SCHEDULE

TOPIC THEMES

The 2024 Outdoor Recreation Summit offers a variety of sessions including talks and workshops which can be classified in the following tracks. Stick to one for deeper understanding or mix and match for a broader knowledge of various aspects of outdoor recreation in Maryland- there’s something for everyone! We hope you choose to join us and learn more about #MDOutdoorRec.


Wednesday, October 9

8:45 AM - 3:00 PM Optional Outdoor Excursions
3:00 - 5:00 PM Registration and Check-In
5:00 - 5:30 PM Introduction, Orientation, and Welcoming Remarks
5:30 - 6:00 PM Keynote Speech
6:00 - 7:45 PM Dinner and Networking
7:45 - 9:30 PM S’mores at Rocky Gap

Thursday, October 10

7:00 - 8:30 AM Optional Outdoor Activities
8:00 - 9:00 AM Breakfast
9:00 - 9:30 AM Keynote Speech
9:30 - 9:45 AM Break and Transition Time
Breakout Session 1
9:45 - 10:45 AM		 Nature Networking: A Dialogue Between Employers and Emerging Talent in the Outdoor Industry Business and Recreation Considerations Under Climate Uncertainty Youth Mountain Biking Through the National Interscholastic Cycling League (NICA) Where am I? Navigating the Outdoors
10:45 - 11:15 AM Snack and Networking Break
Breakout Session 2
11:15 - 12:30 PM		 Sustainable Recreation Best Practices & User Education Adaptive Recreation: Making the Outdoors More Accessible GRIT Adventures: Micro- Experiences and Adventures Creating Economic Opportunities through Unique Recreation and Tourism Experiences
12:30 - 1:30 PM Lunch
Breakout Sessions 3
1:30 - 2:30 PM		 Embracing Every Trail: Fostering Inclusivity in the Great Outdoors Workshop
1:30-4:15

Pathways to the Marketplace: How to Work with Your State and Local Tourism Offices		 Health Benefits of the Outdoors Workshop
1:30-4:15

Mountain Bike Trail Planning and Development Workshop - Presented by IMBA & FOREI
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Breakout Sessions 4
3:00 - 4:00 PM		 Breaking Barriers:
Women in the Outdoors		 Conducting Business on State Lands
4:00 - 4:15 PM

4:15 - 5:30 PM Snack, OHV Demonstration, Vendors, and Networking
5:30 - 7:30 PM Social at 1812 Brewery

Friday, October 11

8:00 - 9:30 AM Breakfast
Breakout Session 5
9:30 - 10:30 AM		 Trails: The Intersection Between Communities and Public Lands What Your Customers Want, But Won’t Tell You Invasive Species & Outdoor Recreation
10:30 - 10:45 AM Break: Coffee and Water
Breakout Session 6
10:45 - 11:45 AM		 Developing Programs and Services That Stick Storytelling: Your Outdoor Experience Restoring History and Cultivating the Future: Preserving Black History and Revitalizing Agriculture in Maryland State Parks
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM Break
12:00 - 1:00 PM Closing Session and Lunch

Summit Partners