The Agenda Trade Show is a forum for the most inspired in the streetwear and action sports industries to unite. Lines speak for themselves and buyers are not intimidated by the usual overwhelming tradeshow experience. From the garage-run lines on the verge of explosion, to the well-established elite, Agenda caters to the needs of buyers and brands that exist on a higher level of design and aesthetic. With a strong emphasis in style, art, music and culture, the Agenda experience is as much a lesson as it is a tool.

The SIA Snow Show, January 26-29, 2012 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, CO, delivers the largest, most concentrated and authentic trade event in the snow sports industry. It is the first time globally that the styles, technologies, innovations, culture and energy of snow sports is presented. Close to 20,000 industry professionals will meet to engage in business, networking opportunities, parties, brand events and seminars to feel the true essence of snow sports.

On January 30 & 31, 2012 the industry will head up to the mountains for the On-Snow Demo/Ski-Ride Fest at Winter Park Resort and Devil’s Thumb Ranch. In conjunction with Western Winter Sports Reps Association’s (WWSRA) Rocky Mountain Demo and in partnership with Cross Country Ski Areas Association (CCSAA), buyers can try out the latest gear for ski, snowboard, AT/tele, backcountry, cross country and snowshoe while all other attendees can get some time on the hill with the brands, reps and media. Attendees of the SIA Snow Show and On-Snow Demo/Ski-Ride Fest get free lift tickets and entry to Winter Park and Devil’s Thumb.

Next Is Now: S.L.A.T.E. is a urated gathering of the most progressive streetwear labels representing the underground surf, skate, art and music communities-from indie to established. Defined by an authentic vibe and unapologetically fresh perspective, S.L.A.T.E. spotlights the fashion and lifestyles of those inspiring the trends of tomorrow.

With the launch of RIDE Unltd., MAGIC's new home of all things action sports, S.L.A.T.E. amps up the energy with a broad selection of boardsports brands and adrenaline-fueled onsite events-such as February's record-setting Maloof High Ollie Challenge. Now an integrated hub for action sports and subculture-driven streetwear, S.L.A.T.E. is uninhibited attitude meets intense action.

It's time to mark your calendars for the 17th TransWorld Snow Conference, the capstone of another amazing season (yeah, we're claiming it), that will provide an opportunity to network and discuss the year that was, the lessons learned, and how we can work together to ensure a bright, snowy future.

Set in a private village with a near private mountain in the backyard, the theme of this year's event in Sun Valley, Idaho, March 13-16, will focus on two main themes-leadership and creative marketing strategies.

With ample riding time, some of the best sidecountry on the planet, great food, and extracurricular activities, the 2012 TransWorld Snow Conference will raise the already lofty bar it has been setting since 1990, and with attendance capped at 100 brand, retail, and resort executive representatives, the roster will fill up quick.

Each year, questions and other important issues facing the surf industry are addressed at the surf industry’s annual conference, Surf Summit, held in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. The goal of the four-day, three-night Surf Summit is to learn, share ideas, network and help shape the future of the surf industry.

This year, SIMA is joining forces with the Board Retailers Association (BRA) to co-present Surf Summit 14, which will result in one event that will truly encompass and showcase the entire surf industry. With a larger manufacturer and retailer presence and a stronger representation of the industry’s top leaders, Surf Summit 15 will be a more complete union of the tribe. Surf Summit attracts more than 250 attendees consisting of the key players from the main surf brands and retail shops each year. Attendees include CEOs, presidents, VPs of marketing and sales, surf retailers and more from a broad spectrum of SIMA member, BRA members and surf industry companies. At past Surf Summits, attendees pack the seminar rooms each day, and there is never a shortage of social surfing and networking time!

On June 21 skateboarders around the globe will celebrate the pure exhilaration, creativity, and spirit of one of the most infuential activities in the world by blowing off all other obligations to go skateboarding. OK, most skateboarders do this every day of their lives, but this is just one more reason to blow off your television/computer/video games and go skateboarding!

Skateboarders everywhere will show their love and support for skateboarding by holding fundraisers, contests, protests and demos. They’ll skate across cities, gather in skateparks, stream into their local skate shop and some will even revel in the solitary act of skateboarding alone at their favorite spot, all bringing together the skateboarding community in the grind heard around the world.

Rooted in the California lifestyle, LAUNCH is a platform provided for inspired, design-driven brands focused on uncompromised product integrity and innovation to reach their true potential. Comprised of the latest garments, accessories, gadgets, and equipment for an active lifestyle, LAUNCH is a carefully curated collection of brands, designers, artists, and visionaries at the vanguard of design and West Coast culture.

Located geographically and aesthetically between Fairfax and Dogtown at Santa Monica's historical Barker Hangar, the LAUNCH show blends bleeding edge technology with classic, timeless aesthetics to create a trade event atmosphere never before experienced on the West Coast.

Coupled with an exclusive roster of stockists, media, and market influencers, LAUNCH provides a select assortment of exhibitors access to an extensive network of like-minded, business oriented creatives, and is poised early in the selling cycle to ensure that each product presented at the two day show is a true debut.

For Every Great Product There Is A LAUNCH.