A GCA members’ knowledge sharing event on a key industry topic
GCA Events
2024 GCA Conference and AGM, Thursday 19th September 2024
The 2024 annual GCA Conference and AGM will be held in Bristol on Thursday 19th September 2024 at the Bristol Harbour Hotel.
Dragons Speed Dating 2024
This popular GCA members event is a great way to meet prospective business partners, network with existing business contacts and keep up to date with current industry issues!
GCA Dragons Speed Dating
The Dragons Speed Dating Event is a popular GCA members event
Festive Friday 2023
Festive Friday 2023 is on the 1st of December. This is the date when everyone in the greeting card industry posts their Christmas cards! This year our #Cardmitment campaign reminds everyone about the joy of sending and receiving cards, and continuing to enjoy them as...
Conference and AGM 2023 Report and Photos
Summary report and photos from the GCA’s 2023 Conference in Leeds
GCA Webinars
The GCA Webinars are a live series of online presentations on key topics relevant to our industry
Files, Formats and Finishes
How to prep print-ready greeting card artwork and add unique finishes. Host: Paul Brooks, Pre-Production director at Loxleys print ‘Right first-time files ensure a smooth start to the order/production process and eliminate time consuming alterations and...
2023 GCA Conference and AGM, Thursday 28th September 2023
Regularly updated blog containing all the information you need on the 2023 Conference in Leeds, plus links to book.
Thinking of You Week 2023!
Thinking of You Week is the week that sees people across the world send cards to friends, loved ones, work colleagues, neighbours to say hello, thinking of you, share a joke or just to reach out and connect. This year Thinking of You Week takes place on 18th-24th...
Litho Workshop
In partnership with the GCA, Windles are excited to announce a Litho Workshop taking place on Tuesday 4th July 2023
GCA Local – time to meetup!
GCA Local events bring together our members in small meet ups. They are informal and organised by local members in each area.
Sponsor the GCA Conference & AGM 2023
SUPPLIER MEMBERS ONLY. Sponsor the GCA Conference & AGM and promote your business to GCA members.
Dragons Speed Dating 2023!
2023 Dragons Speed Dating will be held on 2nd March in London. Final few publishers places available!
Greeting Card Association Conference and AGM 2022
A summary of the GCA 2022 annual Conference and AGM held at Notthingham Trent University, including the launch of the GCA Graduate Open Call.
2022 GCA Conference and AGM, Thursday 29th September 2022
Everything you need to know about the upcoming 2022 GCA Conference and AGM
Dragons Speed Dating 2022
Headlines and photos from our 2022 Dragons Speed Dating event.
Greeting Card Association Conference and AGM 2021
A summary of the 2021 GCA AGM and Conference held in Manchester.
How Greeting Cards captured the thoughts of society in 2020 & 2021
GCA President Chris Bryan explores how greeting cards have captured the sentiments of the country in 2020/2021.
Meet the sponsor – PR Direct
PR Direct are new members of the GCA and sponsors of the 2021 GCA Conference. Meet the team who can help with your marketing.
Meet the sponsor – Fedrigoni
Fedrigoni are a long time member of the GCA, and a popular paper and board suppliers. Their support continues this year as they become a sponsor of the 2021 Conference and AGM.
Meet the sponsor – Encore Envelopes and Packaging Group
The Encore Group supply envelopes for greeting cards and are sponsoring the 2021 Conference and AGM. We had a chat to find out more about them,
Meet the sponsor – Nettl of Stockport
Nettl of Stockport are sponsoring the 2021 GCA Conference and AGM. We wanted to find out more about this web design and marketing company.
GCA Conference and AGM 14th Oct 2021
Latest details on the 2021 GCA annual Conference and AGM, to be held in Manchester on 14th October 2021