FULL EOS 2016 LINE-UP ANNOUNCED A.S.Adventure CEO Frédéric Hufkens to Speak at the Summit

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fredericEuropean Outdoor Summit (EOS) is pleased to announce two further keynote speakers to the line-up of the European Outdoor Summit (EOS).  The first is Frédéric Hufkens, the CEO and Chairman of outdoor and adventure specialist A.S.Adventure, and the second is Anders Selling, a Swedish Management Consultant who’s background is extensive and includes eight years with the SAAB Automotive.

Offering a full line-up of inspirational, educational and informative speakers and break-out presentatio ns, the EOS 2016 takes place on 29th and 30th September in Barcelona. BOOK YOUR PLACE now to secure an audience with top names and brands from within the industry!

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.  Taking place on the first day of the Summit under the category: CHANGE UP! Doing Things Better, Frédéric’s presentation, ‘The future of Outdoor Retailing’, will discuss choices that need to be made and how looking at the options that are progressive and positive could make outdoor retail a significantly differentiated sector.  (more…)

Adventurer Alastair Humphreys to Speak at the EOS 2016 & OutDoor Signs as Sponsor

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eosThe European Outdoor Summit (EOS) is pleased to announce that adventurer, microadventurer and author Alastair Humphreys is to be the opening speaker for the European Outdoor Summit (EOS) 2016, and leading trade fair, OutDoor as the next big industry name to sign as a sponsor.

With just five days left to register at the discounted early-bird rate, now is the time to BOOK YOUR PLACE ahead of the Friday 22nd July deadline and secure an audience with some high profile names within the industry!

Signing as a Support Sponsor and a key addition to the EOS, OutDoor began as a niche trade fair for nature sports enthusiasts and specialist suppliers in 1994. It has since developed into a global platform for the entire outdoor and sports market and specialist retail trade and is an annual highlight for exhibitors, trade visitors and press; attracting 940 exhibitors from 341 countries, 21,464 trade visitors from 85 countries and 1,052 journalists from 29 countries. (more…)

Btwentyfour Signs as Sponsor of the European Outdoor Summit 2016

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sponsorsThe European Outdoor Summit (EOS) 2016 is pleased to announce that online business data exchange provider Btwentyfour has signed as a Sponsor of the European Outdoor Summit (EOS), which takes place from the 29th-30th September 2016 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Barcelona, Spain.

Btwentyfour returns as summit sponsor, providing valuable support alongside many of the industry’s largest brands and organisations. With so many high profile industry names already signed up, now is the time to REGISTER for the EOS ahead of the 22nd July early-bird deadline to secure your discounted place.

The theme for this year’s EOS is ‘AN INDUSTRY IN EVOLUTION’ and keynote speeches and breakout sessions will focus on building outdoor participation; deal with market forces that are changing us, such as technology, supply chains, data and retail dynamics, as well as creating wider societal and business value through thought leadership. (more…)

Accomodation and Travelling to EOS

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venueThe venue for this year’s EOS, the Crowne Plaza Hotel offers excellent meeting and conferencing facilities and is only 25 minutes from Barcelona’s International Airport and a short walk from the underground station Espanya, which allows quick and easy access to the attractions of Barcelona city centre and the famous Las Ramblas.

This year there is the option to book accommodation at the Crowne Plaza. However, rooms at the venue are limited and will have to be booked at the same time as the delegate place.

 

• Crowne Plaza B&B Double room for individual use 175€* + 10% VAT per room per night

• Crowne Plaza B&B Double room 210€* + 10% VAT per room per night

• Crowne Plaza B&B Twin room 210€* + 10% VAT per room per night

* The accommodation rate does not include the tourist city tax. The €1.21 including VAT per person per night, as well as any extras charged to your room, will have to be settled on departure.

TRAVELLING TO THE EOS: Barcelona is an easy to reach destination with frequent flights in and out of the city airport, plus regular trains services. Here are some options to plan your journey: (more…)

EOS 2016 – Neworking Tapas Evening – 29th September

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tapasThe EOS 2016 not only offers speeches and break-out sessions, but also a networking tapas evening!

