Program Summary
The annual Colorado Outdoor Industry Leadership Summit (COILS) is a three-day event of networking, idea sharing, and expert discussions to build and sustain the outdoor industry in Colorado.
As we strive to grow and sustain a flourishing outdoor recreation-based economy in Colorado, we are gathering leaders and partners from across the industry to establish and execute our vision for the future. We invite CEOs, government officials, executive directors, entrepreneurs, students, and leaders that represent the full spectrum of the outdoor economy in Colorado to attend this event.
Registration is now open. Register through the Colorado Outdoor Industry Leadership Summit form.
Overview
Type: Summit
For: Outdoor industry professionals
Date: October 2-4, 2024
Venue: Fort Lewis College, Durango, CO
OEDIT division: Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office
The schedule below is subject to change. All events will be located at Fort Lewis College - Student Union, unless otherwise noted.
Session proposals will be announced and the agenda will be updated in the coming weeks.
Wednesday, October 2
2:00 PM - Director's Welcome
2:30 PM - Panel Session / Keynote
3:45 PM - Breakout Sessions
7:00 PM - Welcome Reception
Thursday, October 3
7:45 AM - Breakfast
9:00 AM - Sponsor Remarks
9:30 AM - Breakout Sessions
10:30 AM - Break
11:00 AM - Breakout Sessions
12:00 PM - Lunch on Your Own
2:00 PM - Volunteer Activity (location TBD)
5:00 PM - Reception (location TBD)
Friday, October 4
7:45 AM - Breakfast
9:00 AM - Sponsor Remarks
9:30 AM - Breakout Sessions
10:30 AM - Break
11:00 AM - Breakout Sessions
12:00 PM - Lunch & Closing Remarks
1:00 PM - Conference End
We are no longer accepting session proposals. If you have questions, you may contact Matt Nuñez, matthew.nunez@state.co.us.
Please use the link below to register. Due to the limited capacity of this event, we ask that you only register if you can guarantee your attendance. If you can no longer attend COILS, please contact us at orec@state.co.us. Once capacity is reached, registrants will be added to a waitlist.
Registration is now open. Register through the Colorado Outdoor Industry Leadership Summit form.
Volunteer activity details will be added closer to the event.
Please take a moment to book your accommodation as soon as possible. There are a variety of hotels in the area, and we recommend the following:
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Durango
- Homewood Suites by Hilton
- Hampton Inn Durango
- Holiday Inn Durango
- Use this link to access a discount code prior to September 1, 2024.
- Residence Inn Durango
Parking is extremely limited at Fort Lewis College and attendees will be asked to ride a shuttle to campus. Details on transportation from hotels to Fort Lewis will be added closer to the event.
Durango is located in Southwest Colorado and is accessibly via CO Highway 161 or Highway 550. Durango is approximately six hours from Denver, or 3.5 hours from Grand Junction via car.
Commercial flights to the La Plata County Airport are limited, and transportation to Durango will not be provided. Uber/Lyft is extremely limited in the area. For information on available shuttle services, please visit the City of Durango website. Advance reservations are strongly encouraged. There are car rental facilities at the airport. The airport is approximately 30 minutes from Downtown Durango.
COILS is a gathering place for the outdoor recreation industry in Colorado. We rely on the generosity of industry partners to make COILS accessible and worthwhile for all attendees. If you are interested in getting your brand in front of conference attendees, please reach out us at orec@state.co.us.
Sponsorship Levels
Title Sponsor $15,000 (1 available)
- Co-present COILS with the OREC Office
- 5 guaranteed registration spots
- Stage time for up to 10 minutes (may include a short video)
- Complimentary exhibitor table
- Marketing material placed in all conference bags
- Logo placement on conference collateral
- Attendee list
Platinum Sponsorship $10,000 (2 available)
- Sponsorship of evening reception
- 3 guaranteed registration spots
- Stage time for up to 5 minutes (may include a short video)
- Marketing material placed in all conference bags
- Logo placement on conference collateral
- Attendee list
Gold Sponsorship $5,000 (5 available)
- Sponsorship of a breakfast or lunch at COILS
- 2 guaranteed registration spots
- Opportunity to speak at sponsored breakfast or lunch
- On-screen recognition throughout the conference
- Complimentary exhibitor table
- Marketing material placed in all conference bags
- Logo placement on conference collateral
Silver Sponsorship $2,500
- Sponsorship of one of the following items:
- Volunteer activity in conjunction with a local nonprofit
- Morning or afternoon snack break
- Transportation
- Attendee gift bags
- Name badge holders/lanyards
- 2 guaranteed registration spots
- On-screen recognition throughout the conference
- Complimentary exhibitor table
- Marketing material placed in all conference bags
- Logo placement on conference collateral
Exhibitor Table (In-kind product donation)
- Products placed in all conference bags
- Exhibitor table at the conference venue
- Logo placement on conference collateral
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