MERCH MINDSET: The AI Edition

The future of creative marketing takes centre stage.

Blending next-gen AI capabilities with the spark of human imagination, MERCH MINDSET: The AI Edition invites you to explore how smarter tools, clever thinking, and truly memorable merchandise can transform the way your brand connects with audiences in 2026 and beyond.

Taking place on 11th June 2026, this showcase is designed exclusively for creative marketing managers who want to elevate their ideas, sharpen their strategy, and get hands-on with the freshest branded products in the industry. Expect energy. Expect inspiration. Expect to walk away with your brain buzzing and your notebook full.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

Live AI Workshop with Nik Venios

Step into the Ideas Agency arena as Nik brings his “Pain in the A(I)ss” workshop to life. Submit your challenge before the event by clicking here, then come and witness the audience shape an idea to solve your challenge before building it out into a live AI-powered prototype. It’s unpredictable. It’s collaborative. It works.

Merchandise Showcase & Supplier Inspiration Zones

Meet our expert studios, explore the newest product ranges, uncover sustainability-driven innovations, and get hands-on with branded items designed to spark joy, conversation, and connection. It’s the perfect playground for marketers ready to make an impact.

Networking with Regional Marketers & Industry Experts

Swap ideas, share challenges, and discover new ways to energise your campaigns. Whether you want fresh thinking, fresh contacts, or fresh merch, this is where the magic happens.

Casual Browsing, Coffee & Creativity Breaks

Refuel, recharge, and keep the ideas flowing as you chat with suppliers, mingle with fellow creatives, and explore the showcase at your own pace.

This event brings together learning, innovation, and inspiration in one unforgettable day. Whether you’re curious about AI, hungry for new campaign ideas, or eager to discover merchandise that delivers mini moments of joy, MERCH MINDSET: The AI Edition is your must-attend experience for 2026.

Don’t miss your chance to learn, create, connect and leave with a whole new mindset.