The KORE Outdoors Summit 2026

Save the dates: September 17-18, 2026 in Kimberley, British Columbia

KORE Summit 2026

The KORE Outdoors Summit is Canada’s only conference dedicated to outdoor gear and the rec-tech manufacturing and product design sector that creates it. The event is happening September 17-18, 2026 at the Kimberley Alpine Resort’s Conference Centre in the East Kootenay region of British Columbia. Anyone interested in outdoor gear design and manufacturing is invited to attend.

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Testimonials

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.

Every year we meet new contacts that are really helpful. We've met gear repair shops, fabric partners, and designers. The big one we worked with recently is a gear designer we worked wth for our new trekking poles, Cam Shute. He's been amazing and helped us solve some of the technical aspects.

Dan Durston

Founder, Durston Gear

Having an official resource to bring everyone together is so incredibly powerful. I left feeling very inspired and I want to bring more people here next year to be able to give this experience to so many entrepreneurs and brands I know who could really benefit from this kind of group problem solving.

Mallory Ottariano

Founder, Youer

Attending the KORE Summit as a business owner has helped me make so many connections in the industry. It has really helped me grow in valuable ways and short cut a lot of my growth. It was also really helpful to learn some of the things I didn't know I didn't know and understand where I'd need assistance.

Brent Firkser

Founder, GOSO Cookware