The upcoming Singapore Gifts Show (SGS) 2015 is the ideal event to discover this year’s corporate gift trends. Taking place from July 8th to 10th at Suntec Singapore, Halls 401 to 403, this international trade event offers free admission. It showcases innovative gifts, premiums, and lifestyle products and services, catering to trade buyers and corporate attendees.

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, SGS 2015 will host 160 booths featuring exhibitors from the Philippines, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Singapore. The event anticipates 9,000 attendees, including buyers, corporate representatives, and marketing professionals from Singapore and the surrounding regions.

Ooi Peng Ee, General Manager of TTG Events, the exhibition and events branch of TTG Asia Media and organizer of SGS 2015, expressed enthusiasm for connecting exhibitors and buyers from across Asia and beyond for the past decade. The team finds it rewarding to witness visitors drawing inspiration from new corporate gift ideas and establishing connections with regional and international suppliers and agents during the show.

In celebration of Singapore’s Jubilee Year, numerous SGS 2015 exhibitors are showcasing gift ideas that embody the nation’s heritage, architecture, and culture. Unique Singaporean gifts include the “chope” tissue case (tissue packets used to reserve seats in public, known as ‘choping’) and the Kueh Lapis bag from Apexx Marketing; lacquerware from Brex International’s Peranakan and Harmony Collection; and items inspired by Singapore’s architecture from local brand Now & Then.

SG50 Kueh Lapis Bag (Apexx Marketing, Booth F08).

The Harmony Collection embodies Singapore’s diverse community. Featured (from left): a four-compartment tea box, small boxes, a musical box, a stationery box, and a business card holder (Brex International, Booth D06).

The Nanoleaf One is promoted as the world’s most energy-efficient LED light bulb and a recipient of the Red Dot Design 2015 Award (Brex International, Booth D06).

Event highlights include the Nanyang Polytechnic Design Pavilion Showcase, featuring creations by young entrepreneurs, and the SIP Pavilion Showcase. This showcase will host 20 booths from PaTH, Singapore’s first social enterprise talent development platform. PaTH booths will display handmade crafts and accessories, supporting the underprivileged. Many PaTH vendors welcome customized orders.

Qua introduces the Pathlight Artist Showcase, presenting a collection of lacquerware adorned with designs from students and associates of Pathlight School, Singapore’s first autism-focused school. Participating artists include Leong Tung Seng, whose collection vibrantly portrays the Lion City, and Glenn Phua, known for his high stamina ink work.

Brex International will debut what it claims to be the world’s most energy-efficient LED light bulb. The Nanoleaf One is recognized as the most energy-efficient LED light bulb globally, based on information from the Lighting Facts website, boasting a 27-year lifespan. This 2015 Red Dot Design Award winner allows for custom laser etching of artwork, logos, or text on the product’s surface. Brex will also introduce the Nanoleaf Bloom, a dimmable bulb that doesn’t necessitate a dimmer switch. The bulb features a built-in dimmer controlled by a standard light switch.

MOCAM combines classic point-and-shoot photography with modern cloud technology and filters (Allegro Print at Booth F09).

Temporary tattoos featuring the SG50 logo commemorate the 50th anniversary of Singapore’s independence (Gumtoo, Booth F16).

Featured (from left): business card lacquer box and Celebrating Singapore 2015 MyStamp folder (SingPost, C09).

Show attendees can experience the innovative MOCAM, a customizable point-and-shoot camera with interchangeable skins. Conceived and developed in Singapore, MOCAM functions with standard AA batteries and a Micro SD card. It offers built-in filters such as vivid, sepia, spot color, black and white, x-ray, and pencil drawing.

MOCAM users have access to the MOPRESS cloud service, allowing them to print pictures in a photo book format. MOCAM and MOPRESS are presently exclusive to Singapore.

SGS organizers will conduct daily lucky draws with prizes including a cruise to Penang, hotel accommodations, capsule coffee machines, and luggage from Delsey and Benetton.

Organized by TTG Events, a business group within TTG Asia Media, the Singapore Gifts Show is presented in partnership with notable organizations: Gifts Association Singapore (SGA), Designer Business Chamber Singapore (DBCS), Singapore Innovation Park (SIP), eConsultancy, Malaysian Gifts & Premium Entrepreneur Association (MGPA), Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP), Thai Gifts Premiums and Decorative Association (TGPA), Marketing Institute of Singapore (MIS), and Conversion Hub Marketing.

Featured (from top): Tote bag showcasing Singapore’s architectural designs; mug adorned with Peranakan tile patterns; porcelain plates inspired by local architecture (Celcem, Booth C05).

Intrigued? Attend the show between 11:00 AM and 6:30 PM, July 8th to 10th at Suntec Singapore, Halls 401 to 403.

Images courtesy of SGS.