Did you know more than 50 per cent of Queensland, Australia’s conferences and incentive programmes are held on the Gold Coast? Discover this incredible city at This is Gold Coast 2026!
Brought to you by Experience Gold Coast
For event planners seeking a destination that seamlessly blends business, lifestyle and unforgettable experiences, Gold Coast Australia continues to raise the bar. At the centre of this offering is This Is Gold Coast 2026 (TIGC26), an annual signature business events showcase designed to immerse planners in everything the destination has to offer.
Led by Experience Gold Coast (EGC), TIGC26 is more than a familiarisation programme, it’s a curated, multi-day experience that brings the city’s full capabilities to life. Designed specifically for decision-makers in the business events and incentive travel space, the programme connects planners directly with the venues, suppliers and experiences that make the Gold Coast such a compelling choice.
With limited spots available and applications assessed by the EGC team, conference and event organisers are urged to apply early to not miss out. Accommodation and travel are arranged for you, so all you need to do is simply choose from a three- or four-day programme to discover everything the Gold Coast has to offer.
Three-day programme: August 3 to 5, 2026
The three-day programme will include two nights of hosted accommodation, a variety of showcase events and the Business Exchange. The showcase events are designed to highlight the breadth of the Gold Coast’s event offerings. Attendees will immerse themselves in a variety of diverse social events, while enjoying the opportunity to network, cultivate relationships, and delve deeper into discussions with local suppliers.
The Business Exchange will provide attendees with a day of face-to-face pre-scheduled appointments with the opportunity to engage and connect with Gold Coast’s business event venues and suppliers.
Four-day programme: August 3 to 6, 2026
Join us for three nights of hosted accommodation and an in-depth exploration of the Gold Coast’s business events offerings. Extend your experience with the four-day programme, which includes all the benefits of the three-day one, plus exclusive site inspections of accommodation venues, unique offsite event locations, and local experiences.
For international and domestic planners alike, the value of attending TIGC lies in its immediacy. Rather than imagining what an event could look like, participants leave with a clear vision, and the confidence to bring it to life. From concept to execution, the programme provides both inspiration and practical insight, making it easier to translate ideas into successful events.
Weather on the Gold Coast
An August trip to the Gold Coast is the ultimate travel hack for those visiting Australia. Sitting at the tail end of winter, the comfortable weather during the day makes it ideal for outdoor networking and alfresco dining, with all the sunshine but none of the humidity.
The sunrises and sunsets during this time of year also make for the perfect backdrop for any event.
Explore more on the Gold Coast
Whilst the curated TIGC26 programme will take you around the city, showcasing plenty of incredible venues and incentive experiences, there’s always more to discover.
From August 14 to 16, the skies over Surfers Paradise come alive with the thunderous rumbling of jets as Australia’s biggest and most spectacular air show comes to town. Pacific Airshow Gold Coast is a three-day festival of incredible choreographed aerial displays, breathtaking aviation stunts and a dazzling party atmosphere on the sands of Surfers Paradise.
If you have a current, emerging or future business event opportunity, don’t miss this chance to discover why the Gold Coast is the perfect host. Visit This is Gold Coas 2026 to apply today.
