Portland Marathon Event Directors' College October 4-6, 2012

Don't miss the 23nd Annual Portland Marathon Event Directors' College to be held Oct. 4-6, 2012, in conjunction with the Portland Marathon on Oct. 7, 2012! It's sure to be an event to remember!

An interactive and educational experience, our Event Directors' College is primarily a "tactical" hands-on workshop where the details of how to put on an event are reviewed and discussed.

Ten reasons why you can't miss this invaluable 3-day workshop:

It's the only event directors' college that focuses 100% on events from the hands-on/tactical perspective.
Top quality guest panelists, with expertise in sponsorship, event management, event directing, administration, marketing, public relations, to name just a few.
The best assemblage of industry representatives in the world with years of event directing experience and expertise.
A make-up of Event Directors from small to large events, willing to openly share and learn.
College handout - 700+ page Event Director's IdeaBook on CD Rom, in addition to other presentation materials.
A conference coupled with a marathon event where you can see inside.
A place to learn the nuts and bolts of event management and the secrets that only experience can teach.
A presentation format where participants can ask questions and join in the dialogue.
Networking, social events and participation in many of the scheduled Portland Marathon events as a spectator, VIP, volunteer or participant.
All kinds of other 'special goodies'

It's all in Portland... and you're invited! 2012's roster and schedule will be posted when registration opens soon. Click on the button above for first notification!

The 3-day workshop includes:

Top quality guest presenters, with expertise in sponsorship, event management, event directing, administration, marketing, public relations.

2011's roster included:

Tim Arem	Tim "T-Bone" Arem, M.Ed., America's Health & Fitness Ambassador
Richard Benyo	Editor, Marathon & Beyond; Napa Valley Marathon COB
Cliff Bosley	Race Director, Dick's Sporting Goods Bolder Boulder 10K
Earl Blumenauer	Marathon Runner and U.S. Congressman
Brian Crawford	Director, New York Road Runners Club
Jeff Galloway	Author; Contributing Editor, Runner's World
Martin Hsia	Intellectual Property Attorney-Cades, Schutte, Fleming & Wright
Wally Kastner	Event Director, Big Sur International Marathon
Scott Keenan	Event Director, Grandma's Marathon
Drew Mahalic	Executive Director, Oregon Sports Authority
Patrice Matamoros	Race Director, Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon
Guy Morse	Director of External Affairs, Boston Marathon
Rick Nealis	Event Director, Marine Corps Marathon
Bill Rodgers	Event Consultant, Four-time winner of Boston and NYC marathons
Martin Rudow	Editor, Northwest Runner
Jack Scaff	M.D.; F.A.C.S.M.; President, Honolulu Sports Foundation and Honolulu Marathon Clinic
Frank Shorter	Olympic Gold Medalist
Les Smith	Event Director, Portland Marathon
Julian Smith	Event Director, Cooper River Bridge Run
Allan Steinfeld	Past Event Director, New York City Marathon; CEO, New York Road Runners Club
Mamie Wheeler	Portland Marathon Medical Director & Special Projects Coordinator
Ian Yaklich	Co-Owner, Vice President and COO, Off The Wall Media

A make-up of Event Directors from small to large events, willing to openly share and learn.
College handout - a 700+ page Event Director's IdeaBook on CD Rom, in addition to other presentation materials.
Networking, social events and participation in many of the scheduled Portland Marathon events as a spectator, VIP, volunteer or participant.
All kinds of other 'special goodies'

Presented in panel format, our faculty of experienced event directors and experts makes our conference one of the best information and idea exchanges in the industry. The program, topics, and networking opportunities are invaluable. This is not a "big picture" conference. This is a get together where the critical details and finer points of the art of event directing are covered. No secrets are withheld, and no stone is left unturned!