Toy Fair 2026: What ‘play’ looks like this year
To welcome in the new year, the kidults of Gallium headed to the London Toy Fair to scope out what ‘play’ looks like in the age of AI-powered everything. We’ve come away with some feelings of déjà vu (capybaras, assemble!) along with some pleasant surprises. Here are our four takeaways...
As Seen at CES 2026
200,000+ steps, 50+ cups of coffee, and countless media, client, and industry meetings, all within the first week of January, can mean only one thing: we survived and thrived at CES 2026. From early-stage startups to global technology giants, the Gallium team spent the week on the show floor uncovering...
What's going on in the world of sustainability?
Earlier this month, we had the pleasure of attending Sustainability Live in London. We’re not ones to gatekeep, so we’re here to give you a rundown of the latest innovations and goings on in the world of sustainability from the event. Latest innovations in sustainability With today’s desperate environmental landscape,...
How governmental entities can make the best out of industry trade shows
Amid a global innovation race, tech trade shows like IFA in Berlin, VivaTech Paris, and CEATEC Tokyo, are no longer exclusive to startups and tech giants showing their latest products, they’re key platforms for governmental entities too. That said, and as much as participation can be beneficial, it needs to...
Must-attend Tech Events for 2026
With so many tech events out there, it’s hard to simply choose one. So we’ve done the work to gather the most notable ones for you to consider. Covering everything from general consumer tech, crypto, or cybersecurity, we’ve got you covered. Whether you are in the field as a professional,...
Toy Fair(s) in a nutshell
Whether you are looking at attending the New York Toy Fair, London Toy Fair or even the enormous Nuremberg International Toy Fair (Spielwarenmesse), we are here to give a little guidance on what you can expect and why you should seriously consider taking part. For inventors and brands looking to...
MWC meetings for newbies
Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain is one of the largest conferences in the tech calendar, attracting over 100,000 industry leaders, journalists, influencers, distributors, and everything in between. Whether 2025 will be your first year attending MWC, or you are a seasoned veteran who has attended since 1987 (when...
Eight things to keep in mind when attending trade shows
If you’re looking to attend a trade show either as a newbie or a skilful veteran, a startup founder, a journalist, or on behalf of your company, you can never be too prepared for what’s in store, from the food (or lack thereof) to the sheer amount of walking you’ll...
The insider’s guide to conquering IFA Berlin
IFA Berlin is THE major trade show in the European world of technology. Executives in the technology sector, inventors, and tech enthusiasts gather annually at this renowned event to learn about the latest advances in consumer electronics and home appliances, network with like-minded peers, and help define the future direction...
E3’s Cancellation and the Future of Game Announcement Events
The future of big gaming industry-focused announcement events might be short-lived as we see more companies take announcements into their own hands as opposed to relying on these events to unveil their next big thing. The recent cancellation of the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) is a pretty big deal not...
CES 2023 through the eyes of a first-timer
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada, is the biggest consumer tech trade show and the most influential tech event of the year, organised by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA). With a history of over 55 years, CES 2023 surpassed the CTA’s expectations for this post-pandemic year, as...
5 top tips for raising your profile at CES
CES is the biggest consumer tech event of the year so whether you’re exhibiting or attending, ensuring your brand gets off to a flying start for 2023 is crucial.
Three things we learned from Bitcoin 2022
The biggest event on the calendar for the crypto-obsessives, Bitcoin 2022, is back. While crypto is never far from the news these days, it is set-piece events like Bitcoin 2022 where those of us watching the sector can get a real pulse on the trends.
Will IRL events still have an impact on this side of the pandemic?
Any areas in tech and the recurrence of events that COVID-19 put on pause for the past two years. But what impact have these events had on the industry? Are they worth the effort and time it takes to pull them off? Or does the overhanging shadow of the pandemic mean they leave a bad impression?
Is CES in 2022 a good idea? Why this could be a breakout year
It’s that time of year again. I am, of course, not talking about Christmas, but the biggest tech event on all marketing folks’ calendars. It now feels strange, but after nearly two years of logging on to Zoom calls to watch talking heads give their spiel — CES is back to being live and in-person.
KFC Hotel - Breaking down the campaign
The fast-food restaurant company has collaborated with Hotels.com to create a pop-up hotel that will be open for just 11 days, with bookings available from 11th August. Rooms will come with a “press for chicken” button so fans will never be too far away from their favourite finger-licking snack.
How to limit the impact of cancelled events
“Stockpiling” has gone viral, Corona beer has gone flat, hand gel has become the hottest accessory to come out of Milan fashion week and Megan and Harry are the only ones still going on holiday. So far the 2020 events calendar is looking disappointingly familiar to the departures board at...
CES 2020: Looking ahead at a new decade of tech
CES 2020 is here and we’re all set to bathe in neon lights, the joyous sound of slot machines, and of course the seemingly endless maze of consumer technology. But what can we expect from the first CES of a new decade? One of the first major stand out keynotes...
Are you ready for IFA 2019?
With just a month to go, we are in IFA mode at Gallium HQ helping our partners get the best bang for their buck both in terms of press meetings and partner bookings. As IFA consists of over 161,200 square meters of show floor space, for around 1,814 exhibitors, you...
A look at London Tech Week
With over 50,000 people from around the world descending on London Tech Week, Prime Minister Theresa May launched the five day event in celebration of the city’s blooming technology sector. Celebrating the sixth year promoting innovation in technology, London was awash with (slightly damp from the downpour) leaders in the...
Heather Delaney joins Uber and JustEat on stage at Founderfest 2019
Founderfest have announced their awesome line up for this year’s conference. With topics including womanhood, Intrapreneurship and the magic of failure there looks to be a lot of great discussion and debate. This year’s speakers include Ifeyinwa Frederick, Co-Founder of Chuku’s, Ambreen Khasru, Head of Business Banking at Monese and...