The Welsh Government would like to invite your company to GDC.

Why GDC?

San Francisco is a renowned hub for the incubation and development of the knowledge economy. Many business and academic institutions are at the cutting edge of global technology, including environmental

& cleantech, ICT & software development, medical & bio technology, digital & social media and financial & professional services.

San Francisco is a good base to explore export opportunities in

the wider Northern Californian market, in particular San Jose and Silicon Valley.

Why Attend?

This visit will provide you with the opportunity to showcase your company, gain valuable contacts and grow your exports.

By taking part in this visit, you will benefit from:

  • A cost effective means of visiting a world renowned trade show.
  • Networking and engaging with key businesses and decision makers in the market
  • Sharing knowledge and information with other participants
  • Assistance with travel arrangements through appointed travel agent
  • Access to networking events
  • Inclusion in any marketing material

Cost

The Welsh Government is supporting companies to take part in this export market visit. For this event, you can attend either as an exhibitor or as a visitor:

Exhibitor – The cost is £4,100 for travel and accommodation for 2 representatives including an exhibitor space on the Wales stand. This includes:

  • Return flights
  • In-market transfers
  • 5 night’s accommodation with breakfast
  • Exhibitor space on the Wales Stand
  • Exhibitor passes
  • Attendance at in-market events
  • Inclusion in any marketing material

Visitor– The cost is £1,800 for travel and accommodation for one representative. This includes:

  • Return flights
  • In-market transfers
  • 5 night’s accommodation with breakfast
  • Attendance at in-market events
  • Inclusion in any marketing material

Event details

When – 17-22 March 2024

Sectors – Creative, Gaming

Where - San Francisco

Arrangement of Meetings service

If you would like to maximise your time at the event, we can offer support for a programme of three to four  meetings to be arranged for you by one of our business consultants. This service is available from £500.

Please note, if you would like this support, then you must submit your application 8 weeks before the export market visit or exhibition departs. If your application is submitted after 27 January 2023 then we cannot guarantee that there is there is sufficient time to effectively provide this additional support.