Giveaways

Source responsibly

Wise Connections encourages all exhibitors to source giveaway items responsibly.

In planning your giveaways and sourcing suppliers,

• Work with ethical suppliers who know where supplies come from and how they are made
• Choose items that appeal to SPLASH! Trade Expo demographics, so that they don’t end up in the bin
• Purchase items that will not end up in landfill, consider treats that people will eat or drink, and items that can be recycled, repurposed, or composted
• Consider items that have a positive social impact
• Avoid plastic unless made from recycled plastics or bioplastics
• Insist on necessary packaging only

Food and drink giveaways

Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) has exclusive rights to the sale of food and beverage. No exhibitor is permitted to distribute any item of food or beverage within the GCCEC, without prior written approval from GCCEC management.

Exhibitors can purchase food and beverage giveaways through GCCEC, including branded chocolates and cupcakes featuring your logo. The Centre can also provide service staff and F&B equipment to enhance your visitors’ experience. 

Take it one step further with a food or drink activation – some colour and movement to attract more attention. GCCEC has popcorn carts and slushie machines, and can customise activations. To find out more, browse GCCEC lookbook and exhibitor services menu.

Trade promotions

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. 

Should an exhibitor want to run a competition, the exhibitor is responsible for obtaining any permits or approvals. 

For further information about running a promotional competition, please refer to the Queensland Government’s regulations guide Competitions, Raffles and Bingo.