GDC Play
GDC 2012
March 5 - March 9, 2012
GDC Play Days March 6 - 8
Moscone Convention Center
San Francisco, CA
The Game Developers Conference®-- the world’s longest running and largest professionals only event dedicated to game development -- introduces GDC Play as a unique opportunity for emerging developers to showcase their games to fellow GDC attendees.
Inspired by the success of the Independent Games Festival Pavilion at GDC, the new initiative will include space in special Pavilions themed around emerging game markets. GDC Play allows exhibitors to display their games to key distributors, publishers, press and investors visiting the conference. GDC Play Pavilions for social & online, smartphone & tablet, and independent games will all be located within a dedicated room and include a networking lounge with seating areas for more in-depth meetings.
GDC 2012 will also host an exclusive, invitation-only event to showcase the games at GDC Play. The guest list will include GDC Play exhibitors, sponsors, select publishers and members of the press, investors & other decision makers.
When signing up for GDC Play, which is open to a range of emerging developers showcasing playable games, game creators will be given a standalone kiosk with a monitor, keyboard, speakers and Internet connection, as applicable. This makes it an incredibly simple, low-cost opportunity to exhibit titles to prospective business partners, investors and the press.
GDC Business Matchmaking
GDC Play participants have access to the official GDC Business Matchmaking software—the catalyst for business at GDC. Request and receive meetings from major publishers, All-Access Pass holders and exhibitors attending the event.
A sample of organizations you can schedule meetings with via GDC's Matchmaking Software
Industry Support for GDC Play
GDC Play Opportunities
Marketing/Promotions
GDC Play Opportunities
GDC Play - $3,000
Early bird rate of $3,000 (through Jan 6, 2012), $3,500 after
Pre Event Exposure
- Company listing on GDC Play Page, includes logo, 50 word description, up to three (3) screen shots, and two URLs (URL may include YouTube or other link to video demos)
- Company listing with logo in GDC 2012 Update Newsletter promoting GDC Play, sent to 60,000 GDC subscribers.
- Offering full business matchmaking with a special software solution for registrants, allowing you to request and receive meetings from major publishers, All-Access Pass holders and exhibitors attending the event.
Onsite Exposure
One (1) kiosk located in the GDC Play pavilion in the Esplanade Ballroom of Moscone Center- Kiosk includes company name on header above display, a monitor & keyboard, speakers and power (company will need to supply PC).
- Internet is available at a surcharge of $150.
- Sponsor listing and 50 word company description in printed Show Program if materials received no later than deadline listed here
- Five (5) Expo Passes
- Three (3) GDC Play Staff Badges
Contact your sales rep for more info.
GDC Play Meeting Room - $5,000
Early bird rate of $5,000 (through Jan 6, 2012), $5,500 after
A 10'x10' lockable, hard-walled enclosure for your most private meetings.
Includes:
- Table
- Four (4) chairs
- Wastebasket
- ID Sign (11" x 14")
- Lockable door
Pre-Event Exposure:
- Company listing on GDC Play Page, includes logo, 50 word description, up to three (3) screen shots, and two URLs (URL may include YouTube or other link to video demos)
- Company listing with logo in GDC Update Newsletter promoting GDC Play
- Offering full business matchmaking with a special software solution for registrants, allowing you to request and receive meetings from major publishers, All-Access Pass holders and exhibitors attending the event.
Onsite Exposure:
- One (1) 10x10 meeting room located in the GDC Play pavilion
- Internet is available at a surcharge of $150.
- Sponsor listing and 50 word company description in printed GDC Online Exhibitor Guide
- Five (5) Expo passes
- Three (3) GDC Play Staff Badges
Contact your sales rep for more info.
GDC Play VIP Reception (exclusive) - $30,000
GDC 2012 will host an exclusive, invitation-only event to showcase the games at GDC Play. The guest list will include GDC Play exhibitors, sponsors, select publishers and members of the press, investors & other decision makers. Invitations will be sent out directly by show management.
