Submit Your Session Proposal for the 2026 CML Annual Conference

Planning is underway for the 2026 CML Annual Conference, June 23 - 26 in beautiful Westminster, CO, and we want you to be part of it! This is your chance to inspire and connect with more than 1,200 municipal leaders from across Colorado. Whether you’ve led a successful initiative, developed an innovative solution, or have expertise on emerging issues, your ideas can help empower municipalities to thrive. Submit your proposal by November 14—selected presenters will be notified by December 20.

We’re looking for dynamic, interactive sessions that offer clear takeaways participants can use right away. From deep-dive workshops and panels to fast-paced Pecha Kucha talks, creativity and collaboration are encouraged. Topics of interest include governance, leadership, housing, infrastructure, innovation, and the unique challenges of small and rural communities.

Submit your session proposal here!

Don’t want to present but have a great idea? We’d still love to hear from you—help us shape an engaging, solutions-focused program for 2026! Please contact Karen Rosen at krosen@cml.org.

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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 23 - 26, 2026 at the Westin Westminster.