NEWS RELEASE
ORIAN COMMITTEE
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Organizers announce dates and location of first annual U.P. Outdoor Summit. The U.P. Outdoor Summit will take place on May 16, 2025, hosted by ORIAN. This all-new event will feature keynote presentations, outdoor innovation demos, open space discussions, networking opportunities, a post event social hour and two in-depth study presentations conducted by TIP Strategies and UPland. The conference takes place in Innovation Hall at the Jacobetti Complex on Northern Michigan University's Campus, Marquette, 49855.
The annual U.P. Outdoor Recreation Summit is a gathering of outdoor enthusiasts and changemakers, showcasing and celebrating the work accomplished thus far, surveying current projects and trends, and casting a vision for the future. Hosted by ORIAN, in collaboration with the MI Outdoor Summit, CUPPAD, Innovate Marquette, and more, the U.P. Outdoor Recreation Summit is held in Marquette in late spring.
Stay up to date on all U.P. Outdoor Summit information at UPOutdoor.org. General ticket sales will be available March 12, 2025.
“The U.P. Outdoor Summit is a testament to years of dedicated collaboration, expert research, and a shared vision for strengthening our regional outdoor economy,” said Joe Thiel, CEO of Innovate Marquette and chairman of ORIAN. “Through initiatives like ORIAN, we have worked tirelessly alongside regional partners, industry experts, and community leaders to position the Upper Peninsula as a hub for outdoor recreation and innovation. Our efforts have been validated at the regional, state, and national levels, thanks to support from the Michigan Outdoor Fund, USDA, and EDA. This May, we are bringing together key stakeholders, businesses, and policymakers to highlight the progress we’ve made and to chart the course for the future of outdoor recreation in the U.P.”
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