As a talented crafter in Asia, you pour your heart and soul into creating unique, handcrafted items. Despite your passion and skill, reaching the right buyers, showcasing your products effectively, and building a sustainable business can be daunting.
2b.popupasia is here to change your narrative.
What is 2b.popupasia?
2b.popupasia is a groundbreaking platform designed specifically for Asian crafters and buyers worldwide. Acting as the LinkedIn for crafters, it connects artisans like you with potential buyers, helps you overcome barriers, and builds a thriving community. With tools and features that make it easier to showcase products, share achievements, and communicate directly with buyers, 2b.popupasia can transform your crafting journey. Currently, over 400 brands from Taiwan, Japan, Thailand, South Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia have joined the platform, with more continuously joining.
Why 2b.popupasia?
POPUPASIA has been a leader in the Asian craft exhibition scene for the past eight years. Since 2016, it has promoted the spirit of “turning passions into livelihoods” and “connecting the Asian craft ecosystem.” Over seven exhibitions, it has attracted more than 1,500 brands from 30+ Asian cities, over 2,000 buyers, and more than 200,000 attendees, generating over 200 million NTD in transactions. POPUPASIA aims to provide even more support to the community.
Addressing B2B Market Needs
Recognizing the growing need for B2B (business-to-business) services in the craft market, POPUPASIA launched 2b.popupasia in 2024. This platform focuses on fostering business connections and opportunities for craft brands, making it easier for them to survive and thrive. By bridging the gap between brands and buyers, 2b.popupasia offers unparalleled support and opportunities for business development.
New Business Opportunities
As the first B2B platform focused on crafts in Asia, 2b.popupasia significantly increases your chances of connecting with global buyers. Leverage POPUPASIA‘s brand recognition and marketing resources to expand your business opportunities.
One Stop for All Services
2b.popupasia is a comprehensive platform that provides multiple services for brands, including showcasing products, registering for trade shows, and connecting with other businesses and buyers. This platform serves as a single space that facilitates both B2B and B2C connections, truly providing a one-stop solution for all your business needs.
2b.popupasia Features
Brand Showcasing and Year-Round Visibility
2b.popupasia allows you to feature your products and highlight past interviews (any records of interviews or awards). This helps you build credibility and attract potential buyers. The platform ensures your brand has visibility to buyers all year long, not just during trade shows.
Direct Communication and Community Building
2b.popupasia facilitates direct communication between buyers and sellers.
By leveraging the filter tool, buyers can easily find brands that fit their needs and contact them directly, streamlining the business process. 2b.popupasia also aims to create a strong and supportive community for Asian crafters. By bringing together creatives and talents, 2b.popupasia fosters collaboration and mutual growth.
Comprehensive Trade Show Access
2b.popupasia grants you priority access to international craft trade shows such as the Asian Craft Exhibition, Thailand Illustration Festival, Chiang Mai Craft Week, and Tokyo minne Handmade Market. With a single registration, you can easily sign up for events, handle payments, and track your application status. This truly provides a one-stop solution for all your needs.
How to Get Started
This section will guide you through the initial steps of creating your account, setting up your profile, and maximizing the platform’s features to elevate your brand’s attraction. Follow these steps to get started with 2b.popupasia, join the thriving community of Asian crafters, and begin building valuable business relationships.
Step 1. Create an account:
Sign up on 2b.popupasia
Click on “註冊加入”, the button on the top right next to the circle icon.
Fill out your email and create a password. Click on Register after reading and agreeing to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Fill out your email and create a password. Click on Register after reading and agreeing to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Step 2. Set Up Your Profile
Complete your member information. Choose “I am a brand owner/seller” if you are a crafter, artisan, or brand.
If you’re an organization, company, or individual looking to buy and connect with brands, choose “I am a buyer.”
Then follow the instructions to complete your brand owner information and brand information.
Now, you’ve completed the registration, and you are ready to show more prospects who you are. You can always come back to update your brand content to build brand awareness in this community.
Step 3. Start Applying Trade Shows online
Under “Exhibition Application,” you can find the tab “Apply Now” to start the application process to join different craft fairs. Use the filter tool to find potential buyers or sellers and start building valuable business relationships.
After registering on 2b.popupasia, don’t forget to add POPUPASIA events to your calendar.
Simply click the “+Google Calendar” icon at the bottom right corner to automatically sync events to your Google Calendar.
Manage your Account
By clicking on the circle icon and selecting “My Company” under the dropdown, you will be navigated to the “My Company” section. Click on “Management.”
Select the brand you want to manage, and you will be directed to the page where you can manage your brand introduction, add brand products, apply for different exhibitions that collaborate with POPUPASIA, and share achievements in media reports.
Please note that we currently only allow one company per account, so if you have multiple companies, you will have to create a new account for each company. However, different brands under the same company are not limited by this rule.
Join 2b.popupasia today and take the next step in growing your crafting business with a supportive and thriving community.
