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Austin Game Developers Conference returns to Austin, TX, September 15-17, 2008. Please stay tuned for more information soon!

Call for speaker submissions is now closed! Thank you for your interest!

Check back in mid-May to see what's new at Austin!

 

 

Here is a list of our current sponsorship opportunities. More details and pricing will be available shortly. If you have immediate questions, please contact your account representative.

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Austin Game Developers Conference 2007 Sponsorship Opportunities


ONLINE AND EMAIL ADVERTISING

Austin GDC Update E-newsletter Sponsorship
  • Opt-in email newsletter with a circulation of 80,000
  • $2,000 per issue – includes 75 word company/product description, logo, and hotlink

Banner Advertising on www.austingdc.net

  • $40 CPM
  • Skyscraper banner (120x600 pixels)
  • Contact your account manager for details

Event Registration (Exclusive) …….…………………………….$20,000

Welcome to Austin, Texas. Hand shakin, back slappin', it's good to be back. Be the first company to welcome the game industry to the Austin Game Developers Conference 2007.

  • Logo branding on all Austin GDC onsite registration directional signage
  • Screen Saver Logo on all Self-Registration Computers
  • Logo on Self-Registration Counter Back-Splashes
  • Branded Counter tiled Wall Paper(logo will appear in tiles)
  • Logo on 2 Registration meter boards 3w x 8h
  • Branded Mouse Pads- (sponsor supplied)
  • (1) Austin GDC Tote Bag Insert (sponsor supplied)
  • Logo and link on landing page of registrations page on the Austin GDC website (http://austingdc.net/register/)
  • Logo, link, and a 25 word company description on sponsor page of Austin GDC website (http://www.austingdc.net/sponsors/)
  • Sponsorship listed in conference guide
  • 2 Full Conference Passes

AUSTIN GDC LOUNGE & COFFEE BREAK SPONSHORSHIPS

Cofee / Conference Breaks (Wed-Fri)…………..............………$4,500 each or $6,000 for two

"Let's catch up at the break!" Does your company want to be in on the conversation?

  • Napkins with company logo
  • Two 22" x 28" directional signs with company logo
  • Logo, link, and a 25 word company description on sponsor page of Austin GDC website (http://www.austingdc.net/sponsors/)
  • Sponsorship listed in conference guide          

Networking Lounge (Exclusive):

  • Contact your account manager for details

Press Room Sponsorship……………………………......................................... ........… $4,500

The breadth of press that attends Austin GDC is as eclectic as the host city - from game industry to business, international, and lifestyle outlets.  Align your company's message with news and coverage from the event.

  • 4'x8' banner hung on pipe and drape produced by show management (Sponsor will provide print ready artwork no later than 45 days prior to event)
  • Opportunity to place materials on table inside press room
  • One 22'x28' sign to include company logo
  • Two hardwired computers with company screensaver (electrical included)
  • Opportunity to supply mouse pads (Sponsor supplied)
  • Catering (Coffee and tea only for 3 days)
  • Logo, link, and a 25 word company description on sponsor page of Austin GDC website (http://www.austingdc.net/sponsors/)
  • Sponsorship listed in conference guide

 


SIGNAGE

Banners

    - All banners will be produced by Show Management
    - Sponsors will provide print ready artwork no later than 45 days prior to event
    - Conference management to approve creative

    B-02

    Indoor

    4' x 18'

    Horizontal

    Double-Sided

    $4,500

    B-04

    Indoor

    8' x 18'

    Horizontal

    Double-Sided

    $6,000

    B-05

    Indoor

    8' x 18'

    Horizontal

    Double-Sided

    $6,000

    B-06

    Indoor

    8' x 18'

    Horizontal

    Double-Sided

    $6,000

    B-07

    Indoor

    8' x 18'

    Horizontal

    Double-Sided

    $6,000

    B-08

    Indoor

    4' 6" x 23'

