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OHIOGAMEDEVELOPEREXPO
2015
SPONSORSHIP
INFORMATION
PACKET
ABOUT OGDE
OHIOGAMEDEVELOPEREXPO
OHIOGAMEDEVELOPEREXPO
The Ohio Game Developer
Expo is an annual event
that brings people together
from all aspects of game
development.
This includes programmers, designers, artists,
musicians, business people, players and more.
It’s an event where people can share what
they’re working on, learn more about game
development, and connect with professionals
and gamers.
WHAT HAPPENED AT OGDE 2014?
2014 was the second year for OGDE and
we surpassed all of our goals. Here’s some
highlights of last year’s success...
SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS
INCLUDING PLATINUM LEVEL SPONSOR UNITY
AND GOLD LEVEL SPONSOR MICROSOFT
SPEAKER PRESENTATIONS,
WORKSHOPS, AND
COMPETITIONS
ATTENDEES
92% INCREASE FROM 2013
RAISED FOR EXTRA-LIFE
CHARITIES
GAME DEV INDUSTRY
EXHIBITORS
STATES REPRESENTED
IN ATTENDANCE
IN PRIZES AWARDED
We also partnered with the local Extra Life Columbus
charity team which raised over $12,000 and ranked
24th out of over 1800 teams in the country.
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OHIOGAMEDEVELOPEREXPO
NOVEMBER 6TH - 8TH 2015
OHIOGAMEDEVELOPEREXPO
OGDE 2015 VENUE & MAJOR PARTNER IS:
333 W BROAD ST, COLUMBUS, OH 43215
WHAT’S PLANNED FOR OGDE 2015?
All of what you’ve come to know and expect
from OGDE: Speakers, Panels, Workshops,
Games, Expo Floor, Prizes, Charity Raffles
and more!
More space - we’re utilizing more of COSI’s
space to allow for
• more break-out rooms,
• larger expo-floor for more exhibitors
• COSI’s newly renovated and state of
the art Planetarium will showcase key
speakers and special shows.
SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE OPTIONS
OHIOGAMEDEVELOPEREXPO
To purchase your sponsorship package or to sponsor one of the special programs,
visit http://ohiogamedevexpo.com/sponsor-2015
OHIOGAMEDEVELOPEREXPO
PREMIER
$20,000
1 available
DIAMOND
$10,000
PLATINUM
• 10x20 booth or larger
• 14 all access passes
PROMOS:
• first/prominent display of logo in sponsors sections on website
• ~250px by 250px ad space on website homepage
• custom event-day logo/ad banners
• also inclusion on event-day sponsor banners as premier sponsor
• full-spread (2-page) ad
• partner for multiple social media shares/retweets (twitter, facebook)
• premier 1st choice naming rights of 2 or more event day spaces
• 10x20 booth
• 10 all access passes
PROMOS:
• logo in diamond sponsor sections of website
• logo in diamond section on event-day sponsor banner(s)
• pass/booklet ad (full-page ad)
• 1 social media shares/retweets (twitter, facebook)
• diamond choice naming rights of 1 event day space
• 10x20 booth
• 8 all access passes
$5,000
PROMOS:
• logo in platinum sponsor sections of website
• logo in platinum section on event-day sponsor banner(s)
• pass/booklet ad (half-page ad/logo)
• platinum choice naming rights of 1 event day space
GOLD
• 10x20 booth
$2,500
PROMOS:
• logo in gold sponsor sections of website
• logo in gold section on event-day sponsor banner(s)
• pass/booklet ad (quarter-size ad)
SPECIAL
SPONSOR
PROGRAMS
• Rapid Fire Pitch Event
• Kick-Off Event
• Keynote Speaker
• Event-Space/Feature Naming
• Expo Spaces
• Expo Space Main Stages
• Expo Space A Aisle/Streets
• Planetarium Sessions
• Theater
• Breakout Spaces
Additional special sponsor
programs may become
available. Contact us at
info@ohiogamedev.com for full
details on sponsorship packages.
• 6 all access passes
EXPERIENCE PARTNERS
SILVER
• 10x10 booth
$1,000
PROMOS:
• logo in silver sponsor sections of website
• name/logo/mention in event-day sponsor banners
BRONZE
$500
• 10x10 booth
• 4 all access passes
• 3 all access passes
PROMOS:
• logo/name-mention in bronze sponsor sections of website
• name/mention in event-day sponsor banners
$100 (per mention)
Want attendees to visit
your establishment for a
tasty treat or fun experience
while they’re in town for
the event? Get listed in the
Local Fun & Food section of
our event pass/booklet.
