> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.flightsimexpo.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Giveaways & Activations

> Bringing giveaway items and giving attendees a reason to stop at your booth.

## Attendee Giveaways

We encourage partners to bring giveaway items for attendees. In the past, we've seen branded mugs, T-shirts, hats, pens, bags, and more given out to all FlightSimExpo attendees.

* Giveaway items for **exhibitors** are placed at the exhibitor's booth.
* Items for **non-exhibiting sponsors** are placed near registration.

<Card title="Recommended Quantity: 1,500" icon="hashtag">
  FlightSimExpo 2026 had almost 2,500 in-person attendees. For 2027, we recommend a quantity of **1,500** for giveaway items.
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### Logistics

<Info>
  FlightSimExpo will cover material handling charges for attendee giveaway items for **Platinum and Diamond Sponsors**, provided they're shipped and addressed correctly.
</Info>

You can either bring items with you or ship them in advance. Shipped items require special addressing and must be received between **May 12 and May 29.** Please email [phil@flightsimassociation.com](mailto:phil@flightsimassociation.com) for specific instructions.

## On-Site Activations

<Info>
  The exhibitors who get the most attention at the show are usually the ones who give attendees **something to do**, not just something to look at.
</Info>

Simply showing up and exhibiting isn't enough to stand out—the exhibitors attendees remember are the ones who give them a reason to stop, engage, and come back. Think about how you'll turn foot traffic into an experience.

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  <Card title="Live Demos & Challenges" icon="gamepad">
    Run a live flight challenge, time trial, or landing competition at your booth with a leaderboard and a small prize for the top score.
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  <Card title="Try-Before-You-Buy" icon="hand-pointer">
    Let attendees actually fly your hardware or software. The flight sim crowd converts best when they can try it themselves.
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  <Card title="Social Media Moments" icon="camera">
    Create a photo-worthy that includes a cockpit mockup, branded backdrop, or similar. Then, encourage attendees to tag you when they post.
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  <Card title="Scheduled Reveals" icon="clock">
    Announce a new product or update live at your booth at a specific time each day, and promote the time slot in advance so people show up.
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  <Card title="Raffles & Giveaway Tie-Ins" icon="ticket">
    Tie your giveaway items to an activity. Consider things like entering a raffle by completing a demo, following your socials, or beating a challenge score.
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  <Card title="Meet the Team" icon="users">
    Host company leaders, real pilots, influencers, and more at your booth for Q\&A. Attendees want face time with the people behind the product!
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