Triathlon Business International (TBI), the industry organization dedicated to promoting the sport and the business of triathlon, has noted that the price is going up for its 25-27 January 2015, 5th Annual Triathlon Business International Conference in Marina del Rey, Los Angeles, California.
Those interested in attending are advised to register now for the TBI Conference before the price increases on 15 January.
TBI notes a number of reasons to attend:
- Amazing weather! Who wants to freeze, when blue skies and balmy temperatures are available. Swim, bike or run every morning (and you can wear shorts). The Sunday night cruise in Marina del Rey Harbor will be a great way to kick off the conference.
- Networking with a vast array of industry colleagues from around the world: make new contacts, create new business opportunities and do some deals!
- Major speakers and panelists: Felix Walschtöffer, Scott Brown, Gary Roethenbaugh, Casey Cortese, Bouker Pool, Christian Toetzke and others.
- Panels that explore: trends/horizons in triathlon; new business ventures in multisport; legal challenges impacting RDs; making social media work; the latest industry research; financial management tools for event producers; what’s new in technology.
- Triathlon legend Mark Allen was just added to the New Business Ventures panel. Conference delegates will hear about his crowdfunding to launch his new book.
The TBI Conference will be packed full of information and opportunities for everyone involved in the business and sport of triathlon. ‘This is where the business of triathlon will get done.’ The Event Director’s track will continue from last year focusing on the issues and needs of this segmented group of industry professionals. Some of the topics and activities for this year’s TBI Conference include:
- Keynote speakers: Felix Walchsöffer, CEO of the Challenge Family of events; Scott Brown, President of Universal Sports Network, broadcast rights owner of the ITU World Triathlon Series; Gary Roethenbaugh, Managing Director, MultiSport Research; Christian Toetzke, CEO, Lagardère Unlimited Events; and Matthew Le Veque, Senior Vice President, Rogers|Finn Partners and associate professor at University of Southern California
- Speed networking – one of the most popular sessions of the conference
- Panel discussions on: what’s new in triathlon; legal issues and challenges; business-to-consumer topics related to pricing, event experience, athlete suggestions to race producers; what can be learned from CEOs
- General Sessions: current research; social media; preview of the ITU Grand Finales and World Championships in Chicago; hot topics
- Event Director Breakout Sessions: financial management tools; business-to-business topics including minimizing litigation, sustaining the bottom line; top 10 items every race director should know
- The Ron Smith Awards Celebration including announcement of top retailers, most innovative triathlon products; top 5 triathlon highlights of the year; top events for the year; best triathlon article, best triathlon photograph and the male and female Ron Smith Award winners
- LAPIO 5K – a friendly 5K race along the scenic Marina del Rey Marina on Monday 26 January
- ACTIVEX morning workouts, and guided running and cycling routes
Sponsors of the 2015 TBI Conference include The ACTIVE Network, Ashworth Awards, FinisherPix, Lapio, MyLaps Timing, Tritats, Chronotrack, Interbike, Endurance SportsWire and IRONMAN.
Triathlon Business International is an industry organization dedicated to promoting the sport and the business of triathlon. Founded by a coalition of industry leaders, Triathlon Business International advocates for the interests of triathlon businesses, provides educational and informative programs, and encourages increased participation in the sport.
