Whether you’re driving growth in parks and trails, championing community development, or leading outdoor-focused nonprofits, this summit is where opportunities expand and partnerships take root.
Immerse yourself in inspiring keynotes, interactive breakout sessions, and outdoor adventures that celebrate the spirit of Pennsylvania’s great outdoors. You’ll leave with new insights, valuable connections, and a renewed sense of purpose.
Click Here for a draft Summit Agenda.
Scholarships
Thanks to the Pennsylvania Office of Outdoor Recreation, OBA is pleased to offer up to 15 scholarships that cover the cost of registration and lodging for the 2026 Outdoor Economy Summit + Industry Expo in State College (an $800 value).
Scholarships are intended for outdoor businesses and entrepreneurs that would otherwise be unable to attend the summit due to the cost of registration and travel and will be awarded on a rolling basis until all funds are allocated.
Click Here for the scholarship application form.
The Summit will be held at the Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center.
Sponsorship and Exhibitor information is available.
Visit the PA Outdoor Economy Summit webpage for more information.
Visit the Outdoor Business Alliance of Pennsylvania website for more information on Pennsylvania's outdoor economy.
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-- The Allegheny Front: Early Spring Wildflowers Are Blooming Even Earlier Thanks To Climate Change
-- NextPittsburgh: What Happens At A Beaver County Christmas Tree Farm After The Holidays?
-- Wilkes-Barre Times-Leader: Earth Conservancy Announces Winners Of Pollinator Seed Packet Design Contest
[Posted: January 22, 2026] PA Environment Digest
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