2026 AORE Outdoor Professional Conference

This event is designed for attendees to be empowered, get connected, and stay relevant.

Through workshops, education sessions, networking opportunities, and the exhibit hall, the OPC focuses on addressing the trends, issues and challenges within facilitated recreation and also allows for shared learning for those who lead others.

We are working to intentionally connect employers with potential employees, brands with decision makers, and attendees with fellow trailblazers. We invite seasoned professionals to share their insight and experience with emerging professionals as we all come together to advance the outdoor profession and professional.

The Outdoor Professional Conference strives to empower participant facing outdoor recreation and education providers and facilitators by:

• expanding collaboration between the outdoor industry and outdoor recreation and education
• offering high quality educational opportunities
• building and strengthening professional skills and knowledge
• broadening networking opportunities
• educating on advocacy and public policy efforts within the industry
• amplifying the value and impact of outdoor recreation

Location

Orlando, Florida

Trail Competencies

Relevant Trail Types

General. All trail types are relevant.