Retail & E-commerce

Switchback Spring

Switchback Spring is an education and business gathering for the outdoor industry community. It targets outdoor specialty retailers, media members, and outdoor specialty brands.

8 months until it opens.

The essentials

Event details

Dates
22 May 2027 to 24 May 2027
Organiser
Diversified Communications
Expected attendance
1,300
Industry
Retail & E-commerce

Public discussion

What people are saying

Agenda themes

Topics covered

  • leadership and change management
  • outdoor culture and community
  • supply chain management
  • merchandising
  • AI
  • cybersecurity
  • marketing

On stage

Speakers

  • Cassie AbelFounder / CEO, Wild Rye
  • Michael AndersonDirector, Brand and Marketing, Snow Peak USA
  • Denise AndersonHead of Marketing, AMER, The North Face
  • Jeff ArmstrongChief Motivation Officer, Black Men Run
  • North BennettAccount Manager, Press Forward
  • Shawn BentleyGeneral Manager, Massey's Outfitters
  • Arthur BlueConstruction Project Manager, 35 North
  • Lusire BoydVice Captain, Black Men Run - Detroit, Sr. Black Men Run
  • Berne BroudyCo-Director / Producer, Best Day Ever
  • Julie BrownSr. Director of Engagement and Impact, Outdoor Industry Association (OIA)
  • Oscar CamejoChief Trail Running Officer (CTRO), Black Men Run - Trail & Ultra Running Fanatics (TURF)
  • Eoin ComerfordPrincipal, Outsize Consulting
  • Charles Cooper BrumidiFounder / Managing Partner, Brumidi Group
  • Megan Costello SoriniVice President - Trade & Customs Policy, Strategic Advisors LLC
  • Adam CramerPresident / CEO / Founding Executive Director, Outdoor Alliance
  • Rick CrawfordPresident, Emerger Strategies
  • Jacob CurtisCPA, Curtis Accounting Solutions
  • Kelly DavisDirector of Research, Outdoor Industry Association (OIA)
  • Jahmicah DawesFounder, Slim Pickins Outfitters
  • Katie DohertyCo-Founder, Founded Outdoors

Logistics

Where to stay

Places to stay near the venue.

  • Sonesta ES Suites

    950 m from the venue

  • The Troubadour Hotel New Orleans, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

    890 m from the venue

  • Element

    920 m from the venue

    221 O'Keefe Avenue, New Orleans, 70112

  • Hotel Vinache

    1.2 km from the venue

    1300 Canal Street, New Orleans, 70112

  • Holiday Inn New Orleans-Downtown Superdome

    810 m from the venue

    330 Loyola Avenue, New Orleans, 70112

  • Moxy New Orleans Downtown/French Quarter Area

    960 m from the venue

  • The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel

    1.1 km from the venue

  • Wyndham Garden Baronne Plaza New Orleans

    970 m from the venue

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