The Running Industry Alliance (RIA) has been announced as a supporter for the Adventure Sports Events Conference (ASEC).
ASEC, referred to as ‘the only conference for adventure sports events organisers’, takes place in association with the Kendal Mountain Festival on November 17, 2023, at the Castle Green Hotel in Kendal, Cumbria, UK.
Hosted by Shane Ohly of Ourea Events and James Thurlow of Open Tracking, ASEC is aimed specifically at those who organise adventure sports events. The conference features a number of speakers, alongside networking with event organisers and industry professionals across the day.
The definition of adventure sports events is seen to be more about where the event is held and the challenges it presents rather than the type of event taking place. One of the aims of the conference is to inform and challenge around this specific focus area.
ASEC pulls together a range of speakers relevant to those who put on adventure sports events, with a goal of sharing good practice examples and stories amongst the community of adventure sports events organisers.
Ourea Events and Open Tracking are foundation members of RIA, whilst ASEC is an alliance partner. RIA members sharing their expertise at the conference include Nick Tuppen from Threshold Sports, and both Shane Ohly and James Thurlow will be speaking as well as leading the panel discussion.
A limited number of tickets are available for ASEC – costing £85 including refreshments and lunch.
RIA Co-Leads Rebecca Richardson and Jonathan Midwood said “RIA is built on a foundation of industry collaboration, and we are proud to be supporting ASEC. The work that Shane and James do with ASEC is very important for the adventure sports events industry. We want to actively support the conference and are looking forward to being in Kendal this November.”
Shane Ohly and James Thurlow said “We are delighted that RIA supports ASEC, and we are looking forward to seeing fellow RIA members who are involved in the organisation of adventure sports events at ASEC.
“We hope that delegates will make a weekend of it, staying in Kendal for the internationally renowned Kendal Mountain Festival and maybe even taking part in the adidas TERREX Kendal 10K Trail Run on Saturday morning.”
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