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.
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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

Tuesday, July 18, 2023 / 9:00am-1:00pm / The Cable Center / 2000 Buchtel Blvd, Denver, CO 80210
Hosted by the Colorado Business Roundtable and Colorado Succeeds and presented by Boeing
Join us for the annual “Future of Work: Maximizing Human Potential” event, 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 is expected to attract over 300 attendees and provide a valuable forum to exchange ideas, discuss the latest trends and strategies, and establish valuable connections.
View from the Top: September 28, 2023
Musuem of Nature and Science
7:30am-9:00am
Info to come
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

Thursday, April 27, 2023
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
7:30am to 9:00am
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. Join us for an informative presentation by Morgan Stanley’s U.S. Chief Economist Ellen Zentner and regional economist Kate M. Watkins, who will share their views on critical factors defining growth, employment, and business and consumer balance sheets.
Moderated by: Debbie Brown, President of Colorado Business Roundtable (COBRT)
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Thursday, September 22, 2022
7:30 am – 9:00 am
Denver Museum of Nature and Science
2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO