OIA Conference And AGM A Success

With over 120 delegates and 10 speakers the OIA Conference & AGM was a unique opportunity for the industry to get together once again. Delegates learned about key topics affecting the industry  - divided into sustainability, staycation post-covid and diversity in the outdoors. All attendees relished the opportunity to network face to face and pick up valuable insights to aid their businesses. You can find out more information about the speakers and topics at this year's conference here and we will announced the dates and location for the 2022 event in due course.

Delegates said:

“Conference was superb! Congratulations to you and the team – I really feel proud as an industry not only have we pulled together but we are leading the way in terms of shows/conferences. No other industry I am involved with is so forward thinking.” Sam Fernando, Sales Director, Keela

“Fantastic event, really something to be proud of, and I hope our contribution added value. Thanks so much for the invite and for having us at the EOG along for the journey, I look forward to the next OIA event.” Scott Nelson, Project Manager, European Outdoor Group

“I just wanted to say thank you for the opportunity to speak and for putting on such a great event. It really was very well delivered and a fantastic meeting point for the whole community. It’s great to work with you guys and we really value the partnership.” Mike Seaman, CEO, Raccoon Events

“Thanks so much for a wonderful OIA conference – great to see everyone again …. So many people and weird how it was so little time since the last one!” David Hanney, Chief Executive, Alpkit

“I wanted to thank OIA personally for everything you have done in the past 18 months for the industry. I know I was busy getting on with dealing with our challenges, Brexit, Covid, Supply Chain, etc. that I did not stop and think about how much help you and the OIA have been throughout the period. Big thanks and if I can ever be of any help, just let me know.” George Bowie, Managing Director, 2Pure

“I thought it was a fantastic event. The choice of topics were perfect and complimented many of the conversations we are having ….already made some interesting contacts.” Harvey Alexander, Marketing Director, Caravan and Motorhome Club