Exhibitor Services
Exhibitor Resources
Exhibitor Portal
Log in to the Exhibitor Portal to submit your company description or other creative materials, and to register your booth staff for the event. This section is password protected. Please contact Andy Simms with questions regarding access.
Exhibitor Services Manual (ESM) (click to download)
Your guide to operations and logistics at GDC Europe, the ESM includes order forms for purchasing onsite furniture, utilities, and equipment. If you have an issue regarding show operations guidelines not covered in the ESM, please contact Carsten Hoppe for assistance.
GDC Europe Exhibitor and Sponsorship Deliverables Page
Your resource for GDC Europe logos, banners and other promotional fare. This page also includes information regarding specifications for the show program, tote bag inserts, and public bin distribution.
Exhibitor & Sponsor FAQ
How do I become a GDC Europe Exhibitor?
Exhibition & Sponsorship Logistics
- What are the move-in and move-out times for exhibitors?
- Who do I contact with exhibitor service questions about exhibiting & my booth?
- Who do I contact regarding my sponsorship deliverables?
- What are the booth height regulations and sightline restrictions?
- What are the hanging signs regulations & restrictions?
- Do I need to order drayage?
- How do I handle shipping to Cologne Congress Center East?
- How do I order graphics, custom booths, furniture and carpet for my exhibiting space?
- How do I order lead retrieval, audio visual, electrical, internet, food, booth security or plants for my booth?
- I need to go on the expo floor to assist in setting up the booth for only a short time, can I bring my baby or child with me?
- Where can I find information on tote bag inserts and publication distributions for sponsors?
Exhibiting Deadlines and Deliveries
Event Guide Ads
- When are the ad space and materials deadlines?
- What are the ad specifications and delivery methods?
- Who do I contact about placing an ad in the GDC Europe Program Guide?
Hotel Reservations
Marketing & Sponsorship Opportunities
- What are the marketing and sponsorship offerings at GDC Europe 2010?
- Where can I download web banners & buttons to promote my booth at GDC Europe 2010?
Registering My Booth Staff
Press attending GDC Europe 2010
- How do I obtain a list of the pre-registered press attending GDC Europe?
- How can I maximize press visibility for my company and products during GDC Europe?
How do I become a GDC Europe Exhibitor?
Q: Who do I contact to book GDC Europe Exhibit space?
A: Contact your salesperson for details. See all Sales contacts here.
View exhibit opportunities at http://www.jointhegamenetwork.com/event/europe/esr.html.
Q: Is there a deadline for becoming an exhibitor?
A: To maximize your exposure on the GDC Europe website and marketing materials, we recommend you reserve space early. While exhibit sales do not close until three days prior to the event, exhibit space is limited to availability. If you are considering exhibiting, contact your account manager today for exhibition opportunities. See the current version of the GDC Europe Expo floorplan here.
Exhibition & Sponsorship Logistics
Q: What are the move-in and move-out times for exhibitors?
A: Move-in for exhibitors begins on Saturday August 14th at 8:00am and lasts until 10:00pm. Move-in for exhibitors with turnkey booths begins August 15th at 10:00 am. If you are a Platinum sponsor, you may begin move-in as early as August 13th at 12:00pm. All booths must be finalized by 12:00pm Sunday.
Q: Who do I contact with service questions about exhibiting and my booth?
A: For questions on booth or sponsorship purchases, please contact your salesperson.
If you have already signed a contract and have questions about exhibiting or any booth logistics, contact:
Carsten Hoppe
FACTORY-C, Agengy for communication management
Kurfürstenstr.33
10785 Berlin - Germany
Phone: (+49) 30-375 824 41
Mail: c.hoppe@factory-c.com
Q: Who do I contact regarding my sponsorship deliverables?
A: Once a contract is signed, please contact Andy Simms for any sponsorship questions. He will inform you of all deliverables details including deadlines and shipping instructions a few months out from the show.
Andy Simms
Game Sales Specialist
andrew.simms@ubm.com
P: 1+415-947-6365
F: 1+415-947-6661
Q: What are the booth height regulations and sightline restrictions?
