INDUSTRY CONFERENCE | DAY TWO | MAY 29, 2026

AURARIA CAMPUS | DOWNTOWN DENVER

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INDUSTRY CONFERENCE

MAY 28-29, 2026

INDUSTRY CONFERENCE

MAY 28-29, 2026

INDUSTRY CONFERENCE

MAY 28-29, 2026

MAY 28-29, 2026

INDUSTRY CONFERENCE

MAY 28-29, 2026

INDUSTRY CONFERENCE

MAY 28-29, 2026

INDUSTRY CONFERENCE

MAY 28-29, 2026

MAY 28-29, 2026

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The networking event of the year for outdoor professionals is back—And better than ever.

More space to connect.
More interactive programming.
More action.

Luis Benitez, Mike de la Rocha, Wynter Mitchell Rohrbaugh, Joey Montoya, and Paolo Mottola at the 2025 Outside Summit

This is the gathering place for our community.
‍These are the conversationS that matter.

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YOU DID IT, YOU CREATED THE NEW BEATING HEART OF THE OUTDOOR INDUSTRY”

ALYSSA RAVASIO
FOUNDER & CEO, HIPCAMP

SCHEDULE SNAPSHOT - MAY 29, 2026

Opening Keynote
Presentations & Panels
Networking Lunch
Workshops & Breakouts
Closing Address
Outside Days opening night

Full schedule and program details to come. The Summit takes place on day two of the  Outside Days industry conference
Lauren Bash at the 2025 Outside Summit

In 2026, we’re united around creating new pathways to outdoor participation.

Mental Health & WELLBEING
Fashion and outdoor Style
nature as a third space
Youth movements & rising outdoor communities
emerging tech & digital platforms
public lands access & Protection
action sports &  culture
Sustainable Living & conscious consumerism
next-gen hunters & anglers
climate advocacy &  environmental engagement
Reed Hastings at the 2025 Outside Summit
INDUSTRY VOICES

C-suite executives
Nonprofit leaders
Outdoor icons
National policy makers
Cultural Influencers

Speakers will be announced in early 2026

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By uniting our voices, we're championing the role of outdoor spaces as vital components of our economy, culture, and health

LUIS BENITEZ
VP GLOBAL GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LULULEMON

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2025 Speakers
2024 Speakers

2025 summit speakers

Mary Beth Laughton

President and CEO of REI Co-op

Reed Hastings

Co-Founder of Netflix, CEO of Powder Mountain

Caroline Brown

Global Brand President of The North Face

Albert Lin

National Geographic Explorer, Scientist, TV Host

Dan Sheridan

CEO of Brooks

Dawn Olivieri

Actress and Entrepreneur

Donna Carpenter

Owner of Burton and Chair of the Board

Senator Hickenlooper

U.S. Senator for Colorado

Eric Min

Co-Founder and CEO of Zwift

Dhani Jones

Former NFL Linebacker, TV Host, Entrepreneur

Dr. Carrie Besnette Hauser

President and CEO of Trust for Public Land

Des Linden

Professional Runner, Podcaster, Author

Patrik Frisk

CEO of Reju

Alyssa Ravasio

Founder and CEO of Hipcamp

Luis Benitez

VP Global Government Affairs, Lululemon

Nicole McLaughlin

Multidisciplinary Designer

Kent Ebersole

President, Outdoor Industry Association

Lauren Bash

Climate Creator and Storyteller

Ryan Decker

Vice President of Strategy & Brand, Scout Motors

James Edward Mills

Journalist, Photographer, Filmmaker

Jessica Wahl Turner

President, Outdoor Recreation Roundtable

Nicks Ericsson

CMO, KEEN Footwear

Wynter Mitchell-Rohrbaugh

Digital Brand Strategy Consultant, Two Six Eighty Productions

Robin Thurston

Founder and CEO of Outside Interactive, Inc.

Anne Wiper

CEO, Textile Innovation Engine

Alex Zhang

Chief Creative Officer at Powder Mountain

Jenna Celmer

Partner at Basecamp Outdoor

Kenji Haroutunian

Organizational Consultant, Event Strategist

Mike de la Rocha

Co-Founder, Revolve Impact and Tepito Coffee

Joey Montoya

Founder, Creative Director, and CEO of Urban Native Era

Maribel Castañeda

Manager of the Confluence of States

Jacob Ward

Technology Journalist

PAOLO MOTTOLA

DIVISIONAL VICE PRESIDENT OF BRAND MARKETING, REI

Karina Armijo

Director, New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division

Dalaney Thomas

Director of Arkansas Tourism

Conor Hall

Director, Colorado Office of Outdoor Recreation Industry

Jason Curry

Director of the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation

Nathan Reigner

Pennsylvania Director of Outdoor Recreation

Kevin Sintumuang

Editorial Director of Outside Magazine

Jon Dorn

CEO of Teton Gravity Research

Sam Moulton

VP, Creative Solutions + Strategy, Outside

Sam Albert

Deputy Director for the Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office

Sophia Gonzalez-Mayagoitia

International Export Grant Manager, Colorado OEDIT

Alan Ramirez

Director of Strategic Lending, Colorado Enterprise Fund

Tristan Watkins, PhD

Deputy Director for Business Support Division, OEDIT

Eve Lieberman

Executive Director, OEDIT

2024 summit speakers

John Hickenlooper

U.S. Senator for Colorado

Michael Bennet

U.S. Senator for Colorado

​Lorelei Cloud

Vice Chairman, Southern Ute Indian Tribe

Gloria Schoch

Senior Director of Global Impact at VF Corporation & Executive Director of the VF Foundation

Ambreen Tariq

Senior Program Director, Outdoor Recreation Roundtable & Founder, Brown People Camping

PAOLO MOTTOLA

DIVISIONAL VICE PRESIDENT OF BRAND MARKETING, REI

Julie McCluskie

Colorado House Speaker

Evelynn Escobar

Founder & Executive Director, Hike Clerb

Jason Swann

Trust for Public Land Director of Conservation Finance – Intermountain West

Jane Wong

Partner, McKinsey & Company

Mike Johnston

Mayor of the City and County of Denver

Diana DeGette

U.S. REPRESENTATIVE FOR COLORADO'S FIRST DISTRICT

Laura Schaffer

Vice President of Conservation & Sustainability - Orvis

Mary Wenzel

Managing Director of Corporate Engagement, The Nature Conservancy

Boman “Bo” Farrer

Senior Director of Marketing, Kodiak

Rebecca Rusch

World Champion Athlete, Emmy Winner, Speaker, Entrepreneur

Zachary Friedley

Pro Athlete, Disability & Inclusion Advocate

Hannah Abuzaineh

Senior Manager, The Explore Fund, The North Face

Juliet Starrett

Co-Founder & CEO, The Ready State

Rick Taggart

COLORADO HOUSE REPRESENTATIVE

Bianca Clarke

Associate Vice President, Parks Initiative and 10-Minute Walk® Program, Trust for Public Land

Jess Kimura

Professional Snowboarder, The North Face Athlete

Sophie Bambuck

Global Chief Marketing Officer, The North Face

Susan Viscon

Executive Director and Vice President, REI Path Ahead Ventures

Courtney Hinrichs

Senior Social Media Strategist, Backbone Media

Chelsea Long

Director of Marketing, Kalera
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