Switchback Spring, June 16-18, 2025 in Nashville, TN
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What to Expect at Switchback Spring

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 | 2:00pm-2:45PM Eastern Time | Free Webinar

Join us for a free, 45-minute webinar about the inaugural Switchback Spring, taking place June 16-18, 2025, in Nashville, TN. Switchback Event Director Christina Henderson will guide a conversation around what to expect at the debut gathering—from educational programming, networking opportunities, and exhibiting brands to why we’ve launched this new outdoor industry event.

Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) President Kent Ebersole will join Christina to share more about the value of bringing the outdoor industry together, as well as OIA’s role as Switchback’s Official Event Partner. Participants will also hear from an outdoor specialty retail professional and brand representative about the value of Switchback Spring, why they plan to attend—and why you should, too.

Objectives:
  1. Discover what’s ahead at Switchback Spring. Learn more about the daily event format, education focus areas and themes, OIA’s impact as the Official Event Partner – as well as other 2025 partner organizations – and onsite events and initiatives.
  2. Gain perspective from both an outdoor retailer and brand about why they’re attending Switchback. Understand their goals and what they expect to gain from the gathering, so that you get a better idea of why your store or brand should also be in Nashville this June.
  3. Ask questions! The last 10 minutes of the discussion will be reserved for audience Q&A. If you have any questions about Switchback, ask away.


This webinar will be made available on-demand; if you cannot attend live, register anyways to receive the recorded version. If your question is not answered during the Q&A session, the Switchback team will follow up with you directly.

Speakers

Christina Henderson
Event Director, Switchback

Christina Henderson is a seasoned events professional with a passion for fostering connection and driving innovation in the trade show and running industry. Under her leadership as the Switchback and The Running Event (TRE) and Director, TRE has achieved record-breaking attendee satisfaction and revenue growth, fostered inclusivity within the industry, and created impactful, innovative experiences.

Recognized as one of the “25 Women to Watch” in the running industry and a Trade Show Executive Woman to Watch in 2023, Christina is a driving force behind innovative event experiences. She constantly redefines what trade shows can be and achieve. Beyond her professional achievements, Christina is committed to mentoring the next generation of professionals, encouraging them to challenge norms, embrace their voices, and cultivate supportive team cultures.

Kent Ebersole
President, Outdoor Industry Association

 

Kent Ebersole is the President of Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), bringing over two decades of experience in media, business strategy, and nonprofit consulting. Kent has a broad range of experience in media, business strategy, and non-profit consulting. He spent his early days in the outdoor industry with Rodale and Active Interest Media, managing the business of outdoor media brands including Backpacker, Climbing, Ski, and Warren Miller. Kent hopes to inspire industry leaders and stakeholders to work together toward a more sustainable and equitable future for everyone in the outdoor industry. Outside of work, his mission is to invite people of all abilities from the outdoor industry to join him in hiking the Colorado Trail as slowly as possible.

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