OIA Conference & AGM 2023 - Finisterre Founder Tom Kay Announced As Keynote Speaker
The OIA is pleased to announce Tom Kay, founder of sustainable clothing brand Finisterre as a new addition to the prestigious line up of inspirational guest speakers at the OIA Conference.
Finisterre designs functional and sustainable clothing for those that share a love of the sea. Tom founded the brand in 2003 from his love of surfing and the outdoors, and wanting to create better and more sustainable watersports, outdoor and lifestyle products. They are a B-Corp certified business and proud to be part of a global movement of like-minded businesses pushing for change.
Delegate registration for the annual OIA Conference and AGM is open and the ‘Earlybird’ rate has been extended until 31st January so now is the time to book your delegate place for this year’s event which takes place at Drayton Manor Resort, Tamworth on 16th and 17th March.
Book your discounted ‘Earlybird Rate’ which will only last for a limited period (ends 31st January) and can be accessed via the event section on the OIA website where further background information, draft timetable, speaker details and conference updates will be available.
The event offers a packed programme of outdoor activities, educational workshops and keynote presentations and during the two days there will be the opportunity to gain valuable insights from influential speakers. This year they will be focusing on:
- Women in Leadership and in the Outdoors,
- Sustainability and Diversity & Inclusion.
In the forthcoming weeks OIA will release further details of the speaker line up, breakout sessions and outdoor activities. Whether you belong to the retail or distribution sectors, manufacturing, or from an education, activity provision background or from the charitable and non-profit sector, this is an event you cannot afford to miss!
