Fortifying the
Movement in
Volatile Times
Wednesday, July 30–Friday, August 1
Keystone Conference Center | Keystone, Colorado
The 2025 Colorado Health Symposium is a space for action, collaboration and bold conversations.
Hosted by The Colorado Health Foundation, this annual convening unites health equity advocates, grassroots leaders, policymakers and changemakers who are working to address pressing issues and drive meaningful change.
More than just a conference, the Colorado Health Symposium is a space where new ideas take shape, partnerships are strengthened and innovative solutions emerge. This year’s theme, Fortifying the Movement in Volatile Times, reflects the urgency of the moment and the strategies needed to protect progress, amplify impact, and build long-term resilience.
Dates & Location
- Dates: July 30 – August 1, 2025
- Location: Keystone Conference Center, Keystone, CO
- Registration Deadline: June 20, 2025, or until sold out. Spaces fill quickly—early registration is encouraged.
Registration Fees
- General Admission: $575
- Nonprofit, Education, and Government Rate: $300
- The registration fee does not include travel or lodging
Lodging
- A limited number of accommodations are available at reduced Symposium rates until Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
- You will receive information on booking lodging with your registration confirmation email.
- The Colorado Health Foundation’s discounted room rate ranges from $213 to $342, subject to availability.
*Please allow 15 minutes to complete registration. Spaces sell out quickly, so we encourage you to register as early as possible. Registration will close upon sellout and no later than Friday, June 20, 2025.
Language and Accessibility
In our commitment to language justice and providing an inclusive and accessible conference experience, you can share your needs during registration.
Servicios de Interpretacion, traducción, asistencia técnica y preguntas
La Fundación tiene un firme compromiso con la justicia de idiomas y se esfuerza en ayudar a nuestros huéspedes a participar en el idioma de su corazón. Los servicios de interpretación y traducción estarán disponibles para asistirle durante el proceso de solicitud y de forma presencial para apoyarle durante el transcurso de la conferencia. Envíenos un correo electrónico a cohealthsymposium@coloradohealth.org con su nombre e idioma preferido, y un miembro de nuestro equipo se pondrá en contacto en un plazo de 24 horas laborables.
Translation Services, Technical Assistance and Questions
The Foundation strongly believes in language justice and strives to help our guests participate in the language of their hearts. Interpretation and translation services are available to assist you throughout the registration process and onsite to support you throughout the conference. Please email us at cohealthsymposium@coloradohealth.org with your name and preferred language, and a member of our team will contact you within one business day.
2025 Schedule at a Glance
Full agenda coming soon!
DAY 1Wednesday, July 30
Framing the Moment & Setting the Stage
Kick off with Flash Talks (TED-style presentations) and a keynote conversation to set the tone. Afternoon Poster Sessions and Capacity Building Workshops provide hands-on learning and real-time collaboration. The day concludes with wellness activities and social gatherings to foster meaningful connections.
DAY 2Thursday, July 31
Interactive Learning & Collective Strategy
An interactive plenary prioritizes audience participation and real-time dialogue. Afternoon Poster Sessions and Capacity Building Workshops deepen learning, while movement-based activities and networking spaces sustain engagement. The evening closes with a celebratory gathering filled with music, movement and community.
DAY 3Friday, August 1
Turning Ideas into Action
A day of practical application and strategy, featuring workshops that refine advocacy efforts, explore sustainability solutions and strengthen long-term planning. The event closes with a keynote session, offering reflections and next steps to sustain momentum.
Throughout all three days, there will be space for movement, reflection and rejuvenation, ensuring this is not just a conference—it’s an experience. Join us for an opportunity to learn, connect and act! Together, we will fortify our organizations, strengthen our leadership and build a movement that drives lasting change.
Frequently Asked Questions
Guided by community input, the 2025 Symposium will focus on three critical areas:
- Advocacy, Policy Navigation and Impact – Mobilizing communities, shaping policies, and navigating government processes to drive meaningful change
- Messaging and Narrative Change – Strengthening storytelling, engaging media, selecting the right audiences, and using power mapping to grow movements.
