There's not a better opportunity for retailers, manufacturers, sales representatives, media, and other industry members to learn, recreate, discuss industry issues and spend time with new and old friends then at the Rendezvous. Check out the “look who's coming” list of attendees you'll want to spend the weekend with this group of industry professionals. The conference includes 3 keynote speakers, 12 session speakers, a service project, entertainment and more.
Highlights include:
- Sponsored by Merrell, opening keynote Michael Schrage discusses the challenges of bridging the gap between good ideas and good implementation.
- Sponsored by Galyan's, Saturday's keynote speaker, author Melinda Davis, will share her ideas on consumer motivators of the 21st century.
- Haysun Hahn of Futuremode will talk about trends in color, design, and price.
- Steve Kraus of the research firm Yankelovich will present new information on the attitude and lifestyle of the outdoor consumer.
- Former Olympic kayak team member turned speaker Corey Nielsen will teach how to perform better in the workplace by understanding our personal strengths and weaknesses; session sponsored by The Forest Group
- Alisha Kolski of AMP Insights will lead a session on marketing to Teenage Girls, aptly titled “From Powderpuff Girls to Powerhouse Consumers”; session sponsored by Outdoor Industry Women's Council and REI
- Craig Thomas, Director of Regional Markets for Economy.com, will give us insights into the upcoming holiday consumer spending.
The first weekend of October the Rendezvous will be the place to be if you are in the outdoor industry.
