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Spaces filling fast for the inaugural Triathlon Industry Conference powered by Scimitar

Industry-leading panel line-up is unveiled

The inaugural edition of the Triathlon Industry Conference powered by Scimitar (TIC24) is close to being a sell-out, with an all-star panel line-up including Ruth Daniels (British Triathlon CEO), Annie Emmerson (BBC Olympic Commentator), and Francesca Barber (Comic Relief), alongside other industry leaders ready to tackle the future of triathlon.

Triathlon Industry Association (TIA) has now announced the panel line-up for the first-ever Triathlon Industry Conference (TIC24), set to take place in partnership with Running Industry Alliance. Hosted in Loughborough, UK, on Monday 9th December, TIC24 will bring together the biggest names in triathlon to tackle the challenges and opportunities in the sport’s post-pandemic evolution.

Focusing on the theme of ‘dialogue, not monologue’ the conference will feature a series of dynamic panel discussions interspersed with valuable networking opportunities, ensuring a collaborative and insightful experience for attendees.

The conference will be hosted by Annie Emmerson, a three-time Olympic commentator for the BBC and a renowned voice in international triathlon coverage. Annie will guide delegates through the panels, ensuring lively discussions and key takeaways. Highlights of the itinerary include:

The State of the Industry: Featuring Ruth Daniels (CEO, British Triathlon), Iain Hamilton (Founder, The Outlaw), John Lunt (London 2012 Olympic Triathlon Competition Manager), and Gary Roethenbaugh (Founder, MultiSport Research). This panel will explore participation trends, governance, and the future of the sport.

Reaching the Audience: Panelists including Bianca Fernandez-Clark (Chair, Fund Her Tri UK), Tim Lloyd (MD, Always Aim High Events) and Nick Shakinovsky (Chief Content Officer, T100 Triathlon World Tour) will delve into media strategies and growing multisport participation.

Growing the Community: With Francesca Barber (Comic Relief), Andy Biggs (Durham Triathlon Club), Philip Hatzis (Tri Training Harder), Phil Murphy (Total Tri Training), this session will examine the critical roles of clubs, coaches, and charities.

Innovation & Sustainability: Innovators such as Raya Usher (TriDot), Jon Rew (Scimitar Sportswear), Andrew Pirie (FORM), and Rei Lalo (TRIHARD) will discuss the themes of sustainability and innovation in endurance sports.

Where Next for Triathlon?: Richard Belderok (Challenge Family), Olga Correia (supertri), Brendan Fox (Destination Sport Experiences), and James Shipley (ATW Events) will present a united call to action to ignite growth in the sport.

Iain Hamilton, Chair of the Triathlon Industry Association, said: “With a packed itinerary and some of the brightest minds in the industry, TIC24 offers an unmissable chance for stakeholders to come together. Whether you’re a governing body, event organiser, coach, or brand, this conference will deliver insights and opportunities you won’t find anywhere else.”

TIA members already confirmed include representatives from organisations such as: 113 Events, 220 Triathlon, Active Training World, Always Aim High Events, Aqua Sphere, Blue Carpet, British Triathlon, Challenge Family, Challenging Events, Comic Relief, Compete PR, Cycling Time Trials, Destination Sport Experiences, Durham Tri, Endurance Connection, Epic Events, Erdinger Alkoholfrei, Europe Triathlon, FORM, Fund Her Tri UK, HUUB, IRONMAN, John Lunt, London Marathon Events, MultiSport Research, Orca, The Outlaw (Wasserman), TriDot (Predictive Fitness), Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO), Scimitar, Sigma Sports, supertri, Total Tri Training, TRIHARD, Tri Training Harder, Xendurance, ZEN8, Zoggs, ZONE3, amongst others.

With spaces limited and local hotels close to sell-out, TIC24 is expected to sell out imminently.

To join the Triathlon Industry Association visit www.triathlonindustryassociation.org/membership

Further details be found on www.triathlonindustryassociation.org.

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