The Power of Retail Finance presentation announced for OIA Conference 2017
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Sponsored by The Camping and Caravanning Club and taking place at the Majestic Hotel in Harrogate on 15th and 16th March 2017, the OIA Conference will see over 200 delegates gather together for two days of inspirational speakers, workshops, outdoor activities, and a series of networking opportunities, including the OIA's annual gala dinner on Wednesday evening, during which the winners of the new UK Outdoor Industry Awards will be announced.
At the start of the two day event on Wednesday afternoon, delegates will have the opportunity to participate in one of four outdoor group activities, all offering a fantastic networking opportunity for delegates.
On Wednesday evening, delegates will assemble at the Majestic Hotel for opening presentations by OIA CEO Andrew Denton, and OIA Chairman Robert Louden MBE (The Camping and Caravanning Club), followed by a presentation from the first of three keynote speakers.
Following networking drinks, the OIA's annual gala dinner will then take place, during which the winners of the UK Outdoor Industry Awards will be announced.
Andrew Denton will begin the day two (Thursday) proceedings by presenting the OIA's Annual Review, which will be followed by the second and third keynote speakers.
From 1.30pm to 3pm on Thursday delegates will have the opportunity to attend presentations on Brexit, by Stephen Tupper and the Power of Retail Finance by Jonathan Harrison and Chris Hall from ActSmart.
ActSmart delivers a range of services to support specialist retail businesses in the outdoor pursuits market. One of these key services is Take it outdoors retail finance. Jonathan and Chris will explain why retail finance is the fastest growing sales tool in the UK cycles market whilst demonstrating how to make the most of it for your business.
There will also be a range of seminars including How to Become Great at Presenting in 30 Minutes Flat - presented by the founder and former-editor of OCC Outdoor magazine, Simon Baseley and Going Green - How to Build Business with the Military - presented by Matthew Williams of Brigantes Consulting. The Kendal Mountain Film Festival will also be hosting a drop in session about the Best of Kendal Mountain Film Festival.
Places are already filling up fast so book your place as soon as possible to avoid disappointment at www.outdoorindustriesassociation.co.uk/Conf2017 - everyone in the outdoor industry is welcome to attend the event, regardless of level or function, whether involved in management, sales, marketing, production or retail.
To download a PDF of the full schedule, please click here.