The 13th International Camping Congress (ICC2026) will bring together practitioners, thinkers, and changemakers from across the global camp and experiential education community. Rooted in the field, carrying warmth, and driving transformation, they represent the vital forces shaping the future of camping education. The ICC2026 speaker lineup features distinguished industry leaders, dynamic youth representatives, and inspiring young voices—together with our participants, they will create a diverse, authentic, and thought-provoking exchange of ideas.
Industry Leaders
Among them are founders, program directors, and scholars who have dedicated decades to advancing the camp and outdoor education profession, alongside seasoned practitioners from related fields such as educational innovation, psychology, outdoor sports, and organizational management. With years of hands-on experience and well-developed methodologies, they will share actionable, replicable, and in-depth insights that combine theory with practice.
Youth Representatives
As a rising force for social transformation, they may be young entrepreneurs, camp leaders, international project coordinators, or outstanding individuals who have achieved remarkable personal growth through camp experiences. Bringing fresh perspectives, cross-disciplinary projects, and resilient real-life stories, they embody the spirit of the new generation—bridging tradition and innovation while sharing their vision for change.
Young Voices
We believe that listening lies at the heart of education. That is why we invite teenagers from diverse cultural backgrounds to step onto the ICC2026 stage. They will share stories of transformation through camp, their hopes and reflections on education, and their visions for the future. Understanding young people is, after all, the true starting point of education.
Applications to become a session presenters at ICC2026 remain open! If you are ready to share your expertise, your story, and your actions, we welcome you to become one of the voices of ICC2026.