The Greeting Card Association’s annual Conference and AGM brought together members from across the UK, Ireland and even the USA for a day of insight, inspiration and industry connection at Unity Place, Milton Keynes, on Thursday 24 September 2026. Retailers, publishers and specialist suppliers came together to hear from an impressive line-up of speakers, sharing…
Join Excel evangelist Raj Arora for a session designed specifically with Greeting Card publishers in mind. Raj is going to show you how to turn that clunky spreadsheet into a streamlined assistant that handles the “boring stuff” so you can get back to designing.
Thinking of You Week is back for its 12th year, and it’s set to be the biggest and brightest yet! From 21 to 27 September, we’re inviting everyone to join in a nationwide wave of kindness by sending cards to friends, family, neighbours, and anyone who could use a little lift. Whether it’s a note of encouragement,…
The Greeting Card Association (GCA) is thrilled to be back at Pride in London for the third year in a row!
SUPPLIER MEMBERS ONLY. Sponsoring the GCA Conference is a great way to get involved in the industry, get noticed by GCA members and promote your business, products and services.
Information about the annual GCA Conference and AGM
Highlights of the 2025 GCA Conference and AGM, held in Manchester.
Thinking of You Week is back for its 11th year, and it’s set to be the biggest and brightest yet! From 15–21 September, we’re inviting everyone to join in a nationwide wave of kindness by sending cards to friends, family, neighbours, and anyone who could use a little lift. Whether it’s a note of encouragement, a little…
The Greeting Card Association (GCA) is thrilled to be back at Pride in London for the third year in a row!
The Dragons Speed Dating Event is a popular GCA members event
GCA members came together in Bristol for the annual GCA Conference and AGM on 19th September 2024. The Conference celebrated our wonderful industry, discussed key industry issues and heard from a fantastic line up of speakers. Members come from across the country, flying in from Ireland, Scotland and the USA too! The day heard good…
Festive Friday 2024 is on the 29th of November. This is the date when everyone in the greeting card industry posts their Christmas cards! Our #Cardmitment campaign reminds everyone about the joy of sending and receiving cards, and continuing to enjoy them as part of the seasonal decorations in their homes! We’re also encouraging everyone to ‘buy…
As a member of the Greeting Card Association, you have access to a wide array of programs and events designed to enrich your professional development, foster connections within the industry, and provide opportunities for growth and collaboration. In this blog post, we are excited to highlight some of the key events that can help you…
The 2024 annual GCA Conference and AGM will be held in Bristol on Thursday 19th September 2024 at the Bristol Harbour Hotel.
2024 marks the 10th anniversary of Thinking of You Week! This annual event, which takes place the 3rd week in September, was born at a UK Greeting Card Association (GCA) Council Meeting and launched in September 2014! Thinking of you week was inspired by the “heartfelt replies” received by one of the GCA members, Leonard…
Showcase your cards in the Thinking of You Week gallery – Members only!
GCA Local events bring together our members in small meet ups. They are informal and organised by local members in each area.
A GCA members’ knowledge sharing event on a key industry topic