Industry Events

The People’s Coast Summit

2026 People’s Coast Summit

Join tourism professionals, community partners, and coastal leaders from across the Oregon Coast for the annual People’s Coast Summit, October 13–14, 2026, in Lincoln City. This year’s summit will feature inspiring keynotes and helpful workshops around destination marketing, innovative partnerships, destination stewardship, and the future of coastal tourism.

Registration and program agenda HERE!

What to Expect: 

Gain practical insights through hands-on workshops focused on destination stewardship, tourism trends and impacts, and destination marketing.

Hear inspiring keynote sessions that offer big-picture thinking and bold visions for coastal destinations.

Network with tourism professionals and community partners to inspire travel and strengthen collaboration toward a sustainable coastal economy.

Hear from Previous Summit Attendees:

Fantastic experience! So well run, lots of interesting and informative panels, great opportunities to network and engage more deeply with colleagues. Loved the many ways events showcased the host community. 

I feel like I gained helpful tips from the workshops I attended and from all the keynote addresses. I had time to network with others as well as enjoy the local amenities a bit.

Sharks are everywhere! 

It was my first People’s Coast Summit, but definitely NOT my last! It was not only the content of the presentations, but the welcoming, supportive, and friendly people.

I just counted my list. I have 23 follow-up actions to take from the conference. Not bad for a two-day summit!