GDC Online Summit Sponsorship Opportunities

GDC Online
October 9-11, 2012
Austin Convention Center
Austin, TX

The Game Developers Conference® Online features a series of focused summits to foster community-building within emerging sectors of the connected game industry. Reach targeted developers within these emerging sectors by sponsoring one of the summits.

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Summit Sponsorships

Game Narrative
GDC Virtual Items
Smartphone & Tablet Games

Game Narrative Summit


Game Narrative Platinum Sponsor (Two (2) Available per Summit) - $18,000 or $27,500 with GDC Vault Taping

DATE: TBD
TIME: 9:30am-5:30pm
LOCATION: TBD

Associate your company with one of the following GDC Summits and reach developers and decision makers in your target market.

Add GDC Vault taping to your Summit Sponsorship.  The GDC Online Team will professionally record all the Summit sessions and hosts them online post-event on the GDC Vault, where you will collect the leads of everyone who views it.

GDC Online Summits include: Game Narrative Summit, Smartphone/Tablet Games Summit, GDC Virtual Items Summit

Pre-Event Exposure:

  • Logo and link on the GDC Online Summits overview page and GDC Online Summit detail page (example: http://www.gdconline.com/conference/3d.html)
  • One (1) Sponsorship listing in a GDC Update e-mail newsletter (includes logo/link and 50 word company description). Based on sign-on date and availability.
  • Sponsor listing, 50 word description, logo and link on GDConline.com sponsors page
  • 160x600 ROS banner on GDCOnline.com (starts as soon as sponsor sends banner)

On-Site Exposure:

  • Tabletop near participating GDC Summit event (includes one 6ft draped table, two (2) chairs, electrical)
  • One (1) 30 minute sponsored session lunch talk (or Sponsor can choose day/time) sponsorship during the participating GDC Summit
  • Sign outside the Summit Classroom with Sponsor logo (Show Management produces). Logo for signage must be received by TBD.
  • One (1) branded lightbox in the Austin Convention Center. (Show Management produces, Sponsor to send artwork by TBD)
  • Hanging sign in the Austin Convention Center. See rep for available locations and sizes (Sponsor produces). Must arive at advance warehouse by TBD.
  • One (1) Coffee Break Sponsorship with branded napkins. (opportunity to place materials on tables during one coffee break at participating GDC Summit)
  • Logo on sponsor “Thank You” sign at coffee break
  • One (1) totebag insert distributed to all conference attendees, speakers, and press at GDC. See totebag guidelines here
  • Sponsor logo on GDC Summit page in Exhibitor Guide if received no later than TBD
  • One (1) full page advertisement in Exhibitor Guide if provided no later than TBD
  • Three (3) All Access passes to GDC Online
  • Ten (10) GDC Expo passes

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Game Narrative Gold Sponsor (Two (2) Available per Summit) - $14,000 or $22,500 with GDC Vault Taping

DATE: TBD
TIME: 9:30am-5:30pm
LOCATION: TBD

Associate your company with one of the following GDC Summits and reach developers and decision makers in your target market.

Add GDC Vault Taping to your Summit Sponsorship. The GDC Online Team will professionally record the Summit sessions and hosts them online post-event on the GDC Vault, where you will collect the leads of everyone who views it.

GDC Online Summits include: Game Narrative Summit, Smartphone/Tablet Games Summit, GDC Virtual Items Summit

Pre-Event Exposure:

  • Logo and link on the GDC Online Summits overview page and the GDC Online Summit detail page (example: http://www.gdconline.com/conference/3d.html) located under the description of the participating summit.
  • One (1) sponsorship listing in a GDC Update e-mail newsletter (includes logo/link and 50 (remove hyphen) word company description). Based on sign-on date and availability.
  • Sponsor listing, 50 word description, logo and link on GDConline.com sponsors page
  • 160x600 ROS banner on GDConline.com (starts as soon as sponsor sends banner)

On-Site Exposure:

  • Tabletop near participating GDC Summit event (includes one (1) 6 foot draped table, two (2) chairs, and electrical)
  • Sign outside the Summit classroom with sponsor logo (Show Management produces). Logo for signage must be received by TBD.
  • Sponsor logo on GDC Summit page in Exhibitor Guide if received no later than TBD
  • One (1) totebag insert distributed to all conference attendees, speakers, and press at GDC. See totebag guidelines here
  • Three (3) Summit and Tutorial Passes
  • Five (5) GDC Expo Passes

