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Events

The Colorado Business Roundtable (COBRT) hosts three signature events each year. We hear from global, national, and local leaders who educate and discuss shared challenges and opportunities that are influencing organizations. The speakers are renowned in their respective fields of government, business, and education. And, as always, it is an exciting time to network and collaborate. Come and experience these powerful one-of-a-kind events.

State of the State

At the start of each legislative session, we host a moderated interview with Colorado’s Governor.  This lively exchange gives the Governor an opportunity to share business priorities and answer top-of-mind questions from the business community.

View from the Top

CEOs from America’s largest companies discuss the unique challenges and opportunities they face in leading fortune companies.  Former speakers include: John Hayes, CEO, Ball Corporation; Mike Fries, CEO, Liberty Global; Hikmet Erset, CEO, Western Union; Steven Demetriou, CEO, Jacobs Engineering; and Adam Contros, CEO RE/MAX Holding Group.

State of Workforce

Colorado Business Roundtable hosts an annual event around issues such as higher education and workforce to better understand and meet the challenges for the future of Colorado’s workforce readiness.

Upcoming Events

Upcoming

Events

Future of Work: Bringing Sidelined Talent into the Game

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Empower Field at Mile High
The annual Future of Work event features a half-day immersive experience designed to help leaders gain a deeper understanding of the challenges facing Colorado’s workforce. This year we will focus on Colorado's untapped and under tapped talent who haven't maximized their dreams for a sustainable career and prosperity. This event attracts over 300 attendees and provides a valuable forum to exchange ideas, discuss the latest trends and strategies, and establish valuable connections.

Member Events

Member

Events

In-Depth, Personal, and Impactful

Policy Roundtables

Colorado Business Roundtable hosts invitation-only policy roundtables on a variety of business issues that are top-of-mind for today’s business and elected leaders.  We have a reputation for convening, collaborating, and putting forth innovative solutions from the business community.

Interactive Calls

Colorado Business Roundtable hosts in-person Roundtable in addition to interactive congressional briefing conference calls with Colorado’s 7 United States Representatives and 2 United States Senators to hear about federal business priorities from elected leaders and provide feedback.

Community Committee

Business are committed to investing in and working with their local communities to provide support, increase economic development and offer a helping hand in times of crisis.  Our Community Committee brings together collaboration and action between the business and nonprofit communities.

Past Events

Past

Events

Aerospace Day at the Colorado Capitol

Monday, March 4, 2024 | 9:00 AM
Colorado State Capitol
200 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, Colorado - 80203

What Makes a Good Job and Who Decides? Issues to Watch Impacting Colorado's Workforce

Tuesday, February 27, 2024 | 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
AMG National Trust, Third Floor Dome
6295 Greenwood Plaza Blvd, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Join us to discuss the impact of the federal government’s “Good Jobs Principles” and their implementation in Colorado. Gain insights to provide feedback and prepare for upcoming requirements affecting employees, employers, and the broader economy. 

State of the State 2024

Wednesday, January 24, 2024 | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Denver Art Museum, Sturm Pavilion
100 West 14th Avenue Parkway
COBRT hosted a conversation with Governor Polis as he shared insights into Colorado’s top priorities for the year ahead, focusing on affordability, community safety, and prosperity, and how we will shape the state’s path forward.

Immigration as a Colorado Workforce Solution

Wednesday, December 6, 2023 | 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
MSU Denver Campus / CAVEA Theater
890 Auraria Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204
Thought leaders from academia, business and government joined a conversation to unpack the critical connection between modernized immigration policies and Colorado’s economic future.

View from the Top 2023: The Business of Sports

Thursday, September 28, 2023 | 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Denver Museum of Nature and Science
2001 Colorado Boulevard, Denver, CO 80205
Brought to you by the Colorado Business Roundtable. Colorado’s sports teams serve as driving forces for economic growth and community solidarity, while also generating employment opportunities and fostering a collective sense of unity and pride in our state. Colorado sports team executives representing the Denver Broncos, Denver Nuggets, Colorado Rockies and Colorado Avalanche gathered to share their insights, experiences, and strategies for business success in the competitive world of sports.

Future of Work: Maximizing Human Potential

Tuesday, July 18, 2023 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
The Cable Center
2000 Buchtel Blvd, Denver, CO 80210
Hosted by the Colorado Business Roundtable and Colorado Succeeds and presented by Boeing. The annual “Future of Work: Maximizing Human Potential” event featured a half-day immersive experience designed to help leaders gain a deeper understanding of the challenges facing Colorado’s workforce. With an engaging speaker lineup, this event attracted over 300 attendees and provided a valuable forum to exchange ideas, discuss the latest trends and strategies, and establish valuable connections.

2023 Economic Forecast National and Regional Insights

Thursday, April 27, 2023 | 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
CU Denver Business School Jake Jabs Event Center
1475 Lawrence Street, Denver, CO 80202
Hosted by the University of Colorado Denver School of Business and the Colorado Business Roundtable.

The U.S. could be headed towards a mild recession as higher interest rates slow demand for goods, services and the workers who produce them. This event featured an informative presentation by Morgan Stanley’s U.S. Chief Economist Ellen Zentner and regional economist Kate M. Watkins, who shared their views on critical factors defining growth, employment, and business and consumer balance sheets.

Moderated by: Debbie Brown, President of Colorado Business Roundtable (COBRT)

Aerospace Day at the Colorado Capitol

Monday, March 13, 2023 | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Colorado State Capitol
200 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80203

Profits and Purpose: What’s Next for ESG

Thursday, February 23, 2023 | 3:00 PM
The Dome at AMG National Trust
6295 Greenwood Plaza Blvd, Greenwood Village, CO 80111

State of the State 2023

Thursday, January 26, 2023 | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Denver Art Museum, South Sturm Pavilion
100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, CO 80203

View from the Top

Thursday, September 22, 2022 | 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Denver Museum of Nature and Science
2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205

Future of Work: Talent Pipelines Reimagined

Thursday, July 14, 2022 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Empower Field at Mile High, United Club Level East Club
1701 Bryant St, Denver, CO 80204

State of the State 2022

Thursday, February 3, 2022 | 1:00 PM
Denver Museum of Nature and Science
2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205 Most popular places at
Governor Polis provided remarks regarding his 2022 initiatives and priorities that will have an impact on Colorado’s businesses and economy. Influential business leaders co-hosted the event and joined in the conversation.

View From the Top 2021

Thursday, September 23, 2021 | 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Denver Museum of Nature and Science
2001 Colorado Blvd. Denver, CO 80205
Colorado’s leading non-profit CEOs gathered for an in-depth conversation on managing through crisis and the vital connection between business and non-profit communities.

State of the State 2021

Monday, February 22, 2021 | 11:00 AM

Governor Polis provided remarks regarding his 2021 initiatives and priorities that will have an impact on Colorado’s businesses and economy. Influential business leaders co-hosted the event and joined in the conversation.

View from the Top 2020

Thursday, September 17, 2020 | 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

The economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has far-reaching consequences, and businesses have risen to the challenge: restructuring supply lines, re-imagining ways to deliver services and protecting employees, adopting new technologies, and going above and beyond to support relief efforts. Colorado’s leading CEOs gathered for an in-depth conversation exploring the challenges and opportunities for the business community to reopen, rehire, and recharge our economic recovery.