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# Outdoor Economy Conference

October 12-14, 2027 | Cherokee, NC

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- [Exclusive Sponsorship Opportunities](https://outdooreconomy.org/exclusive-sponsorship-opportunities/) - Exclusive Sponsorship Opportunities Alongside our core Sponsorship Opportunities, there are a number of other ways to highlight your brand and boost visibility with conference attendees. The following list is not exhaustive, but contains some key additional sponsorship options available for the Conference. If you are interested in any of the below options, or have other
- [Sponsorship Opportunities](https://outdooreconomy.org/sponsorship-opportunities/) - sponsors 2027 Annual Outdoor Economy Conference Sponsorship Opportunities The audience for the Outdoor Economy Conference represents every part of the outdoor economy and its value chain, with the event consistently selling out every year of in-person operations. The 2027 conference will convene this broad range of stakeholders, build shared understanding and analysis, and catalyze meaningful
- [2025 Schedule](https://outdooreconomy.org/2025-schedule/) - AGENDA 2025 Outdoor economy conference Agenda The 2025 Outdoor Economy Conference Agenda will continue to be updated with additional details and speakers as they are added! Download 2025 Program Guide Loading... Powered By Whova Event planner software venue and room booking info The cherokee convention center at Harrah's 123 Harrah’s Service Center Dr., Cherokee, NC
- [Sponsors](https://outdooreconomy.org/sponsors/) - Thank you to all of the generous Sponsors who help make the Outdoor Economy Conference possible. See our 2025 Sponsors below.
- [2025 Volunteer Info](https://outdooreconomy.org/2025-volunteer-info/) - VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES If you want to be a part of making the Outdoor Economy Conference happen, and snag a free ticket, we’ve got some volunteer opportunities available and would love to have you join our team! More information about the specific volunteer opportunities available is included in “Types of Volunteer Roles” below. Who Should Apply
- [Tickets](https://outdooreconomy.org/tickets/) - Purchase Tickets for the 2025 Outdoor Economy Conference. Pricing Options and Early Bird Pricing Tiers.
- [Core Schedule](https://outdooreconomy.org/core-schedule/) - schedule 6th Annual Outdoor economy conference core schedule View 2022 Program Guide The detailed 2025 Outdoor Economy Conference agenda is forthcoming, but this big-picture-view of this year’s conference schedule will make your planning a little easier. If you have any questions about the event schedule, contact our team at staff@outdooreconomy.org. 2025 Conference Tracks: "Investing in
- [2025 Sponsor Quick Links and Onboarding](https://outdooreconomy.org/2025-sponsor-quick-links-and-onboarding/) - 6th Annual Conference: Investing in the ecosystem Sponsor resources and onboarding Thank you for sponsoring the Outdoor Economy Conference! It takes a big community lift to make the Outdoor Economy Conference possible, so we’re tremendously grateful to you for being a key part of that effort with your sponsorship of the event. This page has
- [2025 Exhibitor Quick Links and Onboarding](https://outdooreconomy.org/2025-exhibitor-quick-links-and-onboarding/) - 6th Annual Conference: INVESTING IN THE ECOSYSTEM Exhibitor resources and onboarding Thank you for being an Exhibitor at the Outdoor Economy Conference We are thrilled to welcome you as an exhibitor at the 6th Annual Outdoor Economy Conference. We’ve compiled resources to make your exhibition experience as seamless as possible and allow you to get
- [2025 Speaker Quick Links and Onboarding](https://outdooreconomy.org/2025-speaker-quick-links-and-onboarding/) - 6th Annual Conference: Investing In the Ecosystem Speaker resources and onboarding Thank you for being a Speaker at the Outdoor Economy Conference We are thrilled to welcome you as a speaker at the 6th Annual Outdoor Economy Conference, September 15-18. We’ve compiled resources to make your experience as smooth & seamless as possible, and allow
- [Investing in Businesses](https://outdooreconomy.org/investing-in-businesses/) - 2025 Investing in the Ecosystem Conference Track: Businesses About this Track Businesses power the $1 trillion outdoor economy, and empower people to get outside with great gear and guidance. Delve into market trends and visionary investments, and surface best practices for business support, brand building, & enhancing capital access to help small businesses start, grow,
- [Investing in Communities](https://outdooreconomy.org/investing-in-communities/) - 2025 Investing in the Ecosystem Conference Track: Communities About this Track Communities are what turn outdoor assets into destinations, and provide the underlying infrastructure for outdoor recreation to serve as an economic driver. Engage around building strong networks and partnerships, running effective collaborations, making the most of your local assets, connecting trails to towns, and
