2026 Gateway Outdoor Summit

The Gateway Outdoor Summit is a one-day event that brings together the people shaping the future of outdoor recreation across St. Louis and the Midwest — from industry professionals and policymakers to nonprofits and community leaders.

This is where ideas become partnerships, and partnerships become progress.

The event is designed for meaningful connection and actionable outcomes and includes:

• Inspiring keynote presentation
• Curated breakout sessions (multiple tracks)
• Networking lunch
• Happy hour and social gathering
• Optional outdoor activations and film experiences

The Summit creates a focused, high-impact space to:

• Share ideas and best practices
• Build cross-sector partnerships
• Advance access, inclusion, and stewardship
• Drive real economic and community impact

The Gateway Outdoor Summit is free, but space is limited. Secure your spot and be part of the conversation shaping the future of outdoor recreation.

Preliminary Schedule:

9:30 am – 10:00 am - Check In & Coffee Service

10:00 am – 10:30 am - Opening

10:45 am – 11:30 am - Breakout 1 (2 tracks)

11:45 am – 12:30 pm - Breakout 2 (2 tracks)

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm - Lunch

1:30 pm – 2:00 pm - Featured Presentation

2:15 pm – 3:00 pm - Breakout 3 (2 tracks)

3:00 pm – 3:30 pm - Outdoor Reset

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm - Refreshments & Networking

4:00 pm – 4:45 pm - Keynote Presentation

4:45 pm – 5:00 pm - Closing

5:15 pm – 6:45 pm - Film Presentation (optional)

A full schedule and speaker/session descriptions will be released soon.

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