 The conference's mission statement is to provide opportunities to listen and meet many of the world's most foremost experts in open water swimming.Dozens of presentations cover every aspect of the vast and growing world of open water swimming where attendees can learn the latest trends, race tactics, training techniques, equipment, race organization and safety practices for open water swimming as a solo swimmer, competitive athlete, masters swimmer, triathlete, multi-sport athlete, administrator, race promoter or referee.The conference was first held in Long Beach, California and will be held in New York City and London over the next two years.