- [Investing in the Natural World](https://outdooreconomy.org/investing-in-the-natural-world/) - 2025 Investing in the Ecosystem Conference Track: the natural world About this Track Trails, waterways, crags, and wild places are at the center of the outdoor economic ecosystem. Dig into the ways in which outdoor infrastructure and recreation can both help and harm the ecology of our places, and how leaders in conservation and recreation
- [Investing in People](https://outdooreconomy.org/investing-in-people/) - 2025 Investing in the Ecosystem Conference Track: People About this Track People power the outdoor economy. Explore the vital role of individuals in the outdoor economy, from broadening the base of outdoor buyers and leaders, to bringing in new champions and allies, attracting and keeping next-generation talent, and effectively engaging the diverse populations that contribute
- [Exhibitor Terms and Conditions](https://outdooreconomy.org/exhibitor-information/exhibitor-terms-and-conditions/) - Thank you for your interest in participating in the Outdoor Economy Conference. Before you proceed to purchase an exhibitor booth or table, we strongly recommend you go through the following terms and conditions: In this section, words like ‘holder’, ‘bearer’, ‘vendor’, ‘exhibitor’, and ‘purchaser’ will refer to you – the person or organization who will
- [Conference Attendee and Ticketing Terms and Conditions](https://outdooreconomy.org/terms-and-conditions/) - Thank you for your interest in participating in the Outdoor Economy Conference. Before you proceed to purchase tickets, we strongly recommend you go through the following terms and conditions: In this document, words like ‘you’, ‘‘holder’, ‘bearer’, ‘attendee’ and ‘purchaser’ refer to the person who will buy or otherwise receive tickets to the Outdoor Economy
- [Exhibitor Information](https://outdooreconomy.org/exhibitor-information/) - Exhibitor info The 6th Annual Outdoor Economy Conference (OEC), will be an in person multi-day event held in Cherokee, NC on September 15-18, 2025. The convening brings together and builds intentional connections amongst stakeholders from across the outdoor economy; catalyzes meaningful action and sparks collaborations; and showcases WNC as the leading region for outdoor industry
- [Helene Impact Postponement Announcement](https://outdooreconomy.org/helene-2024/) - helene impact announcement Due to the catastrophic devastation Hurricane Helene has wrought in Western North Carolina and the surrounding region, our team has made the difficult decision to postpone the Conference until September 15-18, 2025. The health, safety, and comfort of our attendees, speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, and staff (and all of their families and loved
- [Speaker RFP](https://outdooreconomy.org/speaker-rfp/) - Request for speaker proposals
- [2024 Buy Tickets - Attendee Registration](https://outdooreconomy.org/tickets/2024-buy-tickets/) - Tickets
- [2023 Buy Tickets - IMBA Trail Development Workshop](https://outdooreconomy.org/tickets/2023-buy-tickets-imba-trail-development-workshop/) - trail workshop Tickets
- [Exhibitor Application](https://outdooreconomy.org/exhibitor-information/apply/) - Exhibitor application Most of our sponsorship options also include exhibitor booths, and certain types of booth (e.g. 20×18 quad booths) are reserved only for sponsors. If you are not already a sponsor and would like to be, please view our sponsorship options HERE and/or contact us for more information. OGB Members – please contact Noah Wilson, noah@mountainbizworks.org for special
- [Trail Development Workshop Payment (standalone)](https://outdooreconomy.org/2022-trail-development-workshop/trail-dev-workshop-payment/) - Trail Development Workshop Payment This is the payment form for people effected by a glitch with Trail Workshop that had prevented the payment field from processing correctly. Thanks for your understanding and patience as we’ve been working to sort out this issue so that you can attend this awesome workshop! We look forward to seeing
- [Sponsor Quick Links and Onboarding](https://outdooreconomy.org/2021-sponsor-quick-links-and-onboarding/) - 4th Annual Conference: Stewards of Opportunity Sponsor resources and onboarding Thank you for sponsoring the Outdoor Economy Conference! It takes a big community lift to make the Outdoor Economy Conference possible, so we’re tremendously grateful to you for being a key part of that effort with your sponsorship of the event. This page has all
- [Buy Tickets](https://outdooreconomy.org/tickets/buy-tickets/) - Tickets/Registration Please use the form below to register for the Outdoor Economy Conference; you can also register in this one form for the pre-Conference Trail Development Workshop, and Tuesday afternoon’s Field Excursions.
