Global Events

The Running Event

Presentation Title: Running Market Trend Presentation
Presenter: Dirk Sorenson – Director, Client Development and Industry Analyst - U.S. Sports
Date: Wednesday, December 4 at 7:45 a.m. 
Location: Austin Convention Center | Room #: 18D
Description: Join The NPD Group for an overview of year-to-date market performance of the U.S. running industry. Don't miss this opportunity to hear expert insights on retail sales trends shaping the U.S. running footwear and apparel markets. Gain a deeper understanding of how the run specialty channel is performing and the key categories and price points worth watching closely as you look ahead to 2020 and beyond.

Outdoor + Snow Show

Presentation Title: Outdoor Retail Trends and Consumer Insights
Presenters: Matt Powell, Senior Vice President and Industry Advisor – U.S. Sports  and Julia Day, Executive Director, Business Development – U.S. Sports
Date: January 30, 2020 at 7 a.m.
Location: Colorado Convention Center, Meeting Room #401
Overview: At this must-attend event at Outdoor Retailer and Snow Show, our sports industry analysts will discuss current retail and consumer trends based on our latest data and their own deep industry expertise.

2020 Global Seafood Market Conference

Presentation Title: Emerging Restaurant Consumer Trends
Presenter: David Portalatin, Vice President, Food Industry Advisor
Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2020, 1:30pm
Location: JW Marriott Grande Lakes | Orlando, FL
Description: A generational change, shifting food values, and higher cost are among the challenges to growing total restaurant customer traffic. At the same time, outsized growth is being achieved across multiple platforms in the industry. This session will examine the emerging consumer behaviors that lead to growth opportunities in today’s rapidly changing restaurant market.

2020 U.S. Food Summit