DiGRA 2017 Sponsorship Prospectus – July 3-6 – Swinburne University, Melbourne
Founded in 2003, DiGRA is the premiere non-profit international association for academics and professionals
who research digital games and player experience. It encourages high-quality research on games, and promotes
collaboration and dissemination of work by its members. DiGRA provides many services, including the DiGRA
Digital Library and the Gamesnetwork mailing list. It publishes the open access, refereed, quarterly journal
Transactions of the Digital Games Research Association (ToDiGRA) in partnership with ETC Press. DiGRA
conferences have been held since 2003 in 10 countries, with the 2017 conference being held in Melbourne,
Australia for the first time.
DiGRA 2017 is seeking sponsorship to improve accessibility of the conference, particularly for students and
people in games development interested in digital games research. Sponsoring DiGRA offers a unique
opportunity for your brand, and you will directly support games researchers for an amazing and fun conference.
DiGRA 2017 offers a range of sponsorship opportunities from big companies to generous individuals. Each tier
has flexible add-ons for you to customise your sponsorship with us.
We expect at least 250 attendees at DiGRA 2017, approximately half will be international games researchers.
DiGRA provides delegates morning tea and lunch for 3 days, and hosts a conference reception with games, food
and drinks. Student delegates (40% of attendees) receive a discounted registration rate.
Sponsorship Opportunities
We have a created different opportunities for sponsorship, but feel free to approach the conference
organisers regarding a unique sponsorship package that best suits your needs.
Platinum Sponsor (A$7,500) (limit 1)
Includes:
As a Platinum Sponsor, you are our primary and very
special guests. We will work with you to find the best
sponsorship arrangement for your company. Your
name and logo will be listed at every DiGRA 2017
venue, and we will personally, at the premiere
opportunity, thank you for your generous support.
If suitable, the conference reception will be branded
with your business name, or platinum sponsors can
select from the other rewards detailed below.
 5 Complimentary Conference Passes and
Reception Tickets (worth A$2,500)
 Your own 200 x 75 standing banner on display
throughout the conference
 Opportunity to address the entire conference
at the conference reception or introduce the
opening keynote
 Company name and logo will be prominently
printed on every attendee and organiser’s
lanyard, and in the conference program
Contact: Daniel Golding, DiGRA 2017 Sponsorship Communications – [email protected]
Gold Sponsor (A$4,000)
Includes:
As a Gold Sponsor, you will be our special guest
everywhere you go. We will work with you to find the
most suitable sponsorship opportunity for your
company. You will be personally thanked at the
opening of the conference, and you will have the
satisfaction knowing that the Australian game
industry has hit gold because of your support.
 4 Complimentary Conference Passes and
Reception Tickets (worth A$2,000)
 Your own 200 x 75 standing banner on display
throughout the conference
 Your company logo will be printed on all
attendee’s name badges
Silver Sponsor (A$1,500)
Includes:
As a Silver Sponsor, you will be our special guest with
affirmative appreciation for your support. Your
company name and logo will be listed as a Silver
Sponsor, who makes the conference possible.
 2 complimentary Conference Passes and
Reception tickets (worth A$1000)
Sponsors can upgrade their level of sponsorship to also include:
DIGRA Access Sponsorship (+ A$2,500)
The DiGRA Access scheme provides heavily
discounted (A$50) registration on a competitive basis
to students, independent game developers, and
attendees from lower-income countries. Your
sponsorship will mean we can provide 10 DiGRA
Access registrations, and your brand will be
prominently displayed when advertising the scheme.
Wi-Fi Sponsorship (+ A$1,000, limit 1)
Sponsor the Wireless Internet for the conference
venues, one of the most important services at the
conference! Every DiGRA 2017 attendee will thank
your company for making digital connectivity free.
Volunteer T-Shirt Sponsorship (+ A$750, limit 1)
Volunteers make a core part of a DiGRA event,
ensuring the event runs smoothly in exchange for free
registration to the conference. Your company name
and logo will be printed on the T-Shirts as thanks.
Diversity Breakfast Sponsorship (+ A$1,250, limit 1)
The DiGRA Diversity Breakfast is a positive and
inclusive venue for non-male games researchers
and professionals to meet and form support
networks to improve gender diversity in games
research and the games industry at large. This
stand-up breakfast with donuts, fruit and coffee
is an excellent opportunity to align your brand
with the positive and inclusive culture of DiGRA
and initiatives to improve gender diversity in
games. Your company name and logo will be
prominently displayed at the breakfast, and will
be thanked during the address to speakers.
Conference USB Sticks Sponsor (+ A$1,750, limit 1)
Your company name and logo will prominently
decorate the Conference USB Stick, on which
digital versions of all the publications are
distributed to every attendee.
University Partners for DiGRA 2017:
Contact: Daniel Golding, DiGRA 2017 Sponsorship Communications – [email protected]
Past DiGRA Sponsors:
Contact: Daniel Golding, DiGRA 2017 Sponsorship Communications – [email protected]