About The Gateway Outdoor Summit

The Gateway Outdoor Summit is a purpose-driven gathering focused on the future of outdoor recreation in St. Louis and across the Midwest.

Unlike the public-facing Expo, the Summit centers on ideas, leadership, and measurable impact.

Industry professionals, nonprofit leaders, policymakers, educators, and advocates come together to explore topics such as:

  • Outdoor access and inclusion
  • Conservation and stewardship
  • Youth engagement
  • Economic impact
  • Community leadership

Through keynote talks, panels, and networking, attendees build partnerships and leave with clear next steps for advancing outdoor recreation in our region.

Gateway Outdoor
Summit Venue

The Summit takes place at .ZACK and The Key STL in St. Louis’ Grand Center Arts District.

Both venues are part of the Kranzberg Arts Foundation and offer full audio-visual capabilities. Proceeds from rentals directly support and sustain the arts in St. Louis.