Game Career Seminar

GCS LogoThe Game Career Seminar is programmed by the Game Developers Conference and GameCareerGuide.com to teach aspiring game developers how to merge their love of games with the professional business world of making them.

Reaching out to students and individuals who want to break into the video game industry, the Game Career Seminar runs alongside some of the industry's best game-related conferences. See below for the full 2010 Game Career Seminar schedule and available sponsorships:

Game Career Seminar @ GDC San Francisco

GDC San Francisco
March 13, 2010
Moscone Convention Center
San Francisco, CA
www.gdconf.com

GCS PanelFor over 20 years, the GDC has been the largest forum for learning, inspiration and networking for professionals and aspiring game developers worldwide. The GDC attracts over 18,000 attendees, 300 exhibitors and 800 speakers covering topics ranging from education, console, online/casual, mobile/handheld, independent, serious games and everything in between.

The Game Career Seminar is an all day track that takes place on Saturday, March 13, 2010, with content targeting aspiring game developers, prospective students, graduates, and professionals looking for career advancement. Become associated with the most respected and influencial Career Seminar in the industry. To view the content lineup for Game Career Seminar at GDC San Francisco, click here. For information on sponsorships, see below.

Game Career Seminar Sponsorships:

For a full list of exhibit and sponsorship opportunities at GDC San Francisco, click here.

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Game Career Seminar Platinum Sponsorship (2 available) - $10,000

Associate yourself with the most respected and talked about Career Seminar in the game industry. The Game Career Seminar has speakers from top game companies and universities sharing their expertise on topics ranging from continuing education, career development, and advancement.

Pre-Event Exposure:

  • Sponsor logo and link on Game Career Seminar page of Gdconf.com
  • Event description, sponsor logo and link on Gamecareerseminar.com and Gamecareerguide.com
  • 1 Event listing with sponsor logo in a GDC Update e-mail promoting GDC Events
  • Logo included in Game Career Seminar listing in digital conference preview guide if received no later than TBD
  • Logo on Gdconf.com Sponsors Page
  • 160x600 ROS banner on Think Services Network of Sites (starts as soon as client sends banner)

On-Site Exposure:

  • 1 totebag insert distributed to all conference attendees, speakers, and press at GDC (Sponsor will provide 10,000 inserts with Conference management approval). Inserts need to be at the advance warehouse by TBD
  • Sponsor logo on Game Career Seminar listing in Conference Program if received no later than TBD
  • Event description and large sponsor logo in March issue of Game Developer Magazine, distributed onsite to attendees if received no later than TBD
  • Full page advertisement in show program if provided no later than TBD
  • 2 All Access passes to 5-day Game Developers Conference
  • 10 GDC Expo passes

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Game Career Seminar Gold Sponsorship (2 available) - $7,500

Associate yourself with the most respected and talked about Career Seminar in the game industry. The Game Career Seminar has speakers from top game companies and universities sharing their expertise on topics ranging from continuing education, career development, and advancement.

Pre-Event Exposure:

  • Sponsor logo and link on Game Career Seminar page of Gdconf.com
  • Event description, sponsor logo and link on Gamecareerseminar.com and Gamecareerguide.com
  • 1 Event listing with sponsor logo in a GDC Update e-mail promoting GDC Events
  • Logo included in Game Career Seminar listing in digital conference preview guide if received no later than TBD
  • Logo on Gdconf.com Sponsors Page

On-Site Exposure:

  • Sponsor logo on Game Career Seminar listing in Conference Program if received no later than TBD
  • Full page advertisement in show program if provided no later than TBD
  • Event description and sponsor logo in March issue of Game Developer Magazine, distributed onsite to attendees if received no later than TBD
  • 1 All Access passes to 5-day Game Developers Conference
  • 5 GDC Expo passes

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Career Networking Mixer - $15,000

Associate yourself with the most respected and talked about Career Seminar in the game industry. The Career Networking Mixer gathers together educators, developers, hiring managers, graduates and prospective students.

