GSCA International Conference and Trade Show
September 9–12, 2008
Jersey City and New York City
Host: Liberty Science Center, Jersey City
Co-host: AMC Lincoln Square IMAX Theatre, New York
GSCA Offers a Wide Variety of Sponsorship Opportunities for High-Profile Exposure at the 2008 International Conference
Survey results from conference after conference cite that networking at the GSCA International Conference and Trade Show is one of the most important reasons for attending. The 2008 conference in Jersey City and New York City is overflowing with opportunities for networking, and you can get an early lead by sponsoring one or more social, behind-the-scenes, or big-impact events. There is something for everyone.
Contact Gretchen Jaspering at 636-244-0947 or via e-mail for further details and to reserve your sponsorship. A PDF with full details of the sponsorship opportunities, an order form, and conditions is available here: SEA Brochure
Gala Reception and GSCA Award Presentation SOLD! Thanks to IMAX Corporation and Technicolor/CFI
Host the most attended social event of the GSCA International Conference, where food and drinks are plenty and we recognize the “best of the best” in our industry with the GSCA Achievement Awards. This year’s event will start with an hour-long, plentiful reception and open bar followed by the Awards Presentation, where dessert and coffee will be served.
Opening Reception SOLD! Thanks to Inland Sea Productions
Open the GSCA International Conference by bringing everyone together at the Liberty Science Center on September 9 and show your film on the Dome. Kicking off the Conference with this reception is like hosting a worldwide reunion. These delegates are eager to see each other and get reconnected.
First-Timers and New Members Reception: $7,000
Don’t miss this opportunity to educate and align your organization with new members and
first-timer professionals—fresh and talented, these individuals are eager to network and
anxious to learn about the industry.
Relaxation Center at the Trade Show: $5,000 NEW!
Collect qualified leads as registrants seek out your booth for vouchers to redeem a massage. Massage area will be set up in high traffic area, where sponsor will be recognized with signage and will have exclusive right to distribute literature and engage registrants.
E-mail Center: $5,000 NEW!
Call attention to your organization’s participation by sponsoring the GSCA’s E Mail center, with two terminals, located in highly trafficked and strategic areas of the registration and information desk.
Water Bottle Insert in Delegate Bag SOLD! Thanks to Science North
Include your organization’s re-usable water bottle in the delegate bag handed to each GSCA attendee and exhibitor. (Production not included.)
Delegate Bag Lighted Pen Insert SOLD! Thanks to Sassoon Film Design
Insert into the official 2008 GSCA Delegate Bag a lighted writing pen with your organization’s name and logo on it for all conference attendees to use. (Production not included.)
Continental Breakfast (Four Opportunities Available): $10,000 ONE SOLD! Thanks to nWave. Three opportunities still available.
It’s said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day and we couldn’t agree more! You’ll have access to everyone during their peak energy time to talk up your project or product. Choose September 9, 10, 11 or 12 to get your colleagues up and at ‘em!
Trade Show Luncheon: $20,000
After a few days in the theater all the delegates will head for the Exhibitor Hall for a nice lunch provided by you! Served buffet style in the middle of the busiest place of the conference you will be highly visible. This is the only Trade Show of its kind in the giant screen industry, so make it yours to remember.
Trade Show Ice Cream Parlor: $7,000 NEW!
Give out vouchers for ice cream at the GSCA trade show for the Ice Cream Parlor to sweeten each and every contact you make. The Ice Cream Parlor will be set up in a high traffic area of the Trade Show where you can have your signage posted. We’ll even create an ice cream just for you!
Breaks (Four Opportunities Available): $4,000 Two sold, thanks to Science North and nWave! Two opportunities now left.
We all need a break to rehydrate, snack and compare notes about the professional development session we just attended or chat about the film we just saw. It’s the perfect opportunity to chat up your project or film and score big points with delegates.
Booth Break: $1,200
Booth basics for the staff who toil tirelessly behind-the-scenes in the projection booth for hours and hours to get it “just right.” Drinks and snacks for the conference duration are included in this break.
New York to Jersey City Ferry Ride: TBD
Film Survey and Results SOLD! Thanks to Kodak
Help filmmakers and distributors move their films forward by sponsoring this important survey of films in development and films in production. Information is gathered from film buyers and non-film buyers during the standing-room-only FID/FIP Session.
Films in Development and Films in Production Sessions SOLD! Thanks to DKP 70MM Inc.
Next to networking it’s the most important session of the conference. Talk about a captive audience for your brand! These sessions will be hosted separately and can take up to four hours. The audience is riveted to the screen for each presentation.
Technical Session SOLD! Thanks to RPG Productions
Sponsor the session that brings leaders and innovators of new giant screen developments to the conference. Great attendance at this session from your target audience.
Dome Day: $7,000
Dome Theater operators and film buyers from around the world stay an extra day films shown on a dome theater. Make this possible for all dome participants.
Keynote Speaker: $10,000
Delegates overwhelmingly want more marketing “how to” and we have the perfect speaker for them this year: David Meerman Scott, author of The New Rules of Marketing and PR: How to Use News Releases, Blogs, Podcasting, Viral Marketing and Online Media to Reach Buyers Directly. Sponsoring this high-profile session will give you great visibility at the conference. Benefits include introducing the speaker.
Delegate Bag SOLD! Thanks to FotoKem
Each delegate receives an official delegate bag with the sponsor’s name prominently displayed. These high-end bags make their way to all corners of the Earth. Your logo is embroidered on one side of the bag and the GSCA logo makes up part of the overall design.
Hotel Key SOLD! Thanks to 3D Entertainment Ltd.
Get into every delegates’ pocket and room at the conference with this unique approach to corporate visibility. On average delegates look at and search for their hotel key no less than 10 times a day, making keycards the number one advertising tool in the hotel. What better way to reach your target audience than to advertise on one of the most important items they carry? Your logo will be printed on the delegates’ key.
Lanyards and Name Badges SOLD! Thanks to MacGillivray Freeman Films
This very personal item is a “must wear-must see” at the GSCA conference. Varying in color and adornments you can’t get in without it. Be the name around everyone’s neck in 2008.
Pocket Schedule SOLD! Thanks to Superior Quartz Products
Delegates turn to the pocket schedule just about every hour of the conference to see what’s happening next. Your logo and film poster or product can be printed on the cover of this much-exposed schedule.
Conference Program and Delegate List SOLD! Thanks to Destination Cinema Inc.
Delegates keep and use this piece at least a year—until the new one comes out—to contact colleagues, suppliers and vendors. This comprehensive program lists every delegate who has pre-registered, company descriptions, film descriptions and contact, committee and board lists, and your logo on every page.
Extra Drink Tickets: $1,200
Buy your colleague or client a drink this year. These tickets can be used at the bars and restaurants at the Hyatt. (Please note that these tickets may not be used at any other GSCA-sponsored event. Production not included.)
Registration and Information Desk SOLD! Thanks to Orbita Max
Be the company logo that first greets each delegate. The registration desk, staffed with friendly and helpful people, is the fountain of all knowledge for delegates. Have your corporate or film name/logo visible each day.
General Sponsor: $1,500
If you are looking to support the Association without a lot of fanfare, this is your opportunity. All sponsorships further the mission of the Association.
Tchotchke Bag for Trade Show: $3,000 NEW!
Your name and logo on the plastic-type bag every delegate receives to load up on swag at the trade show.
Padfolio SOLD! Thanks to K2 Communications
Have your name and logo embossed or printed on an executive padfolio. GSCA’s name also included. An insert of your choice is included.