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Innovating Solutions for people, product, and planet.
Lead the charge for a sustainable future. At the OIA Catalyst Conference, we’ll address pressing issues of today while charting a sustainable course for the future of the outdoor industry.
What to Expect
Join us for an immersive experience designed to foster deep learning and collaboration. Explore new pathways for progress through facilitated and focused sessions and dive into key topics at the intersection of sustainability and outdoor innovation.
Why Attend
Connect with industry peers who share your commitment to protecting the people and places touched by our products and value chains. Gain actionable insights to drive sustainable innovation at your company and stay ahead of emerging trends shaping our industry’s future.
Together we can catalyze meaningful change and protect the outdoor experience upon which we all depend.
OIA Industry Lunch: State of the Winter Outdoor Market
Saturday, January 26th, 2022, 1:00 PM (MT)
Location: MR 400’s
Speakers:
- Gina McCarthy, White House National Climate Advisor
- Matt Thurston, Director of Sustainability, REI
- Lise Aangenbrug, Executive Director, OIA
- Amy Horton, Senior Director of Sustainable Business Innovation, OIA
- Rich Harper, Director of Government Affairs, OIA
Award Host: Derek Sabori, Sustainability Coach and Founder, The Underswell
Award Judges and Presenters:
- Erin Callahan, Director of Corporate Engagement, RMI
- Bee Hui Yeh, Founder & Principal, The Power of We
- Eliot Metzger, Director of Sustainable Business & Innovation, WRI
- Andrew Winston, Sustainability Expert and Author
Description: A presentation on participation in outdoor activities, sales trends in outdoor, supply chain disruptions, the impacts of Covid on participation, and consumer perspectives. Attendees will learn what the data is telling us about supply and demand, and how the pandemic has affected all aspects of the outdoor market and participation habits. Attendees will also learn about increased diversity across the participation base, the new consumer journey into the outdoor market, and what opportunities the U.S. Census 2020 projections revealed. We will discuss business, participation, buying behaviors and social trends and how they impact the outdoor market. Attendees will walk out of this presentation with a clear view of current activity in the outdoor market and will know what the future likely has in store for outdoor market players.
CLIMATE ACTION: AMBITION, COLLABORATION AND PRACTICAL STEPS TO GUIDE OUR INDUSTRY’S PATH TO CLIMATE POSITIVE
TUESDAY, JULY 13, 2021, 12:00 P.M. (MT)
Location: Virtual Education Session
Speakers:
- Gina McCarthy, White House National Climate Advisor
- Matt Thurston, Director of Sustainability, REI
- Lise Aangenbrug, Executive Director, OIA
- Amy Horton, Senior Director of Sustainable Business Innovation, OIA
- Rich Harper, Director of Government Affairs, OIA
Award Host: Derek Sabori, Sustainability Coach and Founder, The Underswell
Award Judges and Presenters:
- Erin Callahan, Director of Corporate Engagement, RMI
- Bee Hui Yeh, Founder & Principal, The Power of We
- Eliot Metzger, Director of Sustainable Business & Innovation, WRI
- Andrew Winston, Sustainability Expert and Author
Description: More than 100 companies representing more than $25 billion in annual sales revenue have united through the Climate Action Corps to tackle the outdoor industry’s most pressing threat. If you are a member of this community, we commend you! If not, it’s not too late to join. Collectively, Corps members made real progress despite the challenges of 2020. During this session we’ll share results from our inaugural year and recognize some notable leaders in transparency, partnership, community and overall impact.
Now, with less than a decade to cut global emissions in half, we need to catalyze even bigger, bolder action within our industry – and beyond. Join this session to gain insights from industry leaders and special guests on our new path to climate positive by 2030, and how collaborating to reduce your GHG emissions, remove what you cannot reduce and advocate for systemic change can drive real impact – and business value.
Registration Opens in June
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Explore the Agenda:
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Tuesday, November 12
Meet us for welcome drinks.
- Network with industry leaders and brands at the forefront of sustainable product innovation.
Wednesday, November 13
Dive into a full day of education and collaboration.
- Hear from business leaders and sustainability experts on key topics including navigating sustainability policies, securing leadership buy-in to ESG initiatives, and designing for circularity.
- Collaborate with peers in working sessions on decarbonizing supply chains, fostering strategic partnerships, and translating complex sustainability topics into marketable stories.
- Get outside through brand-led activities and expand your network of sustainability professionals.
- Celebrate our collective progress at GORE-TEX’s industry party and enjoy community, live music, food, and drinks.
Thursday, November 14
For OIA members, dig deep and drive strategy.
- Impact CoLab, Task Force, and Sustainability Advisory Council working meetings.
Thank You to Our Partner:
Interested in joining the Catalyst Conference as a sponsor? Contact our team at membership@outdoorindustry.org.
take action, Become a member today
Become an OIA member and join our passionate group of business leaders, climate experts, policy makers and outdoor enthusiasts committed to sustainable economic growth and climate positivity while protecting—and growing access to—the benefits of the outdoors for everyone.
Call 303.444.3353 to speak to a membership manager today.