) with questions.
- Two (2) Main Conference Passes
For more information, fill out a Request for Proposal Form.
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