Conferences and Events

Date: 16th September 2010
Location: Heritage Motor Centre, Warwickshire, UK
GfK Market: Domestic Appliances
GfK Speaker: Anthony Williams

The kbbreview Kitchen Conference 2010 is the first of its kind and, we hope, the start of a much needed annual event for the UK kitchen industry. This sector, like so many others, is going through a period of unprecedented change in how business is done in a post-recession world. What consumers want, and how they want to buy it, is in a state of flux and only by working together across all parts of the industry can everyone get a better understanding of what actions they need to take.

GfK's Account Director, Anthony Williams will be a speaker at the conference. His session starts at 12.45 as part of the 'Economy' section, looking at the current state of the Appliances Market.

For more information about the conference please visit the event website: http://www.kbbreview.com/kbbreview-kitchen-conference-programme.htm

GfK Speaking at the Ingram Micro Showcase 2010

Date: 6th October 2010
Location: The London Film Museum, London, UK
GfK Market: Information Technology

GfK Speaker: Carl West

Ingram Micro are delighted this year to be holding their own dedicated showcase, which will not only show the very best in products, promotions and new vendor launches, but will also highlight how Ingram Micro works with their vendor partners to bring the best opportunities to resellers, along with support through training, events, marketing, logistics, ecommerce and credit including the development of the value business integration of CCD last year.

GfK's Business Group Director Carl West will be presenting amongst some of the top industry names. Carl's session starts at 11.20, followed by a Q&A.

For more information on the showcase, please visit the event website: www.showcase.ingrammicro.co.uk/

GfK Sponsoring the BOSS Industry Awards 2010 Benevolent Fund

Date: 14th October 2010
Location: Lancaster Hotel, London, UK
GfK Market: Office/Stationery

The BOSS Industry Awards recognise and reward those in the office products industry who can demonstrate real excellence, either as individuals or through the successful performance of their business.

How to Enter
If you are a manufacturer, wholesaler, dealer group or dealer there is a category for your company to enter, as well as 'Young Professional of the Year' and 'Entrepreneur of the Year' for individuals. Please click here for an entry form. The closing date is 25th June 2010. You can also find the 2010 awards criteria on the BOSS website.

For more information on the awards, please visit the BOSS website:

http://www.bossfederation.com/page.asp?node=3631&sec=Sponsors

GfK are sponsoring the BOSS Federation Benevolent Fund at this years awards and will also be attending on the night.

GfK Speaking at the Retail Imaging Show 2010

Date: 22nd October 2010
Location: London Marriot, Grovesnor Square, London, UK
GfK Market: Photo/Imaging
GfK Speaker: Matt Gibbs

The Retail Imaging Show is the number one UK event for photo, minilab, consumer electronics, IT & AV retailers. The trade only event returns for it's sixth year in the heart of London's prestigious Mayfair. The show presents the perfect opportunity to see key manufacturers face to face, source valuable, high margin product lines whilst networking with the entire industry.

GfK's Account Director, Matt Gibbs will be presenting at the following at 10.45 at the trade show:

"A changeable market" - the evolution of the changeable lens camera sector"

For more information please visit the show website: http://retailimagingshow.co.uk/

GfK will also be attending the Pixel Trade Awards on the evening of the trade show. You can click here to Vote for the awards.

For more information please visit the awards website: http://pixeltradeawards.co.uk/

GfK Sponsor & Speaker at the Drapers Fashion Summit 2010

Date: 16th & 17th November 2010
Location: Mayfair Hotel, London, UK
GfK Market: FashionLife
GfK Speaker: Pascal Bollon

Celebrating it’s 10th year, the Drapers Fashion Summit will provide comprehensive and exclusive insight from top industry leaders within fashion. With advice from our Advisory board and through extensive research, this event will offer vital advice on how to grow your business in a changing and challenging environment.

GfK is a Key Sponsor of the event and Pascal Bollon, Global Director, FashionLife will be speaking as part of the following panel discussion on Day One and 10.00:

How customers will be shopping: The Multichannel Experience

•  How to implement a successful and seamless multichannel strategy to meet the demands of your customer
• Keeping up with today’s consumer to grow your business by allowing your customers to work seamlessly across different channels
• The importance and value of the content of your website and how to stand out from the crowd
• Websites of the future: functionality and design - how to be ready for the next technological leap

More information on this session and the full agenda can be found at: http://www.emapconferences.co.uk/fashionsummit/programme/day-one

For more information on the Summit, please visit the event website: www.emapconferences.co.uk/fashionsummit

GfK at the CRN Channel Awards 2010

Date: 18th November 2010
Location: Battersea Park Events Arena, London, UK
GfK Market: Information Technology

In its 17th year, the CRN Channel Awards honour the best in the industry. There are twenty-two categories for which channel companies can be nominated, and two ‘Editor’s Choice’ awards selected by Sarah Yirrell (editor of CRN Magazine) – Personality of the Year and Emerging Company of the Year.

The awards are attended by over 1,900 guests and are presented with live entertainment at a magnificent marquee in London's Battersea Park Arena.

Once again GfK are on the Judging Panel for the awards. Carl West, Business Group Director will join other panel members such as Keith Warburton- TCA and Tony Lock- Freeform Dynamics.

GfK will also be attending the awards, if you would like to meet with GfK on the night, please contact us.

For more information please visit the awards website: www.channelawards.net.