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Game Narrative Summit Mixers - $12,000 each

DATE: TBD
TIME: 9:30am-5:30pm
LOCATION: TBD

GDC Online Summits include: Game Narrative Summit, Smartphone/Tablet Games Summit, GDC Virtual Items Summit

Pre-Event Exposure:

  • Summit Mixer description, logo and link on the "Parties/Networking" page of the GDC Online website
  • Sponsor listing, 50 word description, logo and link on GDConline.com sponsors page
  • 160x600 ROS banner on GDCOnline.com (starts as soon as sponsor sends banner)
  • Logo and event listing in one GDC Online update email newsletter promoting events.

Onsite Exposure:

  • Logo in Events section of GDC Online onsite Exhibitor Guide (if logo received no later than TBD)
  • Bar set up with bartender (beer, wine and soda) for 1 hour. Ask rep for allotment details
  • Beverage napkins with logo imprint. Sponsor to supply logo by TBD.
  • Show Management will provide the initial beverage order based on sponsorship allotment. Sponsor is responsible for any additional items or refreshments.
  • Two (2) 22"x28" signs with logo (produced by Show Management). Logo for signage must be received by TBD
  • One (1) table at the Mixer, with two (2) chairs.
  • One hour sponsored session (standard AV included).  Work with your sales rep to reserve an available time slot. See Sponsored Session deliverables for details (link to http://www.gdconline.com/expo/sponsordeliverables.html).
  • Totebag insert in the Main GDC Totebag distributed to attendees. See totebag guidelines here
  • Event listing in on-site Pocket Guide

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GDC Virtual Items Summit


GDC Virtual Items Platinum Sponsor (One (1) Available per Summit) - $18,000 or $27,500 with GDC Vault Taping

DATE: TBD
TIME: 9:30am-5:30pm
LOCATION: TBD

Associate your company with one of the following GDC Summits and reach developers and decision makers in your target market.

Add GDC Vault taping to your Summit Sponsorship.  The GDC Online Team will professionally record all the Summit sessions and hosts them online post-event on the GDC Vault, where you will collect the leads of everyone who views it.

GDC Online Summits include: Game Narrative Summit, Smartphone/Tablet Games Summit, GDC Virtual Items Summit

Pre-Event Exposure:

  • Logo and link on the GDC Online Summits overview page and GDC Online Summit detail page (example: http://www.gdconline.com/conference/3d.html)
  • One (1) Sponsorship listing in a GDC Update e-mail newsletter (includes logo/link and 50 word company description). Based on sign-on date and availability.
  • Sponsor listing, 50 word description, logo and link on GDConline.com sponsors page
  • 160x600 ROS banner on GDCOnline.com (starts as soon as sponsor sends banner)

On-Site Exposure:

  • Tabletop near participating GDC Summit event (includes one 6ft draped table, two (2) chairs, electrical)
  • One (1) 30 minute sponsored session lunch talk (or Sponsor can choose day/time) sponsorship during the participating GDC Summit
  • Sign outside the Summit Classroom with Sponsor logo (Show Management produces). Logo for signage must be received by TBD.
  • One (1) branded lightbox in the Austin Convention Center (Show Management produces, Sponsor to send artwork by TBD).
  • Hanging sign in the Austin Convention Center. See rep for available locations and sizes (Sponsor produces). Must arrive at advance warehouse by TBD.
  • One (1) Coffee Break Sponsorship with branded napkins. (opportunity to place materials on tables during one coffee break at participating GDC Summit)
  • Logo on sponsor “Thank You” sign at coffee break
  • One (1) totebag insert distributed to all conference attendees, speakers, and press at GDC. See totebag guidelines here
  • Sponsor logo on GDC Summit page in Exhibitor Guide if received no later than TBD
  • One (1) full page advertisement in Exhibitor Guide if provided no later than TBD
  • Three (3) All Access passes to GDC Online
  • Ten (10) GDC Expo passes

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GDC Virtual Items Gold Sponsor (Two (2) Available per Summit) - $14,000 or $22,500 with GDC Vault Taping

DATE: TBD
TIME: 9:30am-5:30pm
LOCATION: TBD

Associate your company with one of the following GDC Summits and reach developers and decision makers in your target market.

