Upcoming Events
November 2025
Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education’s Outdoor Professional Conference
November 4-8, 2025 | San Diego, California
The Outdoor Professional Conference (OPC) is the gathering for professionals from across the industry who facilitate participant-facing outdoor recreation. This event is designed for attendees to be empowered, get connected, and stay relevant.
Oregon Outdoor Recreation Summit
November 6-8, 2025 | Pendleton, Oregon
The 2025 Summit will take place Thursday-Saturday, November 6-8, in Pendleton, Oregon and surrounding areas. The summit combines fun and high impact in-person networking opportunities with conference programming on the important issues of the day, educational content, trails stewardship work parties, and in-field tours and workshops.
7th Annual VOBA Outdoor Economy Summit and Membership Meeting
November 13, 2025 | Burke, Vermont
The outdoor industry’s signature gathering of the year with over 150 businesses, organizations, partners, and policymakers for networking, education, and business development. Speakers and workshops will put a spotlight on data, trends, practices, and initiatives that continue to drive Vermont’s $2.1 billion outdoor economy.
December 2025
America Outdoors Conference
December 9-12, 2025 | Salt Lake City, Utah
The America Outdoors Conference & Outfitter Expo is the national gathering for outfitters and outdoor recreation providers and their staff. This gathering is designed for owners and managers of organizations that deliver outdoor experiences.
January 2026
Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show
January 20-23, 2026 | Las Vegas, Nevada
The SHOT Show is the premier, business‑to‑business platform for firearms, hunting and outdoor trade—where industry professionals gather to exhibit, learn, and connect.
Maine Outdoor Economy Summit
January 21-23, 2026 | Portland, Maine
The Maine Outdoor Economy Summit is a forum for professional development, ideation, and discussions on essential topics impacting Maine’s outdoor industry in the areas of economic development, workforce, access, and equity.
April 2026
Wyoming Outdoor Recreation Summit
April 30-May 1, 2026 | Saratoga, Wyoming
The 2025 Wyoming Outdoor Recreation Summit brought together over 160 people from across the state. The 2-day event featured 18 sessions and over 60 speakers and panelists, including Wyoming legislators, industry professionals, and other community members. Proceedings from this event and information about the 2026 Wyoming Outdoor Recreation Summit will be available this fall.
May 2026
7th LGBTQ Outdoor Summit
May 2026 | Denver, Colorado
The event will bring together 250 attendees for two full days of panels, workshops, storytelling, and celebrations, with a focus on equity leading into the Outside Festival weekend. Day 1 will feature opening sessions, keynotes, panels, and a mixer, while Day 2 will include workshops, strategy labs, and a celebration. Day 3 will transition into the Outside Festival. Participants will include LGBTQ+ leaders, organizers, educators, brand representatives, policymakers, as well as allies and partners committed to advancing equity in the outdoors. Location and access details will be announced soon.
August 2026
Outdoor Writers Association of America Annual Conference
August 22-24 2026 | Madison, Wisconsin
The OWAA conference is the annual gathering of the Outdoor Writers Association of America, a conference for outdoor media professionals to network, learn, and hone their craft. It features presentations on topics like writing, photography, and media, and offers opportunities for professional development and industry connections with brands, agencies, and other professionals.
January 2027
Outdoor School Summit
January 2027 | TBD
The ANCA Outdoor School Summit brings together directors and management staff from overnight outdoor schools, residential environmental learning centers, and nature-based camps across North America. These organizations share the unique challenges of housing and feeding program participants for multiple days, and the Summit fosters a space to solve problems and build connections in this particular field. ANCA holds the Outdoor School Summit in person every two years.
April 2027
International Trails Summit
April 13-15, 2027 | Durham, North Carolina
The International Trails Summit is a joint event hosted by American Trails and the Professional TrailBuilders Association (PTBA) and presented every other year. The 2023 International Trails Summit was the first jointly hosted event and its success built upon decades of American Trails’ International Trails Symposium and PTBA’s Sustainable Trails Conferences - and the partnership thrived during the implementation of the 2025 International Trails Summit.