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Switchback welcomes Sean Smith as Event Director

Diversified announces Sean Smith as Switchback event director, tapping the experienced and collaborative leader to take the helm of the outdoor industry’s rising business and education gathering.
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The second edition of Switchback Spring will take place June 16-18 in New Orleans. Day One will be dedicated to retailer-focused education, with Days Two and Three offering product discovery, networking, and more education in the exhibit hall.
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"The entire event was well put together. I enjoyed the educational sessions and the industry research shared was valuable to share with our company. There were so many great brands in attendance and I really appreciated meeting with 3 Dots Design for some merchandising ideas. The Merrell hike was a fun bonus! Five stars."
Briana EmelityProspector Outfitters
“Switchback Spring exceeded every expectation. As a small retail startup, I was blown away by the quality of connections I made—real conversations with passionate brand founders who actually cared about building relationships, not just moving product. The intimate setting meant I could spend meaningful time with each vendor, discovering authentic brands I never would have found on my own."
Vana KokkinosRestless Explorer Outfitters, LLC
“This was an awesome event! Greet sense of community, lots of information, easy to navigate the floor, and many brands we needed to see.”
Adrienne Michel2025 Switchback Spring Attendee

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