Autumn Fair will be relaunching its networking facilitation app, Autumn Fair Match, when the doors open at the NEC this weekend.
With a focus on helping exhibitors and visitors to deliver greater ROI and the generation of better leads, the app will be a one-stop shop, with a show directory, messaging services and interactive floorplan. (The app can be downloaded in the App Store or via the Google Play Store). The exhibition will also be launching its Sourcing Buyer Programme as part of its overarching matchmaking service.
This year, Autumn Fair’s packed programme of seminars and presentations include a live Q & A with Mary Portas, who will be sharing her insights on September 2 at 2pm. In addition, the exhibition has once again teamed up with retail entrepreneur and former Dragon Theo Paphitis, who will be sharing his views on the last 12 months in retail at 2pm on September 3.
Also making an appearance at the show will be fantasy artist Anne Stokeswho will be visiting the Craft Buddy stand (Hall 6; stand D82) where she will be showcasing her new Crystal Artrange for the company.
The show will also be hosting talks and workshops from leaders in sustainability, including Jeremy Corner, chairman of The Giftware Association, managing director of Blue Eyed Sun and the UK distributor of BambooCup, who will be speaking about how retailers can cut single-use plastics.
Autumn Fair takes place from September 1-4 at the NEC, Birmingham.
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Top: Mary Portas is among the keynote speakers at Autumn Fair. She will be speaking on Monday September 2.
