The GCA’s annual Conference & AGM is a great opportunity to meet others, listen to inspirational speakers and learn about and discuss the key topics affecting our industry.
GCA Conferences move around the country each year to ensure that they are accessible to all 500+ GCA members. They are a key opportunity to keep up to date with what’s happening in the industry and learn from others. There is always lots of time to meet new colleagues and catch up with industry friends; we start the day with a networking coffee, with further opportunities to chat over a late morning coffee and lunch. Members from new and small businesses through to the industry leaders attend each year, including retailers, publishers and recommended specialist suppliers.
Each year we have an exciting line-up of speakers who cover the current key issues for the greeting card industry and share their business experiences. We also share the latest industry market research.
The day will include updates on GCA activities to promote and protect our wonderful industry, initiatives to support you and your business, and lots of marketing ideas.
The AGM part of the day includes updates on the activity of the GCA Council. The Council are responsible for general oversight of the management of the GCA, and focus on policy matters that affect members and our industry. The Council includes members with key skills and experience to enable us to effectively run the GCA in line with our stated objectives.
In recent years the GCA Conference has visited London, Manchester, Nottingham, Leeds and Bristol.
Previous Conference Reports
2024 Conference and AGM – Bristol
2023 Conference and AGM – Leeds
2022 Conference and AGM – Nottingham
2021 Conference and AGM – Manchester
A summary of the 2021 GCA AGM and Conference held in Manchester.
2020 Conference and AGM – Online
Summary and AGM portion of the GCA 2020 AGM & Conference
Further Information
Latest updates from the GCA
2024 Conference and AGM – Bristol
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…
2023 Conference and AGM – Leeds
Summary report and photos from the GCA’s 2023 Conference in Leeds
2022 Conference and AGM – Nottingham
A summary of the GCA 2022 annual Conference and AGM held at Notthingham Trent University, including the launch of the GCA Graduate Open Call.
2021 Conference and AGM – Manchester
A summary of the 2021 GCA AGM and Conference held in Manchester.
2020 Conference and AGM – Online
Summary and AGM portion of the GCA 2020 AGM & Conference