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Why Research is Important to Your Bottom Line (Capitol Ballroom at the Hyatt Regency Denver)

24 Jan 18
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Speaker(s): Nate Fristoe
We are a data driven society, understand why it is important to your business and what you need to know. Including what is going on in the current ... More...

Consumers and Digital Convergence (Room Mineral Hall at the Hyatt Regency Denver)

24 Jan 18
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
The snow and outdoor sports industries are going through major changes when it comes to engaging with consumers.  From the various sales chann... More...

Filling the Void: Taking on Global Warming When Our Country Isn’t (Capitol Ballroom at the Hyatt Regency Denver)

24 Jan 18
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Speaker(s): Amy Roberts ; Chris Steinkamp ; Jenn Vervier ; Mario Molina ; VALERIE BONE
It is 2018, governments from around the world have come together to address a challenge that threatens the future of their communities and economie... More...

Optimizing Retailer Procurement: Seeking a Seamless B2B Buyer Experience (Room Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center)

24 Jan 18
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
With the collapse of big box retail and the strength of online commerce (Amazon), specialty retailers are facing negative side effects of a discern... More...

Creating Authentic Brand Experiences for the Outdoor Consumer (Room Mineral Hall at the Hyatt Regency Denver)

24 Jan 18
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Speaker(s): Cara Peckens
More than ever it is critical to connect the dots across channels, devices, and moments to create a consistent and seamless experience that provide... More...

Changing the Game by Changing the Rules: Creating a Culture of Leadership to Drive Innovation (Capitol Ballroom at the Hyatt Regency Denver)

24 Jan 18
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Speaker(s): Rob Katz
Rob will speak to how Vail Resorts has reimagined the mountain resort experience around the world by carefully curating a unique leadership culture... More...

Snow Safety: How to Help Protect our Best Customers (Room Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center)

24 Jan 18
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
As our customers have more options than ever before how can the industry come together to avoid accidents like what we’ve seen in the past? H... More...

The State of the Retail Ecosystem in 2018 (Capitol Ballroom at the Hyatt Regency Denver)

24 Jan 18
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Specialty, online, direct to consumer and changing consumer buying habits. What does it mean for our industries? Is there room for everyone? More...

Differentiate, Don’t Alienate: Content strategy for the new outdoor era (Room Mineral Hall at the Hyatt Regency Denver)

24 Jan 18
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
This business was built on an awesome outdoor-worshipping community—and that community is growing fast. Who wouldn’t want in on a lifes... More...

Location Based Advertising Through GeoFencing (Room Mineral Hall at the Hyatt Regency Denver)

24 Jan 18
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Location-Based Advertising tells us as much about who  companies are, on and offline, by the demographics of the  people that visit them,... More...

The Higg Index: Assessing, Measuring, and Communicating Sustainability in the Supply Chain (Capitol Ballroom at the Hyatt Regency Denver)

24 Jan 18
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Join the 130 outdoor industry companies that are already using the Higg Index to measure and communicate their sustainability practices. Whether yo... More...

Data & Drafts (Room Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center)

24 Jan 18
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Come meet the new SIA research team!  We will discuss the state of the industry, participation, as well as current and future data projects an... More...

Participation and Why it is Everyone’s Responsibility (Room Mineral Hall at the Hyatt Regency Denver)

24 Jan 18
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
How do we define participation? How can we grow the pie? How do we become more invitational and speak to new potential participants? How can we get... More...

2018 Media Preview (Room MR113-SL)

24 Jan 18
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
In the Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show 2018 Media Preview, top consumer media outlets will have face-to-face conversations that will lead to discovery... More...

OIA Industry Breakfast - Project Drawdown: Hope for Climate Solutions (Room Bellco Theatre at the Colorado Convention Center)

25 Jan 18
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Speaker(s): Paul Hawken
The challenge of global warming too often leads us to conclude it is overwhelming and unsolvable. Yet there is hope, backed by real science and goo... More...

Retailer Orientation (Room Retailer Lounge (MR111))

25 Jan 18
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Have questions before the show starts? Join Joe and Chris from the Retail Relations team in the Retailer Lounge in Meeting Room 111 on the Street E... More...

Navigating A Long Career In Apparel Design (Room Trend + Design Center (Booth 1014-LL))

25 Jan 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
So you want to be a designer? There are many roads leading to becoming a designer and developing product, which Melodie Miller will speak to as gui... More...

