Call for Education

Switchback Call for Education - Now Closed

The Call for Education for Switchback Spring 2026 is now closed. Thank you to the thought leaders and industry experts who submitted proposals to share actionable insights with our community of outdoor specialty retailers, brand professionals, and industry leaders.

The Switchback Spring 2026 education program will be centered around the theme “Equipping the Outdoor Industry for the Future” and will come to life through dynamic learning opportunities and timely conversations that will help strengthen the outdoor industry for long term success.

If you have any questions, please contact the Switchback Conference Team at [email protected] for support.

Key Dates

Thursday, October 23, 2025: Call for Education opened
Thursday, December 18, 2025: Call for Education closed
Early Spring 2026: Accepted speakers will be notified

Program Focus Areas

Listed below are content focus areas for the Switchback Spring education program; this list is not comprehensive of all possible topics.

Outdoor Culture & Community Building
Brand-Retailer Relationships & Supply Chain Management
Sustainability, Advocacy & Policy Impacts
Business Leadership & Change Management
Market Trends & Consumer Insights
Retail Technology & Innovation

Available Session Formats

Please note, session formats will be tailored to best fit session topics and number of presenters.

45-minute session – single presenter or panel
90-minute workshop – single presenter or panel
30-minute theater session (in the exhibit hall) – single presenter or panel

Speaker Benefits

In addition to an impactful platform, speakers will receive:

One All-Access pass to Switchback Spring, including access to all conference sessions, the exhibit hall, and event activities
Invaluable networking opportunities with outdoor industry peers
Photo, biography, and session details featured on the Switchback website, event app, 2026 Event Guide, and other marketing promotions
Potential to be featured or quoted in Trailheads articles and press materials about Switchback Spring

Accepted speakers will meet with the Conference Team to learn more about speaker packages, which may include honorarium, travel stipend, and / or complimentary housing. Packages are commensurate with experience and session type.

Resources

Contact our conference team with any questions.
Explore the 2025 Post-Event Report to review educational highlights from the debut Switchback Spring

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Conference Manager

Questions? Email Caitlin and the Switchback conference team at [email protected] for support.

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