GDC Online Exhibit Opportunities

GDC Online
October 9-11, 2012
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 3,000 attendees
  • Have an average of 5.2 years industry experience and worked on 10 game titles
  • Has a development budget of $7.6 million
  • Spend an average of 4.6 hours on the expo floor

*2010 GDC Online 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:
TBD

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:
TBD

Expo Booths

Expo Booths - $42 per sq ft (minimum 10'x10')

  • 10'x10' - $4,200, includes 25% off five (5) passes
  • 10'x20' - $8,400, includes 25% off ten (10) passes
  • 20'x20' - $16,800, includes 25% off twenty (20) passes
  • 20'x30' - $25,200, includes 25% off twenty-five (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 - $6,200

Includes:

  • Carpet/padding
  • Electricity - 120 Volts 20 Amp
  • Company sign
  • Draped table with 2 Chairs
  • Wastebasket
  • 200 lbs of drayage included
  • Sponsor is responsible for the cost of any additional items not included or upgrades requested.

10'x20' Turnkey Booth - $11,100

Includes:

  • Carpet/padding
  • Electricity – 2 x 120 Volts 20 Amp
  • Company sign
  • Draped table with 2 Chairs
  • Wastebasket
  • 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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Recruitment Booth

10'x20' Career Pavilion Booth Package

10'x20' Career Pavilion Booth Sponsor - $8,400

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.

Turnkey booths

10'x20' Career Pavilion Booth Package includes:

  • Passes:
    • 10 Expo Passes
    • 10 Staff Badges
    • 25% Discount on 10 Conference Passes
    • 5 Single Session Passes
  • 10'x20' Exhibit Space:
    • 2 Chairs
    • Draped Table
    • Carpet
    • Gem Walls (Black)
    • Sign with Company Name
    • 5 AMP Electricity
  • Select 1 or 2 10'x10' Built-in Meeting Rooms:
    • 4 Chairs
    • Round Table
    • Carpet
    • Waste Basket
    • Gem Walls (Black)

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    20'x20' Career Pavilion Booth Package

    20'x20' Career Pavilion Booth Sponsor - $16,800

    Booth Options*:

    Recruitment Booth 1
    Recruitment Booth 2

    Recruitment Booth 3

    Recruitment Booth 4

    *There are only four options available.
    NO additions or changes can occur to these three options.
    If changes are needed, exhibitor must contact GES E&D to design
    their custom booth and incur all costs of the booth build-out.

    20'x20' Career Pavilion Booth Package includes:

      • Passes:
        • 15 Expo Passes
        • 15 Staff Badges
        • 25% Discount on 10 Conference Passes
        • 5 Single Session Passes
      • 20'x20' Exhibit Space:
        • 2 Chairs
        • Draped Table
        • Carpet
        • Gem Walls (Black)
        • Sign with Company Name
        • 10 AMP Electricity
      • Select 1 or 2 10'x10' Built-in Meeting Rooms:
        • 4 Chairs
        • Round Table
        • Carpet
        • Waste Basket
        • Gem Walls (Black)
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      Business Center Opportunities

      Business Center Meeting Rooms - $6,000

      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
      • Four (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: TBD

      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)
      • Sponsor listing, 50 word description, logo and link 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)
      • Eight (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 (1) 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 TBD
      • One (1) full page ad in Exhibitor guide if materials received no later than TBD
      • Two (2) All Access Passes to GDC Online
      • Totebag insert, included in GDC Online Conference totebags. See totebag guidelines here

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      Business Center Suites - $39 per sq ft (20x20 minimum)

      Do anything you want behind closed doors. Hold private meetings, demo your company's latest technology to an exclusive audience, host networking events and receptions - all in the privacy of your own Business Suite.

      Location: Business Center, on expo floor
      Hours: TBD
      • 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, registration area).
      • Business Suites come with passes based on size. See Expo Pass Grid above for details.

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      GDC Play - $2,850, $150 additional for Internet

      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 Online Update Newsletter promoting GDC Play, sent to 40,000 GDC Online subscribers.
      • Email interview on company and products to appear on Gamasutra.com in weeks leading up to GDC Online (EXCLUSIVE to GDC Play signees for GDC Online).

      Onsite Exposure

      • gdc play boothOne (1) kiosk located in the GDC Play pavilion on the expo floor, open during expo hours
      • 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 GDC Online Exhibitor Guide
      • Three (3) Exhibitor Badges

      Sales Contact: Rafael Vallin (415) 947-6223

      To see all GDC Play sponsorship opportunities, click here.

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