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Switchback Spring, June 16-18, 2025 in Nashville, TN
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June 16-18, 2025 in Nashville, TN
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December 2-4 in San Antonio, TX
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Switchback Spring opening keynote to feature Jim Weber, former Brooks CEO

Switchback Spring will open with a conversation between Jim Weber, former CEO of Brooks, and Melanie Strong, founding partner at Next Ventures, a health, sports, and wellness venture capital fund.
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Switchback Educational Programming Emphasizes Retail Strategies, Consumer Trends, and Public Lands Advocacy

The program features a balanced variety of topics designed to support specialty retailers and enhance the business being done at the show.
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What People Are Saying

“I’m excited to see a show in the East that's closer and more economical to attend. Also, it's great to be able to see all the new and great trail-running brands at one time. This is a growing market we all need to stay on top of.”
Ed McAlisterOwner, River Sports Outfitters, Knoxville, TN
“We’ll be at Switchback Spring. As an industry, we’ve come full circle. There’s a fresh appetite to get back together and back to trade shows, as it’s an important part of who we are. Switchback will also be key for our business, an authenticator as we re-establish ourselves as a functional performance brand in the outdoors."
Lee CoxVP/GM of Deckers Emerging Brands
“As an industry it is critical that we come together to advance our business and values. TRE has been a successful formula that allows for education, trade, and gatherings. We’re looking forward to seeing how this approach can work in the outdoor space.”
Susan VisconChief Merchandising Officer and Path Ahead Ventures Executive Director at REI Co-op

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Please be aware that Switchback has been the target of groups, some unreliable, that are trying to take advantage of attendees and exhibitors by offering all types of services. Do not click on any links from emails or groups that look suspicious.

Switchback and its official vendors DO NOT SELL attendee lists under any circumstance. Companies or groups offering such lists are not affiliated with Switchback in any way and cannot possibly have accurate attendee data.

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Christina Henderson, Event Director
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 214-263-4706

Beth Gordon, New Business Development Director
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949-293-1378

Emma Galeckas, Attendee Relations Coordinator
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207-842-5607

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