The Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA) announced a diverse lineup of speakers for its annual conference, May 21-23, at the Ramkota Hotel in Casper, Wyoming.
The conference will feature: Rue Mapp, CEO of black outdoor leadership non-profit Outdoor Afro; George Abeyta, teacher, coach and member of the Eastern Shoshone Tribe; and a panel discussion with BIPOC adventurers Chad Brown, Mic Crenshaw, and Dudley Edmondson about their expedition to Atigun Gorge in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Many of OWAA’s speakers are long-time members of the association, bringing years of knowledge and experience from a range of backgrounds to present an educational opportunity for all attendees.
In addition to those listed above, this year’s featured speakers include:
- Steve Duda – Patagonia’s managing editor for fly fishing
- J. Box – New York Times bestselling author of 30 novels
- Christopher Kennedy – Missouri Dept. of Conservation, Inclusion and Diversity
- Philip Smith – President, The National African American Gun Association
- Patrick Lope – President, Asian Pacific American Gun Owners Association
Online registration is open to all professional outdoor storytellers, as well as all brands and destinations that seek to connect with more outdoor media. A complete event schedule can be found HERE.