- Nonprofit Sustainability – Exploring long-term strategies to strengthen organizational leadership, operational resilience and sustainability.
General Information
Fortifying the Movement in Volatile Times.
July 30 – August 1, 2025 at the Keystone Conference Center, 633 Tennis Club Rd, Dillon, CO.
Programming begins at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 30 and concludes by 12:00 p.m. on Friday, August 1. Check-in and breakfast start at 8:00 a.m. daily.
Yes. Free parking is available in the Lakeside Village lot, with shuttles to the venue.
Meals and Lodging
Yes. All registered attendees receive:
- Breakfast (Wed–Fri)
- Lunch (Wed-Fri)
- Dinner (Wed-Thu)
- Snacks and drinks throughout the event
No. Lodging is booked separately. Discounted rates and booking links are provided in the registration confirmation email.
Experience and Activities
Comfortable, layered clothing is recommended. Bring workout clothes if you plan to join movement or wellness sessions.
Yes. Expect guided wellness activities, peer connection spaces and celebratory evening events to support reflection, rejuvenation and joy.
What’s New This Year?
This year, we’re refreshing the format to better meet the moment and respond to community needs:
- Flash Talks (TED-style presentations) will kick off Day 1 with bold ideas and insights.
- Poster Sessions will spotlight innovative community work and spark real-time conversation.
- Capacity-Building Workshops will provide hands-on, skill-deepening experiences focused on messaging, media strategy and more.
- Exchange Sessions will not be featured this year, allowing more time and space for peer learning in other formats.
- We’re honored to welcome Joy-Ann Reid to the mainstage—bringing energy, insight and inspiration to this year’s gathering!
Program Highlights
A full schedule will be posted to the event site prior to the Symposium.
These are interactive displays of innovative community work that address health equity in action. Attendees can browse, engage and connect with presenters.
Hands-on sessions designed to build real skills—like storytelling, strategic messaging, working with media and identifying your audience.
- Advocacy, Policy Navigation and Impact
- Messaging and Narrative Change
- Nonprofit Sustainability
Accessibility and Inclusion
Yes. We are proud to partner with The Community Language Cooperative to provide interpretation in English and Spanish throughout the event.
If you noted an accessibility need during registration, staff will reach out before the event and offer support onsite.
Health and Safety
COVID-19 Policy
The Colorado Health Foundation is committed to producing a healthy and safe event, with the understanding that there is no way to eliminate all risk. Please ensure that your vaccinations and boosters are up-to-date.
- We encourage all attendees to take a COVID-19 test before traveling to Keystone. In general, we also encourage anyone feeling unwell to stay home.
- You will be required to complete an on-site COVID-19 rapid test and show a negative test in order to get your name badge. Please plan to arrive on-site at least 20 minutes before the first session you’d like to attend to complete the rapid test and check in with Registration staff. Free COVID-19 rapid tests for daily testing and KN95/KF94 masks will be available onsite.
No. Weapons are not allowed anywhere on the premises.
Registration and Participation
No. All registration must be completed in advance.
No. Meals and sessions are open only to registered attendees.
No. Registration is not refundable or shareable, regardless of late arrival or early departure; however, if you can no longer attend the Symposium, you can transfer your registration to another attendee by emailing cohealthsymposium@coloradohealth.org.
We aim to create a space for learning and joy. We ask that all Symposium attendees:
- Treat others with respect, inclusivity and consideration, recognizing that this event is a place for diversity of thoughts, organizations and individuals.
- Communicate openly and thoughtfully with others, actively listen well to others, and be considerate of views and opinions that differ from yours.
- Respect the rules and policies of the conference center and lodging facilities.
In addition to organic networking that takes place during breaks, lunch and receptions, there will be afternoon and evening activities available such as yoga and workshops. Check out the program for a list of activities.
No, your registration is valid for the entire conference regardless of attendance.
