2020 COLORADO PLANNING CONFERENCE

SEPTEMBER 30 - OCTOBER 2

VAIL, COLORADO

APA Colorado hosts the annual Colorado Planning Conference (CPC) each fall. This year, our conference is scheduled for September 30 - October 2 in Vail, Colorado. Attendance to our in-person event has continued to grow over the last 10 years, reaching over 500 attendees the last few years.

UPDATES: Check this page for updates as decisions are made and  informaton is available. 

7-13-20 Update: COVID-19

It is with great sadness that the APA Colorado Board has decided to cancel the in-person fall 2020 Colorado Planning Conference in Vail.

Our first and foremost priority is the health and safety of our members and conference attendees. After much discussion, input from our members and reviewing the conference attendance survey, it was determined that moving forward with an in-person event was not in the best interest of the Chapter. A majority of our members noted they would not be able to attend the conference due to financial constraints, travel restrictions by employers or concerns of your own personal health and safety.

With that, the Chapter Board will be meeting over the next month to discuss a virtual event(s), including format, duration, timing, partnerships, and sessions. Like us, many of you are having virtual meeting fatigue, so we will keep this in mind with our brainstorming. However, we do feel it’s important to keep the lines of communication open, to network with planners across the state, and to continue to learn from one another.
 

6-15-20 Update: COVID-19
Our highest priority is the health and safety of our Chapter members and community. We are continually monitoring guidelines from the WHO and CDC leading up to the 2020 Colorado Planning Conferece. At this time, the event is still planned for the Vail Marriott in Vail, CO, September 30 - October 2, 2020. We are reviewing the results of the conference attendance survey and will be communicating results and the Board's decision to hold or cancel the in-person conference by the end of June.

5-11-20 COVID-19: At this time we are still planning an in-person event; however, we anticipate there will be lingereing affects from the COVID-19 pandemic which may require limitations on space, attendance and offerings. As such, we are researching virutal conference options which may be held in conjuctions with, in place of or separate from the in-person event. Registration will not open in early June; we anticipate it opening in late June or early July and pricing may be modified from those posted.

The Chapter will be conducting a survey of our members to determine overall abielity to attend an  in-person evnet based on personal safety considerations, budget impacts to training and travel, and other considerations. Please keep an eye out for this survey in late May.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

LODGING

PROGRAM & SCHEDULE

CONFERENCE APP

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES & PACKAGES

CALL FOR SESSIONS/SPEAKERS - Now closed.

VAIL VILLAGE INFORMATION & MAPS

CONFERENCE TRANSPORTATION

IMPORTANT DATES:

• CALL FOR SESSIONS: CLOSED
• SPONSORS: Join our growing list!
• CALL FOR AWARD NOMINATIONS: Deadline extended to April 13
• CALL FOR GREAT PLACES in COLORADO NOMINATIONS: Deadline May 18
• REGISTRATION: Opens in June. Closes in early September. Early Bird rate ends early July.
• VENUE: Vail Marriott Resort. Online reservations will open in early June.

REGISTRATION:

Registration will open in June. Conference rates are listed below.

Note:

• Public Offical Workshop Only Rate: $50, $75 onsite
• The Emerging Planning Professional rate is no longer availabe.

VENUE:

Vail Marriott Mountain Resort
715 West Lionshead Circle
Vail, Colorado 81657

Room rates:
$149 (All rates are subject to the appropriate state, local, and any occupancy taxes in effect at the time of Group’s meeting. These taxes are currently 9.8 %.) Reservations must be made on or before September 8, 2020. No resort fee will be charged and no amenities will be offered. Complimentary internet access in guest rooms. 
$16 Valet per night per car.