A: There are rules stating the maximum allowable height of various booth sizes, which is maximum 3,00 m.
Q: What are the hanging sign regulations & restrictions?
A: Unfortunately hanging signs are not allowed in the Cologne Congress Center East. Alternatively you can order a printed sign which will hang over your booth. For this please reference the Exhibitor Services Manual. Download it here.
Q: Do I need to order drayage?
A: Drayage is the movement of show freight from the shipping dock to your booth. No matter how you get your freight to the dock at the Cologne Congress Center East, you are not allowed to bring your shipment onto the expo floor on your own - it must be done by union labor. Drayage costs are based on the weight and size of your shipment.
Q: How do I handle shipping to the Cologne Congress Center East?
A: The Exhibitor Service Manual will list the information needed for shipping to the Cologne Congress Center East. Download it here.
Q: How do I order graphics, custom booths, furniture and carpet?
A: We can produce any signage that you need. Whether you want to add a logo to your Booth ID sign or order meter-sized boards, we can do it. The plus side to that is you don't have to ship your signage (and risk having it arrive damaged) and it is at your booth when you arrive.
They can make most types of banners or signage at a competitive price. The Exhibitor Services Manual will list standard size prices. Download it here.
The ESM will also list forms for custom booths, carpet, furniture rental, lighting orders and pretty much anything you need for a complete presence on the Expo floor.
Q: How do I order lead retrieval, audio visual, electrical, internet, food, booth security or plants for my booth?
A: Your Exhibitor Services Manual will include all order forms. Download it here.
Q: I need to go on the expo floor to assist in setting up the booth for only a short time, can I bring my baby or child with me?
A: Our insurance policy prohibits anyone under the age of 18 on the expo floor during move-in and move-out.
Q: Where do I find information on tote bag inserts and publication distributions for sponsors?
A: For more information on tote bag inserts and publication distributions, click here.
Exhibiting Deadlines and Deliveries
Q: What are the GDC Europe Expo ordering and delivery deadlines?
A: The Exhibitor Services Manual will have this information for you. Download it here.
Event Guide Ads
Q: When are the ad space and materials deadlines for the GDC Europe Show Program?
A: Information on the GDC Europe Show Program will be available here.
Q: What are the ad specifications and delivery methods for the GDC Europe Show Program?
A: Information on the GDC Europe Show Program will be available here.
Q: Who do I contact about placing an ad in the GDC Europe Show Program?
A: Parties interested in sponsorship opportunities should connect with their sales contact here.
Hotel Reservations
Q: How do I make hotel reservations?
A: Please visit the travel section of the GDC Europe website for a current list of hotels and rates.
Marketing & Sponsorship Opportunities
Q: What are the marketing and sponsorship offerings at GDC Europe 2010?
A: Please go here for the complete list of up to date exhibit and sponsorship opportunities for GDC Europe.
Q: Where can I download web banners and buttons to promote my booth at GDC Europe 2010?
A: Information on web banners and buttons will be available here.
Registering My Booth Staff
Q: How do I obtain Staff badges for my booth staff?
A: Go to the Exhibitor Registration page on our web site to find directions and to register your exhibitor booth personnel. Pass allotments are based on booth size. Only register the staff who will be working in your booth. Please have your staff show identification (ID) to pick up their badges on site, exhibitor passes will not be mailed. If you need additional staff badges beyond your allotment please connect with Andy Simms, additional staff members may be registered at an additional cost of €100 per person.
Q: How many staff badges do I receive with my booth?
A: The quantity of staff passes you receive is based on booth size.
Booth Size |
Staff Badges |
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9m2 |
2 |
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12m2 |
3 |
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20m2 |
4 |
Press attending GDC Europe 2010
Q: How do I obtain a list of the pre-registered press attending GDC Europe?
A: Official exhibitors may access the GDC Europe press list (Not Currently Available) via their exhibitor portal login. The GDC Europe press list is available no sooner than approximately one month before the event. Your exhibitor login will be provided to you by Andy Simms.
Q: How can I maximize press visibility for my company and products during GDC Europe?
A: Exhibitors and sponsors are allowed to bring media kits and other marketing materials to the press room starting on (TBD).
