Confluence AK
2026 Agenda
AGENDA 2026
Cordova, AK
Confluence is a working gathering for Alaskans whose lives and livelihoods are shaped by relationships with the outdoors. This year’s program will combine place-based learning, practical resource connections and collaborative work. This is agenda was updated Aug. 25. Details may change as partners help shape the program
Tuesday, Sept. 22 - Welcome to Cordova @ the Cordova Center
4:00 p.m. — Doors open at the Cordova Center
Registration, refreshments and informal welcome
5:00–6:30 p.m. — Opening program
Meet Cordova hosts, hear how the community is shaping its outdoor future and get introduced to participating grant, financing and technical-resource partners.
6:30 p.m. — Dinner and guided conversation starters to set the groundwork for the next 2 days
Wednesday, Sept. 23, @ Cordova Center
8:00–8:45 a.m. — Registration/Check-In and Breakfast
9:00–10:45 a.m. — Concurrent learning journeys
- Cordova Covered Spaces
- Prince William Sound Science Center
- Cordova Historical Society
- Regenerative Studio
Choose from place-based experiences. Resource providers will participate alongside attendees.
11:00–11:15 a.m. — Learning-journey harvest
11:15 - 11:45 - Sustainable Alaska Lightning Panel
11:45 a.m.–1 p.m. — Lunch/Governor's Candidate Forum Livecast
1:15 –2:30 p.m. — Alaska Municipal League-led working session
2:45 –4:00 p.m. — Alaska Municipal League-led working session
4:15 – 4:45 p.m. - Regenerative Outdoor Visioning Project Synthesis
6 - 7:30 — Alaska Conservation Foundation Blue Ocean Economy Listening Session @ Copper River Brewing.
Thursday, Sept. 24 @ Cordova Center
8:00–8:45 a.m. — Breakfast
9:00–10 a.m. — AML-led working session conclusions
10:15 –11:30 a.m. — Regenerative Visioning Project Next Steps
11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m. — Lunch
1:00–1:45 p.m. — Synthesis of proceedings
2:00–2:30 p.m. — Action labs/task forces
2:30–3:00 p.m. — Closing
4:00–6:00 p.m. — Optional mushroom/forest walk