Confluence AK
Launching the Regenerative Marketplace
We keep the focus on regenerative economic development on the intersection of outdoor recreation, tourism and culture. Confluence helps you get connected, informed and inspired to co-create a regenerative and equitable outdoor recreation economy.
AGENDA 2024
ANCHORAGE MUSEUM
Agenda 2025 is under development
Pre-conference event: Alaska Outdoor Industry Women in Leadership Gathering
Hosted by Alpine Fit
@ Seed Lab, 111 W. 6th Ave. (across from the Museum)
7:30 - 9:30 AM
Wednesday, April 3 -
9:30, Museum doors open on 7th Ave (main doors locked)
10:00 Welcome and Opening Remarks, Aaron Leggett - THEATER
10:20 Ground rules, Housekeeping participant introductions - THEATER
11:30 Special Guest Remarks - THEATER
12:00 Lunch - ART LAB
1:00 Crowdsourcing: Agency Priority Gaps & Issues Identification - THEATER
1:30 Agencies: Gateway Community & Non-Profit Grants/Tech Assistance - THEATER
2:30 Break
2:45 Agencies: Contracts, Permitting, Workforce Development - THEATER
3:45 Crowdsourcing: Agencies Gaps & Issues Identification Barometer - THEATER
4:30 Daily Wrap-Up & Day 2 Preview - THEATER
Thursday, April 4
9:00 Economic Development Administration - Special Session @ Dena'ina Center
600 W 7th Ave, Kahtnu Room 1 & 2
9:30 Doors Open at Theater 7th Ave. Entrance (main doors locked)
10:00 Welcome to Day 2 @ the Museum - THEATER
10: 15 TRACKS
A) Regenerative Leaders Lightning Panel - THEATER
B) Active Transportation Panel - CLASSROOM
10:45 Tribal Perspectives Panel - THEATER
11:30 Lunch - ART LAB
12:20 Departures for Learning Journeys - ORGANIZE/DEPART FROM ART LAB
• Protected Bike Lane Demonstration Project: presented by Bike Anchorage & Municipality of Anchorage Traffic Engineering Department
• Everything You Wanted to Know About Trails But Were Afraid to Ask presented by Alaska Trails & Anchorage Park Foundations
• Regenerative Alaska presented by Anchorage Museum
2:15 Arrive back from Learning Journeys - MUSR
2:30 Priority Issues Working Group Nomination/Formation - MUSE
2:45 Working Group Session I - Identify Top Priorities -BREAKOUT
3:15 Working Group Session II - Iterate Priority Needs/Solutions - BREAKOUT
4:15 Daily Wrap & next day preview - MUSE
Friday, April 5
9:30 Doors Open @ 7th Ave. Entrance (main doors locked)
10:00 Welcome back - CLASSROOM
10:15 Working Group Session III: Post-Summit Priorities Action Plan - BREAKOUT
11:15 Working Groups Report Out - CLASSROOM
12:00 Lunch - ART LAB
1:00 Collective Action discussion - CLASSROOM
1:30 Summit Closing Comments/Next Steps - CLASSROOM
6 PM - 8 PM FIRST FRIDAY • Alaska-Inspired Business Showcase, presented by Alpine Fit -ATRIUM