Events, Education and Trade Shows

Supporting you on your journey

the giftware association

We have been supporting the home and gift industry for over 70 years

Over this time we have created courses both in person and online to help you, your business and its staff to achieve greatness and success.

Our events and courses have concentrated on the things that matter most to your business.

"For anyone working within the Gifts industry, it is a must that you connect with this association and make the most of its support and activities. The team is warm and friendly and genuinely cares about all their members and creating successful businesses for everyone involved. Their first 'Women in Gifts' event was a triumph"

Sara Albright, Retail 100

Spring Fair 2025

Spring Fair 2025

2 ‐ 5 February 2025 North Ave, Marston Green, Birmingham

BRINGING THE BEST OF RETAIL TOGETHER FOR 75 YEARS As the UK's largest retail trade event, Spring Fair brings together home, gift and fashion retailers and suppliers of all sizes from across the industry…

Ambiente 2025

7 ‐ 11 February 2025 Messe Frankfurt GmbH, Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage 1, 60327 Frankfurt am Main

Ambiente is the leading international trade fair and the world’s number one in products associated with dining, cooking, household items, furnishings and ornaments, interior design, gifts, jewellery…

PURE LONDON X JUST AROUND THE CORNER

PURE LONDON X JUST AROUND THE CORNER

9 ‐ 11 February 2025 Hammersmith Road, London

Pure London x JATC is the UK's largest festival of Fashion.

INDX Homewares

18 ‐ 19 February 2025 Cranmore Avenue, Shirley, Solihull

Put together by buying and retail experts from AIS, INDX Home is renowned for its business focus and is an unmissable destination trade show for all homewares stockists.

CHSI Stitches

23 ‐ 24 February 2025 North Ave, Marston Green, Birmingham

The UK's trade show for the creative craft industry. CHSI Stitches brings together over 6,000 craft buyers looking for the latest products, new ideas and innovative suppliers. Discover the next big…

Crufts

6 ‐ 9 March 2025 North Ave, Marston Green, Birmingham

If you love dogs, you'll love Crufts. Crufts 2024 attracted 24,000 dogs and over 155,000 visitors, with 8.7 million viewers tuning in from around the world.

The Stitch Festival

The Stitch Festival

20 ‐ 23 March 2025 52 Upper Street, Islington, London

The Stitch Festival is the best event in London for contemporary dressmaking, sewing and stitch. Bringing your Instagram feed to life, this show offers access to some of your favourite independent…

Farm Shop & Deli Show

Farm Shop & Deli Show

7 ‐ 9 April 2025 North Ave, Marston Green, Birmingham

Farm Shop and Deli Show is back! Meet industry-leading suppliers face-to-face, network with top professionals, explore the latest market trends, and gain valuable insights to elevate your business…

Retail Visual Merchandising and Display Show

Retail Visual Merchandising and Display Show

9 ‐ 10 April 2025 52 Upper Street, Islington, London

World-changing thinkers and innovators all under one roof. The VM and Display Show is the longest running exhibition for the industry.

Fashion InStyle

Fashion InStyle

27 ‐ 30 April 2025 1 Expo Dr, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

Asia’s leading fashion event.

Home InStyle

27 ‐ 30 April 2025 1 Expo Dr, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

The Home InStyle is an important trade fair for household goods, interior design, decoration, and design.

HKTDC Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair

HKTDC Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair

27 ‐ 30 April 2025 1 Expo Dr, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

The HKTDC Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair is a major international trade fair for gifts and promotional items.

HKTDC Hong Kong International Printing & Packaging Fair

HKTDC Hong Kong International Printing & Packaging Fair

27 ‐ 30 April 2025 1 Expo Dr, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

Print Your Success at Asia’s Premier Printing and Packaging Platform

Gardeners World Spring Fair

Gardeners World Spring Fair

2 ‐ 4 May 2025 New Forest, Hampshire

Plants to buy + Great shopping + Showcase Gardens + Planting inspiration in the Beautiful Borders + Plant expert tours + BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Stage + BBC Good Food Market + Street food + …

Harrogate Christmas and Gift

Harrogate Christmas and Gift

13 ‐ 14 May 2025 Yorkshire Event centre, Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate

Recognised as the leading event for the Christmas, festive and allied markets Harrogate Christmas & Gift gives the retailer everything for the perfect Christmas.

The London Stationery Show

The London Stationery Show

13 ‐ 14 May 2025 52 Upper Street, Islington, London

LONDON STATIONERY SHOW IS THE UNMISSABLE EVENT FOR STATIONERY AND GIFT RETAILERS, FEATURING THE BIGGEST SELECTION OF WRITING AND PAPER PRODUCTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD, ALL UNDER ONE ROOF.

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