Add GDC Vault Taping to your Summit Sponsorship. The GDC Online Team will professionally record the Summit sessions and hosts them online post-event on the GDC Vault, where you will collect the leads of everyone who views it.

GDC Online Summits include: Game Narrative Summit, Smartphone/Tablet Games Summit, GDC Virtual Items Summit

Pre-Event Exposure:

  • Logo and link on the GDC Online Summits overview page and the GDC Online Summit detail page (example: http://www.gdconline.com/conference/3d.html) located under the description of the participating summit.
  • One (1) sponsorship listing in a GDC Update e-mail newsletter (includes logo/link and 50 (remove hyphen) word company description). Based on sign-on date and availability.
  • Sponsor listing, 50 word description, logo and link on GDConline.com sponsors page
  • 160x600 ROS banner on GDConline.com (starts as soon as sponsor sends banner)

On-Site Exposure:

  • Tabletop near participating GDC Summit event (includes one (1) 6 foot draped table, two (2) chairs, and electrical)
  • Sign outside the Summit classroom with sponsor logo (Show Management produces). Logo for signage must be received by TBD.
  • Sponsor logo on GDC Summit page in Exhibitor Guide if received no later than TBD
  • One (1) totebag insert distributed to all conference attendees, speakers, and press at GDC. See totebag guidelines here
  • Three (3) Summit and Tutorial Passes
  • Five (5) GDC Expo Passes

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GDC Virtual Items Summit Mixers - $12,000 each

DATE: TBD
TIME: 9:30am-5:30pm
LOCATION: TBD

GDC Online Summits include: Game Narrative Summit, Smartphone/Tablet Games Summit, GDC Virtual Items Summit

Choose Summit day to sponsor:
Game Narrative – TBD
Smartphone/Tablet Summit – TBD

Pre-Event Exposure:

  • Summit Mixer description, logo and link on the "Parties/Networking" page of the GDC Online website
  • Sponsor listing, 50 word description, logo and link on GDConline.com sponsors page
  • 160x600 ROS banner on GDCOnline.com (starts as soon as sponsor sends banner)
  • Logo and event listing in one GDC Online update email newsletter promoting events.

Onsite Exposure:

  • Logo in Events section of GDC Online onsite Exhibitor Guide (if logo received no later than TBD)
  • Bar set up with bartender (beer, wine and soda) for 1 hour. Ask rep for allotment details
  • Beverage napkins with logo imprint. Sponsor to supply logo by TBD
  • Show Management will provide the initial beverage order based on sponsorship allotment. Sponsor is responsible for any additional items or refreshments.
  • Two (2) 22"x28" signs with logo (produced by Show Management). Logo for signage must be received by TBD.
  • One (1) table at the Mixer, with two (2) chairs.
  • One hour sponsored session (standard AV included).  Work with your sales rep to reserve an available time slot. See Sponsored Session deliverables for details (link to http://www.gdconline.com/expo/sponsordeliverables.html).
  • Totebag insert in the Main GDC Totebag distributed to attendees. See totebag guidelines here
  • Event listing in on-site Pocket Guide

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Smartphone & Tablet Games Summit


Smartphone & Tablet Games Platinum Sponsor - $18,000 or $27,500 with GDC Vault Taping

DATE: TBD
TIME: 9:30am-5:30pm
LOCATION: TBD

Associate your company with one of the following GDC Summits and reach developers and decision makers in your target market.

Add GDC Vault taping to your Summit Sponsorship.  The GDC Online Team will professionally record all the Summit sessions and hosts them online post-event on the GDC Vault, where you will collect the leads of everyone who views it.

GDC Online Summits include: Game Narrative Summit, Smartphone/Tablet Games Summit, GDC Virtual Items Summit

Pre-Event Exposure:

  • Logo and link on the GDC Online Summits overview page and GDC Online Summit detail page (example: http://www.gdconline.com/conference/3d.html).
  • One (1) Sponsorship listing in a GDC Update e-mail newsletter (includes logo/link and 50 word company description). Based on sign-on date and availability.
  • Sponsor listing, 50 word description, logo and link on GDConline.com sponsors page .
  • 160x600 ROS banner on GDCOnline.com (starts as soon as sponsor sends banner).

