Where Vermont's Outdoor Industry Comes Together
SHAPING THE FUTURE OF VERMONT'S OUTDOOR ECONOMY
What You'll Experience
The Vermont Outdoor Economy Summit is VOBA's annual industry gathering, bringing together outdoor businesses, nonprofit organizations, education, service providers, and policymakers from across Vermont.
Mark Your Calendar
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m
The 2026 Location
Where: The Barn at Fox Run in Ludlow, Vermont
Ticketing
Tickets go on sale August 24th, 2026
Who Should Attend
- Business professionals in manufacturing, retail, resorts, guiding, lodging, trail building
- Recreation, conservation and equity organizational leaders
- Educators
- Financial, technical assistance, and marketing providers
- Administration officials
- Legislators
What You'll Leave With
Gain fresh insights from inspiring keynote and panel speakers, exchange ideas in educational sessions, celebrate the recipient of the Patrick Leahy Trailblazer Legacy Award and the winners of the Outdoor Pitchfest, and enjoy food and the outdoors.
Event Schedule
8:30 - 9:15 a.m.
Check-In & Networking Coffee
9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
General Session
11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Choice of Three (3) Workshops
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
6th Annual Patrick Leahy Trailblazer Award, Lunch, and Demonstrations
1:30 - 2:45 p.m.
Choice of Three (3) Workshops
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
3rd Annual Pitchfest
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Aprés Summit Reception
Registration Opening Soon...
TICKETS ON-SALE STARTING AUGUST 24TH, 2026
