10:30am-12:00pm
Email V2 Workshop: Process, Efficiency, and Content
Jen Gaynor, Natallie Flinn

If you have basic knowledge of Email V2, but want to level up your useage, this workshop is for you. Review ways to send emails, create an email schedule, and increase your email efficiency.

10:30am-11:15am
RunSignup 101
Shona Price, Blaire Loman

New to RunSignup? This is where you can start. Get a quick introduction to creating a race, accessing your information, and communicating with participants.

11:15am-12:30pm
Intro to Email
Anne Mitchell, Blaire Loman

Get started with Email V2. Learn how to send and create emails, personalize emails, and manage your contact lists.

10:30am-11:30am
Ticketing Workshop
Herman Kinard, Cam Ballard, Allison Bickel

Looking for an easier way to sell parking or spectator tickets? Work with a festival or Halloween haunt? Get a look at TicketSignup, our platform for simple and calendar-based tickets - and set up your event today.

10:30am-11:30am
AI for Everyday (Part 1)
Johanna Goode

Trying to figure out how to make AI useful instead of just a novelty? We'll look at simple ways that AI can improve your workflow and unlock new information - and we'll talk about when not to use AI.

2:30pm-3:45pm
Intro to RaceDay Tools
James Harris, Kevin Lai

How do you create an unforgettable race day experience? See how you can use technology to streamline check-in, offer participant tracking, upload instant photos, and more. 

2:30pm-3:15pm
AI Definitions
Bruce Kratz, Joel Peterson

Still trying to wrap your head around all the AI terminology? Start from the beginning, here.

3:15pm-4:00pm
Participant Management
Herman Kinard, Natalie Raborn

Reduce customer service and make your runners happier with seamless self-serve and director-activated participant management.

2:30pm-3:30pm
Advanced AI Round Table Daniel Beasley, Allison Bickel, Bob Bickel, Soren Larson

This round table is for our advanced, self-driven race directors to get advice and more specific guidance on their AI useage.

2:30pm-3:15pm
Peer-to-Peer Event Discussion
Chris Newcomer, Eric Cone

Meet and collaborate with other peer-to-peer events for a guided discussion about the challenges and successes of your events.

4:15pm-5:30pm
Website V2 Setup Workshop
Jen Gaynor, Val Lofton

It's time to transition to Websites V2. Get started setting up your new (and improved) website live, in class. Come with a website in mind, whether you want to build from scratch for a new race or update a previous race website.

4:15pm-5:30pm
Using the Mobile App On-Site
Soren Larson, Matt Avery

Add to your race day experience with the RaceDay Mobile app for mobile timing, live photo uploads, and a new announcer mode. 

More photos, faster = happier runners.

4:15pm-5:00pm
SMS Text Marketing
Bruce Kratz, Joel Peterson

Get a first look at the coming SMS Text Marketing. We'll cover what the onboarding process will look like, and how you can send marketing texts (soon)!

4:45pm-5:30pm
Large Race Discussion
Eric Cone, Anne Mitchell

Meet and collaborate with other large events for a guided discussion about the challenges and successes of your events.

9:30am-10:45am
Memberships Setup
Jonathan Farrell, Herman Kinard

Take a deep dive into the Memberships platform. Get setup with the basics of your first membership org, or learn how to level up your existing membership organization.

9:30am-10:30am
AI for Everyday (Part 2)
Duy Nguyen, Soren Larson

Go further with your AI. This session looks at daily automations with Claude Cowork, Oauth2 Apps, and the understanding the API.

9:30am-10:30am
Superlists (Really!)
Rich Sbarro, Eric Cone

The power of super lists is (almost) here. See how the new capabilites will allow you to dynamically create lists across events (with automatic contact merging) for email and exporting. 

9:30am-10:45am
Websites V2 201: Improving Your Website
Johanna Goode

You've upgraded your website to V2. Now, you just want it to look...better? We'll review best practices for images, options for formatting and styling, and tips to creating a more functional, more attractive V2 website.

11:00am-12:15pm
Building Out a Fundraising Campaign
Chris Newcomer, Natallie Flinn

Keep your fundraisers engaged with a personalized fundraising campaign. We'll introduce fundraiser milestones, badges and notifications, show examples and best practices, and then help you set up your own motivating campaign.

11:00am-12:15pm
Setting Up Your AI Chatbot
Daniel Beasley, Natalie Raborn

Want a little help with customer support? In this session, you'll get your own AI Chatbot setup for your race. Start by building out a race FAQ, activate your chatbot, and test (and improve) responses.

11:00am-12:15pm
Introducing Volunteers V2
Jonathan Farrell

Volunteers V2 V2 is getting an upgrade. The new version will be standalone to work with any RunSignup and TicketSignup events, as well as Memberships. See what's on the horizon!

11:00am-11:45am
Real World Success: See Events in Action
Allison Bickel, Johanna Goode

Join us for a deep dive into what makes events successful. We picked 20 of our favorite events (of all sizes and types) and look at the tools they used to grow and improve efficiency.

1:00pm-2:15pm
A Tour of the RunSignup Dashboard
Val Lofton, Shona Price

Your RunSignup Dashboard is a treasure trove. Unfortunately, you have to know what to look for! This session covers the reporting and actions at your fingertips.

2:00pm-2:45pm
Ultra & Trail Race Discussion

Jen Gaynor, James Harris

Meet and collaborate with other ultra and trail events for a guided discussion about the challenges and successes of your events.

1:45pm-2:45pm
Create a Marketing Plan for Your Race
Bryan Jenkins

Understand the best performing referral programs, pick community-based marketing strategies, and build out a marketing schedule for your event (in real-time).

1:00pm-2:15pm
The RaceDay CheckIn App
Soren Larson, Matt Avery

Streamline your race day by optimizing your check-in process. Learn how to setup your RaceDay CheckIn App for different users, see how label printing works, and get best practices. Bring your phone so you can follow along in real-time!

2:00pm-2:45pm
Triathlon Race Discussion

Cam Ballard, Kevin Lai

Meet and collaborate with other triathlon events for a guided discussion about the challenges and successes of your events.