MAY 29-JUNE 1, 2025

THE NETWORKING EVENT OF THE YEAR

For leaders across the outdoor industry

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MAY 29-JUNE 1, 2025

A NEW ERA for the INDUSTRY

Take a seat at the table so you can help shape the future

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REVISIT THE
2024 SUMMIT

Look back at the good humans, the powerful conversations, and the deep connections

LOOK BACK

JOIN GLOBAL LEADERS
TO SHAPE THE FUTURE

The Summit is an annual gathering that connects and enriches a growing mainstream community of professionals who believe that feeling joy in the outdoors is a fundamental human right. Top executives, key policy makers, ambitious investors, and emerging talents will collectively propel a new era of creative development, sustainable practices, and equitable access in the outdoor industry.

This is a moment for the prominent stakeholders, the career veterans, and the up-and-comers to gather in one place to set a vision for the future.

2025 summit speakers

2025 Program TRACKS

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Identifying immediate growth opportunities and taking moonshots

SUSTAINABILITY

Activating  bold new practices that are good for business and the planet

STORYTELLING

The most powerful marketing campaigns are both edgy and authentic

ACCESS

What it really takes to make space for everyone in the outdoor community

REGISTRATION & LODGING

SUMMIT
BADGES

Get access to all Summit programming, plus both days of the Outside Festival and exclusive lodging discounts

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WHO’S GOING
TO BE THERE?

The Summit brings together core outdoor industry stakeholders along with  adjacent market professionals and investors eager to pursue new opportunities

2024 summit sponsors

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The Summit is a catalyst for action. By uniting our voices, we're championing outdoor spaces as vital to our economy, culture, and health.

LUIS BENITEZ
VP GLOBAL GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
LULULEMON

I haven’t been this energized or hopeful about the future of the outdoor industry in a long time. I met so many wonderful people.

MEL STRONG
FOUNDING PARTNER
NEXT VENTURES

Flawlessly organized, brimming with energy, and the best people I know. Thank you and the team for a great event.

JULIE MCCLUSKIE
SPEAKER OF THE COLORADO
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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WHAT’S ON THE AGENDA

We are bringing together our core community, the crucial stakeholders we collaborate with, and the curious folks from adjacent industries
HOW WE
STAY
RELEVANT
HOW WE
STAY
Healthy
HOW WE
Gather
together
HOW WE
Transform
EQUITY & ACCESS
HOW WE
INSPIRE
RECREATION
HOW WE
Drive
Innovation
HOW WE
PROTECT
PUBLIC LAND
HOW WE
Tell Good
Stories

WHY SHOULD
YOU COME?

MEET Michael

Chief Marketing Officer
58 Years Old *

NEXT GEN INSPIRATION

Meet the new voices shaping the industry

MOVE THE NEEDLE

Identify collaborators who can change the course of your campaigns

new perspectives

Access the zeitgeist that will define the next decade

REVERSE MENTORSHIP

Hear from rising talents who have insights on the our changing landscape

(*Not a real person, but maybe
it sounds like you?)

WHY SHOULD
YOU COME?

MEET TOPHER

Head of Product Design
33 Years Old *

DIVERSIFY INPUTS

Dive into talks about policy, well-being, and new business models

ARTFUL
EXPERIMENTATION

Participate in workshops that remind you of the art behind the science in your field

UNEXPECTED CO-CREATORS

Encounter future collaborators from adjacent industries

PLAY IN THE LAB

Hear from rising talents who have insights on the our changing landscape

(*Not a real person, but maybe
it sounds like you?)

WHY SHOULD
YOU COME?

MEET SofíA

Investment Partner
52 Years Old *

TREND HUNTING

Learn about emerging opportunities and cultural shifts

GET energized

Soak up the excitement of passionate professionals and bring it back to the boardroom

IDENTIFY TALENT

Connect with  ambitious founders and savvy  strategists

build PARTNERSHIPS

Initiate collaborations with purpose-driven brands and leaders

(*Not a real person, but maybe
it sounds like you?)

WHY SHOULD
YOU COME?

MEET Darshan

UX/UI Designer
25 Years Old *

FIND CONNECTIONS

Build out your network and stay for the amazing music of the Outside Festival

GET INSPIRED

Looking for a new business mentor

MEET YOUR MENTORs

Encounter career veterans eager to share their expertise

LEVERAGE THE LEARNING

Convince your employer to cover your ticket as professional development

(*Not a real person, but maybe
it sounds like you?)

WHY SHOULD
YOU COME?

MEET ZOë

VP of Sales
41 Years Old *

stories that sell

Hear from inspiring speakers who will reignite your approach to messaging

educate your team

Meet standout professionals you can bring in as guest presenters

MAKE FRIENDS

Develop a network  of supportive  professionals

MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS

Bond with industry colleagues who share your commitments

(*Not a real person, but maybe
it sounds like you?)

Early
PROGRAM
PREVIEW

2025 SUMMIT SPEAKERS
THURSDAY, May 29
- Industry Job Fair
- Registration & Networking
FRIDAY, May 30
- Welcome Breakfast
- The State of the Industry
- Talks, Panels, & Workshops
- Networking Lunch
- Startup Pitch Competition
- Evening Festivities
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, May 31 - June 1
- Coffee & Activities
- Outside Festival
- Summit Lounge
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