2024 Colorado Creative Industries Summit
The Creative Industries Summit is a community and economic development conference for the arts and culture sector.
Date and time
Location
Pueblo Convention Center
320 Central Main Street Pueblo, CO 81003Refund Policy
About this event
- 1 day 7 hours
2024 CREATIVE INDUSTRIES SUMMIT
The 11th annual Creative Industries Summit will be held in Pueblo. This two-day conference targets creative entrepreneurs, artists and creatives, municipal and non-profit cultural workers, and creative district leaders. From marketing to community development strategies, topics address practical, nuts-and-bolts approaches to creative business and how-to’s for working collectively with creatives, municipalities and businesses.
Dates: Thursday, May 9 and Friday, May 10, 2024
NOTE: Pre-registration is required for the Summit and ends Monday, May 6th or when the event sells out. We will not be offering on-site registration.
Registration fees
- Early bird registration before March 31, 2024; $200 (plus registration fees)
- After March 31, 2024; $225 (plus registration fees)
- Students (ID), Seniors (65+), and Pueblo Residents; $150
In person event registration includes all sessions, tours, the Governor's Creative Leadership Awards luncheon, light breakfast, lunch and appetizers Thursday, and breakfast and lunch Friday.
Please visit the conference website for agenda updates and additional details: https://oedit.colorado.gov/colorado-creative-industries-summit
Scholarships and Financial Aid
There are a limited number of volunteer spots available. In exchange for 4 hours of volunteering, you'll recieve free registration. If you're interested in volunteering, please fill out this form and CCI staff will contact you.
Accommodations
Colorado Creative Industries (CCI) is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of our programs and operations. It is the policy of CCI to ensure that no individual experiencing a disability shall, by reason of such disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the programs, services, or activities provided by the agency. CCI will strive to make all of our programs, services, and activities fully accessible to individuals with disabilities.
Attendees requesting accommodations including hearing and visual aids, dietary needs, ASL interpreter etc. should indicate those needs on the registration form or may contact us directly at libby.barbee@state.co.us. All venues are ADA compliant; however, please indicate any mobility needs so that we can assist in making your experience as comfortable as possible. We ask that you make us aware of your request at least two weeks before the event.
Special thanks to our local partners: Visit Pueblo and Pueblo Arts Alliance
Summit program and logo design credit: Yanwar Cakrasenjaya
Frequently asked questions
The majority of the event will be held at the Pueblo Convention Center; however, some events and tours will take place in other locations around the area.
We do not currently offer one day registration.
Pricing includes access to all sessions, tours, the Governor's Creative Leadership Awards Luncheon, and the Friday Plenary Luncheon.
Thursday, May 9: pastries & coffee, catered lunch, and appetizers Friday, May 10: breakfast & catered lunch
We can accommodate vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free dietary needs. Please indicate requirements during registration.
Attendees requiring accommodations including wheelchair access, hearing and visual aids, dietary needs, etc. should indicate those needs on the registration form or may contact us directly at emma.acheson@state.co.us. We ask that you make us aware of your needs at least two weeks before the event.
The Courtyard Marriott and the SpringHill suites are offering discounted rates during the summit and through the weekend! You'll receive the room block reservation links in your registration confirmation email. There are also many other wonderful lodging options in Pueblo.
Parking is free. A parking garage is located directly across the street from The Pueblo Convention Center. There are 439 regular spaces and 10 Tesla charging spaces. **Do not park in the Courtyard by Marriott if you are not a guest. They will tow you.
Yes, you can visit https://www.pueblo.us/104/Pueblo-Transit to find bus schedules, route, and fare information. The Courtyard Marriott and SpringHill Suites are conveniently located within walking distance of the Pueblo Convention Center.
Yes, there are gender neutral bathrooms located directly across the hall from the Fortino Grand Hall next to the Convention Center offices.
Yes, there are ADA/handicapped spaces directly in front of the venue.
Yes, please contact Libby Barbee at libby.barbee@state.co.us for more details and location.
Libby Barbee, libby.barbee@state.co.us or Emma Acheson, emma.acheson@state.co.us