MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR
2022
CONFERENCE
EXPERIENCE SIX TIPS FOR SURE SUCCESS By Christine Bowen
he Running USA team is so excited to welcome all to our 2022 Industry Conference in Orlando! It has been more than two years since we last gathered in Las Vegas, and we are thrilled to be back in-person for great education, networking, captivating speakers and insight that will move your business forward in the year to come. Throw in great morning runs and interesting conversation over cocktails, and we’ve got ourselves a winner! 2022 marks my twelfth edition as the lead planner and production manager of the event, and it has truly been an honor to host so many of you in cities around the continental U.S. and beyond. We’ll never forget our 2019 conference
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in Puerto Rico, or any of the other amazing locations we’ve visited together. It’s hard to pick a favorite, but we had such positive feedback on our 2017 event at the Coronado Springs that we are thrilled to be gathering here again. And I’m also excited to share with you that in February 2023 we’ll be meeting in Denver, a location decision that reflects the desires of our attendees for an easy to access urban destination. But before we get too far ahead of ourselves, let’s focus on the event in front of us. It’s been more than 24 months since we’ve done this, so here are a few rust buster tips to make your time at this year’s conference a success.
