See descriptions below. Each session is 50 minutes and will repeat at 3:00 pm, allowing attendees to select two sessions. In-room snacks will be provided between sessions.

How To Tell Your Sustainable Recreation Story 

Matthew Weintraub and Nikhil Narkhede, Nevada’s Division of Outdoor Recreation (NDOR) 

Responsible recreation ensures our outdoor spaces are protected and available for the next generation of Nevadans. But what exactly does responsible recreation mean in Nevada? Come find out and how you can tap into funds available from Nevada’s Department of Outdoor Recreation to help with your outdoor recreation projects.  

Resources to Tell Your Story: How to Engage Partners and Access Funding 

Panel discussion with moderator Cortney Bloomer, Travel Nevada; Shari Davis, Governor’s Office of Economic Development; Anthony Manfredi, Nevada Arts Council; Miles Gurtler, Bureau of Land Management; Fred Steinmann, UNR’s University Center for Economic Development 

Moderated by Travel Nevada’s Destination Development Manager, this panel discussion features an expert panel of partners who not only made up the first 3D Project Selection Committee, but who also have a deep love for rural Nevada. Representing diverse State and Federal agencies, the collective knowledge of the speakers is a deep well for anyone interested in looking at community and economic development through a tourism lens. Not only will participants learn about a wide network of resources available to rural Nevada communities, they will also get to hear first-hand about effective strategies, programs, and partnerships that might spark an idea for implementation in their own communities.   

Creating amazing location stories on a micro-budget 

Kelly Schwarze, Emmy-award-winning filmmaker and Danette Tull, Nevada Film Office

When we think about video production, or moviemaking, images of expensive equipment comes to mind. Although this is still true for many productions, technology has leveled the playing field for those looking to tell inspiring stories on a budget. What stories can you tell about your business or community?