Taking place on Thursday evening, the new networking tapas evening perfectly complements Barcelona’s laid-back and vibrant atmosphere and will let delegates eat, drink, mingle and unwind after a busy day of Summit activities.

The largest microbrewery in Southern Europe and home to Moritz beer, an iconic Catalan brand founded in Barcelona by French immigrant Louis Moritz Trautmann in 1856, La Fàbrica Moritz is a venue simply overflowing with character, charm and atmosphere and is a renowned meeting point in the centre of Barcelona. The brewery produces many speciality beers and the brewery bar also offers great tasting Alsacian and Catalan tapas. It is the perfect setting to relax, meet fellow delegates and discuss the day’s events. (more…)

EOS 2016 Announces Patagonia’s Rick Ridgeway as Keynote Speaker

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patagoniaCyndi Rhoades from ‘circular’ recycling specialist Worn Again to present break-out session

With the announcement of Vice President of Public Engagement for Patagonia, Rick Ridgeway as keynote speaker at the European Outdoor Summit (EOS) 2016, plus break-out speaker Cyndi Rhoades, founder and CEO of Worn Again, now is the perfect time for delegates to book their place ahead of the 22nd July early bird discount deadline.

A leader in the outdoor apparel industry, Patagonia is recognized internationally for its commitment to authentic product quality and environmental activism. A key spokesperson for Patagonia in all its global markets, Rick Ridgeway represents and promotes the company’s core values with external stakeholders including NGO’s, trade organisations, academics and universities, and government agencies.

Taking place on the second day of the summit under the category: ‘THINK UP! Doing Things Right’, Rick’s presentation, ‘Moving Up Through Giving Back’, will offer valuable insight into Patagonia’s very distinct and non-traditional, yet highly successful approach to CSR. He will discuss Patagonia’s diverse yet very focused and strategic approach spanning across a range of areas, including innovation management, HR and the company’s long-term strategy; offering delegates key insights on how some of these practices can be implemented by all companies, both large and small to provide real and tangible value.

Founded in 2005, London-based Worn Again is an innovator in ‘circular’ recycling technology for end of use textiles. With a passion for global economics and sustainability issues, Cyndi led the company from its early days in upcycling to its current technology developments and has a vision to tackle the global problem of textiles waste. (more…)

EOS 2016: Speakers & Break-Out Sessions

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If you haven’t yet registered for the European Outdoor Summit (EOS) 2016, taking place on 29th and 30th September 2016 in Barcelona, now is the perfect time to book your place to take advantage of the early bird discount before the 22nd July deadline.

Offering excellent value for money, an early bird place costs just €500; with the rate increasing to €600 after 22nd July. The rate includes a two-day programme of inspirational presentations and break-out sessions, plus activities and a networking tapas evening.

Taking place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, the EOS 2016 will be themed ‘AN INDUSTRY IN EVOLUTION’ and will consider the pace of change that is altering the industry.

SPEAKERS & BREAK-OUT SESSIONS:

Delegates will be presented with a range of keynote speeches and breakout sessions that focus on building outdoor participation; deal with market forces that are changing us, such as technology, supply chains, data and retail dynamics, as well as creating wider societal and business value through thought leadership. The line-up already boasts some must-see speakers including;

• Jens Nymand Christensen, Deputy Director-General for Education and Culture, European Commission. Jens will be speaking on the importance of a physically active population to the nations of Europe and why this is now central to policy within the European Commission.

• Rick Ridgeway, Vice President of Public Engagement, Patagonia. Rick will offer valuable insight into Patagonia’s very distinct and non-traditional, yet highly successful approach to CSR, offering delegates key insights on how some of these practices can be implemented by all companies, both large and small to provide real and tangible value. (more…)

EOS 2016 Early Bird Deadline Ends Soon
Book Your Place Now

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With online registration for the European Outdoor Summit (EOS) 2016 now live, the European Outdoor Group (EOG) is urging would be delegates to make the most of the early bird discount and book their place at the summit before 22nd July.

