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The Durability Strategy: Profitability, Trust, and the Long Game

Jun 18 2026

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM CST

There’s a proverb of unknown origin that states, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” Today, the outdoor industry is facing constant challenges: supply chain disruptions, cautious consumers, an active legislative and regulatory environment along with a growing focus on top- and bottom-line results, and so much more. Could a renewed focus on product durability across the industry provide solutions to these challenges and improve your bottom line?

Join durability experts and outdoor brand leaders for a candid discussion around durability as a tangible consumer benefit.

What we’ll cover:

• Meeting sustainability goals and reducing environmental impacts by extending product life, minimizing waste and ensuring product safety
• Driving profitable growth and building consumer trust in these volatile and demanding conditions
• Navigating obstacles to adopt durability as a holistic business strategy, including challenges in material science, construction standards, and the implementation of new industry initiatives and testing protocols
• Joining forces as an industry to position durability and long product life as an antidote to consumerism and fast fashion

More panelist information coming soon!

Moderator

Outdoor Industry Association (OIA)

- Sr. Director of Engagement and Impact

Speakers

Spurwink River

- Advisor

W.L. Gore & Associates

- Sustainability Integration Champion, GORE-TEX Brand