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Marketing Evenings VAN: How Purpose Drives Performance with Adidas

Join us in Vancouver for an exclusive fireside conversation with Connor Emeny, an endurance athlete, author, and community builder who’s helping adidas reshape what it means to run, not just for sport, but for purpose, mindset, and connection.

BrainStation Vancouver
Wed, Jun 25, 2025
2025-06-26T01:00:00.0000000Z – 2025-06-26T02:30:00.0000000Z

455 Granville St, Vancouver, BC How to get here
$25

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Connor Emeny

Experience Manager

Connor Emeny

Experience Manager

From leading the adidas Runners community across Canada to completing world-first athletic feats, Connor Emeny brings a bold and human approach to experience design. At adidas, he champions a five-pillar philosophy, Physical, Mindset, Nutrition, Product, and Recovery, creating spaces where people feel inspired to move. As a published author and documentary subject, Connor is turning personal missions into shared movements.

Connor Emeny

Experience Manager

Connor Emeny leads running experiences at adidas Canada, where he helps shape the adidas Runners community across the country. As a former pro triathlete, author, and endurance adventurer, Connor brings a powerful blend of purpose, energy, and empathy to his work, creating inclusive spaces for runners of all backgrounds to connect, grow, and move together.

01
Running Together: The Power of Community

Connor dives into how adidas Runners creates global impact through local connection. From Vancouver to Tokyo, the five pillars: movement, nutrition, recovery, mindset & gear, guide how the brand builds authentic relationships with runners.
02
Brand in Motion: What adidas Is Doing Differently

Learn how adidas blends performance and purpose by integrating storytelling, community leadership, and product experience. Connor shares how the brand is redefining what it means to show up in sport, both on the streets and online.
03
Bold Moves and Personal Missions

Taking action is a mindset, and Connor lives it. Hear how he’s bringing bold storytelling into his own journey, including a new book and upcoming film. This segment connects the dots between brand building and personal bravery.

Details of the Evening

What's Included

Gourmet Light Refreshments – Enjoy a curated selection of artisanal bites and small plates, perfect for connecting with colleagues.
Settle in for easy conversation and good company in a warm, welcoming space. With a thoughtful selection of beer and wine on hand, it’s the perfect backdrop for winding down or catching up.

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To ensure we can accommodate your dietary needs, please inform us at least 48 hours before the workshop start date.

How to Get Here

BrainStation Vancouver

455 Granville St, Vancouver, BC

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Finding Your Way

Steps away from the Waterfront Station’s Granville St entrance. Our event space is on the ground floor.
Ride Sharing and Taxi Drop-off

Visitors being dropped off by a ride sharing service or taxi should enter the Starbucks across the street at 700 W Pender St as only city busses are allowed on Granville St in front of the campus.
Once You're Inside

Our staff will be there to greet you at the campus reception.

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BrainStation Vancouver
Wed, Jun 25, 2025
2025-06-26T01:00:00.0000000Z – 2025-06-26T02:30:00.0000000Z

455 Granville St, Vancouver, BC Get Directions
$25

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