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Executive Track
October 14 - October 16
$199.00 – $1,799.00
You qualify for an Executive ticket if…
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- You’re CEO, Managing Director, President or other chief executive at an outdoor retailer / product company
- If you’re the chief executive of a non profit, please purchase an Industry Ticket
- If you’re the chief executive of an agency, software company or other service provider, please purchase a Service Provider ticket
All Inclusive Tickets Include (Conference Only Tickets do not include lodging)
- 2 nights of lodging at The Wren, the highest rated hotel in Missoula (nights of 10/14 and 10/15)
- 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners ($300+ value)
- 3 receptions / happy hours ($300+ value)
- The best education for CEOs in the outdoor industry
Schedule for Executive Track
Monday October 14th
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Registration
- 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Networking Hike with Confluence of States Directors OR Affiliate Marketing Workshops with Avantlink
- 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM – Opening Night Reception (Camo Ball by onX and Destination Missoula so wear your best camo outfit!)
Tuesday October 15th
- 8:00 – 8:50 AM – Breakfast with Confluence of States Directors
- 9:00 AM – 9:50 AM – Opening Keynote – 10 Rules of Magazine Editing, Colin Kearns, Field and Stream
- 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM – The State of Specialty Retail by Gabe Maier, Grassroots Outdoor Alliance and Todd Frank, The Trailhead
- 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM – A Marketplace Model Where Brands and Retailers Collaborate for Online Sales, Eoin Comerford
- 12:00PM – 1:00 PM – Lunch Keynote: Circana Industry Trends Lunch by Julia Clark Day, Circana
- 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM – Tips and Tricks: A VC and M&A Update, Will Decker, SVG Ventures and Michael Smith, D A Davidson
- 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM – What’s Ahead for the Outdoor Industry? Three Scenarios by Julia Clark Day, Circana and Eddie Soehnel
- 3:15 PM – 6:45 PM – Scavenger Hunt (Optional)
- 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM – Scavenger Hunt Reception by Revelyst
Wednesday October 16th
- 7:00 – 7:40 AM – CEO Morning Run
- 8:00 – 9:50 AM – Content Campfires at The Trailhead
- 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM – An Honest Conversation About Outdoor Industry Events, Sean Smith, Outdoor Retailer, Gabe Maier, Grassroots and Christina Henderson, The Running Event / Switchback, Moderated by Colin True
- 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM – Demystifying Supply Chain and Customs Compliance, Hannah Wintucky, OIA and Chris Perkins, ORR
- 12:00 PM – 12:50 PM – Closing Keynote by Adam Cramer and Maribel Castañeda
- 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM – Outdoor Media Awards
- 2:00 PM – Conference Over
- 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM – Group Hike to Local Hidden Gem
Speakers
Eoin Comerford, former CEO of Moosejaw and architect of its successful acquisition by Walmart, will explain a marketplace model where brands and retailers collaborate, vs compete, for the last click.
Gabe Maier, President, Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, is a catalyst for the success of independently owned specialty retailers and vendors in the outdoor industry through education, events, and collaboration.
Todd Frank, Owner, The Trailhead, will share from a retailer’s perspective, best practices for collaborating on the last-click with brands.
Michael Smith, Managing Director of Investment Banking at D.A. Davidson & Co., will share financial trends and data within the M&A sector of the outdoor industry.
Will Decker, Angel Investor / Advisor, UC Berkeley Garwood Center and SVG Ventures, has had 9 unicorns go through his portfolio and will offer his views on outdoor rec, circular economy, consumer, food and agriculture, based on experience at the most active early stage VC in Silicon Valley.
Julia Clark Day, Executive Director of Business Development, Sports at Circana, will leverage her extensive experience in retail and consumer trends to provide data-driven insights for the outdoor industry.
Eddie Soehnel, outdoor industry “Futurist,” will present A 10-Year Outlook For the U.S. Outdoor Industry offering valuable predictions for the sector’s future.
Hannah Wintucky is a Government Affairs Manager for Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) and works primarily in Washington, D.C. on federal and state policy. One of her focuses is promoting fair and balanced international trade.
Christina Henderson,Director of Switchback and The Running Event (TRE), leads the strategy for both events with a focus on intentional growth and support of the industries they serve.
Sean Smith, Show Director, Outdoor Retailer, will share his honest thoughts about events in the outdoor industry.
Adam Cramer, CEO of Outdoor Alliance, will provide insights on conservation efforts and public land access issues currently in legislation that can help grow the outdoor industry.
Maribel Castañeda, Executive Director of Confluence of States, will discuss significant state-level outdoor recreation projects and initiatives. Her presentation will highlight outdoor recreation initiatives across the country that outdoor brands and media should be aware of.
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