29 SPRING FAIR PREVIEW new products and partnerships. The Gift of the Year Showcase profiles The Gift Of The Year winners, a respected industry accolade that recognises the best new products across the gift industry each year. This showcase puts the most prestigious products in gifting front and centre, giving buyers a chance to discover this year’s esteemed winners. Gift Of The Year Pavilion is a launchpad for The Giftware Association members who haven’t previously exhibited at the show, to offer an opportunity for new giftware brands to present their products. Elevate your show experience Explore the exciting content areas, buyer experiences and products, designed to inspire, engage and lead you to incredible products. Learning from industry experts is vital so don’t miss seminars and trend forecasts from industry leaders like Google and more. Masterclass Studio Get hands-on with the year’s most pressing challenges in retail through panel discussions and practical workshops. With sessions tailored to real-world issues retailers are facing this year, gain practical skills, participate in Q&As, and have the chance for one-to-one guidance with experts after each talk. The Masterclass Studio is all about providing the tools and confidence to tackle your next business steps. Inspiring Retail Stage Step into the future of retail with daily catwalk shows, highprofile keynote speakers, and trend talks designed to spark new ideas and strategic thinking. This stage is your go-to for visionary insights, whether hearing from industry leaders or catching up on the latest trends. Each session is crafted to inspire ambitious thinking and equip you with actionable insights to scale and future-proof your business. Licensing Lab Spring Fair is bringing the licensing industry together with the launch of the Licensing Lab in partnership with Fabacus and Licensing International. Dedicated to networking, knowledge sharing and driving growth for licensors, licensees, retailers and service providers, the Lab will feature an exhibition space, a networking lounge designed by Llewelyn-Bowen Design, as well as seminars led by industry experts. Cultural Enterprise Day On Tuesday 4th February, Spring Fair will host the Cultural Enterprise Day in partnership with the Association for Cultural Enterprises. This special day will highlight the crucial role of retail within museums, galleries, and heritage sites while celebrating the expert buyers and merchandisers to carefully select unique, story-driven products for these extraordinary institutions. Bringing 45 new cultural enterprise organisations to the show and offering tailored resources to enhance their sourcing
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