Join Connect @ Autumn Fair today,
it’s how business gets done.

Launching in September, Connect @ Autumn Fair is retail’s largest meetings programme ever, connecting all 600+ Autumn Fair exhibitors with 3,000+ buyers pre-show for 6,000+ high value meetings held during Autumn Fair.
The game-changing new meetings programme takes lead generation to whole new level, enabling you to make valuable new connections easily and efficiently, increasing your overall ROI from exhibiting.
Why should you join Connect @ Autumn Fair?
Search buyers, schedule meetings, save time
For the first time ever, you can view the profiles of 3,000+ buyers prior to Autumn Fair and see the types of products they’re searching for with the Connect @ Autumn Fair online platform. You’ll also be able to view their company information, including how many stores they own, where they’re based and their minimum order value. Each representative in your business can set up a profile on the platform and proactively request meetings with buyers at the show rather than leaving it to chance for them to find you.
All meetings are meaningful
Once you’ve found buyers which fit your criteria, you can request meetings with them. Buyers are also able to search for exhibitors and request meetings preshow. Whether meetings are with new buyers or existing customers, your time is used efficiently. All meetings are 15-minutes, are double opt-in (both parties want to meet each other) and based on individual availability. You’ll meet prospective customers and generate qualified leads whilst also re-engaging with existing contacts to identify new sales opportunities.
The perfect platform to launch new products
All meetings take place during the show on your stand. So, buyers can view, touch and ask questions about your products in person. With the meetings arranged pre-show, the initial fact finding is complete between buyers and exhibitors, allowing you to use your meeting time more effectively to launch and showcase your new products.
Why only 15-minute meetings?
Connect @ Autumn Fair is powered by the leading US meetings tech company behind ShopTalk and Groceryshop. Having completed 1000s of meetings, they’ve found that 15 minutes is the perfect amount of time.
Following each meeting you can easily download your meetings summary, including any notes and contact details from the Connect @ Autumn Fair platform. Leaving you well prepared for any follow up discussions.
How does Connect @ Autumn Fair work?
Every Autumn Fair exhibitor is automatically enrolled in Connect @ Autumn Fair (you’ll thank us later!). Connect @ Autumn Fair participants from your organisation will follow a simple process in the 4 weeks leading up to Autumn Fair to schedule and confirm meetings with buyers. When you’re at the show, the meetings take place on your stand – it’s that easy!
Join Connect @ Autumn Fair today
For more information on Connect @ Autumn Fair which isn’t answered in the above, simply speak to your Autumn Fair Account Manager or send an email to marketing@autumnfair.com and a member of the team will be in touch shortly!