Whiz Kid Games’ Heather Watherston and consultant Fi Burge are the latest names to join the keynote speakers at the second Giftware Association Women in Gifts event on Thursday 7 March at the GA’s HQ in Birmingham.
Heather, a former director of The Lagoon Group and Green Board Games, will be talking about her new venture, Whiz Kid Games, which designs educational games under the Go Genius brand, aimed at the toddler to tween market. The business was set up during Covid with Heather talking delegates through the company’s business model and progress to date. She will also be highlighting her focus on sustainability and the green aspirations of a start-up business.
Fi – who grew up watching her father build a highly successful greeting card company, Paper House, now The Great British Card Company – has worked with design led product for over 20 years. Currently, she works as a freelance consultant under her own brand, B Gifted, offering support with the implementation of product development and sales strategy.
Other keynote speakers on the day include watercolour artist Meg Hawkins and Louise Welsby, founder of creative agency Buy-From and chair of the GA.
“This event is not just a gathering but a celebration of achievement, innovation, and resilience of women within the gift industry,” says event organiser Simone Rose. “We are looking forward to an inspiring day of learning, networking and celebration.”
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Tickets are £85 + VAT which includes a buffet breakfast and lunch. To book, click here
For information on staying the night before the event at a boutique hotel, including dinner, contact Simone Rose at e: simone@roserelations.co.uk
Top: Among the line-up of keynote speakers at the March Women In Gifts event will be Heather Watherston (left) and Fi Burge.