Weekend Warriors and Wannabees: The Changing Face (and Needs) of Today’s Active/Outdoor Consumer (Room Le Meridien Hotel Denver)

25 Jan 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Mike Stefaniak, Chief Strategy Officer of Hanson Dodge, will explore how market forces have converged to make it essential to win over consumers wh... More...

Force of Nature: Lessons Learned in Leveling the World's Largest Playing Field (Room The Camp (Booth 56117-UL))

25 Jan 18
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Speaker(s): Andrea Kelly ; Ellen Krimmel ; Michele Orr GMM - Apparel and Outerwear
In 2017, REI made a big, bold move to further its commitment to gender equity in the outdoors: They launched a holistic effort to elevate women acr... More...

The Art of the Collaboration (Room RANGER Station (Booth VO129-SL))

25 Jan 18
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Why are collaborations still the most impactful way to connect with millennial consumers? We will talk with a panel of both emerging and establishe... More...

Merchandising Presentation: United By Blue (Room The Camp (Booth 56117-UL))

25 Jan 18
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Join United By Blue as they present an interactive Merchandising Presentation followed by a Q&A. This session is located on the Upper Exhibi... More...

OIA INDUSTRY LUNCH: State of the Rockies and Conservation in the West: A Discussion of Bipartisan Issues and Opinions in the Rocky Mountain West (Grove Ballroom at Le Meridien Hotel)

25 Jan 18
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Speaker(s): Amy Roberts ; Dave Metz ; Jennifer Rokala ; Lori Weigel ; TRAVIS CAMPBELL ; Walt Hecox
Debate about outdoor recreation, conservation on public lands and energy development and the trade-offs of each is ongoing across the nation. Join ... More...

Putting It In Print: An Inside Look at Joules’ Print Palace (Room Trend + Design Center (Booth 1014-LL))

25 Jan 18
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Founder, Tom Joule, walks attendees through Joules’ unique design process. Every print Joules creates is hand-drawn by their in-house print t... More...

Awaken The Fearless Entrepreneur (Room The Camp (Booth 56117-UL))

25 Jan 18
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
You’re NOT stressed because your business is struggling. Your business is struggling BECAUSE you are stressed! This training will allow you t... More...

Made-to-Order. Empowering Consumers to Customize Products. Creating Differentiated Experiences in the Age of Amazon. (Grove Ballroom at Le Meridien Hotel)

25 Jan 18
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Research suggests that a large percentage of consumers would prefer to customize their clothing and gear. As products continue to be commoditized, ... More...

Tightening the Feedback Loop (Room Trend + Design Center (Booth 1014-LL))

25 Jan 18
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
When the market becomes saturated, innovation is the only way to survive.  Traveling down the road of past success leads brands and designers ... More...

Know Before You Go Avalanche Awareness (Room The Camp (Booth 56117-UL))

25 Jan 18
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Please join AIARE and Utah Avalanche Center (UAC) for Know Before You Go (KBYG) Avalanche Awareness discussion. KBYG is the standard for intro... More...

Moving Forward: Trends and Opportunities in the Outdoor & Snow Sport Industries (Room Trend + Design Center (Booth 1014-LL))

25 Jan 18
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker(s): CJ Riggins ; Emilee Ortiz ; Jedd Rose ; Melanie Webb
Professional panelists will provide background on their individual companies and will address trends in consumer behavior and product development t... More...

Action Outdoors (Room RANGER Station (Booth VO129-SL))

25 Jan 18
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
The voices of women are growing louder than ever. Join us for a discussion featuring industry leaders making waves in action sports and beyond. ... More...

Icebreaker Pop-Up Product Showcase (Room The Camp (Booth 56117-UL))

25 Jan 18
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Join Bryhn Ireson, Global Merchandise Manager for Icebreaker, who will be on hand to discuss Icebreaker's new products and technologies for FW1... More...

The Essential Elements of Collective Action - The Case of Working With Your Competitors (Grove Ballroom at Le Meridien Hotel)

25 Jan 18
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker(s): Amy Roberts ; Bob Randall ; Elena Kocherovsky ; Guru Larson ; James Schaffer ; MATTHEW THURSTON
Driven by consumer demand, regulation, or simply the innate desire to protect the environment, outdoor industry leaders today must operate at a hig... More...

Icebreaker Radical Transparency Happy Hour: What if our customers could see everything we do? (Room The Camp (Booth 56117-UL))

25 Jan 18
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Discover how Icebreaker are championing radical transparency in the outdoor industry. Join the Icebreaker team for a Transparency panel discussion,... More...

