The Facilitator and Trainer's UnConference

3-day gathering of professionals who come together to exchange their ideas, expertise and passion for experiential education through the magic of Open Space Technology.

Open Space is a proven, effective meeting technology that provides a structure in which participants totally influence the direction, content and outcomes of the conference.

Since 1993, thousands of UnConference participants have experienced the generosity of Open Space. The process ignites the formation of a dynamic learning community .

Learn more about the UnConference and Open Space.

February 26 - 28, 2026

The Meeting Place (located in the Residence Inn by Marriott in Longmont, Colorado)

8 AM - 5 PM

EARLY BIRD registration ends...January 30, 2026

The Innovative Team is a 20 or 30 hour team development workshop for both untrained and experienced facilitators based on actual material that Tom Leahy uses with his adult and corporate clients. It is a broad-based training of challenge initiatives and facilitation skills focused on creating an effective team out of a gaggle of individuals, regardless their age or experience. This workshop focuses on Toms’ original models, tools and skills that create teams that communicate clearly, solve problems together and make decisions quickly with total buy-in. Bold claims you say?

Learn more about this Pre-Conference Workshop with Tom Leahy.

February 24-25, 2026

The Meeting Place (located in the Residence Inn by Marriott in Longmont, Colorado)

8 AM - 5 PM

$495 (workshop only)

$295 (discounted workshop fee with UnConference registration)

Join Dr. Jim Cain for a truly hands-on workshop, learning how to facilitate and make a variety of portable team building props (Bull Rings, Funderbirds (Petecas), Team Fusion) and many more!

February 25, 2026

Marriott SpringHill Suites
1 PM - 5 PM
$100 (includes all materials and a copy of Jim’s DIY book “The Teambuilder's Toolbox”)

First Time: Applicable to first time participants. Fee includes all three days of the UnConference: Thursday thru Saturday.

Alumni: Applicable to individuals who have previously attended the UnConference or a Leahy workshop in the past. Alumni rates also apply to employees of an organization that have sent participants to the UnConference in previous years. Fee includes all three days of the UnConference: Thursday thru Saturday.

Student: Applicable to any individual under the age of 18 or with a valid college ID and enrolled in 12 or more credit hours during the semester of the conference. Fee includes all three days of the UnConference: Thursday thru Saturday.

Vendor: Includes one UnConference registration and a table to display and sell your products and services during the UnConference. Vendors may not sell their products and services in another presenter's workshop. Overnight storage provided if requested though we cannot guarantee security. Fee includes all three days of the UnConference: Thursday thru Saturday.

Peddler: Includes one UnConference registration and a "peddler's license" to travel about selling your products and services. The peddler's license does NOT include a table / display. Peddlers may not sell their products in another presenter's workshop. Overnight storage provided if requested, though we cannot guarantee security. Fee includes all three days of the UnConference: Thursday thru Saturday.

Daily: Applicable to any individual who attends any single day(s) of the UnConference.

Group Discounts Available! Email Jennifer Leahy for details. No group discounts for students.

Refunds: To qualify for a refund, you must contact us in writing before the Pre-Conference Workshop or UnConference.

Registration fees less a $50 processing fee is refundable up to 30 days before the start of the Pre-Conference Workshops (January 24, 2026) or UnConference (January 26, 2026). Refunds after those dates are issued less a $100 processing fee.

No Show: No refund

Cancellation: If Pre-Conference Workshop or UnConference are cancelled by Leahy & Associates, participants will receive a 100% refund.

Air: Denver International Airport is approximately 1 hour (to / from) hotels and conference site.

Ground Transportation: Several (off-site) car rental agencies at Denver International Airport or UBER or * (AB1 bus to/from Boulder/Table Mesa) are good options.

*Another mode of transport from Boulder/Table Mesa bus station to hotel in Longmont will be required.

Lodging / Conference Site: We will be gathering in multiple meeting spaces within 3 adjacent Marriott hotels (on Dry Creek Dr.) in Longmont, Colorado.

We have negotiated a discounted rate of $79 per night with *, * and * (until February 13, 2026).

*Click on each hotel name for description of hotel amenities and to reserve your room.

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