Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre
10,000 sqm
Indoor Space
6,000
Plenary Capacity
4,600
Banquet Capacity
22
Breakout Rooms
4
Exhibition Halls
About this Venue
The Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) is Australia's largest regional convention centre, located in Broadbeach, Queensland. It is an award-winning venue renowned for its architectural innovation, outstanding facilities, first-class service, and exquisite culinary catering. The Centre hosts a diverse range of events, including national and international conferences, exhibitions, gala dinners, concerts, and sporting events, catering for 10 up to 6,000 guests. GCCEC is committed to sustainable event practices, holding EarthCheck Master certification, and offers flexible function rooms, a main arena, four large exhibition halls, and numerous meeting rooms. It is situated centrally, within walking distance to tourism hotspots, five-star accommodation, premium shopping facilities, and convenient public transport, and is linked by a covered walkway to The Star Gold Coast.
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Venue at a Glance
Venue Type
Convention Centre
City
Broadbeach
Country
AU
Total Indoor Space
10,000 sqm
Max Plenary
6,000
Max Banquet
4,600
Breakout Rooms
22
Exhibition Halls
4
Airport Distance
30 min
Hotel Rooms (1km)
3,000
Accessibility
70/10
Full Address
2684-2690 Gold Coast Highway, Broadbeach, QLD, 4218, AU
Event Spaces & Rooms
5 configurable spaces
| Space Name | Type | Theatre | Classroom | Banquet | Reception | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Arena | arena | — | — | — | — | — |
| Halls 1 to 4 | exhibition_hall | — | — | — | — | — |
| Halls 1 and 2 | exhibition_hall | — | — | — | — | — |
| Central Rooms | meeting_room | — | — | — | — | — |
| Meeting Rooms | meeting_room | — | — | — | — | — |
Sustainability
The Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre is a world leader in sustainable event management, holding EarthCheck Master certification (achieved in 2023 and reaffirmed in 2026, marking over 15 years of commitment). The venue has a 5-year Sustainability Strategy (2024-2028) and implements initiatives such as waste minimisation (recycling/reusing 75% of waste), energy and water management, and procurement of sustainable products (e.g., carbon-neutral BioPak packaging). They also have a paperless parking system and encourage clients to hold green events.
Certifications
Notable Past Events
4 events hosted
Subvention & Funding Support
The Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) relaunched its Linkage Grant Program, providing grants of up to $8,000 to support attendance at international conferences. This program aims to promote the Gold Coast as a destination for international business events and foster collaboration with local academics and professionals to secure valuable international events.
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Quick Facts
- Airport
- 30 min drive
- Hotels (1km)
- 3,000 rooms
- Exhibition Halls
- 4
- Breakout Rooms
- 22
- Indoor Space
- 10,000 sqm
Contact Information
Destination
Broadbeach, Australia
Asia Pacific — Oceania
View destination profileData Quality
Bronze
Last Verified
5 Apr 2026