2026 CCI Summit - Wood, Steel, and Stone: Unearthing Creativity
Schedule
Thu, 04 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 am to Fri, 05 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
The Commons at Space to Create in Trinidad, CO | Trinidad, CO
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The Colorado Creative Industries Summit (CCI Summit) is our annual convening for leaders in the creative industries to explore, connect, and activate ideas across Colorado. The Summit is both a space to learn from local and statewide initiatives and a chance to collaborate, be inspired, and spark new ideas for arts, advocacy, and creative placemaking.Registration is now open for the 2026 CCI Summit, taking place June 4-5 in the CREATE Trinidad Creative District! Over two days, the Summit brings together exhibitions, performances, networking, tours, workshops and speakers--all unfolding amid Trinidad's history, galleries, and creative spaces full of character.
For Everyone Who Creates, Leads, and Inspires
The convening is ideal for early to late-career creative leaders including artists, board members, community leaders, creative entrepreneurs, creative industries advocates from all sectors, elected officials, emerging creatives, executive directors, municipal and nonprofit cultural workers, and program staff.
Early-bird pricing is available through April 30, 2026: https://whova.com/portal/registration/Sze7nGwsOSK3Tp9qorPl/?utm_campaignname=MarketingCloud&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2026+CCI+Summit+Announcement&utm_content=https%3a%2f%2fwhova.com%2fportal%2fregistration%2fSze7nGwsOSK3Tp9qorPl%2f
Limited Volunteer Opportunities
In exchange for your time, volunteers receive free registration to the CCI Summit (up to a $250 value). Volunteering is a great way to connect with fellow creatives, get a behind-the-scenes look at the Summit, and be part of making this statewide gathering possible.
Sign up through the 2026 CCI Summit Volunteer Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScp-7dRy5vlaCvCLNPUenVkhdTlhldUlfjXWLcNzIA6rubu0Q/closedform
Session Highlights
-Pre-Convening Activities
On June 3, public pre-convening events run from 4-8 p.m., throughout the CREATE Trinidad Creative District, including BARTer Collective Story, Savoy Salon, and the Literary Arts Summit presented by Lighthouse Writers Workshop.
-Opening Plenary: The State of Colorado's Film Industry
Presenters: Josh Blanchard, Director of Colorado Creative Industries; Lauren Grimshaw Sloan, CO Film Commissioner; and Jeff Levine, Head of Audience Development & Experience for Sundance Film Festival.
-Welcome Reception at the Trinidad History Museum
Mix, mingle, and connect with fellow conveners as the evening unfolds at the Trinidad History Museum and across downtown in the creative district with activations and film screenings.
-After Party at SOCO Skateland
Close out Day 1 of the CCI Summit with an after party hosted by Rainbow Dome, at SOCO Skateland--Trinidad's historic roller rink.
Session descriptions are on our website and the full schedule will be released in May. Visit the CCI Summit webpage and sign-up for our newsletter for the latest updates!
A special thank you to the 2026 CCI Summit Sponsors
Platinum Level
Bonfils-Stanton Foundation
CREATE Trinidad
Gold Level
Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority (CECFA)
Meow Wolf Denver
Silver Level
Colorado Scenic and Historic Byways
CU Boulder Office for Public and Community Engaged Scholarship
Denver Botanic Gardens
Empowered, LLC
Exhibitor Sponsors
Ayres Associates, Inc.
GO Smart Grants Management by Creative West
State Historic Preservation Office
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Where is it happening?
The Commons at Space to Create in Trinidad, CO, 218 West Main Street,Trinidad, Colorado, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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