GDC 2010 GamesBeat@GDC Sponsorships

GamesBeat@GDC logoGDC 2011
February 28 - March 4, 2011
Moscone Convention Center
San Francisco, CA

GamesBeat, the conference for leading executives in the game industry will be presented at the 2010 Game Developers Conference on Wednesday March 10, 2010. The next GamesBeat@GDC will focus on the fate of game platforms, where investors are putting their money in games, how big companies and brands are adapting to the growth of social and mobile gaming, new trends such as cloud-based gaming, games as a service, and the international scope of growth in games. Above all, GamesBeat focuses on the business models and strategies it takes to succeed in today's game industry.

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GamesBeat@GDC Sponsorships

Closing Night Reception Sponsor - $20,000 (price subject to change based on final party scope and features)

Sponsor will have exclusive hosting privileges for special networking reception to take place immediately following the main proceedings of the GamesBeat conference. The reception will be open to the over 400 conference attendees, speakers, special VIP guests and media.

Sponsorship benefits include:

Pre-Event Exposure:

  • Logo and link on the GamesBeat page of the GDC website: (http://www.gdconf.com/conference/GamesBeat.html)
  • 50 word reception description, logo and link on the Events page of the GDC Website: http://www.gdconf.com/events/index.html
  • Sponsor logo on the GDC and GamesBeat websites Reception listing, logo and link in one GDC Update e-Newsletter promoting GDC Events. Distributed to over 60,000 opt-in subscribers
  • Access to GDC’s pre-and-post conference mailing list program; including access to press list
  • Reception promotion via GamesBeat’s website and PR initiatives
  • Inclusion in all sponsored posts on VentureBeat pre- and post-conference.

On-Site Exposure:

  • Tabletop display area during reception. Includes one 6ft skirted draped table, 2 chairs, internet and 5amp electricity.
  • Hanging single-sided banner at reception venue hung by pipe and drape (size no larger than 8'w × 5'h provided by sponsor. Must arrive at advance warehouse by March 3, 2010
  • Handouts can be placed on table at reception. Sponsor to provide handouts.
  • Logo in Events section of GDC Conference Program if received no later than February 2, 2010
  • Logo to appear on two 22"x28" thank you signs provided by Show management to be set up during reception
  • On-site video interview with key executive (per approval by GamesBeat hosts) for GamesBeat online program.
  • 2 Summit and Tutorial Passes to Game Developers Conference
  • Includes set allotment of $8,500 towards food and beverage at reception. GDC Show management will place the order for food and beverage 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.
  • Optional: special branded party feature, such as a party cocktail, entertainment, and giveaways/auction/raffle. Please work with sales rep on details

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Platinum Sponsor - $25,000 (2 available)

Along with the GamesBeat/VentureBeat brand, the platinum sponsor's brand will be included in all event signage, pre- and post-conference communications, and official press communications/alerts regarding the conference.

Pre-Event Exposure:

  • Logo and link on the GamesBeat page of the GDC website: (http://www.gdconf.com/conference/GamesBeat.html)
  • Platinum sponsor listing in one GDC Update e-Newsletter promoting the GamesBeat Conference. Distributed to over 60,000 opt-in subscribers
  • 160x60 banner campaign on Gdconf.com, GamesBeat2009.com and VentureBeat.com.
  • Sponsor logo on the GDC and GamesBeat websites
  • Access to GDC's pre-and-post conference mailing list program; including access to press list
  • Platinum promotion via GamesBeat's website and PR initiatives
  • Pre-conference interview with VentureBeat editor; to-be-published on GamesBeat Website.
  • Inclusion in all sponsored posts on VentureBeat pre- and post-conference as Platinum sponsor.

On-site Exposure:

  • Tabletop display in lunch/networking room. Includes one 6ft skirted draped table, 2 chairs, internet and 5amps electricity.
  • 1 Large Sponsored Session (263 capacity). Ask sales rep for time availability. See Sponsored Session deliverables for details - http://www.tsgamegroup.com/event/gdc/generalsponsor.html#sessions
  • 10x10 Private Meeting Room to conduct meetings with business partners and media. Located in South Hall 5 day meeting room area (same hall as GamesBeat).
  • 1 Coffee break sponsorship with branded cups and napkins. Opportunity to place materials on tables during one coffee break located nearby. Sponsor can choose A.M or P.M coffee break based on availability
    Logo on sponsor Thank You sign at coffee break
  • 1 lightbox display near GamesBeat Conference Room.
  • 1 totebag insert distributed to all conference attendees, speakers, and press at GDC (Sponsor will provide 10,000 inserts with Conference management approval).
  • Sponsor logo on GamesBeat page in Conference Program
    Full page advertisement in Conference Program. Materials if provided no later than
  • 5 All Access passes to 5-day Game Developers Conference
  • 15 GDC Expo passes

