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 Game Career Seminar schedule and available sponsorships:

Game Career Seminar @ GDC San Francisco

GCS PanelFor over 25 years, the GDC has been the largest forum for learning, inspiration and networking for professionals and aspiring game developers worldwide. The GDC attracts over 19,000 attendees, 300+ exhibitors and 500+ 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 Friday, with content targeting aspiring game developers, prospective students, graduates, and professionals looking for career advancement. Become associated with the most respected and influential 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 how to break into the game industry, 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 GameCareerGuide.com
  • 1 Event listing with sponsor logo in a GDC Update e-mail promoting GDC Events. Based on sign-on date and availability.
  • Logo on GDConf.com Sponsors Page
  • 160x600 ROS banner on UBM Tech Game Network of Sites (starts as soon as client sends banner)

On-Site Exposure:

  • 1 totebag insert distributed to all conference attendees at GDC. See guidelines here
  • 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 on-site 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 how to break into the game industry, 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 GameCareerGuide.com
  • 1 Event listing with sponsor logo in a GDC Update e-mail promoting GDC Events. Based on sign-on date and availability.
  • 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 on-site 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: Friday, 1-2:30pm
Location: Moscone

Pre-Event Exposure:

  • Event description logo and link on parties and networking page of GDConf.com
  • Event description logo and link on GameCareerGuide.com
  • 1 Event listing with sponsor logo in a GDC Update e-mail promoting Networking Events
  • Logo on GDConf.com Sponsors Page. Based on sign-on date and availability.
  • 160x600 ROS banner on UBM Tech 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 TBD.
  • Handouts can be placed on table at reception. Sponsor to provide handouts. Must arrive at advance warehouse by TBD.
  • Event listing and sponsor logo in event section of GDC Conference Program if received no later than TBD
  • Event description and sponsor logo in March issue of Game Developer Magazine, distributed on-site 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 on-site they are able to do so at own cost.
  • Text listing on CAAG and pocket CAAG

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Game Career Seminar @ GDC Next

GDC Next
Conf. Dates: November 5-7, 2013
Expo Dates: November 5-6
Los Angeles Convention Center
Los Angeles, CA

GDC Next is focused on connected and online games including casual games, MMOs, virtual worlds, and social networking game play. GDC Next is a great venue for schools 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 during the conference, 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 Next, click here. For information on sponsorships see below.

Game Career Seminar Sponsorships:

For a full list of exhibit and sponsorship opportunities at GDC Next and the App Developers Conference, click here.

Platinum Sponsorship (Exclusive) - $10,000

Pre-Event Exposure:

  • Sponsor logo and link on Game Career Seminar page of GDC Next website
  • Event description, sponsor logo and link on GameCareerGuide.com
  • One (1) Event listing with sponsor logo in a GDC Update e-mail promoting GDC Events
  • Sponsor listing, 50 word description, logo and link on GDC Next Sponsors Page
  • 160x600 ROS banner on UBM Tech Game Network of Sites (to start running when client provides banner)

On-site Exposure:

  • Mention as Platinum Sponsor with logo in GDC Next on-site Exhibitor Guide. Logo must be received by TBD.
  • Sponsor logo on on-site 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 issue of Game Developer Magazine, distributed on-site to attendees, if received no later than TBD. Based on sign-on date and availability.
  • Large sponsor logo on signage outside classroom (production included). Logo for signage must be received by TBD.
  • One (1) full page ad in GDC Next on-site guide. See GDC Next's Sponsors Page for ad specs and delivery information.
  • One (1) tote bag insert distributed in Main Conference and Game Career Seminar tote bags.
  • See GDC Next Sponsor Page for shipping details
  • Two (2) All Access Passes to GDC Next
  • Ten (10) Expo Passes

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Gold Sponsorship (Two Available) - $8,500

Pre-Event Exposure:

  • Sponsor logo and link on Game Career Seminar page of GDC Next website
  • Event description, sponsor logo and link on GameCareerGuide.com
  • One (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
  • Sponsor listing, 50-word description, logo and link on GDC Next Sponsors Page
  • 160x600 ROS banner on UBM Tech Game Network of Sites (starts as soon as client sends banner)

On-site Exposure:

  • Mention as Gold Sponsor with logo in GDC Next on-site Exhibitor Guide. Logo must be received by TBD.
  • Sponsor logo on on-site 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 on-site to attendees, if received no later than TBD. Based on sign-on date and availability.
  • Sponsor logo on sign outside classroom (production included). Logo for signage must be received by TBD.
  • Full Page ad in GDC Next on-site guide. See GDC Next’s Sponsors Page for ad specs and delivery information.
  • One (1) All Access Pass to GDC Next
  • Five (5) Expo Passes

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Career Networking Mixer (Exclusive) - $7,000

Date: Thurs, 1-2:30pm
Location: TBD 

Pre-Event Exposure:

  • Event description, logo and link on the "Parties/Networking" page of the GDC Next website
  • Event description, sponsor logo and link on GameCareerGuide.com
  • Sponsor listing, 50 word description, logo and link on GDC Next Sponsors Page
  • Event listing and sponsor logo in one GDC Next update email promoting networking events.

On-site Exposure:

  • Event description and sponsor logo in GDC Next on-site Exhibitor 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 sponsor 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.
  • 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.

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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 (Show Management produces)
  • Sponsor to provide Show Management with print ready art work no later than TBD.
  • Sponsor listing, 50-word description, logo and link on GDC Next Sponsors Page

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Tote Bag Sponsorship (Exclusive) - $5,000

  • Sponsor listing, 50 word description, logo and link on GDC Next sponsors page
  • 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. Sponsor to send artwork in by TBD.
  • Includes one (1) tote bag insert in Game Career Seminar tote bag (production not included). See totebag guidelines here

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Tote Bag Insert - $1,500

  • Promotional pieces (8 1/2" x 11" or smaller) inserted into the Game Career Seminar Tote bag (production not included). Ask sales rep for quantity details.
  • Inserts must be received by Show Management at the advance warehouse by TBD. See Sponsor Deliverables page for shipping details.

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