Date: Sat, March 13
Location: Moscone

Pre-Event Exposure:

  • Event description logo and link on parties and networking page of Gdconf.com
  • Event description logo and link on Gamecareerseminar.com and Gamecareerguide.com
  • 1 Event listing with sponsor logo in a GDC Update e-mail promoting Networking Events
  • Event listing with sponsor logo in digital conference preview guide if received no later than TBD
  • Logo on Gdconf.com Sponsors Page
  • 160x600 ROS banner on Think Services Network of Sites (starts as soon as client sends banner)

Reception Exposure:

  • Tabletop during reception (includes one 6ft draped table, 2 chairs) AV and electrical not included and must be ordered and paid for by sponsor. Operations will provide AV contact.
  • Hanging single-sided banner at reception venue hung by pipe and drape (size no larger than 8'w × 5'h provided by sponsor. Must arrive at advance warehouse by March 3, 2010
  • Handouts can be placed on table at reception. Sponsor to provide handouts. Must arrive at advance warehouse by March 3, 2010
  • Event listing and sponsor logo in event section of GDC Conference Program if received no later than February 2, 2010
  • Event description and sponsor logo in March issue of Game Developer Magazine, distributed onsite to attendees if received no later than TBD
  • Logo to appear on two 22"x28" thank you signs provided by Show management to be set up during reception if logo provided no later than TBD
  • 2 All Access Passes to 5-day Game Developers Conference
  • Includes set allotment of $8,500 towards food and beverage. GDC Show management will place the order for food and beverage based on 200ppl in consultation with the sponsor. If the sponsor wishes to add to the initial order onsite they are able to do so at own cost.
  • Text listing on CAAG and pocket CAAG

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Game Career Seminar @ GDC Canada

GDC Canada
May 7, 2010
Vancouver Convention and Exhibit Center
Vancouver, BC
www.gdc-canada.com

GCS Keynote Andy SchatzThe Game Developers Conference® Canada (GDC Canada) is a forum for Canadian developers to share best practices for fostering ingenuity and quality games within their region and distributed globally. This event emphasizes studying the challenges and opportunities of creating games with long production cycles, large development teams, and multi-platform releases.

The Game Career Seminar is an all day track that takes place on Friday, May 7, 2010, with content targeting aspiring game developers, prospective students, graduates, and professionals looking for career advancement. To view the content lineup for Game Career Seminar at GDC Canada, click here. For information on sponsorships, see below.

Game Career Seminar Sponsorships:

For a full list of exhibit and sponsorship opportunities at GDC Canada, click here.

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Platinum Sponsorship (Exclusive) - CDN$11,000 (GST not included)

Associate yourself with the most respected and talked about Career Seminar in the game industry. The Game Career Seminar has speakers from top game companies and universities sharing their expertise on topics ranging from continuing education, career development, and advancement.

Pre-Event Exposure:

  • Sponsor logo and link on Game Career Seminar page of GDC Canada website
  • Event description, sponsor logo and link on Gamecareerseminar.com and Gamecareerguide.com
  • 1 Event listing with sponsor logo in a GDC Update e-mail promoting GDC Events
  • Logo included in Game Career Seminar listing in digital conference preview guide if received no later than TBD
  • Logo on GDC Canada Sponsors Page
  • 160x600 ROS banner on Think Services Network of Sites (starts as soon as client sends banner)

On-Site Exposure:

  • Lunch speaking opportunity. See sponsored session deliverables for AV details. (Refreshments provided to audience, see sales rep for details)
  • Sponsor Thank You sign outside Game Career Seminar door with sponsor logo
  • 1 totebag insert distributed in Main Conference and Game Career Seminar totebags. Inserts need to be approved by GDC Conference Management and arrive at the advance warehouse by TBD
  • Sponsor logo on Game Career Seminar listing in Conference Program if received no later than TBD
  • Event description and large sponsor logo in May issue of Game Developer Magazine, distributed onsite to attendees if received no later than TBD
  • Full page advertisement in show program if provided no later than TBD
  • 2 All Access passes to GDC Canada
  • 10 GDC Expo passes

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Gold Sponsorship (2 Available) - CDN$8,100 (GST not included)

Associate yourself with the most respected and talked about Career Seminar in the game industry. The Game Career Seminar has speakers from top game companies and universities sharing their expertise on topics ranging from continuing education, career development, and advancement.

