Here's info about the women's event Thursday evening:

OIWC Gathering
Networking, nibbling and presentation of the
First Ascent and Pioneering Woman Awards

Thurs., Sept. 27, 5:30-7:30pm
Award presentation at 6:15pm
in Casanova rooms 503 and 504

Thanks to Specialized and Bicycle Retailer and Industry News for support of the Gathering!

The OIWC Gathering is a must-attend event at every show, consistently drawing a crowd of 250+ current and emerging leaders in the industry. The OIWC Gathering provides an opportunity for women and men in the nike industry to network and learn about the resources OIWC provides to help equip women for success.

The event includes a host bar, hors d’oeuvres and music, plus a Scavenge-HER Hunt LIVE raffle throughout the awards presentation, where we'll be giving away:

*a Giant Arête Performance Hardtrail Mountain Bike

*a Jamis Xenith Comp Femme Road Bike

*a trip to a 2008 SkirtSport 5K race series


I've gone to this the past 3 years. Each year it gets larger. This is a great meet & great event.