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.

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 will bring together around 80-100 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 Manchester, Birmingham & London. 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:

What, no Toronto? With the changes to this year's event format, we're focusing our energy on our London. We love Canada, Toronto (and the Jays), and it's very much a not this year, not never situation — 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.