Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA) 2026 Conference

Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA) 2026 Conference

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Argus Bargrill

8:15pm • Hospitality Event: Final Proof - Sponsored by Alabama's Beaches

Hall of Ideas E&H

10:30am • Breakout 3A: Rewriting the Playbook: Who Manages – and Who Pays for – America’s Public Lands?
2:15pm • WORKSHOP - Because You’re Worth It! If You’re Good at Something, Never Do It for Free

Hall of Ideas F&I

10:30am • Breakout 3B: Authenticity in the Age of AI: What's Next for Outdoor Photographers?
2:15pm • WORKSHOP - Beyond Snapshots: A Guided Image Review Session

Hall of Ideas G&J

Madison Ballroom

Meet at OWAA Registration Desk

2:15pm • WORKSHOP - Energize Your Writing Through Movement and Metaphor

Meet at the Destination Madison Exhibit Table in the Grand Terrace

2:15pm • Workshop - Tour of UW Arboretum

Meeting Room K

2:15pm • WORKSHOP - Don't Miss the Point: AI and Automation for Creatives

Meeting Room L

2:15pm • WORKSHOP - What We Can Learn from the Old Masters

Meeting Room M

2:15pm • WORKSHOP - Why Podcasts & Audio Content Are Ideal for Reaching Active Outdoor & Adventure Enthusiasts

Meeting Room N

2:15pm • WORKSHOP - Media Relations 101: How Outdoor Writers Can Work with PR & Comms Teams

Meeting Room O

2:15pm • WORKSHOP - Be a Better Beginner: How to Break into the Outdoor Media Without Breaking Down

Meeting Room P

2:15pm • WORKSHOP - Have I Got a Story for You: UW-Madison Researchers Pitch Science Stories for the Outdoor Beat

Meeting Room Q

2:15pm • WORKSHOP - Intentional Craft: How to Create Work that Achieves its Purpose

Meeting Room R

2:15pm • WORKSHOP - Elevate your Outdoor Meals: Hands on Cooking Workshop