Rapid changes in both technology and consumer preference have altered so many of the established concepts of retail that it is time for the industry to re-look at what is possible and work together to identify opportunities for the future. With a wealth of experience across a wide spectrum of retail, as well as experience at the helm of the hugely successful A.S.Adventure Group (Bever, A.S.Adventure, Cotswold & Snow & Rock), Frédéric Hufkens offers invaluable knowledge, expertise and insight.
The future of Outdoor Retailing – Interview With Frederic Hufkens
Outdoor Tourism Industry: What’s new? – Interview With Nick Chiarelli
How is the perceptions of “leisure” and “leisure time” changing and how are the needs of the outdoor audience evolving?
Nick Chiarelli looks at changes to the consumer technology market and how consumers access information about destinations and offerings. This will create new opportunities and challenges to the outdoor tourism industry over the next 5 years.
How is Possible to Gamify the Outdoor Industry? Interview with Benjamin Föckersperger
What does “Gamification” mean? Is it possible and necessary to “gamify” the outdoor business?
Benjamin Föckersperger’s interview gives a brief introduction into the principles of Gamification, which could be also described as Game-Thinking to address the target group of the 21st century. Based on the principles of core motivation, Gamification describes the theoretical approach to transform methods of game design and player engagement into business solutions. Traditional businesses have to adapt or reinvent themselves, to keep the pace, especially in the “analogue” Outdoor environment.
The Future of Textile Industry Must Be “Circular” – Interview With Cyndi Rhoades
What is a circular resource model and what are the key hurdles preventing the outdoor industry from achieving it? Cyndi Rhoades explores some of the commercial benefits and real opportunities that a circular approach to sourcing and keeping non-rewearable textiles in circulation could bring for individual brands and the wider industry as a whole.
European OutDoor Summit 2017: See you…in Italy!
Interview with Luca Businaro
The European OutDoor Summit 2017 will take place in…Italy! During the videointerview, Luca Businaro (Assosport President) provides us with some anticipations about the most important features of the next EOS edition.
EOS 2016 Closes on a High Note in Barcelona – Italy is Announced as Host for 2017
Following an inspirational, motivational and informative two-day programme in Barcelona, the fourth annual European Outdoor Summit (EOS) came to a close last week and was hailed a success by delegates, speakers and sponsors alike.
Designed to engage, inspire, promote and progress the outdoor industry, the EOS 2016, which received huge support from key industry brands from the outset, brought together over 250 outdoor professionals from across Europe and beyond to listen to keynote speeches, participate in break-out sessions, network and socialise with colleagues and piers from across the industry.
The Summit took place on 29th– 30th September at the Crowne Plaza Hotel and, as the event drew to a close, it was confirmed that the EOS 2017 will take place in Italy, in partnership with the Italian Outdoor Group and Assosport .
One Week To Go Until EOS 2016
Are You Ready?
With just one week to go until the outdoor industry’s networking event of the year kicks off in Barcelona, it’s time to do a quick check list to make sure you have everything in place ready for a great European Outdoor Summit 2016!
MAKING YOUR SUMMIT CHOICES:
After booking your EOS 2016 place, you will have received a link to a survey which asks you to pick your choices for the whole event. This includes, break-out session participation, activities and evening social attendance. If you haven’t already done so then please make your choices as soon as possible as this is very important to ensuring you can make the most of everything the Summit has to offer. You can make your Summit choices HERE. Check you have included all of the below:
BREAK-OUT SESSIONS CHOSEN?
In addition to the keynotes speeches from the likes of the European Commission’s Deputy Director-General for Education and Culture, Jens Nymand Christensen and Patagonia’s Vice President of Public Engagement, Rick Ridgeway, delegates can pick a break-out session each day on a whole host of interesting and relevant topics being delivered by some of the industry’s top experts.
For the full timetable break-out sessions, as well as keynote presentations click HERE
SIGNED UP FOR THE NETWORKING EVENING?
Taking place on Thursday evening, we invite delegates to join us for tapas and beer at Fabrica Moritz, the largest microbrewery in Europe located in the very heart of Barcelona. Responding to past delegates’ requests for more time to network, we have chosen to host an informal evening in a relaxed environment at a venue simply overflowing with character, charm, atmosphere, great tapas and of course, great beer! (more…)
Download The EOS 2016 Must – Have Information
The highly anticipated European Outdoor Summit 2016 starts in less than two weeks and to ensure you make the most of it, we include links to three documents, which contain all the information you need.
- The EOS 2016 PROGRAMME gives in-depth information on the full event and is now available to be viewed and downloaded. A printed hard copy of the programme will be provided in your gift bag once you register at the EOS 2016. (Registration desk opening times – 28th September 3pm – 8pm and 29th September 7.45am – 8.30am at the Crowne Plaza).
- The EOS 2016 TIMETABLE includes information about the full line-up of keynote presentations and break-out sessions and their timings.
- However you are travelling to the EOS 2016, the EOS 2016 TRAVEL GUIDE will help you plan your route to the Crowne Plaza.
- You should have received an email to download the EOG Events APP. Please support this new addition to the Summit, which gives you the opportunity to make the most out of meeting other delegates. Please do this before arriving at the Summit.
EOS 2016…Don’t Miss Out!
European Outdoor Summit: An Industry In Evolution
This year’s European Outdoor Summit will be hosted on the 29th & 30th September at the Crowne Plaza hotel, Montjuic, Barcelona.
Focusing on specific themes, with a European-wide emphasis on topics related to industry needs and key strategic issues facing the sector.
€€600 to be inspired, meet the right people and listen to some truly insightful speakers at THE European Outdoor Industry Networking Event.
- New Newtorking App
- Relevant Topics
- Networking Tapas Evening
- Inspirational Speakers
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS: (more…)
