GDC 2012 ESR Sponsorship Opportunities

GDC 2012
March 5 - March 9, 2012
Moscone Convention Center
San Francisco, CA

The Game Developers Conference is the most prestigious event for professional game developers in the world. Whether you are looking to show new products, make new business contacts, or recruit new team members, the GDC expo floor puts you face to face with the industry's top talent.

GDC Attendee Stats*:

  • Over 18,000 attendees
  • Have an average of 5 years of game development experience
  • Have worked on an average of 10 game titles
  • Spend an average of 4.3 hours on the expo floor

*2010 GDC Onsite Attendee Survey by Audience Insights

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ESR Sponsorship Opportunities

Expo Booths
Reach decision makers and developers at top companies in the game industry


Expo Hours:
Wed-Thursday, March 7-8: 10am-6pm
Friday, March 9: 10am-3pm

 Business Center
Private meeting room space, business suites, and a Business Lounge. Located on left side of expo floor

Business Center Hours:
Wed-Thursday, March 7-8: 9am-6pm
Friday, March 9: 9am-3pm

Expo Booths

Booth Sizes & Rates

Booth Rate - $60 sq ft (10'x10' minimum)

Exhibit Space Rental Fee:

10' x 10' - $6,000 20' x 30' - $36,000 30' x 50' - $90,000
10' x 20' - $12,000 30' x 30' - $54,000 40' x 50' - $120,000
10' x 30' - $18,000 20' x 50' - $60,000 50' x 50' - $150,000
20' x 20' - $24,000 30' x 40' - $72,000 50' x 60' - $180,000

See Expo Pass Grid below for details.


Expo Pass Grid

Booth Size (sq. ft.)
Expo Passes
Exhibitor Staff Passes
Single Session Passes
100
10
10
0
200
35
20
5
300
35
30
5
400
35
40
5
500
35
50
5
600
35
60
5
700
35
60
5
800
35
60
5
900+
60
60
15

 

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Turnkey Booth 10'x10' - $8,200

The GDC offers cost effective booth packages that provide exhibitors with all the necessities needed for a successful expo presence.

Includes:

  • Pipe and drape with company ID sign
  • 2 side chairs
  • 6ft black draped table
  • Black carpet
  • Waste basket
  • 1 freestanding pub bin (literature rack)
  • 5 amps electricity (to be dropped in the back of your booth)
  • Turnkey booths come with passes based on size. See Expo Pass Grid above for details.
  • 25% off 5 conference passes

*Sponsor is responsible for the cost of any additional items not included or upgrades requested.

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Turnkey Booth 10'x20' - $14,400

The GDC offers cost effective booth packages that provide exhibitors with all the necessities needed for a successful expo presence.

Includes:

  • Pipe and drape with company ID sign
  • 4 side chairs
  • 6ft black draped table
  • Choice of Sofa or 2nd 6ft black draped table with 2 additional chairs
  • Black carpet
  • Waste basket
  • 1 freestanding pub bin (literature rack)
  • 10 amps electricity (to be dropped in the back of your booth)
  • Turnkey booths come with passes based on size. See Expo Pass Grid above for details.
  • 25% off 10 conference passes

*Sponsor is responsible for the cost of any additional items not included or upgrades requested.

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Business Center

Business Center Suites - $53 sq ft (10'x10' minimum)

Gain flexibility and privacy at GDC. Hold private meetings, demo your company's latest tech to an exclusive audience, host networking events and receptions - all in the privacy of your own Business Suite.

Location: Business Center, rear of West Hall
Hours: 9am-6pm Wed-Thurs, March 7-8
9am-3pm Friday, March 9
  • Requires build out at additional costs. Soundproof walls are available. Must use GES only.
  • Exhibitor can choose to have up to 20% of their expo suite open (for use of lounge, demo, reg area).
  • Business Suites come with passes based on size. See Expo Pass Grid above for details.

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Business Center Meeting Rooms

Hold private meetings, demo your company's latest tech or just escape from the madness. Business Center meeting rooms come pre-built, furnished and include a lockable door.

10'x15' Meeting Space - $10,000 for 3 days
10'x10' Meeting Space - $9,000 for 3 days

Location: Business Center, rear of West Hall
Hours: 9am-6pm Wed-Thurs, March 7-8
9am-3pm Friday, March 9
  • Both include black gem walls, lockable door, one starbase table and four chairs, trash can, small ID sign next to door.
  • 5 amp electricity included
  • Black carpet included
  • Business Meeting Rooms come with passes based on size. See Expo Pass Grid above for details.

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Business Center Lounge - $50,000

The Business Center Lounge is located in the Business Center area of the expo floor, which hosts private Business Suites and Meeting Rooms. The Business Center Lounge is open to Main Conference and All Access Pass holders.

Location: Inside Business Center
Hours: 9am-6pm Wed-Thurs, March 7-8
9am-3pm Friday, March 9

Pre-Event Exposure:

  • Logo and link on Event Description page of the GDC website
  • Company logo/link mention in one GDC Newsletter Update highlighting events at GDC
  • Logo on Sponsors Page

On-Site Exposure:

  • 20x50 exhibit space in the middle of the Business Center
  • Fully furnished with couches, roundtables and chairs
  • 8 laptop computers with hard cable internet access. Counters with sponsor logo on each backsplash
  • Outlets near couches and tables so attendees can plug in their laptop and mobile devices
  • Copy/Fax Machine. Unlimited paper provided
  • Logo on one 4x8 double sided hanging sign over Business Center (show management will produce sign)
  • (4) 2'x2' floor graphics with sponsor logo. Carpet included (show management will produce graphics)
  • Complimentary Coffee and water provided each morning
  • Full Well Cash Bar, includes Bartender
  • Sponsor logo in Conference Program. Deadline listed here
  • Full Page in Conference Program if materials received no later than deadline listed here
  • 2 All Access Passes to the Game Developers Conference
  • Text listing on CAAG and pocket CAAG

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Sound Proof Room with NDA Room Option

Private rooms located in Moscone, perfect for business meetings and/or product demos. The rooms can be rented just for the day, or across all 5 days of the conference. See below for details.

Availability: Ask sales rep for details
Location: East Mezzanine, North Hall

Rates:

5 days $14,175 (includes 30 expo passes)
4 days $13,125 (includes 20 expo passes)
3 days $11,550 (includes 15 expo passes)
2 days $8,950 (includes 10 expo passes)
1 days $5,250 (includes 5 expo passes)


5 Day Meeting Rooms:

# Square Feet Capacity
111 1070 80 Banquet
122 1790 110 Banquet


1 - 4 Day Meeting Rooms

  • These rooms are only available Monday - Thursday. Rooms must be vacated by Thursday at 11 PM.
# Square Feet Capacity
202 295 20 Banquet
203 360 20 Banquet
204 285 20 Banquet
206 800 60 Banquet
208 300 20 Banquet
210 295 20 Banquet
214 815 60 Banquet
216 220 10 Banquet
218 335 20 Banquet

Rooms include:

  • Tables and chairs (room will be set up classroom style)
  • One 22"x28" sign outside the room with sponsor logo
  • Client will need to order internet and anything else additional.

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