Top 5 Reasons to Attend the 2026 CML Annual Conference in Westminster

1. It’s the event for Colorado’s municipal leaders.
Join peers from across the state for the premier training event designed just for you. Learn from experts, dive into topics that matter most to your community, and bring home fresh ideas you can put to work right away.

2. Meet, mingle, and make connections.
There’s nothing like being in the same room with other leaders who get what you do. Swap stories, share solutions, and build relationships that last well beyond the conference.

3. Easy to get to—hard to beat!
Whether you’re coming from the mountains, the plains, or the Western Slope, Westminster’s central Front Range location makes getting here simple.

4. A city with a mountain view.
Enjoy all the perks of being close to Denver and Boulder, with trails, lakes, and stunning Rocky Mountain scenery right outside your door. It’s the perfect blend of city energy and Colorado beauty.

5. Invest in yourself—and your municipality.
You’ll leave energized, inspired, and equipped with new tools to make a difference back home. Don’t miss the chance to learn, connect, and grow with Colorado’s best and brightest.

Mark your calendar NOW and we'll see you June 22 - 25, 2026 at the Westin Westminster. This year's event starts on Monday, June 22 and runs through Thursday, June 25.

Sponsorship is now open.

Submit your application for the 2026 Annual Conference Scholarship!

Get ready for CML’s can’t-miss event of the year! Scholarship application submissions are now open.

The CML Annual Conference brings together municipal officials from across the state for three days of learning, collaboration, and connection. Year after year, attendees describe the conference as energizing, inspiring, and incredibly valuable—a place to step away from day-to-day demands, immerse yourself in timely topics, and connect with peers who understand the challenges and opportunities of municipal leadership.

We are pleased to once again offer 10 scholarships!

The conference scholarship covers full registration, lodging, tickets to the Tuesday Meeting of the Minds Luncheon, the Wednesday Good Governance Award Luncheon, and a ticket to one of the following events on Thursday:

Elected Officials breakfast
Managers Lunch
Attorneys Lunch

Scholarships are open to all member municipalities including managers, clerks, mayors, councilmembers, town board members, or key department heads. We encourage you to apply and share this opportunity with others in your municipality.

Note: Only one application is allowed per municipality per year. Those municipalities who received a conference scholarship in 2025 are not eligible for 2026.

For more information and to apply, click here. Applications must include all required materials and be submitted to CML by Friday, March 6. Incomplete applications will not be considered. For questions about the conference or scholarships, please contact Karen Rosen, meeting & events planner at krosen@cml.org or 303-831-6411.