The Playroom Supplier Meet and Greet will replace the group’s INDX Toy Show and takes place next March
The Associated Independent Stores (AIS) buying group is replacing its INDX Toy Show with a new event aimed at connecting toy buyers and suppliers, coming next spring.
Scheduled for 17 March 2026, the Playroom Supplier Meet and Greet event will be exclusive to AIS members and invite-only for suppliers.
AIS says the decision comes in response to an increasingly crowded trade show landscape, and will focus on providing one-to-one networking opportunities, as well as serving as a dedicated platform for targeted conversations and relationship building.
“Scheduled for 17 March 2026, the Playroom Supplier Meet and Greet event will be exclusive to AIS members and invite-only for suppliers”
“The toy market has vastly diversified, and our members are seeking more specific, tailored interactions with their suppliers,” said Rosie, Head of Toys at AIS. “This new format allows members to have in-depth discussions with these suppliers, ensuring they can curate the best possible product mix.”
The event will feature an exclusive setting where members can view a specially curated toy import programme. This offers enhanced margin lines, which can only be found at AIS. Furthermore, all members who attend the event can take advantage of exclusive bespoke offers, only available on the day. As is tradition, a complimentary lunch will also be included for all attendees.
