2025 Colorado Creative Industries Summit

2025 CREATIVE INDUSTRIES SUMMIT

The 12th annual Creative Industries Summit will be held in Grand Junction. 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 1 and Friday, May 2, 2025

NOTE: Pre-registration is required for the Summit and ends Friday, April 25, or when the event sells out. We will not be offering on-site registration.

Registration Fees

• Early bird registration before March 31, 2025; $200 (plus registration fees)
• After March 31, 2025; $225 (plus registration fees)
• Students (ID), Seniors (65+), and Mesa County Residents; $150

In person event registration includes all sessions, tours, the Thursday plenary luncheon, Governor's Awards luncheon, light breakfast, lunch and appetizers Thursday, and breakfast and lunch Friday.

Please visit the conference website for agenda updates and additional details.

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 [email protected] or [email protected]. The convention center is 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: Grand Junction Creates

Summit program and logo design credit: Jesus Almader

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Grand Junction Convention Center, 159 Main Street, Grand Junction, United States