GDC Online Exhibit Opportunities
GDC Online
October 9-11, 2012
Expo Dates: October 9-10
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 3,350 attendees
- Have an average of 7 years industry experience and worked on 11 game titles
- Has a development budget of $10 million
- Spend an average of 5 hours on the expo floor
*2011 GDC Online Survey produced by Audience Insights
ESR Sponsorship Opportunities
Expo Booths Expo Hours: |
Business Center Business Center Hours: |
Expo Booths
Expo Booths
| Rate Deadlines | Early Bird Expires 8/20/12 |
Post Early Bird 8/21/12 - 10/8/12 |
| Cost Per Sq Ft | $42 | $48 |
| 10x10 | $4,200 | $4,800 |
| 10x20 | $8,400 | $9,600 |
| 20x20 | $16,800 | $19,200 |
| 20x30 | $25,200 | $28,800 |
(For passes, see Expo & Meeting Room Pass Grid below, under Meeting Rooms)
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.
| Rate Deadlines | Early Bird Expires 8/20/12 |
Post Early Bird 8/21/12 - 10/8/12 |
| 10x10 Turnkey | $6,200 | $6,800 |
| 10x20 Turnkey | $11,100 | $12,300 |
10'x10' Turnkey Booth Includes:
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10'x20' Turnkey Booth Includes:
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Recruitment Booth
10'x20' Career Pavilion Booth Package
Looking for a turnkey solution to recruit top talent? Look no further. GDC Online offers Career Pavilion style booth packages to fit your needs.
| Rate Deadlines | Early Bird Expires 8/20/12 |
Post Early Bird 8/21/12 - 10/8/12 |
| 10x20 | $11,100 | $12,300 |
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)
- 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)
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- Company Listing on GDC Business Matchmaking site, includes comprehensive profile page with logo and ability to receive and request meetings
- Company listing with logo in GDC Online Update Newsletter promoting GDC Play, sent to GDC Online subscribers. Based on sign-on date and availability.
- 160x600 ROS banner on GDCOnline.com. Expires at end of event See banner spec details
One (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
20'x20' Career Pavilion Booth Package
| Rate Deadlines | Early Bird Expires 8/20/12 |
Post Early Bird 8/21/12 - 10/8/12 |
| 20x20 | $16,800 | $19,200 |
Booth Options*:
*There are only four options available.
NO additions or changes can occur to these four 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:
Business Center Opportunities
Business Center Meeting Rooms
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.
| Rate Deadlines | Early Bird Expires 8/20/12 |
Post Early Bird 8/21/12 - 10/8/12 |
| 10x10 | $6,000 | $7,000 |
Includes:
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 |
Business Center Lounge - $18,000
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: | Tues/Wed Oct 9-10, 2012, 9am-6pm |
Pre-Event Exposure:
On-Site Exposure:
Business Center Suites (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.
| Rate Deadlines | Early Bird Expires 8/20/12 |
Post Early Bird 8/21/12 - 10/8/12 |
| Rate Per Square Ft | $39 | $45 |
| Location: | Business Center, on expo floor |
| Hours: | Tues/Wed Oct 9-10, 2012, 9am-6pm |
GDC Play - $2,850, $150 additional for Internet
GDC play is a unique opportunity for emerging developers to showcase their games in a low cost turnkey solution to key distributors, publishers, press and investors attending the conference.
GDC Play participants will have access to the official GDC Business Matchmaking software—the catalyst for business at GDC. Request and receive meetings from major publishers, distributors, All-Access Pass holders and exhibitors attending the event.
Pre Event Exposure
Onsite Exposure
For more information, fill out a Request for Proposal Form.
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