AGENDA
(subject to change)
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Pre-Summit Demo Day, Site Visits, and Outdoor Adventures:
Get outdoors! Unique experiences designed exclusively for MOES attendees. Registrants will have the option to select from the following activities. Activities will be first come, first served with limited capacity:
In the afternoon:
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Sled Dog and Guide Shop Tour at Mahoosuc Guide Service
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ATVs with Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
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Fly-Tying
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Universally Accessible Trails at Valentine Farm with Maine Adaptive
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Archery
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Pointing Bird Dogs
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Mountain Bike Tour of Bethel Community Forest
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Axe Throwing
In the evening:
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Reveal of the 10-year Maine Outdoor Recreation Economy Roadmap
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Opening Kick-Off Reception
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Early Bird Activities
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Morning yoga with Ashley Flowers Yoga
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Morning trail run with Patrick Caron, Founder of Move Free
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Morning e-bike ride with Bicycle Coalition of Maine
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Morning Women's Mountain Bike Ride with Lindsay Currier
Kicking Off the Day
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Keynote: Luis Benitez
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Plenary: The State of the Outdoor Market and Participation Trends with Kelly Davis, Outdoor Industry Association and Nick Sargent, Snowsports Industries America
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Reports from the Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation and Maine Outdoor Brands
Breakout Session Options
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Belonging Outdoors: Plus-Sized Inclusion in Gear and Recreation Spaces
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Branding and Marketing in the Outdoor Space
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Going Global: Expanding Maine’s Outdoor Recreation Economy through International Trade and
Tourism -
Harnessing AI: Innovations and Applications for the Outdoor Industry
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Land Trusts and Housing Solutions: Research Findings and Strategies for Meeting Maine’s
Diverse Housing Needs -
Planting the Seed for Careers in the Outdoor Industry
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Public-Private Partnerships to Successfully Create a Vibrant Trail System
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Search Engine Optimization: Leveling up Your Online Presence
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Sustaining the Volunteer Ecosystem: Landowner Relations and Access
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The Business of Guiding in Maine: Pathways to Success
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Transforming Rural Narratives: Embracing Outdoor Recreation for Economic Revitalization in
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Wabanaki Cultural Tourism Initiative
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What is a Brand and How Do You Create One? Principles for Meaningful and Enduring Brand
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You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know: Small Business Speed Networking. Meet with resource providers and experts on accessing grants, finding interns, reaching new markets, and so much more.
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#WEOUTSIDE - Lessons in Partnership with the Maine Association of New Americans and Maine Appalachian Trail Land Trust
In the Evening
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The Rugged Runway: Maine Outdoor Brand Fashion Show and Industry Celebration
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Maine Outdoor Brands Trailblazer Awards
Friday, November 15, 2024
Morning Deep Dives
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Becoming an Outdoor Entrepreneur - Student Prototype Presentations and Q&A
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Future-Proofing the Outdoor Industry: Higher Education and Workforce Development
Adjourn at Noon