Agenda | Alaska Outdoor Alliance

Co-Weaving Alaska’s Regenerative Outdoor Future

AGENDA 2025

Kodiak, AK

Draft

Tuesday, Sept. 23 - Grounding & Convening

Goal: Build shared statewide understanding and spark inspiration for a regenerative vision.

9:00 AM – Welcomes, Opening Remarks
9:30 AM – State of Alaska’s Outdoors
- Keynote + panel: Outdoor Economy, Outdoor Infrastructure, Cultural connections
- Framing the regenerative opportunity
10:30 Break
11:00 AM – Lightning Talks: Stories from the Field
- Rapid, inspiring 5–7 min stories showcasing innovation & lessons from around Alaska
12:00 PM – Lunch & Networking
1:30 PM – Visioning Workshop
- Facilitated small‑group discussions: What does a regenerative outdoors in Alaska look like in 10–20 years?
- Harvest statewide themes
3:30 PM – Break
4:00 PM – Systems Mapping Introduction
- Interactive activity: Identify key statewide system dynamics & barriers
5:30 PM – Adjourn for the day
6:00 PM – Evening Food & Fun Networking Event

Wednesday, Sept. 24: Systems and Bioregions

Goal: Explore bioregional priorities and deepen connections through Learning Journeys.

9:00 AM – Welcome Back & Reflection
- Summary of Day 1
9:30 AM – Systems Mapping Workshop (continued)
- Begin mapping bioregional systems, dynamics & opportunities
11:30 AM – Lightning Talks: Bioregional Sparks
- Inspiration from various bioregions
12:00 PM – Lunch
1:00–3:30 PM – Learning Journey (2.5 hours)
- Field trips & immersive experiences around Kodiak: trails, marine economy, heritage sites, cultural stewards
3:30 PM – Return & Informal Discussion Space
4:00 PM - Begin Prototyping
5:00 PM – Adjourn
6:30 - Evening Food and Fun Networking Event

Thursday, Sept. 25 Prototyping & Commitments

Goal: Design projects, draft a statewide regenerative compact, and formalize commitments.

9:00 AM – Welcome Back & Framing the Day
9:30 AM – Prototyping Workshop Part 2
- Identify leverage points, leadership, and next steps for prototypes
10:45 Break
11:00 AM – Share‑Outs from Prototyping
- Each group presents key projects & commitments
11:45 AM – Governance & Compacts
- Draft statewide regenerative compacts and commitments
12:30 PM - Lunch
1:30 PM – Working Groups and Commitments
2:00 PM – Closing Circle
3:00 PM – Adjourn