On-Site Exposure:

  • Tabletop near participating GDC Summit event (includes one 6ft draped table, two (2) chairs, electrical)
  • One (1) 30 minute sponsored session lunch talk (or Sponsor can choose day/time) sponsorship during the participating GDC Summit
  • Sign outside the Summit Classroom with Sponsor logo (Show Management produces). Logo for signage must be received by TBD.
  • One (1) branded lightbox in the Austin Convention Center. (Show Management produces, Sponsor to send artwork by TBD)
  • Hanging sign in the Austin Convention Center. See rep for available locations and sizes (Sponsor produces). Must arrive at advance warehouse by TBD.
  • One (1) Coffee Break Sponsorship with branded napkins. (opportunity to place materials on tables during one coffee break at participating GDC Summit)
  • Logo on sponsor “Thank You” sign at coffee break
  • One (1) totebag insert distributed to all conference attendees, speakers, and press at GDC. See totebag guidelines here
  • Sponsor logo on GDC Summit page in Exhibitor Guide if received no later than TBD
  • One (1) full page advertisement in Exhibitor Guide if provided no later than TBD
  • Three (3) All Access passes to GDC Online
  • Ten (10) GDC Expo passes

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Smartphone & Tablet Games Gold Sponsor (Two (2) Available per Summit) - $14,000 or $22,500 with GDC Vault Taping

DATE: TBD
TIME: 9:30am-5:30pm
LOCATION: TBD

Associate your company with one of the following GDC Summits and reach developers and decision makers in your target market.

Add GDC Vault Taping to your Summit Sponsorship. The GDC Online Team will professionally record the Summit sessions and hosts them online post-event on the GDC Vault, where you will collect the leads of everyone who views it.

GDC Online Summits include: Game Narrative Summit, Smartphone/Tablet Games Summit, GDC Virtual Items Summit

Pre-Event Exposure:

  • Logo and link on the GDC Online Summits overview page and the GDC Online Summit detail page (example: http://www.gdconline.com/conference/3d.html) located under the description of the participating summit.
  • One (1) sponsorship listing in a GDC Update e-mail newsletter (includes logo/link and 50 (remove hyphen) word company description). Based on sign-on date and availability.
  • Sponsor listing, 50 word description, logo and link on GDConline.com sponsors page
  • 160x600 ROS banner on GDConline.com (starts as soon as sponsor sends banner)

On-Site Exposure:

  • Tabletop near participating GDC Summit event (includes one (1) 6 foot draped table, two (2) chairs, and electrical)
  • Sign outside the Summit classroom with sponsor logo (Show Management produces). Logo for signage must be received by TBD.
  • Sponsor logo on GDC Summit page in Exhibitor Guide if received no later than TBD
  • One (1) totebag insert distributed to all conference attendees, speakers, and press at GDC. See totebag guidelines here
  • Three (3) Summit and Tutorial Passes
  • Five (5) GDC Expo Passes

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Smartphone & Tablet Games Summit Mixers - $12,000 each

DATE: TBD
TIME: TBD
LOCATION: TBD

GDC Online Summits include: Game Narrative Summit, Smartphone/Tablet Games Summit, GDC Virtual Items Summit

Choose Summit day to sponsor:
Game Narrative – TBD
Smartphone/Tablet Summit – TBD

Pre-Event Exposure:

  • Summit Mixer description, logo and link on the "Parties/Networking" page of the GDC Online website
  • Sponsor listing, 50 word description, logo and link on GDConline.com sponsors page
  • 160x600 ROS banner on GDCOnline.com (starts as soon as sponsor sends banner)
  • Logo and event listing in one GDC Online update email newsletter promoting events.

Onsite Exposure:

  • Logo in Events section of GDC Online onsite Exhibitor Guide (if logo received no later than TBD)
  • Bar set up with bartender (beer, wine and soda) for 1 hour. Ask rep for allotment details
  • Beverage napkins with logo imprint. Sponsor to supply logo by TBD.
  • Show Management will provide the initial beverage order based on sponsorship allotment. Sponsor is responsible for any additional items or refreshments.
  • Two (2) 22"x28" signs with logo (produced by Show Management). Logo for signage must be received by TBD.
  • One (1) table at the Mixer, with two (2) chairs.
  • One hour sponsored session (standard AV included).  Work with your sales rep to reserve an available time slot. See Sponsored Session deliverables for details.
  • Totebag insert in the Main GDC Totebag distributed to attendees. See totebag guidelines here
  • Event listing in on-site Pocket Guide

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