International Trails Summit

Madison, Wisconsin

Core Summit: April 15-17
Pre-Summit Workshops: April 12-13
Allied Meetings + Field Trips: April 14
Post-Summit Workshops: April 18

Join American Trails and the Professional TrailBuilders Association for 3 days of:

  • Concurrent sessions, roundtable discussions, and plenary sessions on broad themes to case studies to technical training, and everything in between

  • Networking opportunities with 700+ attendees from the public, private, and non-profit sectors

  • An off-site day (Thursday 4/17) with the Dirt Demo and mechanized equipment, hands-on education sessions, food trucks and more!

  • A dynamic Exhibit Hall throughout the Summit

  • Beautiful lake views in Frank Lloyd Wright designed Monona Terrace

  • Pre- and Post-Conference workshops (optional) will provide technical training in a hands-on small group learning setting

  • Field trips (Monday 4/14) provide opportunity to explore the area’s trails and beauty before the conference starts

Summit Details

Core Conference: April 15-17, 2025
Pre-Summit Workshops (optional): April 12-14, 2025
Allied Meetings + Field Trips (optional): April 14, 2025
Post-Summit Workshops (optional): April 18, 2025

Early Bird Rates through 12/1/24!

Call for Presentations

Deadline extended to 10/20/24

Share your expertise!

Submit a proposal for a presentation that help develop an exciting and motivating program for the Summit.

Please review the Call for Presentations Details prior to submitting a proposal to learn about the types of sessions and their lengths, learning credit details, and more.

Exhibit and Sponsorship Opportunities

Demonstrate that your company or organization is a leader in the trails and outdoor recreation industry.

Your brand will be seen by thousands of agency, government, business, academic, and nonprofit outdoor recreation leaders across the U.S. and abroad through our website, native mobile app, social media, email marketing, printed materials, and advertising impressions.

Onsite, you will have exclusive, dedicated access to 700+ attendees, 120+ speakers, and multiple channels of outreach.

Sierra Sponsors

Exhibitors