Sea Otter Australia Summit

The Global gathering of Outdoor Industry leaders, the Sea Otter Summit, comes to Australia for the first time in October 2025 (22nd-23rd).

Be part of this global gathering with a unique Australian perspective and flavour, tackling the challenges and innovations in our industry today and into the future.

As part of Sea Otter Australia, the Summit is where the “connect” in “race, ride, demo, connect” truly comes to life. This unique gathering is the hub for industry professionals, innovators, and enthusiasts to come together and share insights, discuss trends, and shape the future of cycling and outdoor recreation in Australia.

Connecting the Industry

The Sea Otter Australia Summit offers an unparalleled platform for:

• Networking: Meet and connect with leaders from across the cycling, outdoor adventure, and tourism industries.
• Collaboration: Forge partnerships with businesses, trail managers, product developers, and other key players in the market.
• Knowledge Sharing: Learn from experts about the latest innovations in technology, trail development, and sustainability in outdoor tourism.

Summit Highlights

Setting a new benchmark in Outdoor industry conferences in Australia, the SOAS#25 will bring together land managers, industry leaders, policy makers and capital providers .

• Two days of compelling content and collaboration 
• Excellent networking opportunities 

Over two days of compelling content with local, interstate and international speakers fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing within the cycling and outdoor community.  

The Summit will offer multiple streams of dedicated discussion, thought and industry insights.

Join global minds as we dive into themes shaping the future including:

• The trends affecting the 10 year outlook for the industry
• Economic and social impact by the outdoor industry
• Excellence in land management collaboration 
• Technology and Innovation and Sustainability in Outdoor Recreation
• New and emerging opportunities and markets
• Sustainable Trail Building & Management
• Outdoor Tourism and Adventure funding and promotion
• Global trade, trends and investment opportunities

The SOAS#25  will bring together 170 delegates from across the globe including industry pioneers, policy makers, brand leaders, capital investors, advocates, and media.