Less than two months away, everyone’s talking about the CWA Summit!
The lineup of educational sessions was recently announced and is shared with you below. The Summit is also focused on enhanced networking opportunities, with the new Coffee & Collaboration event this year designed for that purpose. Of course the Expo Hall is the center of the action, where brands show off their latest products and services for climbing gyms.
Learn More About the Sessions Here
Register to Attend the Summit Here
Expo Hall Hours
Wed May 17 – 12:00pm to 8:00pm
Thu May 18 – 4:30pm to 8:00pm
Fri May 19 – 9:00am to 12:00pm
Pre-Conference Certification Courses
Work at Height Certifications – SPACE AVAILABLE
Mon May 15 to Wed May 17
8:00am to 4:00pm
Location: ASCEND Point Breeze
CWI Provider Course – SPACE AVAILABLE
Tue May 16
8:00am to 5:00pm
Location: ASCEND South Side
Coffee & Collaboration
Coffee and Collaboration is a dynamic networking experience at the 2023 CWA Summit. In addition to coffee, breakfast bites and conversations, those that register for this free, add-on event will get a mix of rapid-fire networking, career and business development, and important conversations. Those interested must be registered to attend the CWA Summit, and the first 100 individuals to register for Coffee & Collaboration will receive custom coffee mugs at the event.
Wed May 17 – 8:00am to 11:30am
Thu May 18 – 7:00am to 7:55am
Fri May 19 – 7:00am to 7:55am
Learn More About the Sessions Here
Register to Attend the Summit Here
Sessions for Executives
The Global Future of Climbing: Understanding the Evolution of Emerging Markets
Hosted by Veronica Baker, Global Climbing Initiative
Dr. Seuss Presents: Financing for Your Gym
Hosted by Spencer Richman
Embracing Vulnerability as a Strength
Hosted by Sejal Lakhani
Anatomy of a Claim: An Executive’s Guide to Claim Handling
Hosted by Will Jorgesen, Monument Sports Group
Don’t Wait for Someone Else to Fix It: 8 Essentials to Enhance Your Leadership Impact
Hosted by Chuck Wachendorfer
The First 45 Minutes: How to Navigate a Crisis
Hosted by Jessica Nunez
The Art of Offboarding
Hosted by Michele Hecken
Business Expansion Panel: Lessons Learned From Multi-Gym Owners
Hosted by Joel Graybeal
Gym Owner Roundtable
Moderated by Alice Kao & Kenneth Cronin
Sessions for Managers
Climbing as a Tool for Developing Mental Health and Resilient Communities
Hosted by Lor Sabourin
Develop High Service HR
Hosted by Mardi Roberts
Digital Marketing for Climbing Gyms
Hosted by Ty Morrison-Heath, Adventure a Day Marketing
Technology’s Place in the Modern Climbing Gym
Hosted by Miura Hawkins
Industry Practices Committee: Update & Discussion
Moderated by Garnet Moore, CWA
The Economy in 2023 and Beyond
Hosted by Dr. Matt Roberts
Auto Belay Roundtable
Moderated by Garnet Moore, CWA
How to Get Full-Time Engagement From Your Part-Time Employees
Hosted by Chris Stevenson
Sessions for Programming Teams
Fostering Mentorship: Gym to Crag Programming
Hosted by Jorge Maldonado
Navigating Eating Disorders: Youth Climbing Teams
Hosted by Jillian Yatsko
Optimizing Youth Program Operations
Hosted by Eliza Keegan, Momentum Gyms
Your Application Process Sucks, But It Doesn’t Have To
Hosted by Marisa Hoff
AAC Town Hall: The Future of Climbing Inside and Out
Hosted by Billy Dixon, AAC
Programming Roundtable
Hosted by Nicole Brandt
Case Study: Careers for Women in Climbing
Hosted by panel of women from across the climbing industry
Sessions for Staff (Customer Journey)
Building Your Network
Hosted by Bix Firer, Headwall Group
Bootcamp for Your Frontline
Hosted by Marisa Hoff
Why Certification
Hosted by Heather Reynolds, CWA
Ways to Grow Your Membership Revenue
Hosted by Samantha Wallin
Use Your Outside Voice: Telling Stories to Foster Community
Hosted by Rachel Hailey
Lifelong Lessons in Leadership
Hosted by Chris Stevenson
Sessions for Start-Ups
Insurance 101: Front Line Risk Management, Indemnity Agreements, COIs, Accident Response, and More
Hosted by Will Jorgenson, Monument Sports Group
Managing Up, Down and Sideways
Hosted by Vanessa Brias
How To Finance Your Business
Build & Strengthen Your Climbing Community With Creativity
Hosted by Leslie Kim, Dynamite Starfish
Sessions for Routesetters
Modern Event Chiefing as Professional Development
Hosted by Blake Green
Siege the Southeast: Planning a Collaborative Competition Series Across Multiple Gyms
Hosted by Hayley Moran
Routesetting Committee Update
Hosted by Garnet Moore, CWA
Growing a Routesetting Program: Just Add Water
Hosted by Justin Wright
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