Pre-Event Exposure:

  • Sponsor logo and link on Game Career Seminar page of GDC Canada website
  • Event description, sponsor logo and link on Gamecareerseminar.com and Gamecareerguide.com
  • 1 Event listing with sponsor logo in a GDC Update e-mail promoting GDC Events
  • Logo included in Game Career Seminar listing in digital conference preview guide if received no later than TBD
  • Logo on GDC Canada Sponsors Page
  • 160x600 ROS banner on Think Services Network of Sites (starts as soon as client sends banner)

On-Site Exposure:

  • Sponsor Thank You sign outside Game Career Seminar door with sponsor logo
  • 1 totebag insert distributed in Main Conference and Game Career Seminar totebags. Inserts need to be approved by GDC Conference Management and arrive at the advance warehouse by TBD
  • Sponsor logo on Game Career Seminar listing in Conference Program if received no later than TBD
  • Event description and large sponsor logo in May issue of Game Developer Magazine, distributed onsite to attendees if received no later than TBD
  • Full page advertisement in show program if provided no later than TBD
  • 1 All Access pass to GDC Canada
  • 5 GDC Expo passes

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Career Networking Mixer (Exclusive) - CDN$8,000 (GST not included)

Associate yourself with the most respected and talked about Career Seminar in the game industry. The Career Networking Mixer gathers together educators, developers, hiring managers, graduates and prospective students.

Date: Friday, May 7th
Location: Vancouver Convention Center

Pre-Event Benefits:

  • Sponsor logo and link on Game Career Seminar page of GDC Canada website
  • Event description, sponsor logo and link on Gamecareerseminar.com and Gamecareerguide.com
  • 1 Event listing with sponsor logo in a GDC Update e-mail promoting GDC Events
  • Logo included in Game Career Seminar listing in digital conference preview guide if received no later than TBD
  • Logo on GDC Canada Sponsors Page
  • 160x600 ROS banner on Think Services Network of Sites (starts as soon as client sends banner)

Onsite Benefits:

  • Tabletop during reception (includes one 6ft draped table, 2 chairs) AV and electrical not included and must be ordered and paid for by sponsor. Operations will provide AV contact.
  • (2) All Access Passes to GDC Canada
  • (2) 22" x 28" signs promoting the Career Networking Mixer with sponsor logo. One near registration and one at the reception entrance
  • 1 totebag insert distributed in Main Conference and Game Career Seminar totebags. Inserts need to be approved by GDC Conference Management and arrive at the advance warehouse by TBD
  • Event description and sponsor logo in Conference Program if received no later than TBD
  • Event description and sponsor logo in May issue of Game Developer Magazine, distributed onsite to attendees if received no later than TBD
  • Includes CDN$3,000 allowance for food and beverage. Sponsor is responsible for any F&B cost over this amount

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Tote Bag Sponsorship (Exclusive) - CDN$3,150 (GST not included)

Leave a lasting impression on all Game Career Seminar attendees by sponsoring the official Game Career Seminar totebag.

Onsite Benefits:

  • Show management will produce and distribute up to 250 bags containing show materials to Game Career Seminar badge holders
  • Tote bag displays black logo of sponsor on one side and Game Career Seminar logo on the opposite side
  • (1) insert into Game Career Seminar tote bags (sponsor produces insert; 250 quantity)
  • Sponsor logo on GDC Canada sponsor page

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Tote Bag Insert (Exclusive) - CDN$840 (GST not included)

Deliver your message to Game Career Seminar attendees with a targeted marketing piece in the totebag.

Onsite Benefits:

  • (1) insert into Game Career Seminar tote bags (sponsor produces insert; 250 quantity)
  • Show management must approve item. No stickers or breakable objects.

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Game Career Seminar @ GDC Austin

GDC Austin
October 8, 2010
Austin Convention Center
Austin, TX
www.gdcaustin.com

GDC Austin is focused on connected and online games including casual games, MMOs, virtual worlds, and social networking game play. GDC Austin is a great venue for school's to promote their programs, recruit new students and build relationships with top game companies for student placement.

The Game Career Seminar is an all day track that takes place on Friday, Oct 8, 2010, with content targeting aspiring game developers, prospective students, graduates, and professionals looking for career advancement. To view the content lineup for Game Career Seminar at GDC Austin, click here. For information on sponsorships see below.

Game Career Seminar Sponsorships:

For a full list of exhibit and sponsorship opportunities at GDC Austin, click here. (link to http://www.tsgamegroup.com/event/austin/sponsoropp.html

Platinum Sponsorship (Exclusive) - $10,000

Pre-Event Exposure:

  • Sponsor logo and link on Game Career Seminar page of GDC Austin website
  • Event description, sponsor logo and link on Gamecareerseminar.com and Gamecareerguide.com
  • 1 Event listing with sponsor logo in a GDC Update e-mail promoting GDC Events
  • Logo included in Game Career Seminar listing in digital conference preview guide if received no later than TBD
  • Logo on GDC Austin Sponsors Page
  • 160x600 ROS banner on Think Services Network of Sites (starts as soon as client sends banner)

