Expert speakers and panelists, interested in presenting as part of Outdoor University at Outdoor Retailer, have less than two weeks to finalize and submit speaker proposals to Outdoor Retailer and the Outdoor Industry Association. The open call for Winter Market speaker and panel proposals closes Wednesday, October 31, 2012.
Sessions are aimed at retailers, distributors, sales reps, manufacturers and importers focused on selling products related to outdoor recreation and lifestyle. Past sessions have covered topics such as retail operations, product design, business and consumer trends, eCommerce, retail technology, technology shifts, visual merchandising, social media, retail sales strategies, retail business solutions, sustainability, business growth strategies, new business models, consumer trends, strategic brand marketing and more.
Outdoor Retailer, held January 22-26 in Salt Lake City, Utah, is the nation's largest trade event for the outdoor industry and hosted more than 21,000 event attendees during Winter Market 2012. Winter Market retail attendees represent independent and mass retail locations specializing in core outdoor markets including snowsports, endurance sports, climbing, hiking, camping, fishing, apparel, footwear, adventure travel and more, from every U.S. state and more than 40 countries.
SPEAKERS MUST: Provide compelling, timely, relevant content
Agree to allow Outdoor University/OIA to record the presentation and add it to the Outdoor University library (assuming non-proprietary content)
Proposals are being accepted through October 31, 2012 at www.outdoorretailer.com/winter-market/events-seminars/seminars.
About Outdoor Retailer
Outdoor Retailer (OR) brings together retailers, manufacturers, industry advocates and media to conduct the business of outdoor recreation through tradeshows, product demo events and web-based business solutions. Produced by Nielsen Expositions and based in San Juan Capistrano, California, Outdoor Retailer also provides and promotes retailer education, advocacy, responsibility and critical face-to-face business initiatives within the outdoor industry.
Recently named among Trade Show News Network's 25 fastest-growing tradeshows by attendance, Outdoor Retailer (www.outdoorretailer.com) connects approximately 46,000 attendees on a semi-annual basis for its Summer and Winter Market shows, and thousands more through its year-round online resources and platforms.
About Outdoor Industry Association
Based in Boulder, Colo., Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) is the leading trade association for the outdoor industry and the title sponsor of Outdoor Retailer. OIA supports the growth and success of more than 4,000 manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, sales representatives, and retailers of outdoor recreation apparel, footwear, equipment, and services. For more information go to outdoorindustry.org or call 303.444.3353.
