I’ll be leading a bird walk at the top of Jay Peak for participants and hosting a birding workshop at one of the events during the conference.

OWAA’s 2021 conference at Jay Peak Resort in Vermont is about ‘Seeking Stability.’

Few of us have lived through years with more global upheaval than 2020 and early 2021. We watched as the world shut down. We clambered to make a living, to remain relevant, and to stay safe and healthy. You told us during this year of uncertainty that you wanted support and services in a changing world. OWAA responded. We moved our 2020 conference online, began offering monthly webinars, and hosted a mid-year virtual conference.

We also heard you say you wanted more hands-on workshops and skills. As we look to the exciting in-person possibilities that 2021 brings, we’re thrilled to offer 2021’s annual conference Oct. 4 to 6 at gorgeous Jay Peak Resort in rural Vermont during peak leaf season.

You can expect the staples we love about OWAA conferences.

• Keynote addresses by inspiring speakers

• Panels with editors who are hiring

• Close looks at all of the latest gear

• Hospitality suites, socializing and networking

• Pre- and post-tours

We’ll also bring you sessions on ways to pay for projects and navigating the ever-changing social media world.

Most importantly, you’ll get plenty of time to do what we’ve been missing for the last year: Catch up with old friends, meet new ones, and expand your business.

Keep returning here for more updates as we formalize speakers and workshop titles. Registration is now open (and ‘early bird’ pricing available until July 16th). Outdoor media who are BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and/or disabled are very much encouraged to register and join us!