The International Triathlon Union (ITU) has secured an impressive lineup of speakers for the inaugural ITU Events World Conference in Budapest, for which only one day remains to take advantage of the 20% discount for early bird registration prior to December 20, 2016.
The speakers include Tour de France organizer A.S.O., IRONMAN Head of Cycling & Short Course Triathlon Operations Oliver Schiek , General Manager of the grueling Norseman race Dag Oliver, and ITU Chair of Medical & Anti-doping Committee Dr. Sergio Migliorini.
Scheduled to be held February 24-26th and organised in cooperation with the Hungarian Triathlon Federation, the weekend-long conference is themed "Triathlon events for the next generation of athletes", and is aimed at any endurance, triathlon and multisport organizing committee looking to enhance their event.
The program will include a series of keynote presentations, workshops and breakout sessions concentrated on the development and advancement of triathlon and multisport races. It includes sessions on event marketing, sustainability, improving athlete experience, race planning and more.
Exhibition space will also be offered alongside the conference. Becoming an exhibitor offers brands the opportunity to expose their brand to the world of triathlon event organizers, as well as three days to network with potential clients.
The conference will take place over the course of three days. For more on costs, speakers and information, click here.
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