Spring Fair has unveiled an inspirational series of sessions and awards on its popular Inspiring Retail Stage including keynote speakers Theo Paphitis and ESG pioneer Paul Wright from PDS.
Where fashion meets insight, the Inspiring Retail Stage will welcome industry icons and experts to share their experiences, stories, and advocacy across four days from 4-7 February at NEC Birmingham.
The stage will aim to act as a hub for thought-provoking keynotes and vibrant Moda catwalks showcasing the latest fashion trends.
Spring Fair’s portfolio director of retail at Hyve Group, Jackson Szabo, will open the stage at 11am on Sunday 4 February with a welcome address, before the first Moda Catwalk takes place at 11.30am.
The Moda Catwalk runs at 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3.30pm each day.
Other activity on Sunday will include a De Montfort University Footwear Showcase awards ceremony, plus ‘Sip & Shop’, Spring Fair’s Happy Hour (from 4.30pm to 5.30pm, also on Monday and Tuesday).
On Monday 5 February, Kris Hamer, director of insight at the British Retail Consortium will deliver a talk on Retail Landscape 2024: Insights from the British Retail Consortium at 12.30pm, while the GTN Greatest Christmas Awards will take place at 5pm.
On Tuesday 6 February, visitors can explore the forefront of sustainable retail with ESG pioneer, Paul Wright of PDS as he unveils the industry’s latest resources and eco-creativity in Retail Futures – Eco-Innovations from Source to Sale… and Back Again at 12.30pm.
At 2.30pm, TV Dragon, retail entrepreneur and small business champion, Theo Paphitis will lift the lid on 2024’s opportunities and challenges for businesses. He will share his insights, successes and key learnings from his 40-year retail career while looking ahead to the latest twists and turns of the industry.
“As part of our vision for our Spring Fair community, we have created a new content programme to help guide and inspire our audience,” commented Soraya Gadelrab, event director at Spring Fair. “We can’t wait to open the stage and enjoy the buzz of the catwalk and the insights of our speakers. With more announcements to come on our extensive Masterclass Studios and Trend Talks programmes, I feel confident that Spring Fair will deliver its best content ever.”
Spring Fair – which runs from 4-7 February 2024 at Birmingham’s NEC – will play host to four destinations: Home, Gift, Moda and Everyday, plus 13 definitive sectors. For more details on the show, simply click on this link.