Pre-Event Exposure:
- Event listing, company logo and 50 word description on the GDC Play page of GDConf.com
- Sponsorship title, company logo and 50 word description on GDConf.com Sponsors page
- Inclusion of one GDC Update ad slot with logo and 50 word ad copy sent to 60,000 GDC subscribers. Ad slot placement is based on date of sponsorship signed and availability
- Logo inclusion on invitation signup page as well electronic invitations sent out by show management (if applicable)
- Offering full business matchmaking with a special software solution for registrants, allowing you to request and receive meetings from major publishers, All-Access Pass holders and exhibitors attending the event.
Reception Exposure:
- Tabletop during reception (includes one 6ft draped table, 2 chairs) AV and electrical not included and must be ordered and paid for by sponsor. Operations will provide AV contact.
- 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 deadline listed here.
- Logo in GDC Play section of GDC Conference Program . Deadline listed here
- Logo to appear on two 22"x28" thank you signs provided by Show management to be set up during reception if logo provided no later than deadline listed here
- Two (2) All Access Passes
- Three (3) GDC Play Staff Badges
- Includes set allotment of $20,000 for food and beverage. GDC Show management will place the order for food and beverage based on 500ppl 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. The event will run from 3pm to 6pm on Tuesday, March 6, 2012.
Contact your sales rep for more info.
GDC Play Networking Lounge (Exclusive) -SOLD
Become the center of attention by hosting this two-day networking lounge housed within the GDC Play showcase area!
Pre-Event Exposure:
- Lounge description, company logo and link on the GDC Play page of GDC website
- Sponsor listing, 50 word description, logo and link on sponsors page of GDC website
- Event listing, logo and link in the GDC update email newsletter promoting Events
- Offering full business matchmaking with a special software solution for registrants, allowing you to request and receive meetings from major publishers, All-Access Pass holders and exhibitors attending the event.
On-Site Exposure:
- Cash bar with bartender during event hours
- 4’x8’ double-sided hanging banner with Sponsor logo (Show Management produces/hangs banner) Logo due by deadline listed here.
- Two (2) 22"x28" signs with Sponsor logo in Lounge
- Tables and lounge seating provided by Show Management
- Napkins with Sponsor logo imprint (Show Management produces napkins) logo due by deadline listed here.
- Two (2) All Access passes
- Three (3) GDC Play Staff Badges
Contact your sales rep for more info.
A sample of organizations you can schedule meetings with via GDC's Matchmaking Software
Over 70 Publishers, Investors, and Agents including:
2K Games, 505 Games, 6waves, Activision/Blizzard, Atlus, Big Fish Games, Cartoon Network, Digi-Capital, Digital Chocolate, Disney Mobile, EA Partners, GameHouse/Real Networks, Glu Mobile, Indie Fund, Joystick Labs, Konami, Microsoft Game Studios, Namco Bandai Partners, Nintendo, Replay Games, Rovio, Seahorn Capital, Spry Fox, Square Enix, Steam, Tapjoy, Telltale, Trion Worlds, Ubisoft, Union Entertainment, United Talent AgencyOver 300 GDC Exhibitors and sponsors including:
Google, Unity, Epic Games, Crytek, Sony, Blizzard, Activision, WB, Riot Games, BigPoint, Disney, Tencent, Kabaam, Valve, Gaikai, Onlive, Digital River, Amazon, Playspan, NCSoft
Industry Support for GDC Play
Over 250 Top Media Outlets will be attending GDC Play, including
| GameSpot | MSNBC |
| The New York Times | AOL Games |
| 1UP | Spike TV |
| G4 TV | Joystiq |
| IGN | Bloomberg News |
| Wall Street Journal | Reuters |
| Kotaku | PC Gamer |
| CNN | Electric Playground |
| Engadget | Gamasutra |
| Macworld Magazine | Destructoid |
Largest number of International Governments and Trade Organizations exhibiting at GDC and GDC Play, including
Belgian Trade Commission
Koelnmesse GmbH
Newfoundland and Labrador
Nova Scotia, Canada
Korea Game Developers Association
Prochile Scottish Development
International Swedish Trade Council
Game Developers Association of Australia
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
TIGA
Quebec Government
Queensland Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation
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Rafael Vallin GDC Play West Coast Account Manager T: 415.947.6223 rafael.vallin@ubm.com |
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Brenner Fuller GDC Play Account Manager, International, Government Pavilions, U.S. East Coast & Mid-West P: 603.746.3057 brenner.fuller@ubm.com |
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