Colorado Creative Industries Summit

Colorado Creative Industries Summit Program Summary The Creative Industries Summit is the annual event for Colorado creatives to be inspired. More than 350 creative stakeholders from over 60 Colorado cities and towns attend the summit. The two-day event offers workshops. The event is ideal for both early to late-career creative leaders including artists, board members, community leaders, creative entrepreneurs, creative industries advocates from all sectors, elected officials, emerging creatives, executive directors, municipal and nonprofit cultural workers, and program staff. Thank you for your interest in attending the CCI Summit. The event is sold out. Sign-up for the CCI newsletter for the latest updates on regional news. Overview Type:  Summit For:  Cultural industry leaders Date:  June 4-5, 2026 Location:  Create Trinidad Creative District OEDIT division:   Colorado Creative Industries Expand All 2026 CCI Summit Registration is Closed Thank you for your interest in attending the CCI Summit. The event is sold out. Sign-up for the CCI newsletter for the latest updates on regional news. Those that have registered your ticket includes light breakfast on both mornings, the Governor’s Creative Leadership Awards Luncheon on June 4, and light appetizers during the Welcome Reception on June 4. Lunch on Friday, June 5 is not provided for all attendees. Attendees can schedule lunch on their own or attend Warm Cookies of the Revolution’s Interdependence Day event (lunch provided). If you would like to attend the Interdependence Day event, please select that option on your registration form. Event Information and Logistics Check-In Event check-in will be at The Commons @ Space to Create at 218 W Main 81082. Attendees arriving early for the full summit can check-in 4-8 on Wednesday, June 3 and beginning at 8 on Thursday, June 4 and Friday, June 5.  The check-in table will be up for the duration of the event for general information and late check-in. 2026 CCI Summit Kickoff and Plenary Session Join us at 9 on Thursday, June 4 for the official summit kickoff featuring a plenary session focused on Colorado’s film industry and the 2027 Sundance Film Festival. Plan to arrive by 8 to check in and get seated. Summit Location Sessions and events will be held throughout the CREATE Trinidad Creative District. The Commons @ Space to Create will host the check-in table, exhibitor booths, The Governor’s Creative Leadership Award Luncheon, and will serve as a homebase for summit operations. A full schedule and map of events will be provided closer to the event. Transportation All session and summit events are held within walking distance of one another around the CREATE Trinidad creative district. There will be a free trolley running regularly on rotation between the local hotels and session locations throughout the downtown. Parking Free parking is available throughout downtown Trinidad, including along Main Street and Commercial Street. Additional public parking lots are located at Main Street and Church Street and at the corner of Main Street and Animas Street. Handicap, accessible parking spaces are available in these public parking lots to ensure convenient access for all attendees. Lodging There are various options for lodging available in Trinidad and we recommend reserving your lodging early. CCI has limited blocked rooms with special rates at the following local hotels. To reserve a room within the block, please call the hotel and mention you’re booking for the CCI Summit. The rates are available June 3-7 so you can extend your trip! The blocks are only available to book up until 2 weeks prior to the event, so please reserve your rooms early. Hilton Garden Inn Downtown $169/night 719-845-8000