Unlike other conferences, the summit is a uniquely cross-sector event where people across government, education, nonprofits, businesses, and activism come together. We welcome anyone who is working in their community to make a difference.
Tickets are available on a sliding scale from $149-399. We ask that you select a ticket price matching the size and budget of your organization. If you are a youth or do community work on your own time, without the support of an organization, please select the ticket price that is accessible to you.
The Civic Canopy is a community-based nonprofit focused on transforming the way we solve society’s big, sticky issues. We partner with individuals, organizations, and coalitions to provide training, coaching, and facilitation to help people collaborate better. Learn more at www.civiccanopy.org.
We’ve heard from our network that too many things happen just in Denver. To meet the needs of all the folks we serve, we’ll be moving locations for each of our upcoming events to different areas of the state. Last time was Aurora, this time Colorado Springs, but it’ll be another location next time.
Pre-Summit Happy Hour
Join us for happy hour and Civic Power Walk at the Atrevida Beer Company from 4:00 – 6:00 pm the night before the Summit, May 20th. Atrevida Beer Company is the first Latina-owned brewery in Colorado and is veteran-owned too! First round is on us!
What’s a Power Walk? We’ll give you options to explore the neighborhood with a group, exploring how the place around you came to be that way. What were the civic activities that shaped this place? Then we’ll return to share a drink and connect. Learn more about Power Walks in this recent story from the New York Times.
The Summit is taking place at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs’ University Center located at 1420 Austin Bluffs Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO 80918.
Directions from I-25
Whether you are coming from the north or south, take the Garden of the Gods exit and go east (away from the mountains).
When Garden of the Gods intersects with Nevada Ave. the name of the street changes to Austin Bluffs Parkway.
Proceed east up the hill on Austin Bluffs.
At the top of the hill, the road curves to the south, then back to the east and the campus will be on the left.
Directions from Academy Blvd. North
Directions from Academy Blvd. South
Go north on Academy Blvd. until it intersects with Austin Bluffs Parkway.
Go left on Austin Bluffs (toward the mountains) and proceed approximately 1.5 miles.
The campus will be on your right.
Directions from Downtown Colorado Springs
Take Nevada Ave. north to where it intersects with Austin Bluffs Parkway.
Make a right turn and proceed east up the hill on Austin Bluffs.
At the top of the hill, the road curves to the south, then back to the east and the campus will be on the left.
Free on-site parking is offered in Lot 224 and 222 next to the University of Colorado Colorado Springs University Center. View the parking map here: UCCS Parking Map.
This event will begin at 8:00 AM on May 21st with a provided breakfast. Breakfast and lunch will be provided on both May 21st and May 22nd. Light snacks and refreshments will be available throughout all the Summit. All participants will be on their own for dinners so please plan accordingly. Beverage stations will be open throughout the Summit and we encourage you to bring a reusable water bottle and hot beverage mug to increase our Summit’s sustainability.
All Summit session rooms are wheelchair accessible. There is are all-gender restrooms on the third floor of the University Center. The venue lighting is typical for a university and may trigger those with light sensitivity.
We recommend booking lodging at the Hyatt Place Colorado Springs/Garden of the Gods. Book through our room block before April 29th.
The Summit will be conducted in English and Spanish, and all sessions will have bilingual interpretation. We ask that all participants who are not bilingual use an interpretation device in order to make sure everyone can participate in their language of preference. Additional instructions will be provided at the event by our language and interpretation partner, the Community Language Cooperative.
There will be free Wi-Fi throughout the Summit venue.
