Switchback Spring, a business and education gathering for the outdoor industry, has released its initial list of confirmed exhibitors for the inaugural, standalone, event. The event is scheduled for June 16–18, 2025, in Nashville, TN, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center.
The confirmed exhibitors include a mix of established brands—such as The North Face, Arc’Teryx, and Darn Tough—and emerging names like Heat-it, Ignik Outdoors, and Artilect. Other companies represented include:
- Altra
- Biolite
- Chaos Headwear
- Cotopaxi
- HeyDude
- Liberty Mountain
- Merrell
- Mountain Hardwear
- Rossignol
- Scarpa
- SUUNTO
- Wigwam
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“What we’re hearing from these brands is that while there’s certainly a strong urge to reconnect with the outdoor community, the main driver for attending Switchback Spring is supporting their core business,” said Christina Henderson, Switchback Event Director.
The event format will feature educational programming on Day One, including keynote presentations, leadership insights, and sessions aimed at outdoor specialty retailers and their teams. Days Two and Three will focus on the exhibit hall, where retailers, brands, media, and industry professionals can connect, share trends, and explore new and established products.
Additional exhibitors will be added as contracts are finalized. Brands interested in exhibiting can contact Switchback Event Director Christina Henderson at chenderson[at]divcom.com. Registration for retailers, media, and industry professionals is now available, and more details on the schedule and venue are provided on the event website.
