The NABAS signature Party Industry Event (PIE) is taking place in the UK from 9^th – 11^th October 2027 at The Slate in Coventry. NABAS as an association and our events are known for their welcoming, family feel and for providing excellent support and education. We received fabulous feedback for our 2025 event and the committee are working hard to make 2027 even better.

What will make PIE40 extra special is that NABAS will be celebrating 40 years as the UKs independent trade association for the balloon and party industry. It hasn’t always been easy but thanks to a series of committed and hardworking committees, NABAS has been a constant support for manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers across the industry.

So what can you expect from PIE40? It is open to both members and non-members, with a range of packages depending on how many days you’d like to attend. It doesn’t matter if you’ve been working with balloons for 10 months or 10 years, there will be something for everyone!

Highlights of the event include:

–       Incredibly talented instructors from major manufacturers with announcements starting soon

–       The opportunity to be part of creating large scale décor for our Hollywood Glamour at the Movies theme

–       A fabulous Gala Dinner with entertainment on the Sunday night

–       Our free NABAS awards where we recognise excellence and creativity across multiple categories

–       A series of shorter training sessions on Monday covering a wide range of topics, techniques and tips

–       Inspirational designs which you can photograph and add to your portfolio

–       Networking with peers and suppliers to build relationships to support you going forwards

–       Delegate goodie bags

–       On site B&B accommodation with excellent food and refreshments included

–       Prices kept as low as possible to make it as affordable, especially when combined with a monthly payment plan

–       Plus, there will be some extra surprises to recognise our 40^th anniversary! 

You will leave feeling inspired, confident and with a range of ideas that you can take back to your business and offer to your clients. You’ll be surprised how quickly you can recoup your investment!