Registration Information

Your conference registration will include:

• AORE's workshops & plenary sessions
• AB's workshops and keynote sessions
• Exhibit hall and live vendor presentations and 1:1 meetings

Questions? Call us at 810.299.2782 or email us.

Group Registration

Come learn and grow together. You can register multiple people from your team, department, school, or network! Everyone will get access to all AORE sessions PLUS sessions through Athletic Business and partners.

Pre- and Post-Conference Workshops

Additional registration required for pre- and post-conference workshops. 2026 workshops will be announced in early Summer.

Education

 You can learn more about our different types of education opportunities at OPC here. 

Registration Rates

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Get a better rate! Learn more about joining the Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education (AORE).

Get the Best Rate for YOU

• Payment Plans - you can pay your registration fee over the course of a few months vs all at once; the earlier to start the payment plan the lower you have to pay each month

  • To set it up, register for the OPC like normal, then select ‘Pay by Check’, once this is done, complete this credit card authorization form for AORE to automatically process your payments each month as you designate 

• Justification Letter - use this letter to make a case to your boss on why you should attend the Outdoor Professional Conference (please make a copy of the Google Doc for customization) | PDF Version

• Fundraising - there may be more funding and resources out there than you think, consider 55 Ways to Raise $500.

*These packages allow multiple people from your organization access to the full conference which includes education sessions and the expo hall. To receive this multi-attendee discount, attendees from the same organization must register at the same time and pay with one credit card.

Membership

Get a better rate! Learn more about joining the Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education (AORE).

Donate to Remove Financial Constraints and Grow the Industry - Scholarship Fund

We can’t offer the conference for free, as that would be perpetuating the cycle of low cost, low value. We offer this conference as an opportunity for outdoor recreation professionals to grow their skill sets and know their worth in the industry.  

You can help by donating to our scholarship fund — this helps sponsor professionals trip to New Orleans to learn from industry expects and connect with fellow trailblazers. Attendees will find plenty of networking opportunities, job opportunities, workshops, and a robust exhibit hall.  

Looking for Learning Credits?

Learning credits will be available to attendees [FOR FREE] thanks to a partnership with American Trails and are included in the registration fee. In order to be eligible for learning credits, presentations must run at least 15 minutes to be eligible for AICP CM, and at least 60 minutes in length to be eligible for LA CES and NRPA CEU equivalency petition, as well as CEU/PDH equivalency petition for other accepting organizations. The length of the session will determine the number of hours/credits given. 

In order for sessions to qualify for these credits and if a certificate if requested, attendees must fill out an evaluation survey for each session they attend, as well as complete and have their learning credit tracking sheet signed by the conference host or American Trails (the survey and tracking sheet will be provided to attendees at registration as well as available electronically).

Attendee Cancellation and Refund Notice & Waiver

CANCELLATION AND REFUND: All conference participant refund requests must be made in writing to the AORE National Office.

• If you cancel your registration prior to July 19, 2026 the AORE will retain 25% of the total registration fee.
• If you cancel your registration between July 20 and October 18, 2026, the AORE will retain 50% of the total registration fee.
• There will be no refunds on or after October 19, 2025.

AORE cannot be responsible for any personal or travel conditions that may prevent attendance at the conference, or costs related to any and all conference and pre- and post-conference activities which may be canceled due to conference presenters, pre- and post-conference activity leaders/instructors, weather, permits, or other circumstances. AORE recommends conference attendees purchase travel insurance to cover losses that result from a variety of situations, including canceled trips, medical emergencies, lost baggage and other unforeseen circumstances. Registration fees are not transferable to future years or any other person outside your organization. There are no refunds for no-shows or late cancellations. AORE reserves the right to change the conference schedule and program offerings prior to and/or during the conference period.

WAVIER: I am aware that participation in AORE's 2026 Outdoor Professional Conference and related activities (hereafter referred to as OPC26) may involve participation in an activity or activities with an inherent risk of damage and injury. Participants in OPC26 are participating in all conference events and related activities at their own risk. Because of the potential dangers and risks, I recognize the importance of following instructions provided and I agree to follow all directions. I understand that following said instructions/directions does not eliminate the inherent risk of damage and injury. In consideration of the Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education providing me with the opportunity to participate in OPC26, I hereby assume all the risks associated with my participation in OPC26 and agree to hold the Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education, its successors and assigns, officers, employees, agents, representatives, instructors, and volunteers harmless from any and all liability, actions, causes of action, debts, claims, or demands of any kind and nature whatsoever which may arise by or in connection with my participation in OPC26. The terms hereof shall serve as a release of liability and assumption of risk for myself, my heirs, estate, executor, administrator, assignees and for all members of my family. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I hereby waive any rights I may have to sue AORE, its successors and assigns, officers, employees, agents, representatives, instructors, and volunteers with respect to personal injury and/or property damage suffered as a result of my participation in OPC26 and hereby release AORE its successors and assigns, officers, employees, agents, representatives, instructors, and volunteers from any liability for such injury or damage.