EVENT CALENDAR
Sustainability Events
at OR Summer Market 2019 Meet the experts, join the discussions and learn the latest in outdoor industry sustainability! TUESDAY, JUNE 18 10:00 am–11:00 am
Climate Neutral: It’s time for all brands to act The climate is warming, it’s our fault, and the time for action is now. Join moderator Alex Honnold and Climate Neutral co-founders Peter Dering and Jonathan Cedar for a frank discussion on the type of pragmatic, measurable action all brands can and should take.
3:30 pm–4:30 pm
Developing a Sustainable Hemp Fiber Supply Chain in the United States Outdoor Brands can be an instrumental partner in developing the U.S. Hemp supply chain. In order to raise awareness, this panel discussion with leading experts can help lay the foundation for creating a “Sustainable Domestic Hemp Fiber Supply Chain”..
Location: THE CAMP
Location: HYATT REGENCY DENVER AT COLORADO CONVENTION CENTER
12:00 pm–1:30 pm
3:30 pm–4:30 pm
OIA Industry Lunch Join OIA and Camber for a discussion of the work being done by many different participants in the outdoor industry who share the end goal of making the industry more diverse, equitable and inclusive.
Location: HYATT REGENCY DENVER AT COLORADO CONVENTION CENTER 1:30 pm–2:30 pm
Five Quick Wins to Kick-Start Your Sustainability Strategy Come listen to recent attendees from OIA’s new Sustainability Boot Camp workshops as they discuss the simple steps of creating a sustainability strategy and quick wins that will get you ahead of the curve.
Location: TREND + DESIGN CENTER
Plastic Pollution: We Are the Problem and the Solution 4ocean is an ocean cleanup company actively removing trash from the ocean and coastlines while inspiring and educating individuals to work together for cleaner oceans, one pound at a time. We will be discussing marine debris as a global issue, why it’s important to everyone, and what you can do to help.
Location: THE CAMP 6:00 pm–7:30 pm
Outdoor Retailer Inspiration Awards The Outdoor Retailer Inspiration Awards celebrate champions of the outdoor community who inspire and encourage others to enjoy, participate in and support outdoor recreation. Join to see this year’s winners.
Location: HYATT REGENCY DENVER AT COLORADO CONVENTION CENTER 70 – suston
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19 7:00 am–9:00 am
Conservation Alliance Breakfast Celebrating the Conservation Alliance’s 30th anniversary, executive director John Sterling’s reflects on its accomplishments, and turns our attention to what the future has in store for The Conservation Alliance.
Location: HYATT REGENCY DENVER AT COLORADO CONVENTION CENTER 12:00 pm–1:30 pm
OIA Industry Lunch It’s not just about doing the right thing; doing business the sustainable way is imperative. Learn why every outdoor brand CEO should care about sustainability.
Location: HYATT REGENCY DENVER AT COLORADO CONVENTION CENTER 2:00 pm–3:00 pm
Clicks for Conservation The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership is bringing Facebook and Instagram to Outdoor Retailer for an interactive presentation on social media best practices. Whether you’re snapping images of the Grand Canyon or streaming a product release on Facebook live, this workshop is for you.
Location: HYATT REGENCY DENVER AT COLORADO CONVENTION CENTER
2:00 pm–3:00 pm
Skin in the Game in an Era of Global Change We can all have “skin in the game”, a commitment to take risks through what we do that parallel the gains for which we strive, such as financial security, adventure and health. To spark discussion, the panelists will each share insights into global change and risk-taking as we commit time to global change science, water protection, and conserving public lands.
Location: HYATT REGENCY DENVER AT COLORADO CONVENTION CENTER 3:30 pm–4:30 pm
Plastic Pollution: We Are the Problem and the Solution. 4ocean is an ocean cleanup company actively removing trash from the ocean and coastlines while inspiring and educating individuals to work together for cleaner oceans, one pound at a time. We will be discussing marine debris as a global issue, why it’s important to everyone, and what you can do to help.
Location: THE CAMP
THURSDAY, JUNE 20 10:00 am–11:00 am
Impact-friendly Adventure How can emerging brands leave a lighter footprint when it comes to creating environmentally responsible products for outdoor adventures? We’ll hear from certified B-Corps about how recreation impacts climate and the places we love to explore.
Location: RANGER STATION 1:30 pm–2:30 pm
Access: Opening Up the Lands We Love According to a recent report from onX and TRCP, almost 10 million acres of public land are inaccessible by regular Americans. The panel will focus on solutions and what actions we can take, especially with respect to the recently reauthorized LWCF.
Location: RANGER STATION
