THE RUNNING CONFERENCE 2022 #TRC22

The Running Conference #TRC22 Highlights Video Sunday 11th December

The Running Conference #TRC22 Highlights Video Monday 12th December

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The Running Conference #TRC22 Highlights Video 11th to 13th December 2022

THE RUNNING CONFERENCE 2023 #TRC23

We have started to plan for The Running Conference 2023 #TRC23.

If you would like to get involved for visibility, product testing, speaker or panel involvement, topic hosting or activations at #TRC23 or any other ideas you have from being at #TRC22 please contact Rebecca Richardson.

The Running Conference 2023 #TRC23 will include curated content built for Running Industry Alliance (RIA) Members.

BUSINESS:
> Plenty of networking opportunities
> Time to talk together face-to-face, catch up and do business
> Access to “The Business Den” for meetings and work catch ups
> Business services and business review opportunities by RIA Experts – NEW
> Breakout meeting opportunities
> All staying onsite together to create a resort feel

VISIBILITY:
> Opportunity to support The Running Conference #TRC23 with your business
> Many ways to showcase what you do to fellow RIA Members and external audiences
> Pop up discovery spaces (PUDS) to showcase what you do plus reach existing and new industry B2B audiences
> Podium Spotlight showcasing your products and brand
> Live industry podcast recording from The Running Conference
> Photography and Videography at The Running Conference

INFORMATION AND CONTENT:
> Industry expert and shared best practice sessions
> Educational and informative panel sessions
> Specific running industry landscape information curated for #TRC23
> Running industry content on needed to be discussed topics (put forward by RIA Members)

MARKET AND SECTOR INSIGHTS:
> A mix of insights, speaker and panel discussions as part of “The Running Conference Sessions”
> “Myth Busting” industry research and Insights shared, analysed and discussed “proven” or “busted”

ACTIVITIES and ACTIVATIONS:
> Run and Movement Sessions for mind, body and soul led by RIA Member
> Strength and conditioning session – NEW
> Science, research and innovation visit – NEW
> Product and innovation showcasing “The Pitch Sessions” – NEW
> Product testing
> Sustainability best practises
> Re-purpose product opportunities

INDUSTRY:
> Running Celebration Evening: “In honour of gathering”
> Opening evening with “The Speed Sessions” – Business speed dating – if you want to be involved! – NEW
> RIA Members drinks reception
> Celebration of the Running Industry and RIA Members
> Industry fundraising evening

LOOKING AHEAD:
> Closing The Running Conference with “The Reflection Run, Walk and Talk” each year hosted by a RIA Member – NEW
> RIA AAA Time, post conference chat with the RIA Team and one to one time
> What is on the landscape and what do we need to do as a collective to prepare and advance
> Actions for 2024 and beyond

Want to be involved, get in touch here with what you would like to do.

Not a member of Running Industry Alliance yet? Apply here today!

“The Running Conference” is the annual RIA Members in-person gathering meet up, organised by the Running Industry Alliance (RIA)

> RIA Members from the running industry’s different sectors, including brands, retailers, distributors, buying groups, events, media, communities, charities, service and system providers, suppliers, NGB’s and more will be in attendance.
> “Impactful Collaborations” is the conference’s main theme with a focus around connecting, supporting, educating, sharing, amplifying, networking and growing
> The attendance for the members-only “The Running Conference”
>  Many RIA Members see the conference as a RE-SET, RE-CONNECT & RE-FOCUS on the past years learnings and looking ahead and beyond
> Head to Foundation Member page to see fellow RIA Members and Alliance Partners attending

The Running Conference benefits of attending include:

> MEETING & FRIENDSHIP: Meeting RIA Co-Leads, RIA Team and your fellow RIA Members and Alliance Partners in person from across the ten defined and identified verticals.
> SHOWCASE & INSIGHTS: Opportunities to showcase whilst in a safe space business environment to share industry insights and learnings.
> NETWORKING & CONNECTION: Plenty of networking opportunities to connect with friends, colleagues whilst meeting new connections and contacts. Meeting like minded people that can lead to support and potential growth of businesses across the defined sectors by having this opportunity to gather and connect as members annually.
> EDUCATION & KNOWLEDGE: Gain industry knowledge and insights from shared and crafted content at The Running Conference built for the running industry, helping to update your knowledge, learn, ask questions, promote yourself and your business experience in an environment where we can all thrive together.
> INNOVATION & BEST PRACTICE: Bringing a variety of opportunities into one space to work together to understand, share and how to apply. Looking at whether the way we have always done things is the right way or are there new ways with technology development and application.
> INSPIRATION & MOTIVATION: Absorbing the positive energy, passion, excitement and knowledge from the conference, creating momentum for when you return from The Running Conference.
> COLLABORATION & APPLICATION: Learnings shared from across sectors / verticals of the running industry that allow application and potential collaboration that may not have existed before or seemed possible, a new way to approach and galvanise whilst supporting advancement together.
> CELEBRATION & MOMENTUM: Celebrating our amazing industry, the people, the work we all do, creating a positive environment to do business, learn and enjoy our time together. We all want the same thing in essence and this is an opportunity to nurture and grow as a collective whilst encouraging individuality for a common goal and love of what we do, which is why we all do it!

Huge thank you for all the support so far and we will see you in 2023!