2021 Outdoor Economics Conference & Expo

The 2021 Outdoor Economics Conference & Expo Conference is organized by Outdoor New Mexico. The conference will include networking with top leaders in the state government and outdoor recreation industry, the Wild & Scenic Film Festival, an outdoor company "Pitch Fest" and Expo, informative panel discussions, and more.  Registration is open on EventBrite.

2021 Outdoor Economics Conference Schedule

Wednesday, September 29, 2021

• 5:30  to 8 PM - Conference Welcome Reception, Farmington Civic Center
• 8:00 to 10:00 PM - Wild and Scenic Film Festival, Farmington Civic Center Theater

Thursday, September 30, 2021

• 8:00 AM - Welcome Remarks with Governor Lujan Grisham and other Leaders
• 8:30 to 9:30 AM - 2021 State of the Outdoor Industry
• 9:45 to 10:45 AM - Outdoor Tourism and Marketing in 2021
• 11:00 AM to 12 PM - Building a Sustainable Outdoor Economy
• 12:15 PM - Lunch & Keynote Speaker (TBD)
• 1:00 to 2:00 PM - Choice of Panel Discussions
  • Funding for Public Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure 
  • Small Business Resources and Training
• 2:15 to 3:15 PM - Choice of Breakout Session
  • Bikepacking and Emerging Outdoor Trends
  • Educational and Workforce Development Pathways to the Outdoor Industry
• 3:30 to 4:45 PM - Conservation, Climate, and Water Challenges Ahead
• 6:00 to 9:00 PM - Evening Reception at Farmington Museum & Visitor Center

Friday, October 1, 2021

• 7:15 to 8:00 AM - VIP Sponsor Breakfast
• 8:00 to 8:15 AM - Welcome Remarks
• 8:15 to 9:15 AM - Panel Discussions
• 9:30 to 10:30 AM - Choice of Breakout
  • Making Outdoors Accessible and Inclusive
  • Trail Building, Planning, and Maintenance
  • Agritourism and Sustainable Food Supply
  • Permitting Issues on Public Land
• 10:45 AM to 12:00 PM - Outdoor Company Pitchfest
• 12:00 PM - Outdoor Tours

Saturday, October 1, 2021

• Don't miss the 2021 Road Apple Rally!