TBI’s 2016 Interbike Triathlon Pavilion is Presented by Quintana Roo

Las Vegas, NV  – Triathlon industry organization Triathlon Business International (TBI) today announced that Quintana Roo will be the presenting sponsor of the 25,000 square foot Triathlon Pavilion at Interbike September 21-24.  The Triathlon Pavilion presented by Quintana Roo is a dedicated space located between booth 20033 and 20023 in Bayside B that brings together all things multisport,   providing a resource to bicycle retailers and manufacturers on how to reach triathletes, a growing segment of the bike industry.

TBI and Quintana Roo will host six workshops by industry experts talking about how the sport and business of triathlon ties into the bike business. They will also host a “Pinot & Pints” reception on Wednesday evening and a coffee station Wednesday through Friday mornings, offering multiple opportunities to network, learn new things, make new contacts, talk to new resources and potentially make an unexpected deal. There is also an enter-to-win raffle for one lucky Interbike attendee to win QR’s newly-released PRthree tri bike.

Triathlon Pavilion Workshop schedule:

Wednesday, Sept. 21

10:30AM – Retailer Success: Driving Growth, Profitability and Loyalty Through Triathlon Club/Team Partnerships (panel)
Moderator: Seton Claggett, founder /CEO, TriSports.com
Panelists:  John Cobb, Cobb Cycling/Cobb Mobb; Chuck Menke, CMO, USA Triathlon; Lloyd Taylor, Founder/CEO, Triathlon LAB, Inc.

12:30AM – Women Power:  Influences on Merchandising, Retailing and Events (panel)
Moderator: Kay Martin, Founder/CEO, BOCO Gear
Panelists: Holly Weiss, Founder/Visual Visionary, 3-Dots Design; Julia Polloreno, Member, Board of Advisors, Women for Tri; Richelle Love, Owner/General Manager, Tri It Multisport

3:30PM – On the Slowtwitch Road with Dan Empfield: Lessons Learned From Retailer Partners
Speaker: Dan Empfield, publisher, Slowtwitch.com

Thursday, Sept. 22

9:30AM – 5 Ways Bike Retailers Can Increase Sales by Catering to Triathletes (w/o Breaking the Bank!) (panel)
Moderator: Rob Klingensmith, President, Lens Agency
Panelists:  Staci Brode, president, PlayTri; Mark Vautour, store manager, Landry’s Bicycles, Boston; Ron Schmid, general manager, Fraser Bicycle

1:30PM – Changing Dynamics of F.I.T.
Speaker: Dan Empfield, publisher, Slowtwitch.com

3:30PM – Is Custom Apparel Outperforming In-line Apparel in Your Store? (panel)
Moderator: Scott Kaylin , Co-founder/President, Champion System
Panelists:  Lloyd Taylor, Founder /CEO of Triathlon LAB, Inc.; Rose Serpico, Owner, Tri It Multisport; Eric Sakalowsky, Global Marketing Director, Louis Garneau USA, Inc.

Interbike 2016 is September 21 – 23 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada. TBI initially joined forces with Interbike in 2012 to host the Triathlon Pavilion, originally a 5,000 square foot area, making 2016 the fifth consecutive successful year of collaboration between the two entities. The show is the largest annual gathering of the bicycle industry in North America. Show hours are 9AM – 6PM Wednesday and Thursday, and 9AM to 4PM on Friday.

For questions about participating in Triathlon Pavilion activities, please email Feedback@triathlonbusinessintl.com.

January 22-24, 2017 TBI Conference

The 2017 Conference will be at the Fairmont Dallas Hotel from Sunday through Tuesday, January 22-24.  For the first time, TBI and USA Triathlon are collaborating to consecutively present their respective annual conferences. USA Triathlon’s Race Director Symposium will be the 20^th through the 22^nd with TBI and USA Triathlon presenting joint programming on Sunday, January 22^nd. Registration will open soon after Interbike.

About Triathlon Business International

Triathlon Business International is an industry organization dedicated to promoting the sport and the business of triathlon. Founded by a coalition of industry leaders, Triathlon Business International advocates for the interests of triathlon businesses, provides educational and informative programs, and encourages increased participation in the sport. For more information, please visit http://ift.tt/1vNrUBG

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