PTC Colab 2025

New Location, Bigger Impact

For 2025, the Paddlesports Trade Coalition is partnering with the ACA PaddleFest to bring you a bigger, better, and more connected PTC Colab—all while celebrating 145 years of the American Canoe Association.

This joint event brings together the trade side of paddlesports with ACA’s expansive community for five days of collaboration, innovation, and on-water action.

What’s Staying the Same

We’re keeping everything you loved about PTC Colab 2024:

• Informational Sessions & Roundtables

• Industry Discussions on participation growth, sustainability, retail strategy & more

• On-Water Demos and hands-on product testing

• New Product Showcase featuring innovation across the industry

What’s New in 2025

By combining with ACA PaddleFest, we’re adding:

• National Slalom & Kayak Cross Championships

• Swiftwater Rescue Conference

• Instructor & Trainer Updates

• ACA Soirée & Silent Auction

• More foot traffic, more visibility, more opportunities

All of this takes place at the U.S. National Whitewater Center, a premier venue with whitewater, flat water, and land-based spaces for both networking and gear testing.

Location & Dates

U.S. National Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center Parkway
Charlotte, NC 28214
PTC Colab Dates: October 15–19, 2025
ACA PaddleFest Main Programming: October 17–19, 2025

Questions?

Contact us at info@paddlesportstradecoalition.org