BE AN ADVOCATE
Outdoor Retailer works with association partners and many nonprofit organizations in advocating for people and planet, for inclusivity and access to adventure. Discover new ways to get involved, use our collective voice, and act on issues that matter to our industry.
In the Stewardship area on the show floor you’ll find: nonprofit organizations and advocacy groups working to protect, restore, and enhance the environment and wild spaces; to create outdoor recreation opportunities for everyone; to act on climate and find sustainable solutions; to support inclusive access to the outdoors; to build community and educate; and more. Also, attend education sessions, talk to exhibitors, and network at happy hours to learn more about advocacy in the outdoor industry.
For Attendees:
Join your community to listen, learn, and discover new ways to act with the organizations committed to protecting the outdoors and supporting outdoor recreation. Meet with nonprofits in the Stewardship area and find out about opportunities to get involved individually or develop partnerships through your company. Attend education sessions to learn about new projects, programming, and be inspired.
For Exhibitors:
Advocacy efforts are built into your business formula. Through the Stewardship area, initiatives in your booth, and other programming, Outdoor Retailer creates opportunities to use your voice and mobilize others to act on the issues that matter most to your business, industry, and this planet. Raise funds and build awareness for your nonprofit partners. Integrate space or programming dedicated to their work. Form new partnerships, discover new causes, and make new connections with others as committed as you.
For Nonprofits:
With an audience of outdoorists passionate about your work, Outdoor Retailer provides avenues generate exposure, build partnerships, and encourage action with your organization. The Stewardship space is dedicated to you. Renew relationships with long-time partners and find new brands and attendees to expand your membership and support your programs. Activate partnerships and raise funds. Discover new ways to inspire others to protect, conserve, and be advocates.
Associations:
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) ensures the growth and success of the outdoor industry. OIA is the leading trade association and voice of the outdoor recreation industry, serving more than 4,000 manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, sales reps and retailers. – Learn More
The Outdoor Foundation is dedicated to getting people outside for their health, the health of communities and the health of the outdoor industry. Through community investment and groundbreaking research, the foundation works with partners across the country to address equity barriers and help make the outdoors accessible for all. – Learn More