Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA) 2026 Conference

Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA) 2026 Conference

Grand Terrace

6:00pm • Exhibitor Table Setup

Capitol Promenade

7:45am • Event Registration/Check-in

Grand Terrace

2:15pm • OWAA's 'Speed Connection'

Hall of Ideas E&H

10:30am • Breakout 1A: Discover the Past, Present, and Future of Wisconsin’s Iconic Ice Age National Scenic Trail

Hall of Ideas F&I

10:30am • Breakout 1B: Inside the Fight for the Boundary Waters

Hall of Ideas G&J

10:30am • Breakout 1C: More Than a Free Ride: How DMOs and Journalists can Work Together to Make Press Trips Pay For Everyone

Madison Ballroom

Rooftop at the Pyle Center

5:30pm • Host Welcome Reception - "Summer in Madison" - Sponsored by Destination Madison

Hall of Ideas E&H

10:30am • Breakout 2A: How to Make Friends & Influence People (On Social Media)

Hall of Ideas F&I

10:30am • Breakout 2B: The Living Legacy of Aldo Leopold

Hall of Ideas G&J

10:30am • Breakout 2C: What to Expect--and Write About--During the Upcoming Midterm Elections

Lakefront Porch

6:00pm • Pizza & Beer in the Park

Madison Ballroom

Hall of Ideas E&H

10:30am • Breakout 3A: Rewriting the Playbook: Who Manages – and Who Pays for – America’s Public Lands?

Hall of Ideas F&I

10:30am • Breakout 3B: Authenticity in the Age of AI: What's Next for Outdoor Photographers?

Hall of Ideas G&J

10:30am • Breakout 3C: The Weight We Carry: Mental Health in Outdoor Careers

Madison Ballroom