Onsite Exposure:

  • Mention as Platinum Sponsor with logo in GDC Austin onsite show guide. Logo must be received by TBD.
  • Sponsor logo on onsite marketing signage promoting Game Career Seminar. Logo for signage must be received by TBD.
  • Lunch speaking opportunity (includes refreshments provided to audience). See Sponsored Session deliverables for AV details.
  • Event description and sponsor logo in Oct issue of Game Developer Magazine, distributed onsite to attendees, if received no later than TBD
  • Large Sponsor logo on sign outside classroom (production included). Logo for signage must be received by TBD
  • Full Page ad in GDC Austin onsite guide. See GDC Austin’s Sponsors Page for ad specs and delivery information.
  • 1 totebag insert distributed in Main Conference and Game Career Seminar totebags. Inserts need to be approved by GDC Conference Management and arrive at the advance warehouse by TBD
  • See GDC Austin’s Sponsors Page for shipping details.
  • 2 All Access Passes to GDC Austin
  • 10 Expo Passes

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Gold Sponsorship (2 available) - $8,500

Pre-Event Exposure:

  • Sponsor logo and link on Game Career Seminar page of GDC Austin website
  • Event description, sponsor logo and link on Gamecareerseminar.com and Gamecareerguide.com
  • 1 Event listing with sponsor logo in a GDC Update e-mail promoting GDC Events
  • Logo included in Game Career Seminar listing in digital conference preview guide if received no later than TBD
  • Logo on GDC Austin Sponsors Page
  • 160x600 ROS banner on Think Services Network of Sites (starts as soon as client sends banner)

Onsite Exposure:

  • Mention as Gold Sponsor with logo in GDC Austin onsite show guide. Logo must be received by TBD
  • Sponsor logo on onsite marketing signage promoting Game Career Seminar. Logo for signage must be received by TBD
  • Event description and sponsor logo in Oct issue of Game Developer Magazine, distributed onsite to attendees, if received no later than TBD
  • Sponsor logo on sign outside classroom (production included). Logo for signage must be received by TBD
  • Full Page ad in GDC Austin onsite guide. See GDC Austin’s Sponsors Page for ad specs and delivery information.
  • 1 All Access Pass to GDC Austin
  • 5 Expo Passes

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Career Networking Mixer (Exclusive) - $7,000

Pre-Event Exposure:

  • Event description, logo and link on the "Parties/Networking" page of the GDC Austin website
  • Event description, sponsor logo and link on Gamecareerseminar.com and Gamecareerguide.com
  • Logo listed on Sponsor Page of GDC Austin website.
  • Event listing and sponsor logo in one GDC Austin update email promoting networking events.

Onsite Exposure:

  • Event description and sponsor logo in GDC Austin onsite show guide if received no later than TBD (digital and print version).
  • Bar set up with bartender (Beer, Wine and Soda). Ask rep for allotment details.
  • Beverage napkins with logos. 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
  • Table at the Mixer, with 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.

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T-Shirt Sponsorship (Exclusive) - $5,500

  • Includes production T-Shirts with large 4-color Game Career Seminar logo on the front, and 4-color sponsor logo on the back. T-Shirts distributed to Game Career Seminar Attendees. Ask sales rep for quantity details.
  • Sponsor to provide show management with print ready art work no later than TBD.
  • Logo listed on Sponsor Page of GDC Austin website.

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Tote Bag Sponsorship (Exclusive) - $5,000

  • Logo listed on Sponsor Page of GDC Austin website.
  • Includes production of canvas bags with 4-color logo of sponsor and Game Career Seminar logo on the opposite side. Ask rep for quantity details.
  • GCS logo and Sponsor logo printed on one side.
  • Includes one totebag insert in Game Career Seminar totebag (production not included). Inserts must be received by show management by TBD. See GDC Austin’s Sponsors Page for shipping details.

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Tote Bag Insert - $1,000

  • Promotional pieces (8 1/2" x 11" or smaller) inserted into the Game Career Seminar Totebag (production not included). Ask sales rep for quantity details.
  • Inserts must be received by show management by TBD. See GDC Austin's Sponsors Page for shipping details.

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Sales Contacts

  • Debbie Beam
    Global Account Manager
    East Coast, Europe & Eastern Canada
    Tel: 785.424.3592
    Fax: 516.467.8823
    dbeam@think-services.com