Air conditioning (heating and cooling) is provided to all internal areas of the GCCEC. Air conditioning will not be provided during bump-in and bump-out, while loading dock doors are open.
Air conditioning (heating and cooling) is provided to all internal areas of the GCCEC. Air conditioning will not be provided during bump-in and bump-out, while loading dock doors are open.
The minimum width for an exhibition aisle is three (3) metres. Under no circumstance is an expo stand or display to encroach or obstruct aisles.
Exhibitors must not work under the influence of alcohol, medication with adverse reactions or side effects, illegal drugs, or other substances that could be a safety risk to themselves or others. Any person identified will be asked to leave the Centre immediately. Any illegal activity will be reported to the Queensland Police.
GCCEC is a licensed venue. No third party may bring alcohol into the Centre without written consent from GCCEC Management.
Smoking is only permitted at clearly signed designated areas outside the GCCEC. This also applies to the use of electronic cigarettes and vaporisers
It is a GCCEC policy that any amusement devices such as inflatable, motorised and self-propelled equipment used within the Centre must adhere to the High-Risk plant requirements specified within the legislation.
The hire and installation of amusement devices must be pre-approved by Event Organiser and GCCEC at least one month prior to the expo.
GCCEC welcomes assistance animals, as defined in the Assistant Animals and the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA). Outside of this Act, no persons are permitted to bring animals into the GCCEC without the prior arrangement and consent of the Centre. Exhibitors must strictly abide by all Centre managements instructions regarding the admission of animals into the Centre.
GCCEC is a cashless venue and therefore does not have ATM facilities on site. ATMs are located in the Broadbeach shopping precinct.
No attachment, fitting, fixture or defacing is to be made to the flooring, ceilings or the internal or external walls of the GCCEC, nor is any ladder or other device whatsoever to be affixed to, or suspended, from any overhead structure without the prior consent of the GCCEC.
No nail, screw or other device is to be driven into, nor are holes to be made, in any part of the GCCEC.
Helium-filled balloons are permitted as part of a fixed display. Charges will be incurred for the retrieval of any loose / stray balloons from high ceilings and hard-to-reach areas.
GCCEC is responsible for the cleaning of public areas and disposal of rubbish throughout the event.
During an exhibition, the aisles are cleaned and rubbish bins emptied on a regular basis.
Exhibitors are responsible for the cleaning of their individual stands, however GCCEC offers a stand cleaning service to Exhibitors at their request and expense.
A Coffee Shop account card for food and beverages can be requested from GCCEC. All charges incurred during the event will be invoiced.
The GCCEC offers an extensive range of services for Exhibitors such as catering, technology, water and waste facilities, banner hanging and rigging, stand cleaning, and audio visual services.
These services must be pre-arranged by Exhibitors through GCCEC Exhibitor Services team, no later than 3 weeks prior to SPLASH! Trade Expo.
Exhibitors can order by emailing exhibitorservices@gccec.com.au or by phoning +61 (07) 5504 4000. Order forms can be accessed via Exhibitor Forms on the GCCEC website.
The GCCEC has the exclusive rights to the sale of food and beverage. Exhibitors cannot distribute or give away any item of food or beverage without prior written approval from GCCEC Management.
Should any Exhibitor use landscape products such as sand, soil, mulch, gravel, etc for their display, floor protection measures will need to be provided to prevent any damage to the GCCEC floor. Ensure loose materials such as gravels, decorative rocks, soils are firm under foot and do not cause any safety hazards.
Charges will apply for any removal or damaged caused to the GCCEC floor or carpeted areas.
Exhibition Hall 1 is 4000mm (4.0 metres) high x 5800mm (5.8 metres) wide.
Exhibition Hall 2 is 6300mm (6.3 metres) high x 5800mm (5.8 metres) wide.
Exhibition Hall 3 is 6400mm (6.4 metres) high x 5900mm (5.9 metres) wide.
Exhibition Hall 4 is 4500mm (4.5 metres) high x 3800mm (3.8 metres) wide.
GCCEC offers a Parents Room conveniently located near the main entrance. Essentials are provided, including a change table, kitchenette, microwave, refrigerator and lounge chairs for nursing.
Any display or structure containing water to a depth greater than 300mm will require at least one (1) responsible person to be always present at the body of water for supervision purposes.
All bodies of water and barriers must comply with all relevant Australian Legislation and Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC).
Approval is required by Event Organiser and GCCEC at least one month prior to the expo.
Trade promotions or competitions are regulated under the Queensland Charitable and Non-Profit Gaming Act 1999. These are free entry draws conducted to promote goods or services. They do not require a licence.
For further information about running a promotional competition or lottery, please refer to the Queensland Government’s regulations guide Competitions, Raffles & Bingo