We’re thrilled to announce that Clava will be exhibiting at the Association of British Climbing Walls (ABC) Conference and AGM in Rotherham next week. This is our first time exhibiting at the show, and we couldn’t be more excited to be part of such an important event in the climbing calendar.

The ABC conference is always a highlight for the industry, bringing together wall operators, route setters, coaches, suppliers, and partners from across the UK. It’s a place where ideas are exchanged, challenges are explored, and the future of indoor climbing is shaped. For us at Clava, it’s the perfect stage to connect directly with the community we’re building for.

A Belated (Unofficial) Launch

Whilst we’ve been steadily onboarding new clients across the UK and Europe, we’ve never really done any outbound marketing or officially launched the platform. In many ways, this makes ABC Rotherham a kind of belated, unofficial launch event for Clava.

We’ve grown quietly through word of mouth and strong relationships, but now feels like the right time to step out properly, share what we’ve been building more openly, and invite even more people to see how Clava can help them thrive.

Why We’re Excited to Exhibit

Up until now, we’ve been attending the ABC as delegates – catching up with friends, clients, and colleagues in the corridors between sessions. This year, we’re stepping things up with our own stand, giving us the chance to showcase the Clava platform in full and highlight how we’re helping climbing walls streamline their operations, grow their revenue, and give their climbers the best possible experience.

On our stand, you’ll be able to see:

• Our all-in-one payments and POS platform in action — from card payments and memberships to retail, café, and studio integrations.
• Latest feature releases, including tools designed to save staff time and give managers clearer insights into their business.
• Real-life case studies from walls already using Clava to cut complexity and scale their operations.

Launching Our New Integration with Griptonite

We’re also proud to be launching our brand-new integration and partnership with Griptonite at the show. Griptonite has been doing incredible work to digitise climbing performance and engagement, and by linking their platform with Clava, we’re creating a seamless bridge between the climber experience and wall operations.

This integration will help walls:

• Enhance member engagement with performance tracking.
• Offer climbers a more connected and rewarding experience.
• Unlock new insights into participation and progression.

It’s a powerful step towards the future of indoor climbing, and we can’t wait to show you how it works.

Let’s Connect at ABC

If you’re heading to Rotherham, we’d love to meet you. Whether you’re a current Clava client, a prospective partner, or just curious about what we do, we’re here to chat, demo the platform, and hear about the challenges and opportunities at your wall.

We know it’s going to be a busy couple of days, so the best way to guarantee some time with us is to book a meeting in advance using this link: Book a meeting with Clava.

We’re looking forward to catching up with familiar faces, meeting new ones, and celebrating everything that makes the indoor climbing community so special.

See you in Rotherham!