AUTUMN//WINTER 2017 29 BEFORE you arrive, follow our guide to map your route around the UK’s newest boutique buying event for stationery and gifts. We have product launches right across the show from brands you know and love through to exciting new discoveries. Designed to complement its elder sister, the London Stationery Show, this brand new event in Manchester is your one-stop shop to find exciting new products for 2018 and pick up some great last-minute Christmas bargains! New Product Showcase: One of the most popular stopping off points for visitors at the London Stationery Show, the Manchester display will be no exception. Featuring exhibitor products launched since 1 January 2017, it is an easy visual way to spot trends and track down new brands and suppliers, as all the products are clearly labelled with their name, a stand number and supplier. Full Speaker Programme Expert voices of the industry share their insight in a series of seminars running on both days of the show. Don’t miss show regulars Phil Pond of Scarlet Opus and Michael Weedon of exp2, and make the most of the industry expertise of newcomers including independent retail consultant and Giftware Association chair Henri Davis and Greetings Today editorTracey Bearton. Find out more on page 30. Craft Focus Creative Stationery Workshops A huge hit with visitors to the London Stationery Show, our programme of Creative StationeryWorkshops is sponsored by leading craft title Craft Focus.Try your hand at calligraphy, card-making and other crafts with the experts. Find out more on page 36. LaunchPad Manchester display Shining a light on exciting new ideas and market-ready products, we’re showcasing a selection of winners who proved to our judges that they can offer the market something different.This is the place to come for sourcing brand new talent. Get in there before your competitors do! Thirty Under 30 winners A brand new initiative to find 30 people under 30 years old who contribute to the success and future of the stationery industry. Take a look at our display of all our entries and why they were nominated.The judges have chosen the most driven, talented young individuals from a large number of impressive entries.Visit the display to see the industry’s next generation of stationery stars. Don’t miss at the new Manchester Stationery Show: SHOW PREVIEW OpenTuesday 31 October 9.30am-5pmWednesday 1 November 9.30am-4pm GET READY FOR THE FIRST MANCHESTER STATIONERY SHOW!