Forge the future of outdoor gear with your fellow visionaries
The KORE Outdoors Summit is Canada’s only conference dedicated to the outdoor rec-tech manufacturing and product design sector. It will be held October 2-3, 2025 at the Kimberley Alpine Resort’s Conference Centre in the East Kootenay region of British Columbia. Anyone interested in outdoor rec-tech manufacturing and product design in BC, Alberta, Pacific Northwest and the U.S. Western States are invited to attend.
The KORE Outdoors Summit is for anyone with a stake in the outdoor gear manufacturing and design industry, whether it’s through creating, promoting, managing, or dreaming.
Actionable strategies for business growth.
Hands-on learning and industry insights.
Connect with top brands and peers.
Special sessions and access to resources. Meals, coffee breaks, and event materials provided.
Don’t just take our word for it. Those who attend the annual KORE Outdoors Summit go beyond “thumbs up” emojis and say many positive things about the event.
A high-level view of the key sessions and events planned for each day.
There is an opening and closing keynote. The first is on how small companies will save the outdoor industry.
These two popular networking events return for 2025: bike, run, or hike (or go rock climbing) and then meet for dinner by the fire.
Experts and panelists will discuss everything from the discipline of design sprints to working with YouTube influencers to get your product seen.
Small, Scrappy, and Seriously Capable: Why Tiny Brands Might Just Save the Outdoor Industry
Louise Pederson: "Outdoor Recreation as a Rural Game Changer: Insights from the Outdoor Recreation for Community and Economic Development Guidebook"
Andy Bethune: "Brand Building for Entrepreneurs: How to Create Customer Value Beyond Your Product"
Larry Sparks: "Your Digital Environment: Freeing you up to do work that matters. Creative infrastructure for companies ready for more action with less friction."
Tara Latham: "Design ideals as a Leadership Tool – How design principles such as curiosity, iteration, prototyping, storytelling, and delivery can shape more resilient teams and sharper business decisions."
Ali Wines: "Wild Authenticity: How Talking About Sustainability Can Help Outdoor Brands Build Trust and Lead with Purpose"
Seth Carlstrom: "Smart Profit: The New Economics of Making It Here"
Mark Taylor: "Master High-Intent Marketing Without Throwing $$ Down the Drain"
Tara Latham: "Sprint Discipline: How a 4-day Sprint Model Made Popular by Google’s Jake Knapp Can be Successfully Adapted by Product Designers Beyond Digital Applications"
Network while you sweat: free mountain biking, trail running, rock climbing, and hiking experiences for attendees.
Gather on the outdoor camp chairs to share food and stories of business and beyond.
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BY SHUTTLE OR PUBLIC TRANSPORT
There are multiple accommodation options for the KORE Outdoors Summit, from luxurious lodges to convenient campsites. For discount codes and info, visit: Summit Accommodation.
Sponsoring the KORE Outdoors Summit puts your brand at the forefront of Canada’s outdoor innovation scene. It’s a chance to connect with industry leaders, showcase your commitment to sustainability, and support a growing network of makers, entrepreneurs, and visionaries shaping the future of gear in the mountains that inspire it all.
