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MARCH 23-24, 2009
MOSCONE CENTER
SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Meet the leaders behind the next generation of entertainment

To view the 2008 GDC Mobile sponsorship opportunities, click here.

2009 GDC Mobile sponsorship opportunities coming soon!

Only at GDC Mobile do leaders from the mobile communications industry meet with the world’s best game developers. Network operators, content aggregators, technology and infrastructure providers and leading game developers together develop effective content strategies to engage billions of consumers worldwide. Explosive growth of mobile users, short production cycles, and the variety of distribution channels means the mobile game sector offers an exciting market to access.

No other conference delivers as many of those people as GDC Mobile.

GDC Mobile is a stimulating and inspirational exploration of the mobile age of entertainment.
- GDC Mobile attendee, 2006

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
PLATINUM SPONSOR: (2 AVAILABLE) - $60,000 SOLD

PRE-EVENT EXPOSURE:

  • Logo and link on GDC Mobile page of GDC website (www.gdconf.com/conference/gdcmobile.htm) Includes a 25 word company/platform description on Mobile Sponsors page
  • Rotating banner on www.gdconf.com  (100,000 impressions)
  • 1 text insert into the GDC Update e-mail (80,000+ recipients)

ON-SITE EXPOSURE:

  • Pod near GDC Mobile event (ask your account manager for details)
  • 20’ x 20’ exhibit space at the GDC Expo
  • 5 GDC Mobile passes for delegates from sponsoring company
  • 5 VIP passes to 5-day Game Developers Conference
  • Logo on GDC Mobile Signage
  • Hanging banner in Moscone West (production not included)
  • Hanging banner in GDC Mobile Classroom, size 8’wx5’h (production not included)
  • Full page GDC program advertisement
  • Insert in all conference attendee totebags
  • Lunch talk sponsorship during GDC Mobile
  • 75 GDC expo passes

POST-SHOW EXPOSURE:

  • 1 x use of registered GDC Mobile list for post-event mailing

GOLD SPONSOR: (4 AVAILABLE) - $28,500

PRE-EVENT EXPOSURE:

ON-SITE EXPOSURE:

  • Pod near GDC Mobile event (ask your account manager for details)
  • 10’ x 10’ exhibit space at the GDC Expo
  • 3 VIP passes to 5-day GDC
  • 3 GDC Mobile passes for delegates from sponsoring company
  • Logo on GDC Mobile signage
  • Full page GDC program advertisement
  • Insert in all conference attendee totebags
  • 25 GDC expo passes
  • Coffee break sponsorship (opportunity to place materials on tables during one coffee break during GDC Mobile)

POST-EVENT EXPOSURE:

  • 1 x use of registered GDC Mobile attendees for post-event mailing

SILVER SPONSOR (UNLIMITED) - $8,500

PRE-EVENT EXPOSURE:

ON-SITE EXPOSURE:

  • Pod near GDC Mobile event (ask your account manager for details)
  • Logo on GDC Mobile signage
  • Half page GDC program advertisement
  • 25 GDC expo passes
  • 2 Mobile passes for delegates from sponsoring company
  • Ability to purchase 10’x10’ expo booth for $4,500

Please note, for all levels of sponsorship, sponsor recognition will be listed in order of date by which contract is received.

GDC MOBILE RECEPTION (4 NON-EXCLUSIVE SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE) - $15,000

Following the close of mobile content on the opening day (Monday, March 5th) a reception will be held from 6pm – 8pm to encourage networking among the developers, operators, tools/services vendors, and handset companies attending GDC Mobile.The reception will be located at the Thirsty Bear on Howard Street, one block from Moscone North, and is open to only GDC Mobile attendees, making it a targeted venue for sponsorship messaging.

Sponsoring companies will receive high-level visibility as a result of sponsoring GDC Mobile and will have the opportunity to show their support for the evolution of mobile games.


PRE-EVENT EXPOSURE:

  • Logo on GDC Mobile web page next to reception description
  • Logo on the GDC Mobile section of the GDC catalog (mails January 2007)
  • Logo in one GDC Update detailing events at GDC (sent to over 80,000 recipients)

ON-SITE EXPOSURE:

  • Tabletop during reception (draped table, chairs and electric)
  • Pop up banner in reception venue (production not included)
  • Logo on sponsor “thank you” signage that will appear in reception venue
  • Pod near GDC Mobile event (ask your account manager for details)
  • Logo in Mobile section of GDC Program
  • Logo in Events section of GDC Program
  • 2 Mobile passes

The GDC operations team will work with Thirsty Bear to arrange food and beverage for the Mobile Reception. The operations team can provide additional signage opportunities within the venue to reception sponsors. Please contact Laurie Fellezs for details.

To download a pdf of sponsorship opportunities for the GDC Mobile Reception, click here.

MOBILE SPONSORED SESSIONS

To target your message to attendees of GDC Mobile, GDC offers 45 minute sponsored sessions within the GDC Mobile breakout sessions on Monday, March 5th and Tuesday, March 6th. These sessions are held at Moscone North and will be marketed on gdconf.com and within the GDC program.

The session room includes theatre-style set up (capacity of 120 attendees) and the basic A/V package (screen, projector and microphone). Sessions are limited (8 available); first come, first served.

Please contact your account manager for more information about sponsored session availability and pricing during GDC Mobile 2009.

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