Triathlon Business International (TBI), the industry organization dedicated to promoting the sport and the business of triathlon, has announced the panels and speakers that will address the needs and issues faced by today’s race directors.
Trends and predictions in event planning, pricing, international expansion, new concepts, risks, legal issues, volunteers and more will be discussed in general sessions and breakouts during the 6th Annual TBI Conference on 24-26 January in Marina del Rey, Los Angeles, California.
General and breakout sessions specific to race directors include:
- Commercial Event Management – The Future as We See it (General session panel discussion)
- Hiding in Plain Sight: Legal Issues For Race Directors and Professional Athletes (General session panel)
- Guiding Decisions Through Insights From the Past (Breakout speaker)
- Top 10 Items Every Race Director Should Know (Breakout panel)
The speakers and panellists who will be addressing race directors include:
- Staci Brode, owner, Playtri; USA Triathlon Boardmember
- Jack Caress, President, Pacific Sports; president TBI
- Ryan Coelho, President, USA Productions
- Kat Donatello, Race Director, Pumpkinman Triathlon, USAT Board of Directors
- Kelly Burns Gallagher, attorney and co-founder of TriEqual
- Jenna Ginsberg, President, All Sports Events
- Dave McGillvrary, founder, DMSE Sports; Race Director, Boston Marathon
- Andrew Messick, CEO, IRONMAN
- Sam Renouf, General Manager, Endurance Sports, ACTIVE Network
- Travis Snyder, founder/CEO, The Color Run
- Steve Tomboni, CEO, AmericanMultisport
- Mark Walter, President, Sun Multisport
The TBI Conference will be full of information, opportunities and networking for everyone in the business and sport of triathlon. The strapline for the industry gathering is: ‘This is where the business of triathlon will get done.’
The Ron Smith Awards Celebration reception and dinner on Monday night includes the announcement of the Ron Smith Award winner, the Steve Hed Award winner; and other awards in the event, retailer, manufacturer and media categories.
Conference registration
- 1 December – 14 January: US$575 members / US$675 non-members
- 15 January and after: US$675 members / US$775 non-members
Registration fees include all sessions, breakfast, lunches and a ticket to the Ron Smith Awards Celebration. Non-member registration includes a one-year TBI membership. Special conference room rates are available at the conference host hotel – the Marina del Rey Marriott.
Sponsors of the 2016 TBI Conference include The ACTIVE Network, Headsweats, Endurance Sportswire and Bicycle Retailer and Industry News (BRAIN). TBI Corporate Partners are Ashworth Awards and FinisherPix.
Companies interested in conference sponsorship or expo space should contact Shannon Standefer via Shannon[at]triathlonbusinessintl.com.
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.
