TWO CHAPTERS. ONE NEW STORY IN PARTNERSHIP

HSMAI Southern Colorado and MPI Rocky Mountain Chapter (MPIRMC) are teaming up for two days in Colorado Springs unlike anything else on our calendar this year. For MPIRMC, it's a chance to connect with members beyond the Denver-Boulder metro. For HSMAI Southern Colorado, it's a chance to host everyone right in SOCO territory.

We're kicking things off at Flying Horse Resort and Club with candid conversation from planners who've seen partnerships at their best and worst: the wins, the near-misses, and everything that separates a vendor who saves your event from one who sinks it. From there, we roll into roundtable discussions on the topics shaping our industry, then close out the day with a reception at Garden of the Gods Resort, one of the most iconic backdrops Colorado has to offer.

Stick around and the adventure continues with an overnight stay at Cheyenne Mountain Resort. Thursday morning kicks off with a breakfast keynote from John Register, a U.S. Army combat veteran and a Paralympic silver medalist, sharing Amputate to Elevate®: The StrikePoint Decision Pathway™ for Navigating Irreversible Change, on how to release fear, make decisive moves, and lead with clarity when going back is no longer an option. From there, we break into small groups to explore Colorado Springs, choosing between Garden of the Gods, the Olympic and Paralympic Museum, or the Air Force Academy's Hosmer Visitor Center, before wrapping things up at Hotel Polaris.

Earn up to 3 CEUs toward your CMP or CMM. One CEU is available for each education session: the planner panel, the roundtables, and the keynote.  Following confirmed attendance, credits will be submitted on your behalf to the EIC with the email address you provided at registration.

REGISTRATION, YOUR WAY: This event is built à la carte. Drop in for a single session, or go all in with an overnight stay for the full two-day experience. Either way, transportation between venues is covered — all you have to do is show up. Build your package during registration.

Event Admission
No Membership Required

Wednesday
Lunch & Learn

Planners: $35
Suppliers: $45

Wednesday
Reception

Planners: $10
Suppliers: $15

Thursday Breakfast
Keynote

Planners: $25
Suppliers: $45

Thursday
Lunch & Learn

Planners: $25
Suppliers: $45

Full 2-day
Experience package

Bundle & save

Planners: $75
Suppliers: $135

SPONSOR A PLANNER

For $200 more, sponsor a planner's full two-day experience!

Already registering for the full experience? Add this on and bring a planner along for the ride: every session, the reception, and the keynote and overnight accommodations all covered. Optional museum entry is not included.

Interested? Select this add-on during registration!

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Check out our speakers for this event!

Keynote Speaker

John Register

CEO, Founder
Inspired Communication International
Panelist

Devon Binder

Founder, Owner & Director of Meetings
Red Door Alliances

Donna Tyree

Director of Global Accounts
Helmsbriscoe

Jeanette Stensgaard

Chief Brilliance Officer
ShePlans Co.

Meghan Keelan

Associate Director of Meetings
National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)

SCHEDULE at a Glance

Here's an overview of what's happening at the event!
Day 1
  • 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM
    Registration Open
    Flying Horse Resort & Club
  • 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Pull Up a Chair: Lunch, Panel & Roundtables
    Flying Horse Resort & Club
  • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Hotel Check In + Shuttle to Reception Venue
    Hermes Transportation
  • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Sunset Social
    Garden of the Gods Resort
  • 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Shuttle Return to Cheyenne Mountain Resort
    Hermes Transportation
  • 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    Networking Dinners
    Dine Around Downtown (Shuttle not provided) or Group Dinner at Cheyenne Mountain Resort.
Day 2
  • 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
    Registration & Breakfast Open
    Cheyenne Mountain Resort
  • 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
    Keynote: Amputate to Elevate
    Cheyenne Mountain Resort
  • 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
    Wellness Break + Hotel Check Out
    Cheyenne Mountain Resort
  • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    Choice of Activity
    Air Force Academy Hosmer Visitor Center • Garden of Gods Park • Olympic and Paralympic Museum
  • 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    Shuttle to Hotel Polaris
    Hermes Transportation
  • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    The Other Side of the Table: A Supplier Panel Luncheon
    Hotel Polaris

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A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

MONETARY SPONSOR

Strategically situated at the foot of Pikes Peak and framed by the red rock formations of Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs offers a sophisticated anchor for industry professionals seeking a destination beyond the standard conference circuit. Officially designated Olympic City USA, this destination blends outdoor-driven energy with business-caliber infrastructure, featuring premier resort properties designed for seamless transitions between high-stakes networking and private restoration. Within this high-performance region, attendees can leverage versatile meeting space across multiple resort venues, sweeping mountain views, and signature experiences including the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum and the Air Force Academy's iconic visitor centers. Ideally positioned just over an hour from Denver and within reach of downtown dining and historic districts, Colorado Springs weaves together a premier natural setting with distinguished, intuitive hospitality tailored for the modern event landscape.

IN-KIND SPONSORS

Venue Host &
Lunch Sponsor

Venue Host &
Reception Sponsor

Venue Host &
Breakfast Sponsor

Venue Host &
Lunch Sponsor

Registration

Photography

Transportation

EVENT DETAILS

WHERE

Colorado Springs

WHEN

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 – Thursday, August 20, 2026
11:30 AM-2:00 PM

PLANNER

Freddie Templeton

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