Showcase is Ireland's Creative Expo
Creative Island features over 85 of the top Irish artisans, including 23 new exhibitors.
Every item in this expanded area has been exclusively “Imagined, Designed and Made in Ireland” by talented exhibitors. Buyers also get the opportunity to meet the makers whose hands have formed the goods they’ve selected.
Other Show Features At Showcase
Irish Fashion Show:
An amazing Irish fashion extravaganza will be held on Sunday at 6.30pm. The creativity and excitement of Irish fashion will be in full view.
The Top 50 New Products at Showcase:
The awards ceremony for the best products art the show will be held on Saturday at 7pm . The Top 50 New Products will be displayed at the show to give you a fast-track way to find some of the best items.
The Trends Area
This display area will highlight the hot products for 2012. In addition to identifying the trends the displays will illustrate how best to merchandise what you buy to create stand-out points of sale within your own shop or business.See information on the Trends for 2012-2012 specially commissioned for Showcase.
The New “Enterprise Zone”:
Situated on the balcony, this area will show the fresh new talent of 15 counties within Ireland under the umbrella of their County Enterprise Boards. These are small businesses with unique products to sell, each offering a flavour of their county’s history.
Retail Seminars:
Excellent speakers on business development, merchandising and trends forecasting will present at Showcase. Avail of 1-2-1 retail clinics offering advice on how to weather the recession and how to create points of difference within their retail environments .
Networking Events:
Meet new and old friends in a warm, hospitable and friendly environment. Events include the welcome reception on Saturday evening in Bewley’s Hotel, the Hub Hotel for the event situated around the corner from the show.