- [Responsible Outdoor Product Innovation](https://outdooreconomy.org/responsible-outdoor-product-innovation/) - 2022 Stewards of Opportunity Conference Track: Responsible Outdoor Product Innovation About the Responsible Outdoor Product Innovation Track There’s a reason that the top companies in the world are integrating environmental and social responsibility strategies into every aspect of their businesses, and innovating their core products to make a positive impact. They are doing so because
- [Outdoor-Driven Economic Development](https://outdooreconomy.org/outdoor-driven-economic-development/) - 2022 Stewards of Opportunity Conference Track: Outdoor-Driven Economic Development About the Outdoor-Driven Economic Development Track The outdoors are a powerful economic asset, directly driving over 2% of the US GDP and differentiating outdoor communities from everywhere else. This track will provide case studies, strategies, and tools enabling economic developers, communities, and companies to leverage their
- [Balancing Conservation and the Outdoor Economy](https://outdooreconomy.org/balancing-conservation-and-the-outdoor-economy/) - 2022 Stewards of Opportunity Conference Track: Balancing Conservation and the Outdoor Economy About the Balancing Conservation and the Outdoor Economy Track Western North Carolina has the largest concentration of outdoor companies in the East. Ask our CEOs and industry leaders why they chose WNC to start and grow their business, and you will hear that
- [Buy Tickets for the 2022 Trail Planning & Development Workshop](https://outdooreconomy.org/tickets/buy-tickets-for-the-2022-trail-planning-development-workshop/) - 2022 Trail Planning & Development Pre-Conference workshop Tickets Register Here for the 2022 Pre-Conference Trail Planning & Development Workshop Fill out the form below to register for the April 4th, 2022 Outdoor Economy Conference Pre-Workshop focused on Trail Planning & Development More workshop info is available at https://outdooreconomy.org/2022-trail-development-workshop/ Registered attendees for the Outdoor Economy Conference
- [2022: Trail Development Workshop](https://outdooreconomy.org/2022-trail-development-workshop/) - 2022 Outdoor economy conference: Trail Planning & Development Pre-Conference Workshop This 2022 Outdoor Economy Conference Trail Planning & Development Workshop, led in partnership with IMBA Trail Solutions and NCSU Recreation Resources Service, will focus on planning, design, and implementation, and will guide attendees through the stages of creating or enhancing a high quality trail system. Trail Planning & Development Workshop
- [Request Access to the 2021 Building Outdoor Communities Workshop Recordings](https://outdooreconomy.org/exhibitor-information/boc21-recordings-access-request/) - Request Access to the 2021 Building Outdoor Communities Workshop Recordings Get Your Password and Link for the High-Definition Recordings from the 2021 Building Outdoor Communities Workshop Please use this quick, simple form to request access to 8 hours of high-definition 2021 Building Outdoor Communities Workshop session recordings. Once you’ve filled out the form and paid,
- [Buy Tickets for the 2021 Building Outdoor Communities Digital Workshop](https://outdooreconomy.org/tickets/buy-boc-21-tickets/) - 2021 Building Outdoor Communities digital workshop Tickets Register Here for the Workshop Join us on the afternoons of October 13 and 14, 2021 for a digital Building Outdoor Communities workshop, streamed live and featuring top speakers from around the country who will help you drive community and economic development through outdoor recreation. More workshop info
- [A la carte Exhibitor Payment](https://outdooreconomy.org/exhibitor-information/apply/a-la-carte-exhibitor-payment/) - exhibitor Payment
- [Buy Table](https://outdooreconomy.org/exhibitor-information/apply/buy-table/) - exhibitor Payment
- [Buy Double Booth](https://outdooreconomy.org/exhibitor-information/apply/buy-double-booth/) - exhibitor Payment
- [Buy Non-Profit Standard Booth](https://outdooreconomy.org/exhibitor-information/apply/buy-non-profit-standard-booth/) - exhibitor Payment
- [Buy Standard Booth](https://outdooreconomy.org/exhibitor-information/apply/buy-standard-booth/) - exhibitor Payment
- [Buy Non-Profit Table](https://outdooreconomy.org/exhibitor-information/apply/buy-non-profit-table/) - exhibitor Payment