Running Industry Alliance (Ria) & The Running Conference (Trc)

Running Industry Alliance (RIA) is a member-based independent national trade organisation built for the UK & Ireland Running Industry. www.runningindustryalliance.com www.therunningconference.com “We exist to collectively assist our Members to drive the Running Industry forward to improve the Sport & Business of Running” RIA is a network that brings together various sectors of the Running Industry (defined as ten verticals) into a continual conversation to galvanise, align, elevate, inform, educate, collaborate and advance. RIA creates an amplified member voice, drives focus and purpose through a thriving business community and supportive eco-system. RIA provides its Members with a spotlight for visibility and fast-track growth potential by immediate network support with like-minded fellow Members across sectors. Along with focus areas for development, recruitment sharing opportunities, immediate industry connection potential, education opportunities, industry insights and fellow peer-to-peer support, RIA creates positive energy, drive and momentum between and for its Members of the Running Industry. RIA also offers a range of purpose-built benefits, bridges in and out of the UK, Ireland and globally through Alliance Partnerships as well as networking opportunities for its Members. There are various RIA Member in-person meet up events held in a safe business space environment including trade events, gatherings, pop-ups, annual RIA Members conference and other opportunities across the year. > RIA in partnership with RIA Members, have created “The Spring Gathering” held in April each year. > RIA Trade Show opportunities include “Trail Running Area” with RIA Hub support is in partnership with Outdoor Trade Show (OTS), held in June each year. > RIA Membership comes with an in-person access to the annual RIA Member event “The Running Conference” held in December each year, already a highlight in the business of Running calendar.