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Behind the Scenes: Nike Young Athletes Innovation Summit (Pre-Event) #NIKEKIDS

It was just a few weeks ago that I found myself awe-inspired, jaw dropped and all, over shocking news I received on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. I opened an email announcement that read: “I’m so excited to inform you that you’ve been hand-selected by Nike to travel with your child and participate in an exclusive blogger program!” To be a blogger that writes articles is one thing. But to be a blogger that gets selected by Nike to write about our experiences brings professional blogging to a whole new successful level! I am truly honored with the opportunity to participate with my twelve-year old son at Nike’s Young Athletes Innovation Summit.

My twelve-year old son, Noah, tried his best to contain his excitement, but his love for basketball, soccer, and baseball come out more just hearing the words “Nike” come out of my mouth! He was smiling from ear-to ear, and the timing couldn’t have been more perfect! His thirteenth birthday is on April 28th (the day before the Young Athletes Innovation Summit), and what better way to ring in his teens, than a first class/five-star trip to Nike’s headquarters near Portland, Oregon?!

Noah and I are flying first-class to Portland, Oregon where we will have the opportunity to stay in five-star luxury hotel accommodations nearby Nike’s headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon. As an all expense paid event, there is nothing more fulfilling than feeling appreciated and most-wanted! We love you, Nike! The dress code is sporty casual, and comfortable enough for a day filled with amazing activities Nike has planned for us all! So what amazing activities does Nike have up their sleeve???

FRIDAY, APRIL 27TH:

  • BREAKFAST @ HOTEL PRIOR TO DEPARTURE (PROVIDED BY NIKE)
  • 8:45AM MEET & GREET IN HOTEL LOBBY
  • 9:00AM BUS DEPARTS FOR NIKE WORLD HEADQUARTERS
  • 9:45AM ALL: OPENING PRESENTATION 
  • 10:30AM BLOGGERS: NIKE SPORTS RESEARCH LAB INNOVATION PRESENTATION
  • KIDS: INNOVATION SESSION WITH NIKE DESIGN TEAM
  • 11:00AM ALL: INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE AT NIKE SPORTS RESEARCH LAB
  • 12:00PM BLOGGERS: NIKE FREE/FLEXIBILITY PRESENTATION
  • KIDS: LUNCH & NIKE iD EXPERIENCE
  • 1:00PM BLOGGERS: LUNCH AT BOWDOIN’S RESTAURANT
  • 1:30PM KIDS: SPORTS SESSION AT LANCE ARMSTRONG CENTER
  • 2:15PM KIDS: MEET & GREET WITH OLYMPIC ATHLETE
  • 2:45PM BLOGGERS: YOUNG ATHLETES FOOTWEAR INNOVATION PRESENTATION
  • KIDS: POOL TIME @ LANCE ARMSTRONG CENTER POOL**
  • 3:45PM BLOGGERS: VIVIAN STRINGER CHILDCARE CENTER TOUR
  • KIDS: REPORT WORK-TIME
  • 4:30PM BLOGGERS: EVENT CLOSING
  • 4:45PM KIDS: REPORT SHARING WITH BLOGGERS
  • 5:00PM EVENT CLOSE
  • 5:15PM BUS DEPARTS FOR NIKE EMPLOYEE STORE

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*Compensation was provided by Nike via Glam Media.  The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Nike.*

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