WHAT’S ON AT SPRING FAIR?

Where fashion trends and retail insight meet. This is a hub for thought-provoking keynotes, progressive panel discussions and the latest fashion trends. Catch an exciting lineup of speakers including Retail Entrepreneur, Theo Paphitis. It's the perfect place to stay ahead of the curve. 

This business solution Masterclass Studio shares tools to help you grow your business. Leading agencies and consultants like Google Digital Garage, Avocado Social and Nicole Higgins present their expertise on topics including digital marketing, social media, radical retail technology, conscious consumerism and more. 

Brought to you, in partnership with our forecast partners, The Future Collective, Trend Talks is dedicated to giving you the most noteworthy industry forecasts. This is your go-to stage for discovering the latest retail trends from future forecasters and creators including HappyHQ, Juliette's Interiors and experience consultancy, 20.20. 

Get a front row seat to upcoming fashion trends at the Moda Catwalk located on the Inspiring Retail Stage. Curated by Cult of Fashion, the Moda shows bring the season’s newest collections to life as exciting brands like  Saloos, Powder Design, Goose Island and more showcase their best edits.

In partnership with the Giftware Association this immersive feature area showcases shortlisted gift products and innovations in multiple categories from tech to contemporary gift. Browse and interact with this impactful, art gallery style showcase and keep your eyes peeled for the winner’s ceremony to see who’ll be named Spring Fair’s ‘Gift of the Year’.

In collaboration with the Greeting Card Association the Cardmitment campaign reignites the joy of sending cards! This large feature wall, situated at the centre of the show, promotes the beautiful card brands available at Spring Fair, allowing visitors and exhibitors to experience and send cards. 

Celebrate aspiring designers as we spotlight the innovative designs of final-year Footwear Design students from De Montfort University (DMU). Join the awards ceremony to see the winning shoe announced live on stage. 

Looking for something unique that no one else has? Explore the New Product Showcase located alongside the Trend Talks area in Hall 6. This product-first experience lets you discover the latest and most exciting products across all our show sectors from a range of exhibitors, before they’re in stores.

Relax, chat with peers and celebrate the dynamic spirit of our industry at Spring Fair's visitor Happy Hour. Complimentary drinks await you throughout the event cafés- it's the perfect opportunity to unwind and toast to a successful show! 

The best retail products of Spring Fair, as voted for by you! Throughout the show we have highly anticipated awards including the  De Montfort University Footwear Showcase awards,  GTN Greatest Christmas Awards and Gift of the Year which enable you to discover amazing products from our exhibitors.

Celebrate a successful event! Unwind and connect with industry peers at the social initiatives happening around the show. The Summerhouse and Keplin Group Drinks create exclusive spaces for you to network beyond the show stands.

Take a break and meet with other industry professionals at the cafés and lounges dotted around the Spring Fair halls. Visit The Summerhouse Café, Moda Café, Deck the Halls Café, Keplin Café and media lounges to relax and recharge with colleagues.