Australia’s First Pawn Expo Comes to the Gold Coast

Media Coverage

Australia’s First Pawn Expo Featured by The Gold Coast Minute

Pawn Expo Australia 2026 has been featured by The Gold Coast Minute, highlighting the arrival of Australia’s first dedicated national event for the pawnbroking, second-hand and luxury resale industries.

Australia’s First National Pawn and Second-Hand Industry Expo

The Gold Coast Minute feature introduces Pawn Expo Australia 2026 as the country’s first dedicated national event created for the pawnbroking, second-hand, jewellery, gold-buying, luxury resale and related service industries.

Presented by the National Pawnbrokers Association of Australia, the Expo will bring businesses, specialists, suppliers and industry leaders from across Australia together on the Gold Coast.

Rick Harrison to Headline Pawn Expo Australia 2026

The feature highlights international television personality, businessman and renowned pawnbroker Rick Harrison as the headline speaker for Pawn Expo Australia 2026.

Best known as the star of the global television series Pawn Stars, Rick is the businessman behind Las Vegas’ World Famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop.

Rick will present Inside the Deal, an exclusive live keynote exploring negotiation, valuation, business growth, customer experience and the realities of building one of the world’s most recognised pawn businesses.

Why Pawn Expo Matters to Australia’s Second-Hand Industry

Australia’s pawn and second-hand industries have changed significantly. Modern operators now work across jewellery, bullion, prestige watches, luxury handbags, collectables, technology, responsible short-term finance and sustainable resale.

Pawn Expo Australia creates a dedicated place for these businesses to connect, learn, discover new products and services, exchange ideas and build stronger industry relationships.

What Visitors Can Expect at Pawn Expo

Pawn Expo Australia will feature a full day of education, specialist exhibitors, business networking and live industry experiences.

• 35+ exhibitors and industry suppliers;
• specialist speaker and education sessions;
• Rick Harrison live on the Gold Coast;
• luxury authentication and expert evaluation;
• gold, jewellery, watch and collectable specialists;
• business networking opportunities; and
• access to products, technology and services supporting the industry.

Explore the businesses and specialists attending on the 2026 Pawn Expo exhibitor list .

Pawn Expo Is Open to the Public

Members of the public are also invited to attend Pawn Expo Australia. Visitors can bring selected watches, jewellery, handbags, gemstones, collectables and other treasures to meet specialists and learn more about the items they own.

General Admission provides access to the Expo floor, participating exhibitors, selected sessions, networking areas and event activities. Ticket availability and inclusions may vary, so visitors should review the latest information before booking.

Answers about tickets, accessibility, parking, accommodation and the event program are available on the Pawn Expo frequently asked questions page .