Triathlon Business International (TBI), the industry organization dedicated to promoting the sport and the business of triathlon, has announced its line-up of sponsors for its 4th annual conference on 26-28 January 2014 in Marina del Rey, California.
ACTIVE Network is now on board as the conference’s presenting sponsor ‘acknowledging the growth of the organization and triathlon as a sport and a business.’ The partnership was finalized as a combination of cash and in-kind support and the conference is now titled the 2014 Triathlon Business International Conference presented by ACTIVE Network.
The agreement includes supporting the registration technology, leading the morning ACTIVEx workouts for attendees, and sponsoring the technology panel session and the ACTIVE Network Awards Celebration on Monday 27 January. These awards will recognize top retailers and manufacturers, innovative triathlon products, best events in 10 categories, best triathlon media articles and photographs, and the male and female winners of the Ron Smith Award.
ACTIVE Network also has first right of refusal for the presenting sponsorship for the 2015 conference.
“ACTIVE Network is honoured to partner with Triathlon Business International to support and promote the sport and business of triathlon,” said Eric McCue, Vice President and General Manager, ACTIVE Network endurance.
“As a proud member of TBI and its coalition of industry leaders, we look forward to sponsoring the 2014 North America TBI Conference and for the opportunity to showcase the latest features in our race management software, host the Event Management Workshop on Technology, and lead our signature ACTIVEx Fun Fitness Challenge.”
Other conference sponsors include:
Platinum
Competitor Group
Leslie Jordan
Gold
Ashworth Awards
Athlete Path
Ironman
Rocket Science Sports
Zorrel
Silver
Chronotrack
Endurance Films
Endurance Sportswire
Inflatable Images
Interbike
J-Chip Timing
Maxwell Medals
Mike Plant and Associates
Orbiter Timing
SilverLine Athletics
Tri Tats
Vespa Power Products
Yankz!
Bronze
Champion System
“ACTIVE Network has been highly supportive of TBI since its inception, and all of our sponsors are embedded in our industry,” said TBI President Jack Caress. “We appreciate their support of the conference, and most important, their involvement and support of the sport and business of triathlon. These sponsors represent what is best about our sport.”
The TBI conference will be packed full of information and opportunities for everyone involved in the business and sport of triathlon. Some of the other activities for this year’s TBI Conference include:
- Keynote speakers Anita DeFrantz, Jack Caress, Travis Tygart, Gary Roethenbaugh, Thom Richmond
- Three event director-track panels
- Eight general session panels
- Speed networking – one of the most popular sessions at previous conferences
- Technology demonstrations
- F.I.S.T. bike fit demonstration by Dan Empfield
- ACTIVE X Workouts; running, cycling trails; swimming at Mother’s Beach outside the door of the hotel
- Hospitality events, including the Competitor Group Welcome Reception
- The ACTIVE Network Awards Celebration including announcement of top retailers, top manufacturers, top triathlon events, best triathlon article, best triathlon photograph and the male and female Ron Smith Award winners
- New Triathlete’s Choice awards for best races voted by the triathlete community
Conference dates, location and costs:
- Date: 26-28 January 2014
- Location: Marina Del Rey Marriott – Marina del Rey, California
- Cost: Triathlon Business International members – US$575 (Until 7 January 2014 with the Holiday Savings Special)
- Non-members – US$750 (Until 7 January 2014 with the Holiday Savings Special)
Registration includes all conference events, meals and one ticket to the Awards Celebration. Non-member registration includes a 1-year TBI membership.
Conference details and online registration are available online.
Triathlon Business International (TBI) is an industry organization dedicated to promoting the sport and the business of triathlon. Founded by a coalition of industry leaders, TBI advocates for the interests of triathlon businesses, provides educational and informative programs, and encourages increased participation in the sport.