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Gold Sponsor - $15,000 (2 available)

Pre-Event Exposure:

  • Logand link on the GamesBeat page of the GDC website: (http://www.gdconf.com/conference/GamesBeat.html)
  • Gold sponsor listing and login one GDC Update e-Newsletter promoting the GamesBeat conference. Distributed tover 60,000 opt-in subscribers
  • Sponsor logon the GDC and GamesBeat websites
  • Access tGDC's pre-and-post conference mailing list program; including access tpress list
  • Gold Sponsor promotion via GamesBeat's website and PR initiatives
  • Inclusion in all sponsored posts on VentureBeat pre- and post-conference

On-site Exposure:

  • Tabletop display in lunch/networking room. Includes one 6ft skirted draped table, 2 chairs, internet and 5amps electricity.
  • 1 Large Sponsored Session (263 capacity). Ask sales rep for time availability. See Sponsored Session deliverables for details - http://www.tsgamegroup.com/event/gdc/generalsponsor.html#sessions
  • 1 lightbox display near GamesBeat Conference Room.
  • 1 totebag insert distributed tall conference attendees, speakers, and press at GDC (Sponsor will provide 10,000 inserts with Conference management approval).
  • Sponsor logon GamesBeat page in Conference Program
    Full page advertisement in Conference Program. Materials if provided nlater than
  • 3 All Access passes t5-day Game Developers Conference
  • 10 GDC Expo passes

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Silver Sponsor - $8,500

Pre-Event Exposure:

  • Logo and link on the GamesBeat page of the GDC website: (http://www.gdconf.com/conference/GamesBeat.html)
  • Silver sponsor listing and logo in one GDC Update e-Newsletter promoting the GamesBeat Conference. Distributed to over 60,000 opt-in subscribers
  • Sponsor logo on the GDC and GamesBeat websites
  • Silver Sponsor promotion via GamesBeat's website and PR initiatives
  • Inclusion in all sponsored posts on VentureBeat pre- and post-conference

On-site Exposure:

  • Tabletop display in lunch/networking room. Includes one 6ft skirted draped table, 2 chairs, internet and 5amp electricity.
  • 1 totebag insert distributed to all conference attendees, speakers, and press at GDC (Sponsor will provide 10,000 inserts with Conference management approval).
  • Sponsor logo on GamesBeat page in Conference Program
  • 2 Summit and Tutorial Passes
  • 5 GDC Expo passes

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Entrepreneur Sponsor - $5,000

Pre-Event Exposure:

  • Logand link on the GamesBeat page of the GDC website: (http://www.gdconf.com/conference/GamesBeat.html)
  • Login one GDC Update e-Newsletter promoting the GamesBeat Conference. Distributed tover 60,000 opt-in subscribers
  • Sponsor logon the GDC and GamesBeat websites
  • Inclusion in all sponsored posts on VentureBeat pre- and post-conference

On-site Exposure:

  • 2 structured introductions during the conference or post event tmajor investors and/or venture partners and potential strategic partners.
  • Tabletop display in lunch/networking room. Includes one 6ft skirted draped table, 2 chairs, internet and 5amp electricity.
  • Sponsor logon GamesBeat page in Conference Program
  • 2 GamesBeat passes

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Venture Capital/Investor Sponsor - $3,500

  • VC/investors/service firms: 2 additional GamesBeat passes for clients/portfolio companies.
    Plus the following:
  • Logo and link on the GamesBeat page of the GDC website: (http://www.gdconf.com/conference/GamesBeat.html)
    Logo in one GDC Update e-Newsletter promoting the GamesBeat Conference. Distributed to over 60,000 opt-in subscribers
  • Sponsor logo on the GDC and GamesBeat websites
    Inclusion in all sponsored posts on VentureBeat pre- and post-conference
  • 2 GamesBeat passes

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Sponsored Sessions - $5,250

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. The GDC conference management team is happy to consult with you to ensure that your message is communicated in an effective and targeted manner.

Session Includes:

  • One (1) Large room set theater style for one hour session. Max capacity 263 people.
  • Listing on gdconf.com 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.
  • Session evaluation form during session to be run by Show Management. (Results will be provided.)
  • Two (2) Conference Associates at door.
  • Speaker will need to be registered as an Exhibitor or Exhibitor Staff.
  • One (1) screen, two (2) lav mics, one (1) podium mic, one (1) aisle mic. and one (1) data projector.

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For more information, contact your GDC 2010 Sales Representative.

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
    F: +49 (0)30 346 22 622
    C: +49 (0)163 164 76 76
    Skype: kohlenbeck
    ckohlenbeck@think-services.com