The 30th Annual Quiet Adventures Symposium was held on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the MSU Pavilion (4301 Farm Lane, Lansing, MI, on the Michigan State University campus) between 9:00 am and 5:30 pm. The Symposium was hosted by the nonprofit Quiet Adventures Society, formerly the Quiet Water Society.
We had a great event last March with over 100 exhibitors, 32 speaker sessions, and 11 demonstrations. Between volunteers, exhibitors and attendees, over 1200 people filled the pavilion. New exhibitors joined us, along with many of the stellar exhibitors who have come through the years. Thanks to good weather, we had substantial gate revenues, keeping us in the black, in spite of rising costs for the venue and other aspects. As always a stellar group of volunteers supported the event, before, during and after.
Check out the new video by Thom Bell, "30 Years of Quiet Adventures Symposium" highlighting 2025 and QAS history and looking into the future. Great for those who wonder what QAS is all about.
Here is the 2025 Program Brochure (in PDF compressed format) that shows exhibitors and speakers, as well as our sponsors and other information for this event.
"Bridging the Gap" is about promoting community and connection between all the various outdoor recreational activities. Be it paddling, biking, camping, or something else entirely, we all use and care for the same outdoor spaces, be it directly or indirectly. By "bridging the gaps" between all of the different recreators enjoying these spaces, we can in turn strengthen our ties to the land and water we use. When we find common ground between our different passions, we are able to promote responsible stewardship and are able to better appreciate the places we hold most dear.
The Sponsor Exhibitor Bulletin is available to show options for exhibitors and sponsors for QAS 2025.
The Exhibitor Registrations are also now available at https://bit.ly/4fPwlUr.
For speakers and demonstrations, see the bulletin above.
If you have any questions or would like to be added to the list to receive information for QAS 2026 as it becomes available, send an email message to info@quietadventures.org .
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN 2026!