Offering excellent value for money, an early bird place costs just €500; the rate will increase to €600 after 22nd July. Delegate places and accommodation can be quickly and easily booked via the EOS website: www.europeanoutdoorsummit.com/index.php/book/

Taking place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on 29th and 30th September 2016 in Barcelona, this year’s EOS will be themed ‘AN INDUSTRY IN EVOLUTION’ and will consider the pace of change that is altering the industry. Keynote speeches and seminars will focus on building outdoor participation, addressing some of the issues that are rapidly changing the world, such as technology, supply chains and routes to market. Participants will focus on how the outdoor sector can create wider societal and business value through thought leadership.

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EOS 2016 Delegate Booking Now Open

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Deputy Director-General for Education and Culture at the European Commission announced as first keynote speaker

The European Outdoor Group (EOG) is pleased to announce that the online registration for the European Outdoor Summit (EOS), which takes place 29th and 30th September 2016 in Barcelona, is now open. Bookings can be made with an early bird discount until 22nd July, at the EOS website www.europeanoutdoorsummit.com/index.php/book/

This year’s theme is ‘AN INDUSTRY IN EVOLUTION’, considering the pace of change that is altering the industry. The EOS will present delegates with a range of keynote speeches and breakout sessions that focus on building outdoor participation, deal with issues that are changing us, such as technology, supply chains and routes to market, and creating wider societal and business value through thought leadership.

The EOG has pleasure in announcing the first keynote speaker in this year’s line-up; Deputy Director-General for Education and Culture at the European Commission, Jens Nymand Christensen.

Speaking on the huge importance of a physically active population to the nations of Europe and why this is central to policy within his department at the European Commission, he is responsible for education, culture, youth, languages and sport (DG EAC).  Jens is Danish, holds an MBA and has worked at the European institutions since 1979, including as a Director in the Commission’s Secretariat-General from 2003-2014, and previously, as Member of Cabinet of Vice-President Henning Christophersen and as Head of Unit for International Food, Veterinary and Phytosanitary questions.

Offering excellent value for money, the early bird delegate place costs just €500, increasing to €600 after 22nd July. In addition to a full programme of speakers, the delegate rate also includes a Networking Tapas Evening, which takes place on Thursday 29th September at the iconic La Fàbrica Moritz microbrewery.

This year there is the option to book accommodation at the Crowne Plaza, however, rooms at the venue are limited and will have to be booked at the same time as the delegate place – B&B Individual rooms cost €175 and B&B double rooms cost €210 (plus 10% VAT).

You can also find the initial EOS 2016 timetable on the website or click HERE.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS YEAR THE SUMMIT KEYNOTE SPEECHES WILL INCLUDE REAL TIME TRANSLATION ENGLISH – SPANISH.

INFO: EOG

The European Outdoor Summit 2016 Signs its Third Major Sponsor

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Key support secured from BlackYak, while Ternua, Institut Barcelona Esports, CamelBak & Thule sign up as Support sponsors.

The European Outdoor Group (EOG) is pleased to announce BlackYak as the third Major sponsor of the European Outdoor Summit (EOS) 2016, which takes place from 29-30th September at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Barcelona, Spain.

A first-time sponsor of the EOS, Korean mountain clothing brand BlackYak completes the trio of Major sponsors alongside ISPO and W.L Gore & Associates, and is a key addition to the sponsorship line-up. Supported by the sector’s largest brands and organisations and taking place in just under five months, the EOS will see over 300 senior executives within the outdoor industry from across Europe and beyond come together to explore the major issues facing the sector; this year’s theme is ‘AN INDUSTRY IN EVOLUTION’.

BlackYak manufactures high quality technical mountain clothing and equipment used by professional mountaineers and recently won an ISPO Gold award for its innovations. The company is now looking to establish itself globally, with plans in place to expand into America, Japan, China and Hong Kong. BlackYak will launch in Europe later this year. (more…)