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Expo – Gala Dinner – Awards
Wednesday. December 2nd
Crowne Plaza, Stratford-Upon-Avon
At its heart, what most businesses need isn’t just more visibility – it is access to the right opportunities. That means meeting the right people, at the right time, in a way that leads to meaningful commercial conversations.
That is the focus behind how the IPIA supports its members. The aim is to help build a steady pipeline of new business opportunities, while strengthening the networks that underpin long-term growth. This comes not only from within the membership, but critically from outside it.
Using its data, insight, and industry reach, the IPIA actively brings relevant buyers into its events and wider activity. These are organisations aligned with members’ products and services, creating a far more targeted and valuable connection point.
Importantly, these interactions happen in environments that are professional but relaxed, allowing relationships to form naturally. Ultimately, even in an industry that is experiencing rapid technological evolution and change, one principle still holds true – people buy from people.
The IPIA’s events programme isn’t built around one big moment in the calendar – it is spread across the year in a way that reflects how the industry actually works. Different formats, different settings, but all with the same underlying aim: keeping people connected, informed, and moving forward.
The IPIA Big Breakfast is a good example of that. It’s simple, accessible, and regular – a chance to hear what’s going on and share perspectives without needing to step away from the day job or even leave your desk. The Annual Networking Lunch brings people back together in person, creating space for proper conversations and reconnection.
The Annual Conference is where we take a step back and look at the bigger picture – what’s changing, what it means, and how businesses can respond in practical terms. The Golf Day plays a different role, giving people time to build relationships in a more relaxed setting.
Then towards the end of the year, the Recognising Excellence Expo, Networking Lunch, Gala Dinner and Awards Night brings everything together – showcasing the very best of our industry and celebrating the people behind it.
Alongside this, we stay active across trade shows, industry awards, open houses and technology launches, making sure we are present, listening, and representing our members throughout the year.
The IPIA purchase space at trade exhibitions and industry events to promote the membership and/or offer members the opportunity to purchase a small area on the stand at a subsidised rate. Where we are able to offer a subsidy, members who would not ordinarily exhibit at such shows can take advantage of the opportunity of an affordable presence. Having multiple members exhibit under the IPIA banner gives the stand more visual impact – presenting to visitors a united, strong and supportive association and is also superb for networking. Historically we have taken space at the following:
Please see below news of upcoming events and reports on those we have recently participated in:
The Print Industry is technically capable, innovative and clever; print businesses are masters of production and of course, of putting ink on paper. However, the education of our market is something that the industry struggles with, as most production led print companies have limited marketing resources.
The explosion of digital communications and the apparent lower costs associated are a real factor in driving print to become a price driven commodity. Print has to fight back, building relationships based on solving key challenges for customers and demonstrating the intrinsic value of print’s physical presence.
To aid in this endeavour, the IPIA opens up opportunities for Members to participate in marketing industry events. Below you can find out more information about the next event and reviews of previous ones.
We partner with a range of event organisers that offer our members discounts to exhibit or participate at their events. A full list of these can be obtained by emailing info@ipia.org.uk.
One such partner is Forum Events, which is a leading organiser of face-to-face meetings-based events, matching the interests of procurement decision-makers with suppliers.
Over 20 years later, Directors Sarah Beall, and Gill McCaughay continue to drive the business, assisted by a highly-driven management team and a staff of over 60 focused event professionals.
IPIA members can enjoy a 10% discount on booking space with Forum.
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