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SUMMARY:Dragons Speed Dating 2026
DESCRIPTION:Dragons Speed Dating is back! This GCA event gives greeting card publishers the chance to pitch their designs directly to leading retailers. It’s a fantastic opportunity to meet key retail buyers\, showcase your ranges\, and gain valuable feedback. \nAlongside the speed-dating sessions\, you’ll join a discussion with the GCA Panel on key industry issues\, your chance to get questions answered. \nWhat to Expect:\n\nPublishers will meet at least 3 buyers during the afternoon:\n\nOne national account\nOne small group\nOne independent retailer\n\n\nEach meeting lasts 10 minutes\, giving you focused time to pitch your designs.\nOver the course of the event\, retailers meet 12 different publishers\, and you’ll have the chance to leave samples with all 18 buyers attending.\nSubmit 3 cards for the buyers’ goodie bags – a great way to get your designs into their hands.\nEnjoy a GCA Panel Seminar\, led by experienced GCA Council Members. We ask that you submit your questions in advance to help shape the discussion.\n\nRetailers attending range from large national accounts to small groups and independents. They come prepared with cabin-sized suitcases to take home your samples! \nThis event is open to all GCA publishers\, of all sizes. It’s a fantastic forum to test reactions to new designs\, build on existing relationships\, or meet buyers for the first time. \nTickets:\n\n1-person ticket: £195\n2-person ticket: £225 (pitch together as a pair)\n\nIf both attendees want to pitch individually\, please purchase two single-person tickets. \nCapacity: 72 dating places – spaces sell out quickly\, so book early! \nPrices remain the same as last year. \nWant to prepare like a pro?\nCheck out our guide
URL:https://www.gca.cards/event/dragons-speed-dating/
LOCATION:Business Design Centre\, Upper Street 52\, Islington\, London\, N1 0QH\, United Kingdom
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