    Horizontal

    Single-Sided

    $5,000

    B-09

    Indoor

    5' 6" x 12'

    Horizontal

    Single-Sided

    $5,000

    B-11

    Indoor

    5' 6" x 12'

    Horizontal

    Single-Sided

    $3,000

    B-12

    Indoor

    5' 6" x 12'

    Horizontal

    Single-Sided

    $3,000

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Column Wraps ….....................................................................................................$10,000 per set

  • Seven 10'5" x 89" round column wraps produced by Show Management (Sponsor to provide print ready artwork no later than 45 days prior to event)
  • Conference management to approve creative

Light Boxes

  • Contact your account manager for details

Exhibitor Party, Track Party, Booth Crawl, Town Hall Reception

  • Contact your account manager for details

Sponsored Sessions

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Secure your own session room to communicate your message with the Austin GDC audience. 1 hour sessions, available in 48, 68, or 84 capacity private rooms.

  • Sponsored Session:  Small (Capacity 48)………………….$2,000
  • Sponsored Session:  Medium (Capacity 68)……………….$2,500
  • Sponsored Session:  Large (Capacity 84)………………….$3,000
  • Each session room will include standard AV Set up:  Video/Data      Projector (NEC MT1065), 9' x 12' Screen, Speakers:(2) Lav mics, (1) Podium Mic, (1) Aisle Mic, 16 Channel Mixer, Direct Box for computer audio interface
  • Sponsor will provide Session title, Session date/time, Speaker name, 25 word session description, 50 word Speaker bio(online only), will be visible on Austin Game Developers Conference website and conference guide


Custom Badgeholders (Exclusive)……………..................................…………………..…….$10,000

Wrap your company message around the most influential names in the online game business

  • One color logo on badge holder is due 45 days prior to event   (Please provide artwork in EPS format, Show Management will produce badge holder)

Lanyards (Exclusive).....................................................……… …………………………………….$10,000

Only a few leaders will emerge from the burgeoning market growth in the online space. The Austin GDC lanyard represents a leadership statement.

  • Lanyards supplied by Sponsor

Badgeholder Inserts (Exclusive).................................................……………………………….…$3,000

Convey your corporate message to every attendee at Austin GDC. This is a great tool for exhibit promotion.

  • Insert supplied by Sponsor

Austin GDC 2007 T-Shirt (Exclusive)………………….....................................................…… $15,000

The official shirt of the event, this sponsorship opportunity will enable you to spread your brand at the event, and then have a second life in Hometown, USA.
      • Sponsor to provide show management with print ready art work no later than 45 day prior to event

Conference Tote Bag Sponsorship (Exclusive)………………….........................………….$10,000

There's swag. Then there's Austin swag. This is the bag you want your brand message on. CMP supplied

Sponsor will provide company logo no later than 45 days prior to event.  Includes one 1 color logo on bag (Show management will produce)

Conference Tote Bag Inserts………………….....................................................................………$1,500

Content, content, content! Yes- even the Austin GDC Conference Tote Bag needs good content- yours. Place your company message in the hands of all attendees.

  • Per piece, sponsor supplied, no stickers or breakable objects
  • Conference management to approve creativ

Aisle Signs (Exclusive)………....................................................……………………………...……$10,000

Guide Austin GDC to their destination with 4'x8' Aisle Sign- suspended above the floor- in every aisle of the event (7).

    • Seven 4'x8' horizontal aisle signs produced by show management(sponsor to provide print ready artwork no later than 45 days prior to event)
    • Conference management to approve creative

Floor Graphics (Exclusive)……………………………………...................................................…..$5,000

Place your message literally at the feet of Austin GDC attendees with '5x5' floor graphics at the beginning of each isle on the show floor. (7)

  • Seven 5'x5' floor signs produced by show management(sponsor to provide print ready artwork no later than 45 days prior to event)
  • Conference management to approve creativ

Wi-Fi Sponsorship

  • Contact your account manager for details



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