Sea Otter Australia
summit 2026
21-23 October 2026
BATEMANS BAY, NSW
The Sea Otter Summit, a global gathering of outdoor industry leaders, returns Downunder this October 21-23, 2026. Be part of the ‘Raft’ for this uniquely Australian take on the key challenges and innovations shaping our industry and share ideas to strengthen the outdoor economy.
Who Spoke in 2025?
Connecting the Industry
The 2026 Sea Otter Australia Summit (SOAS26) offers an unparalleled platform for:
- Networking: Meet and connect with leaders from across the land management, cycling, outdoor products, and tourism industries.
- Collaboration: Forge global and national partnerships with investors, brands, land managers, product developers, and other key players.
- Knowledge Sharing: innovations and trends in technology, industry development, user behaviour and sustaining growth in outdoor recreation and products.
2026 AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS
SOAS25 set a new benchmark for bringing industry expertise together in Australia. SOAS2026 builds on this new network, again bringing together delegates including land managers, brand leaders, policy makers, investors, and media.
Over two days, our MC will again guide the ‘Raft’ of content and conversation. International, National and local speakers will share insights, spark collaboration, and strengthen the future of the industry and community.
- Excellent networking opportunities
- Two days of compelling content and collaboration
- Guided topics and panels with expert inputs
- Daily pre-summit on-bike and on-water activities
- Daily post-summit networking events
- 2026 Land Managers Awards (Excellence in Recreation, multiple categories)
2026 Summit Theme
Our theme this year is “Potential Energy”. Hear from expert speakers across the sprectrum from high-performance programs to community health, to ecosystem management, as they explore:
- Enabling communities to unlock the potential of Trail assets in new ways
- Sustaining and embracing the volunteerism energy
- Releasing the entrepreneurial and small business energy for growth and export
- Ensuring the promise of eBikes in responsible recreation and transport
- Energising community health through paricipation, lifestyle and the outdoorsUncffffovering
- Uncovering new funding streams for next generation goals, the sport and industry
Who Should Attend in 2026?
The Summit is essential for:
- Cycling and Outdoor recreation and industry Professionals
- Land managers and policy makers
- Investors and export ready firms
- Peak user groups and club representatives
- Industry Media
- Trails-based destination managers and Tourism leaders
- Retailers and Marketers
Be Part of the raft
EOIs for Speakers, panellists and research papers close soon so make sure you register to receive the #SOAS26 Info Pack and lock in your spot at the Summit.
- Corporate Sponsorship and speakership Options
- Summit information and program updates
- Location and accommodation Information
To be kept up to date on the 2026 program contact summit@seaotter.au or follow us on LinkedIn
Summit Venue
Join us for the Sea Otter Australia Summit in Batemans Bay, NSW.
3x Airport options – Transport and transfer door to door Ex Sydney, Canberra and Moruya Regional Airports provided
2026 Land Managers awards
We are thrilled to host the Land Managers Awards again as part of the Summit in 2026. Winners will be awarded at the Summit dinner as part of the Thursday evening function.
2026 Award Categories include:
- Excellence in Recreation Accessibility
- Excellence in Recreation Infrastructure
- Excellence in Community engagement for Recreation asset use
- Excellence in Recreation destination management (promotion and maintenance)
