BTHA and Mojo Nation to host Inventors Lunch at Toy Fair 2026

The British Toy & Hobby Association is once again teaming up with Mojo Nation on an Inventors Lunch, hosted at London Toy Fair 2026.

Following the success of a lunch hosted at this year’s show, the Inventors Lunch will return to Toy Fair on Thursday, January 22nd at 12PM. It will be hosted upstairs on the Toy Trust Lounge (stand number UL 161).

The lunch is free and exclusively for inventors, designers, studios and inventor relations execs. It’s a chance to enjoy a lunch and some relaxed networking on the final day of the show.

“As organisers of Toy Fair, we are proud to support inventors and the important role they play in the toy industry,” said BTHA’s Head of Toy Fair, Majen Immink.

“Hosting the Inventors Lunch again in 2026 gives us the chance to bring the community together, fostering connection and collaboration.”

Mojo Nation co-founder Billy Langsworthy added: “We’re delighted to once again bring the industry’s creative community together for this event at London Toy Fair – it promises to be a great show.”

Advanced registration to attend the Toy Fair Inventors Lunch is required. To register your place, please email Mojo Nation’s Billy Langsworthy at [email protected].

To enter Toy Fair you have to be a registered guest. You can register for free here: https://toyfair2026.eventreference.com/register

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