Inspiration Awards (Four Seasons Ballroom, Colorado Convention Center)

25 Jan 18
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
The Inspiration Awards champion individuals, groups, and companies whose efforts go above and beyond in inspiring and encouraging others in th... More...

Industry Party

25 Jan 18
8:00 PM - 11:59 PM
Come celebrate with friends new and old at the annual Industry Party, brought to you by GORE-TEX® Brand, at Temple Bar immediately followi... More...

Conservation Alliance Breakfast (The Hyatt, Centennial Ballroom)

26 Jan 18
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Between River and Rim A presentation by writer Kevin Fedarko and photographer/filmmaker Pete McBride In an effort to share the Grand Canyon&r... More...

NPD Trend Breakfast: Retail and Consumer Trends in the Outdoor Marketplace (Centennial Ballroom at the Hyatt Regency Denver)

26 Jan 18
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Join NPD for a fast-paced, informative “Outdoor Trend” breakfast session. This is a “must attend” event for those intereste... More...

Retailer Orientation (Room Retailer Lounge (MR111))

26 Jan 18
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Have questions before the show starts? Join Joe and Chris from the Retail Relations team in the Retailer Lounge in Meeting Room 111 on the Street E... More...

Building Intuitive Design Organizations (Room Trend + Design Center (Booth 1014-LL))

26 Jan 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Design Empathy, Service Design, and UX Design can improve the inner workings of the apparel industry. As designers we apply these concepts to consu... More...

Promostyl: Sport and Street, Fall/Winter 2019/2020 Forecast (Room Mineral Hall at the Hyatt Regency Denver)

26 Jan 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The session will highlight key colors, shapes, and marketing insights-all relevant to the outdoor markets. More...

Retail Activation on Climate Solutions (Room The Camp (Booth 56117-UL))

26 Jan 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Speaker(s): Amy Dannwolf ; Christa Nenaber ; Jordan Sunshine ; Lindsay Bourgoine
As a retail shop, how can you leverage your community to act on climate change? Fortunately, the solutions are here and Protect Our Winters is read... More...

Generation Everyone (Room The Camp (Booth 56117-UL))

26 Jan 18
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X....how do we bridge the gap between generations and cross-pollinate sound experiences in the outdoor industry? A common p... More...

Malakye + Schmooz (Centennial Ballroom at the Hyatt Regency Denver)

26 Jan 18
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Join Malakye and Shmooz on Friday, January 26 to check out open jobs in the Outdoor Industry in the Centennial Ballroom at the Hyatt Regency from 1... More...

Navigating the Preferred Chemicals Landscape to Find Performance Finishes (Room Trend + Design Center (Booth 1014-LL))

26 Jan 18
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Performance finishes are essential chemicals that deliver valuable consumer benefits in outdoor products. Outdoor industry brands are focused on ho... More...

Get PLM Educated: 5 Things Before You Say “Yes” to PLM - A Lunch & Learn Seminar at Outdoor Retailer (Agate Room at the Hyatt Regency Denver)

26 Jan 18
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
True, all active brands today need a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solution. But do you find yourself asking questions like, ""How d... More...

Modern Merchandising in Outdoor Retail (Room The Camp (Booth 56117-UL))

26 Jan 18
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
As the modern outdoor retail experience continues to evolve, merchandising is more important than ever before. Join Jeanine Pesce from The Range fo... More...

OIA Industry Lunch: Spring/Summer 2020 trends: The Collective Consciousness and “Multi-use" (Centennial Ballroom at the Hyatt Regency Denver)

26 Jan 18
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Sustainable business practices are now a given in the outdoor industry, but there’s always room to grow. Grab lunch and learn about future tr... More...

Trends in Education in the Outdoor Industry (Room Trend + Design Center (Booth 1014-LL))

26 Jan 18
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Speaker(s): Adrian Roadman ; Ellen Schmidt-Devlin ; Evelyn May ; Matt Kaplan ; Sarah Lockwood
As the outdoor industry continues to grow and develop as an economic powerhouse, so does the potential for the industry to have significant impact ... More...

The Influence of Media on Avalanche Education (Room The Camp (Booth 56117-UL))

26 Jan 18
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Please join Richard Bothwell of AIARE and Chad Bracklesberg of Utah Avalanche Center (UAC) for a comprehensive panel discussion on the role of Medi... More...

