Meeting and Conference Gift Ideas

It is an old tradition for conference attendees to be offered souvenirs that they can take with them after the meeting is over. Gifts for attendees are not just a way to thank, it is a great opportunity for a company to advertise its mission and organization subtly. When considering what to buy as conference gifts, you must keep your brand, objective and image in mind. Here are some tips that should help you decide the right giveaway.

Items for the Desk

People at conferences appreciate keepsakes that they can use or display at their office desks. Some of the items that you can use to promote your company logo include a mouse pad, business card holder, engraved pen, paper weight, picture frame, letter opener, clock, notepad holder, pen holder and pen, notebooks, trophy, and messenger bag.

Daily Useable Gifts

Guests during conferences enjoy souvenirs that they can take back home and use. The following items are useable and practical souvenirs that can feature your brand name or logo - water bottle, key chain, coffee cup, fanny pack, bottle stopper, bottle opener, cuff links, umbrella, Christmas ornament, pocket knife, travel thermos or neck lanyard.

Food

Edible souvenirs are a great idea for any conference. Guests can either take them home or enjoy them during the meet. There are a variety of customized items to choose from including a bottle of wine, bottled water, coffee beans, mints, chocolates, nuts, welcome gift basket, cookies, and the like.

Clothing

Giving away clothing as a souvenir is a great way to get free advertising. While there are several clothing options to choose from, here are some of the most popular- sweatshirts, t-shirts, baseball hats, fleece jackets, polo shirts, hoodies, oxford shirts, fleece vests, and rugby shirts.

Big-ticket Items

It's also a great idea to hold a competition for costlier items such as event tickets or small electronics. Keep the competition or raffle ethical by publicizing contest entries and allowing enough time for everyone who wants to enter to have a chance to do so.

Gift Bag Giveaways

Gift bags customized with the company name and filled with novelty products such as, portfolios, water bottles, pens, coffee mugs, sticky notes, make a great gift. However, it is important to make the collection point obvious and fill the bags with the same or similar products.

Everyone likes to get free gifts during a conference, though only a few may admit it. However, giving gifts is only considered ethical if the people attending the conference have equal opportunity to grab some for them. Therefore, it is important to make sure you buy enough gifts so that all your guests get one, and then order a few extra, for emergency. Place the products at a prominent location, like the help desk or registration area. Use helpful signs to indicate that the freebies are meant for the invitees and are absolutely free of charge.

If you’re having a hard time choosing the right giveaways or keepsakes for your conference, contact a gift making company. All reputed gift makers have a range of options to choose from as your customized conference souvenirs.