An outstanding line-up of keynote speakers and panelists presenting topics of interest to the running industry are on tap for the Running USA 2009 Conference powered by the Active Network and Gen A Media & Marketing. The topics and presenters for the keynotes and panels at the February 8-10 conference at the Hilton La Jolla, Torrey Pines includes:
- “Growing the Movement with Inspiration” with Andy Stefanovich, co-founder, Play
- “World Marathon Majors” with Carey Pinkowski, Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Mary Wittenberg, ING NYC Marathon, Guy Morse, BAA Boston Marathon, Carlos Silva, Universal Sports
- “What Make Pigs Fly” with Bob Ronicker, The Running Spot, Iris Simpson Bush, Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon, Gary Slayton, ASICS
- “Understanding Generation Me” with Dr. Jean Twenge, author, Generation Me
- “Working with and Marketing to Gen Me” with Dave Alberga, The Active Network, Mary O’Brien, Saucony
- “Harnessing the Power of Social Media” with Jeff Risley, Barkley
- “A Good Experience – Sponsor & Participant” with Bouker Pool, consultant Integrated Marketing
- MarathonGuide.com Leadership Lunch Address with Doug Logan, USA Track & Field
There is still time to join the more than 250 leaders in the sport who are already registered for the conference and hear these speakers. Details, registration information, hotel reservations, a provisional schedule including a full list of speakers and breakout sessions can be found at Running USA 2009.