Mt Buller to host the third annual Australian Mountain Bike Summit

Victorian alpine resort Mt Buller is to host the third annual Australian Mountain Bike Summit on 5th and 6th December - the only conference in Australia dedicated solely to the mountain bike industry.

Presented by Mt Buller Bike Park, the Summit has become a must-attend industry event thatcovers a range of topics relevant to individuals, groups and organisations in the mountain biking industry, or those looking to enter the space.

Hosted by renowned cycling commentator, SBS journalist and host of The Bike Lane, Matt Keenan this year's Summit will feature a number of local and international mountain biking experts, includingthe visionary Charlie Sturgis, Chief Executive of the Park City Mountain Trails Foundation; legendary trail builder Glen Jacobs of World Trail; Bradley Fauteux, Chief Executive of Parks Victoria plus Australia’s foremost expert on adaptive mountain biking, Andrew Liddawi.

Speakers will deliver a range of keynote addresses and workshops that allow participants to hear from the specialists, share ideas and ask questions in a collaborative environment.

Looking forward to the event, Gillian Dobson, Group Manager – Marketing, Sales and Events for Mt Buller Resort Management, commented “tThe Australian Mountain Bike Summit is unique in Australia, as it focusses purely on the challenges, opportunities and state of the market for the mountain bike industry.

“We developed the Australian Mountain Bike Summit after recognising a gap in the market for such an event, and dedicated ourselves to bringing together key industry players to learn about and discuss the key challenges and emerging opportunities currently impacting the Australian and international mountain bike markets.

“Importantly, the program also allows for a range of networking opportunities, where industry leaders come together with business operators, clubs, land managers and retailers to informally discuss topics of interests and make business connections.

“In addition, delegates are given several opportunities to get out on Mt Buller’s world-class trails, either as part of a guided tour or independently. Those up for a challenge will head straight to Mt Buller’s legendary 42 kilometre Australian Alpine Epic ride, the only trail of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere”.

The Australian Mountain Bike Summit will be preceded by the official opening of the Mt Buller Bike Park on Saturday 3rd December, with the opening promising a great program of activities and events across the weekend that willprovide delegates a great reason to come early and make the most of their time at Mt Buller.

Dobson added “the Australian MTB Summit is a highly interactive, engaging forum that combines expert and topical discussion with opportunities to expand networks, and participate actively in what it’s all about – mountain bike riding.

“We encourage everyone in the industry to consider attending this critical event.”

Registration for the Australian Mountain Bike Summit is now open. Registration costs $499 per person plus booking fee, which covers the two-day conference, all conference catering and networking functions including the three-course Official Summit Dinner, and three guided rides.An early bird discount of 10% applies until Sunday 18th September.

For further information about the Australian Mountain Bike Summit, click here for event details in the Australasian Leisure Management industry Calendar.

Images: Mt Buller/Andrew Railton. 

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