Education Program

Explore Switchback Spring Education

The Switchback Spring education program will be built around the outdoor industry’s current goals, needs, and challenges. Specialty retailers and other industry members will access targeted, actionable insights relevant to their business and career growth and development.

Built in collaboration with Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) – Switchback’s official event partner – the education program will cover outdoor trends and consumer behaviors, innovative business and marketing strategies, change management, community building, lifestyle and fashion, and more.

Please note: This is not the full program; more sessions and speakers will be added to this page in the coming days.

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Education FAQ

Below you’ll find more information about Switchback Spring education as well as answers to common questions.

Program Overview

The Switchback Spring education program will be delivered through a variety of formats during the gathering. Sessions will take place Monday, June 16 (Day One of the event) while Trailheads Theater presentations will run throughout exhibit hall hours both Tuesday, June 17 and Wednesday, June 18. Session formats will include 45-minute individual and panel presentations as well as 45- and 90-minute workshops; there will also be a Keynote Presentation.
Trailheads Theater

Located in the exhibit hall, the Trailheads Theater will be an engaging and intimate education space open to all. Attendees and exhibitors will access impactful insights from a lineup of thoughtfully selected presenters, which may include individuals representing Switchback partner organizations, exhibiting brands, and attending retailers.
Who is Switchback education for?

In addition to Store Owners and Managers, here's a list of roles that benefit from Switchback education: Buyers & Merchandise Planners, Customer Service & Client Experience Managers, E-Commerce teams, Human Resources & Talent Management teams, Inventory Control Specialists, Sales Associates, Marketers, Graphic Designers, & Content Creators, Operations Leads, Visual Merchandisers & Retail Designers, Community Outreach & Engagement teams, Sporting Goods Professionals, Advocacy, Conservation, & Sustainability Groups, Fashion & Lifestyle Professionals, and Policymakers. *Please note that certain Switchback education sessions will also be relevant to brand representatives.
Can I speak at Switchback?

While the Switchback Spring Call for Education has closed, our team would still love to hear your ideas. Visit this page for more information and to get in touch.

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Explore Switchback Spring Education

The Switchback Spring education program will be built around the outdoor industry’s current goals, needs, and challenges. Specialty retailers and other industry members will access targeted, actionable insights relevant to their business and career growth and development.

Built in collaboration with Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) – Switchback’s official event partner – the education program will cover outdoor trends and consumer behaviors, innovative business and marketing strategies, change management, community building, lifestyle and fashion, and more.

Please note: This is not the full program; more sessions and speakers will be added to this page in the coming days.

REGISTER FOR SWITCHBACK SPRING

Education FAQ

Below you’ll find more information about Switchback Spring education as well as answers to common questions.

Program Overview

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Who is Switchback education for?

Can I speak at Switchback?

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