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The Colorado Capital Conference is a unique opportunity for Colorado residents to interact with the nation's leaders in Washington, D.C. In an ever-changing political environment, the Colorado Capital Conference provides key insights into how the U.S. Government works. The conference is designed to give participants an enhanced understanding of the federal legislative process, as well as how to positively effect public policy.

100 participants from Colorado who represent a diverse cross-section of the state will be selected through an application process (applications will be reviewed jointly by U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper, Colorado Mesa University, University of Colorado and Colorado State University).

2025 Colorado Capital Conference Application

The application for the 2025 Colorado Capital Conference will open on February 5, 2025.

Join us in DC
We had an amazing experience in our nation's capital at the 2024 Colorado Capital Conference. Will we see you there in 2025?

Important Dates

Conference dates: June 24-26, 2025

Application opens February 5, 2025

Application closes: March 7, 2025

Acceptance notification: Participants will be notified of their acceptance no later than March 19, 2025

Cost

Registration fee of $650 for persons selected to attend the conference. 

  • Monies received are used to offset cost of meals, facility use, transportation, etc.
  • Participants are responsible for hotel accommodations and airfare.
  • Group rates for travel and lodging will be available but the costs are the responsibility of the participants.
  • Guests are welcome to participate in evening events for an additional fee of $200.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about the Colorado Capital Conference please reach out to [email protected].

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U.S. Senator Michael Bennet


U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper