Conference 2025

GCVA Conference 2025

Two days of insight, research and networking for the global gift card industry.

4th – 5th March 2025

  • London
  • 09.00 – 17.00 GMT

The GCVA Conference brings two unique days in the global gift card calendar. Expert insights, sector research, presentations and panels, networking, and solutions for growing a gift card programme — plus the wider payments, fintech, manufacturing, incentives and rewards market.

4th – 5th March 2025

2 days

London

In person

Session catch-up is available for GCVA members.

The 2025 agenda is available as a download.

Official photography is available to view and download.

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Highlights from Conference 2025.

Prepaid Verband Deutschland

Founded in 2011, Prepaid Verband Deutschland (PVD) e. V. is an industry association representing the interests of the prepaid industry operating in Germany. These includes, for example, Content and payment providers, issuers, distributors, sales and acceptance partners as well as incentive and reward agencies. By actively developing the prepaid market, the association represents the interests…

BrancheVereniging Cadeaukaarten Nederland

BVCNL represents the Dutch Key Players in a €1.7 billion gift card market. With over 40 members including retailers, issuers, suppliers, service providers and card manufacturers we provide a platform and infrastructure for members to collaborate, share best practice and keep up to date with a fast growing and dynamic industry. BVCNL actively promotes the…

IMA MEAPAC

The Incentive Marketing Association Middle East, Africa & Asia Pacific (IMA MEAPAC) is the regional chapter of the global Incentive Marketing Association (IMA) headquartered in the USA. We believe that incentive and reward programmes are powerful tools that foster loyalty, inspire performance, and build enduring relationships between brands and their customers and employees. As part…

British Independent Retailers Association

Bira work as the voice of independent retail businesses, fighting for a level playing field for the independent sector. They influence media and challenge Government legislation with the sole aim of keeping our UK high streets diverse and lively. They provide support on key areas of strain like business rates, parking and staffing. Bira utilises…

Women In Incentives Network

WiiN is a global community network for top women leaders, women founders and entrepreneurs in the global Incentive and Loyalty industry. Members meet exclusively and privately with the goal of creating a community where women in various stages of their entrepreneurial endeavours can connect, renew and evolve – amidst stimulating conversations, special guest speakers, self-discovery…

Incentive Gift Card Coalition

The Incentive Gift Card Coalition (IGCC) is a strategic industry group (SIG) within the Incentive Marketing Association (IMA) and is dedicated to furthering the education of corporate America on the use of gift cards as corporate incentives, recognition, and customer loyalty programs. Our membership consists of over 200 industry leaders – retailers, distribution partners, vendor/processor…

Retail Gift Card Association

Founded in 2008, the Retail Gift Card Association is the only US trade association representing the closed-loop gift card industry, and is comprised of members committed to promoting and protecting the use of retail gift cards. RGCA members follow a code of principles that promotes best practice standards to help the industry grow, shaping it in ways…

The Payments Association

The Payments Association (previously the Emerging Payments Association, or EPA) is a community for all companies in payments, whatever their size, capability, location or regulatory status. Its purpose is to empower the most influential community in payments, where the connections, collaboration and learning shape an industry that works for all. It works closely with industry…

IMA Europe

Want to know more about B2B in Incentives, Rewards & Recognition? IMA Europe – The only Trade association dedicated to the Incentive, Reward & Recognition Industry. IMA Europe is all about B2B, we support our members by providing Quantifiable, Independent and Reliable sources of Incentive Marketing Information.  We deliver this by hosting Networking Events, Webinars,…

Payments Innovation Forum

The Payments Innovation Forum (PIF) is a not-for-profit trade association promoting safe, sustainable innovation in payments that balances the interests of industry, regulators and consumers. Recognised as a leading industry advocate, our members are spearheading the development of innovative payment solutions for consumers, businesses and public sector organisations. With over 16 years’ industry experience, we…