GDC Online Exhibit Opportunities

GDC Online
October 5-8, 2010
Austin Convention Center
Austin, TX

GDC Online is the premier game developer event focusing on online and connected gaming including virtual worlds, social games, casual games, and MMOs. Whether you are looking to showcase new products, make new partnerships, or recruit new team members, the GDC Online expo floor puts you face to face with the industry's top decision makers.

GDC Online Attendee Stats*:

  • Over 2,600 attendees
  • Have an average of 5 years industry experience and worked on 9 game titles
  • Has a development budget of $8.4 million
  • Spend an average of 5.3 hours on the expo floor

*2009 GDC Austin Survey produced by Audience Insights

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ESR Sponsorship Opportunities

Expo Booths
Reach decision makers and developers at top companies in the game industry. Showcase your products and make new partnerships.

Expo Hours:
Wednesday, Oct 6: 12-6pm
Thursday, Oct 7: 10am-6pm
Friday, Oct 8: 10am-3pm

Business Center
Exhibitors in the Business Center will receive private meeting room space on the expo floor and a pre-event appointment booking tool via the GDC Online website.

Business Center Hours:
Wednesday, Oct 6: 9am-6pm
Thursday, Oct 7: 9am-6pm
Friday, Oct 8: 9am-3pm

Expo Booths

Expo Booths - $33 per sq ft (minimum 10'x10')

  • 10'x10' - $3,300, includes 25% off 5 passes
  • 10'x20' - $6,600, includes 25% off 10 passes
  • 20'x20' - $13,200, includes 25% off 20 passes
  • 20'x30' - $19,800, includes 25% off 25 passes

(For passes, see Expo & Meeting Room Pass Grid below, under Meeting Rooms)

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Expo Turnkey Booths

Looking for the basic booth setup?  No worries, order a GDC Online Turnkey booth which comes with all the basic items needed for an exhibit space.

10'x10' Turnkey Booth - $5,100

Includes:

  • Carpet/padding
  • Electricity - 120 Volts 20 Amp
  • Company Sign
  • Draped Table with 2 Chairs
  • Waste Basket
  • 200 lbs of Drayage included
  • Sponsor is responsible for the cost of any additional items not included or upgrades requested.

10'x20' Turnkey Booth - $9,600

Includes:

  • Carpet/padding
  • Electricity – 2 x 120 Volts 20 Amp
  • Company Sign
  • Draped Table with 2 Chairs
  • Waste Basket
  • 300 lbs of Drayage included
  • Sponsor is responsible for the cost of any additional items not included or upgrades requested.

Turnkey booths

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Business Center Opportunities

Business Center Meeting Rooms - $5,500

A 10'x10' hard-walled enclosure for your most private meetings. Located at the back of the expo hall with a dedicated entry and lockable door. Additional sizes are available upon request.

Includes:

  • Carpet
  • Table
  • 4 Chairs
  • Wastebasket
  • ID Sign (11" x 14")
  • Lockable Door
  • Pre-event appointment booking tool via the GDC Online website
  • Sponsor is responsible for the cost of any additional items not included or upgrades requested.

Expo & Meeting Room Pass Grid:


Booth Size (sq. ft.)
Expo
Passes

Exhibitor Staff Passes

Single Session Passes
100
5
5
0
200
10
10
5
400
15
15
10
600
20
20
15

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Business Center Lounge - $17,500

The Business Center Lounge is located in the Business Center area of the expo floor and offers computers with internet access (sponsor can set to homepage), networking/lounge area, charging stations, fax/copiers – everything a business professional needs at GDC Online. Sponsoring the Business Center Lounge gives you premium branding visibility and access to industry professionals throughout the conference.

Location: Inside Business Center
Hours: Wednesday, Oct 6: 9am–6pm
Thursday, Oct 7: 9am–6pm
Friday, Oct 8: 9am–3pm

Pre-Event Exposure:

  • 50 word description, logo and link on Event Description page of the GDC Online website
  • Company logo/link mention in one GDC Newsletter Update highlighting events at GDC Online
  • Online Web Banner on GDC Online website, 160x600 run of site (sponsor produces)
  • Logo on GDC Online Sponsors Page

On-Site Exposure:

  • 20'x30' Business Center space
  • Furnished with couches, roundtables and chairs (sponsor can further customize at own cost)
  • 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, sponsor sends logo)
  • Carpeted floor graphics with sponsor logo. (show management will produce, sponsor sends logo)
  • Event listing with sponsor logo in GDC Online Show Guide received no later than August 27, 2010
  • Full Page in Exhibitor guide if materials received no later than August 27, 2010
  • 2 All Access Passes to GDC Online
  • Totebag Insert, included in Main Conference Totebags, distributed to GDC attendees

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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