Mark Held (EOG) : The Asia Sourcing Model is Broken

Mark Held, European Outdoor Group argued that the challenges facing the UK outdoor industry in 2012 include :                Is the ‘Asian Dawn’ becoming a ‘sunset’?                Climatic and … Continue reading

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Feedback on innov_ex 2012

innov_ex 12 has been highly praised in the online outdoor press : Delegates need open and focused minds to make the most of the innov_ex programme which offers information and inspiration plus, most important, the exchange of views and experience. … Continue reading

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Jenni Campbell wins the 2012 innov_ex innovation design prize

  Jenni Campbell, a recent graduate of BEng in Sports Engineering at Strathclyde University, is the 2012 winner of the innov_ex Innovation Design Prize. Her innovation is Cleat Feat adventure-racing cycling shoe system is praised by Outdoorsmagic  has been described as ‘a well … Continue reading

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David Brailsford, Performance Director for the Great Britain Cycling Team Interview

This recorded interview will run at 5.00 during innov_ex 12 David Brailsford, British Cycling Performance Director and Team Sky General Manager, will participate in an exclusive innovation related interview covering why the UK has been so successful in cycling since … Continue reading

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innov_ex 2012 Agenda

The Innovation Journey Continues For those joining us via the paid web-stream all times are British Summer Time. Day 1 2.00-2.15 Conference Opening Sessions 2.15-3.45 Innovation Updates (1) 2.15 -3.00 Adrian Wilson Latest commercial launches in e-textiles, and near-future developments. What can … Continue reading

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Outdoor innovator of the future: Victoria Eskdale 2011 innov_ex winner updates

Winning the innov_ex Design Prize in April 2011, with her Second Skin Tactile Gloves,  has opened up many possibilities for Manchester Metropolitan University student, Victoria Eskdale. She has especially benefited from the option of business mentoring from innov_ex prize judge Sam … Continue reading

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innov_ex 2012 Booking Now Open

We are excited by innov_ex 2012 with its vital insights to help you stay ahead and meet key industry threats and opportunities. Book now  to avoid disappointment !

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Electronic footwear

  Emerging technologies and eSmart footwear We found ourselves a little challenged when we were told before last year’s conference ‘we have no idea what emerging technologies are and don’t think it is relevant to us’. We responded with a … Continue reading

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Mark Held: Challenges Facing the Outdoor Industry in 2012

  Born in 1959, Mark had an interest in outdoor activities from an early age and went on his first international expedition at the age of 15. Graduating from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne in 83 with a degree in … Continue reading

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Pertex Sponsors Innov_ex 2012

Pertex Sponsors Innov_ex 2012      Innov_ex is delighted to announce that international textile brand, Pertex has agreed sponsorship of the 2012 Innovation for Extremes Conference, the 10th in the series. Taking place in Lancaster, UK, 18-19 April 2012, innov_ex … Continue reading

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