SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

TUESDAY, APRIL 18

10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Attendee Check-In

Beverly Snow Room, Second Floor

Eaton DC, 1201 K St NW, Washington, DC 20005

Stop by, check in, and get prepared for the 2023 OIA Capitol Summit!

12 – 1 p.m.

Welcome Keynote and Lunch

Beverly Snow Room, Second Floor

Eaton DC, 1201 K St NW, Washington, DC 20005

Join us as we kick off the 2023 Capitol Summit with Secretary of the Interior, Deb Haaland. Sec. Haaland is a member of the Pueblo of Laguna and the first Native American to serve in a cabinet secretary position. In 2018, Sec. Haaland was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in New Mexico’s first district, where she served as vice chair of the House Committee on Natural Resources. During her time in the House, she also served on the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States and chaired the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

1 – 5 p.m.

Lobby 101 Meetings and Education Sessions

Beverly Snow Room, Second Floor

Eaton DC, 1201 K St NW, Washington, DC 20005

In these mandatory education sessions, attendees will learn about OIA’s 2023 policy priorities. You will emerge from these presentations empowered and prepared to discuss important recreation, trade, outdoor access, and climate issues on Capitol Hill.

5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Thrive Outside Community Event

Transportation to and from the Eaton DC hotel will be provided

Anacostia Park, 1900 Anacostia Dr., Washington, DC 20020

We are eager to invite OIA members to gather with D.C. community leaders and policy professionals to discuss equity and access in the outdoors while getting to know the outdoor culture of D.C. This event is hosted in partnership with Friends of Anacostia Park, the Outdoor Foundation Thrive Outside Community in Washington, D.C. Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss outdoor access and equity and network with advocates from the grassroots to grasstops levels while enjoying an evening in historic Anacostia Park. Appetizers and beverages will be served.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19

7:30 – 8:30 a.m.

Breakfast and Lobby Team Meetings

Beverly Snow Room, Second Floor

Eaton DC, 1201 K St NW, Washington, DC 20005

Come prepare for the main event! Join us at breakfast prior to departing for Capitol Hill. We will use this time to get lobbying teams arranged and prepared for their advocacy meetings.

8:30 a.m.

Capitol Hill Meetings

Transportation will be provided to and from Capitol Hill

Depart from the Eaton DC hotel lobby

Eaton DC, 1201 K St NW, Washington, DC 20005

9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Lobby Meetings

Various Locations

Capitol Hill

Lobby groups will have team leads responsible for getting OIA members to various meetings throughout the day. Enjoy!

5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Friend of the Outdoor Industry Award Reception

Dirksen Senate Office Building SD-G50 (committee meeting room) 50 Constitution Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002

Join OIA Capitol Summit attendees, members of Congress, and other friends for an evening reception honoring our 2023 Friend of the Outdoor Industry Award recipients. We will be serving heavy appetizers and beverages for attendees.