The GCA’s popular Dragons Speed Dating event is returning for 2026, and booking has just opened!
The event takes place on the afternoon of Monday March 16, at the Business Design Centre in London.
It offers card publishers the chance to meet at least three retail buyers in 10-minute sessions. Each publisher will meet face to face with at least one major retailer, one small group retailer, and one independent.
Attendees can also leave samples for the 18 retailers taking part.
You can also attend the GCA panel talk, submit cards for the buyers’ exclusive goodie bags, and have the chance to connect with buyers, publishers and the GCA panel.
There are optional networking drinks after the event.
There are 72 places available. Tickets cost £195 plus VAT