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OHIOGAMEDEVELOPEREXPO
WEBSITE
PROMOTIONS
Logo sizes will be scaled to reflect the
sponsor tier (ie: Diamond sponsors will have
the largest logos displayed).
BOOTH SPACES
STANDARD
10’ X 10’
Logo placement will be grouped by sponsor
tier. Within tier grouping, logos will be sorted
as appropriate to any specific sponsor
contributions and otherwise at random.
Depending on number of sponsors in each tier
group, a rotating slideshow for each group may
be implemented.
10’ X 20’
LARGE
BANNER SIZES
OGDE will have various sponsors banners
located throughout the event space. Each
banner will contain all sponsor logos and will
be sized, grouped, and positioned according
to each sponsor tier.
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EXHIBITORS
OHIOGAMEDEVELOPEREXPO
OHIOGAMEDEVELOPEREXPO
Large - $450
ISE Box - $20
10x20ft
4 chairs
4 tables
6 exhibitor passes
ISE = Indie, Student, Experimental projects
includes small round table in ISE-Box space
1 exhibitor pass
(upgrade for $25 to full access pass)
Standard - $200
Extras/Upgrades
10x10ft
2 chairs
2 tables
3 exhibitor passes
Extra booth table:
Extra Chair: Additional Exhibitor Pass: Exhibitor Pass to full-pass upgrade: $20 each
$10 each
$15
$25
OHIOGAMEDEVELOPEREXPO
SPONSORSHIP RULES & GUIDELINES
OHIOGAMEDEVELOPEREXPO
All sponsorships are non-refundable once final registration is complete and payments have been made. Sponsor
Company will become a 2010 Partner and Supporter of the Ohio Game Developer Expo and Sponsor Company logos
and trademarks will be included on the Ohio Game Developer Expo marketing materials as deemed appropriate by
the Ohio Game Developer Expo council within respects of any Sponsor Company identity guidelines.
Sponsorship opportunities are subject to change until the sponsorship application is approved and full payment is
received.
Sponsorships are listed on the event website by sponsor level and otherwise ordered by the discretion of the
webmasters.
Sponsor Company’s employees and officers may not mention or execute on market initiatives while speaking on
conference sessions.
Sponsor Company will contain all marketing materials, property and marketing staff inside designated expo space.
Sponsor Company may not distribute, market, or create any type of Sponsor Company presence which interferes
with other designated floor space or market presence of any other participating entity or sponsor of the Ohio Game
Developer Expo. Sponsor Company may not infringe on other sponsor’s approved marketing initiatives but not
limited to sweepstakes, social parties and networking socials.
Sponsor Company is responsible for obtaining approval from the Ohio Game Developer Expo council prior to the Ohio
Game Developer Expo for all planned marketing initiatives to ensure no infringement occurs with other planned
events.
Sponsor Company shall maintaining good taste during all events. Respectable clothing is required at all times.
The Ohio Game Developer Expo council reserves the right to not accept an application and may at any time at the
Ohio Game Developer Expo council’s discretion, return the sponsorship fee received from Sponsor Company to the
Sponsor Company and cancel all sponsorship rights.
The Ohio Game Developer Expo, hosting organizations and their council, officers and volunteers are not liable for any
damages or losses sustained by Sponsor Company or any attendee while participating in the Ohio Game Developer
Expo including but not limited to intellectual property, trade secrets, personal damage, loss of Sponsor Company
property or loss of personal property.
Sponsor Company is liable for all damages caused by Sponsor Company’s employees, officers and guests. The Ohio
Game Developer Expo council and affiliated hosts requests Sponsor Company have general liability policies in place
for the duration of the Ohio Game Developer Expo.
We appreciate your understanding of the importance of maintaining compliance with all Sponsorship Rules and
Guidelines. The Ohio Game Developer Expo and its council is dedicated to ensuring all of the Ohio Game Developer
Expo and hosting entities’ policies and procedures are in place to benefit the industry and aid the safety and wellbeing of affiliates and guests.
Sponsor Company agrees to follow all Ohio Game Developer Expo Sponsorship Rules and Guidelines, and all related
policies set forth by hosting and presenting affiliates including the event venue, entities of the event venue.