Become a 2026 Craft+Work Patron

What is Craft+Work?

Running your own business is rewarding — but it's also hard, unpredictable, and often lonely. Craft+Work exists to bring people who run, support, and are building independent businesses together to talk honestly, share real experiences, and remind ourselves we're not doing this alone.

Craft+Work events are intentionally small and conversation-led. We prioritise openness, peer learning, and practical discussion over traditional slide-led presentations. Sessions cover topics like marketing, pricing, sales, leadership, and the realities of running a modern business.

What began as a small gathering of Shopify founders and soloists has grown to include a broader mix of digital and creative professionals who support and work with Shopify Partners — while staying deliberately inclusive and human in scale.

Craft+Work started as a small gathering of Shopify founders and soloists. It has since grown to include a broader range of digital and creative professionals who support and work with Shopify Partners.

Why Become a Patron?

If your company helps ecommerce, tech, or creative businesses do better work, this is your room.

Craft+Work Patrons aren't just logos on a slide. They're part of the conversation. We encourage patrons to show up, take part, share experiences, and learn alongside the community.

As a Craft+Work Patron, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Connect with founders and soloists working in the Shopify ecosystem
• Share insights and get feedback from an engaged, experienced audience
• Put your product or service in front of people who actively use it
• Position your brand as a thoughtful supporter of independent businesses
• Help keep Craft+Work independent and ticket prices accessible
• Be part of something intentionally small — not just another tech conference

2026 Events

This Autumn, we're heading back to London for the seventh edition of Craft+Work . If you've joined us before, you'll know the format: a full day of honest conversation, followed by good drinks and even better chats.

In 2026, we're expanding — but only slightly.

Alongside the main Craft+Work day, we'll host a smaller late afternoon/early evening event the day before, in central London. This Patron-focused gathering (working title: “An Evening with the Craft+Work Patrons”) will bring together around 100–125 people and give Patrons space to share what they're building, how they work, and what they're learning as they grow their businesses.

We'll also run a handful of informal, meetup-style events throughout the year in cities including London, Birmingham, and Manchester. These smaller gatherings are designed to help local Shopify Partners and creative founders connect, chat, and build relationships in a relaxed setting.

Here's a summary of our plans for 2026:

For those asking why we're not returning to Toronto this year: while we love Canada and Toronto (and the Jays), the economics of running events abroad make it difficult right now. It's not a “never again” — just not in 2026.

Patron Packages

This year we're offering three ways to support our 2026 activities. Each package includes support for all our 2026 events and provides a unique opportunity to showcase your brand, connect with our engaged audience, and share your expertise and insight in a meaningful way.

Previous Patrons

Craft+Work is proud to have partnered with some of the best companies in the Shopify ecosystem and beyond. Our previous patrons include:

Get in Touch

Drop Keir a line and let's discuss how you and your brand can be a part of Craft+Work in 2026.