Fall/Winter ’18 Active Direction: What’s New and Next for the Active Lifestyle (Room Mineral Hall at the Hyatt Regency Denver)

26 Jan 18
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Skimming the surface of all industries and cultures, a new type of cross-pollination in apparel and accessories emerges with comfort top of mind. J... More...

Lighten (the f@!%) Up (Room Trend + Design Center (Booth 1014-LL))

26 Jan 18
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Taking our passions & professions seriously but taking ourselves a lot less seriously… as people, as brands. We're handcuffed to bud... More...

Amazon: The Cruel Reality Control (Room The Camp (Booth 56117-UL))

26 Jan 18
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
If you want to know the truth behind why it is so hard to control anything on the Amazon platform, this session is for you. It is easy to get caugh... More...

Cotton: The Fabric of Our… Responsible Sourcing Strategies (Room Trend + Design Center (Booth 1014-LL))

26 Jan 18
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
We all know about The Touch, The Feel of Cotton… but were you aware that the U.S. Cotton industry is one of the most technologically-advance... More...

Monumental Decisions: What's Next for our Nation's Public Lands (Room RANGER Station (Booth VO129-SL))

26 Jan 18
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker(s): CORLEY KENNA ; Erin Gaines ; Jessica Wahl ; Marc Berejka Colorado ; Ray Rasker ; Ryan Callaghan ; Sevag Kazanci
After an unprecedented attack on America’s national monuments by President Trump, the outdoor industry came together like never before and fo... More...

Outdoor Sports Nutrition: How to Grow This Category and Drive Sales at Retail (Room The Camp (Booth 56117-UL))

26 Jan 18
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker(s): Meredith Edwards ; Roxanne Vogel
Hosted by Rebecca Rusch (professional cyclist and adventurer) with panelists Roxanne Vogel (GU sports nutritionist), Meredith Edwards (professional... More...

Strategies to Control Product Sales and Position for Omnichannel Growth (Agate Room at the Hyatt Regency Denver)

26 Jan 18
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
As omnichannel buyer behavior changes and competition gets fiercer than ever, retailers must shift the... More...

Happy Hour with Thread Creative (Room The Camp (Booth 56117-UL))

26 Jan 18
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Stick around after the How Digital Natives are Winning in a Post-Amazonian World for a Happy Hour with Thread Creative. Enjoy FREE beer from Sierra... More...

How Digital Natives are Winning in a Post-Amazonian World (Room The Camp (Booth 56117-UL))

26 Jan 18
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Amazon has most traditional brands and retailers scrambling for a whole new business model. But digital natives have always lived in this strange, ... More...

Fashion Show + Winter on the Rocks (Room Red Rocks Amphitheatre)

26 Jan 18
7:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show is partnering with Icelantic’s Winter on the Rocks to bring the Fashion Show to Red Rocks Amphitheatre on Friday... More...

An Industry Reimagined: A Conversation with Donna Carpenter, CEO Burton, Sally McCoy, former CEO CamelBak, Jerry Stritzke, CEO REI, and Jim Weber, CEO Brooks Running (Four Seasons Ballroom, Colorado Convention Center)

27 Jan 18
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Three years ago, Camber Outdoors (formerly OIWC) launched the highly successful CEO Pledge, a nationally recognized thought-leadership movement tha... More...

Indigenous Connections: Re-envisioning Recreation and Public Lands Preservation to Incorporate First Nation Values and Traditions (Room The Camp (Booth 56117-UL))

27 Jan 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Speaker(s): Aaron Mike ; Annette McGivney ; Jaylyn Gough ; Jolie Varela ; Len Necefer PhD
While the struggle over the preservation of Bears Ears National Monument and other wild places continues, a coalition of American Indian recre... More...

Internships Support Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Outdoor Industry (Agate Room at the Hyatt Regency Denver)

27 Jan 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Speaker(s): Deanna Lloyd ; Eboni Preston ; Stasia Walker
This panel discussion between Patagonia, a former Patagonia intern, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Greening Youth will discuss Patagonia&#... More...

Talking Story About Design (Room Trend + Design Center (Booth 1014-LL))

27 Jan 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Design is a collaborative process. We are in an an era where no one person can individually hold the knowledge of a product. Sharing knowledge and ... More...

Allyship 101 (Room RANGER Station (Booth VO129-SL))

27 Jan 18
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Allyship 101 explores the relationship between the outdoors and social justice. Through an in-depth discussion, we'll examine our individual im... More...

