Wilderness Education Association

Each year the International Conference on Outdoor Leadership brings together practicing professionals, educators, and students to promote professionalism within the outdoor leadership industry. The conference features several keynote presentations. Our conference concludes with the exciting traditional auction and gear raffle.

Who attends the conference?

Outdoor professionals in the guide industry
Education professionals in the academic and/or training arena
Representatives from over 40 colleges and universities
Students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs
Representatives from private adventure and leadership companies
Representatives from camps and non-profit organizations

Why should I attend the conference?

Professional Development

The International Conference on Outdoor Leadership provides opportunities to learn from qualified presenters in relevant fields of study, whether you are a practicing professional, and educator, student, or outdoor enthusiast.

Networking

ICOL is a great opportunity to meet other professionals as well as up-and-coming professionals. You will be able to promote your product(s), services, and/or promote your program throughout the conference. Share your wisdom and chase those leads for employment.

Continuing Education Units or Credits

Are you someone who is in a profession or maintains a certification that requires CEU’s? The WEA Conference is loaded with opportunities to gain CEU’s while attending presentations and workshops. What better way to “knock-out” those pesky requirements while attending excellent presentations.

Energize and Innovate

There is nothing else like being around like-minded individuals! The atmosphere sparks new creative business ideas, research agendas, and new ways to perform skillsets within the outdoor leadership profession.

Gain Credibility or Share Wisdom

The WEA conference has opportunities for students and professionals in the industry to present on new best practices or research that pertains to the WEA’s six educational components. The conference hosts both the Outdoor Leadership Research Symposium as well as the Outdoor Leadership Program Symposium.

2024 ICOL

Are you on the right bearing for your career? Check in with us at this International Conference on Outdoor Leadership to gain insights that will help you navigate your path with purpose. Join us to cultivate mindfulness while fine-tuning your professional navigation. The 2024 ICOL theme is Finding True North: Guiding Wilderness Education with Intentionality.

Registration for 2024 ICOL Now Open!