Resolve Any Conflict In 4 Simple Steps (Room The Camp (Booth 56117-UL))

27 Jan 18
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Win over any difficult customer, end workplace conflict, and build stronger, confident relationships with this simple, expert strategy that works E... More...

Sweat Odor Management by Textiles: Beyond Microbe Control to Odor Adherence and Release (Room Trend + Design Center (Booth 1014-LL))

27 Jan 18
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sweat odor has been one of the main challenges for sportswear, workwear, and outdoor fabrics for decades. However, the problem is still unsolv... More...

OIA Industry Lunch: The Next Wave of Outdoorist: The Importance of Growing Outdoor Communities on College Campuses (Room Mineral Hall at the Hyatt Regency Denver)

27 Jan 18
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Speaker(s): Abigal Wyatt ; Alondra Martinez ; Dr. Carine Feyten ; Ivan Levin ; Scott Wyatt
Come to the OIA Industry Lunch for a meaningful discussion centered on the Come to the OIA Industry Lunch for a meaningful discussion cen... More...

The Visual Formula Behind Merchandising (Room The Camp (Booth 56117-UL))

27 Jan 18
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Long walls are valuable retail real estate and need to be broken up to powerfully promote your merchandise and provide a focal point for the consum... More...

Promostyl Fall/Winter 2019 Sport Color Review (Room Trend + Design Center (Booth 1014-LL))

27 Jan 18
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Promostyl is a leading Trend Agency helping Retailers adopt "the right approach" to continuously stay one step ahead of trends in th... More...

Captivating & Marketing to the Millennial Customer (Room The Camp (Booth 56117-UL))

27 Jan 18
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Millennials, with their vast purchasing power and social media influence, have caused seismic shifts in the way marketers engage with their audienc... More...

Biomimicry: 3.8 billion years of Research and Development (Room Trend + Design Center (Booth 1014-LL))

27 Jan 18
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Biomimicry is the conscious emulation of nature's genius that can be applied to the fields of architecture, product design, energy, medicine, t... More...

Corralling Your Product Process (Agate Room at the Hyatt Regency Denver)

27 Jan 18
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Speaker(s): Lynnette Seebohm ; Pete Frickland
Recent survey findings profiling soft goods and hard goods product management in specialty industries (outdoor, bike, ski, etc.) have indicated tha... More...

Our Tools: A New Vision for the Future of Outdoor (Room RANGER Station (Booth VO129-SL))

27 Jan 18
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Inspired by Audre Lorde’s quote “the master’s tools will never dismantle the master’s house,” this experiential prese... More...

It's Time to Thrive, Not Just Survive (Room The Camp (Booth 56117-UL))

27 Jan 18
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Find five simple hacks to grow your business in the age of Amazon.  Join our panel of industry experts as they explore five simple tactics tha... More...

Leading Outdoor Advocacy through Social Media (Room Mineral Hall at the Hyatt Regency Denver)

27 Jan 18
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker(s): Katie Boue
Join emerging leaders in the digital space as we explore the impact and opportunities in using social media to drive the next generation of outdoor... More...

When Women Lead: Part 2 (Room The Camp (Booth 56117-UL))

27 Jan 18
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker(s): Amanda Goad ; Deanne Buck ; Elizabeth Williams ; Georgina Miranda ; Jen Gurecki ; Shanti Hodges
As the retail environment and outdoor community evolves, so must everyday business practices. Join us as we share lessons learned from female execu... More...

When Women Lead Happy Hour (Room The Camp (Booth 56117-UL))

27 Jan 18
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Join us as we continue the When Women Lead conversation over free beer and high fives. You won't want to miss the special treat we have in stor... More...

Backcountry Film Festival's Night of Stoke (Room Bellco Theatre at the Colorado Convention Center)

27 Jan 18
6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Saturday, January 27, Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show will welcome Backcountry Film Festival’s “Night of Stoke” to the Bellco t... More...

Jim Baird & History Channel's "Alone": How Wilderness Travel Taught Him Survival (Room The Camp (Booth 56117-UL))

28 Jan 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
After surviving on northern Vancouver Island for 75 days for History Channel's self-shot survival reality series 'Alone', Jim Baird, al... More...

Non-Profits: Using Influencers and Content Creation for Good (Room The Camp (Booth 56117-UL))

28 Jan 18
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
In Non-Profits: Using Influencers and Content Creation for Good, we look at how non-profits can build content with and utilize athletes/influencers... More...