AboutCPI
Since1984,ColoradoPreservation,Inc.(CPI)hasworkeddiligentlytomakea differenceincommunitiesthroughoutthestate.Energizedaroundacentral themeof“buildingafuturewithhistoricplaces,”CPIwasfoundedbyvisionary leaderswhoidentifiedaneedforastatewidenonprofitorganizationstructured aroundpreserving,protecting,andpromotingColorado’shistoricplaces.Historic preservationismuchmorethankeeping“old”buildingsstanding;preservationis aboutcreatingasenseofplace,enhancingcommunities,andrevitalizing economies Ourorganizationpromotesthecriticalconnectionbetweenpeople andplace
CPIworkstoensurehistoricplacesacrossColoradoareprotectedandwillbe preservedforfuturegenerations.CPIadvancesitsmissionbypartneringwith propertyowners,non-profitorganizations,educators,andlocalgovernments throughitssignatureinitiativessuchastheColorado’sMostEndangeredPlaces Program(EPP),theDanaCrawford&StateHonorAwards,andtheannualSaving Places®Conference.
TheSavingPlacesConferenceisoneofthemanywaysCPIadvanceshistoric preservationbybringingtogetherindividuals,organizations,communities,and projectsfromacrossthenationtodiscussthelatestinpreservation,lookingat commonconcernsandchallengeswhilecelebratingourcollective accomplishments.Forover20years,CPIhasprovidedessentialtrainingand networkingopportunitiesforindividualslikeYOUworkingtoprotectourstate’s heritage.
Meet the Team
The 2026 Saving Places Conference will take place February 11 - February 13 at the Double Treey by Hilton Hotel in Denver.
In-person and online registration includes access to all educational sessions and plenary sessions.
Tours and the Endangered Places Luncheon can be added for an additional fee. Educational content is available for 6 months after the conference.
Member Registration
$350
Non-Member Registration $450
To learn more about sponsor opportunities please contact Amanda Tollberg, Events and Development Manager, at atollberg@coloradopreservation org
Jennifer Orrigo Ch Executive Direct
Katie Peterson Endangered Places Program Director
Kate McCoy Preservation Services Director
Amanda Tollberg Events & Development Manager
About The Event
The 29th Annual Saving Places Conference will take place from February 11 - February 13, 2026, in Denver. Hosted by Colorado Preservation, Inc., the annual Saving Places® Conference is a nationally recognized, dynamic 3-day event, that brings together over 600 individuals from across the state and beyond. CPI’s Saving Places Conference is one of the largest statewide preservation events in the country, drawing hundreds of attendees, including preservation professionals, community leaders, and advocates. The conference features over 30 sessions and tours while featuring engaging speakers and networking opportunities. Each year ’ s content highlights the conference theme in addition to offering foundational sessions focused on core preservation concepts.
In 2026, the conference will recognize three historic milestones: 60 years of the National Historic Preservation Act, Colorado’s 150th year of statehood, and the 250th anniversary of the United States. While there is much to celebrate with these anniversaries, these protections are facing increasing threats. This year ’ s conference will examine what is at risk and how we can work together to ensure these measures remain strong for generations to come!
What is “On the Road”?
OntheRoadisatwo-dayeventcelebratingthehistory andheritageofsmallcommunitiesacrossColorado.
Theeventisopentothepublicandincludesrare behindthescenestoursofColorado’smostunique places.Theeventalsofeaturesaneveningcelebration featuringlocalfoodandbusinesses.
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Largest Counties Represented
Largest Out of State Representation Wyoming & Kansas 116statesrepresented 6statesrepresented
BENEFITSFORSPONSORS
FirstBenefit
Gain visibility with key leaders and influencers in the preservation community and related fields
SecondBenefit
Connect with professionals working on projects statewide across a wide range of sectors, including architecture, planning, construction, and community development
ThirdBenefit
Enhance your brand through strategic promotional opportunities before, during, and after the conference
FourthBenefit
Demonstrate your commitment to historic preservation and cultural heritage by supporting a
SponsorLevelsInclude:
Inadditiontothespecificbenefitsoutlinedineach level,allsponsors*:
Recognition(logo)inpre-eventpromotionsand newsletters(assoonaspaymentisreceived) Inclusioninpost-eventpressreleasesand coverage
Accesstoattendeecontactlistsfornetworking purposes
Brandvisibilitythroughouttheconferencein printedmaterials,socialmedia,andon-site signage
Logofeaturedinconferencepublicity,printed materials,website,mobileapp,andtheonline sponsordirectory
*Exceptmobileapponlysponsors
The Preservation Marketplace will take place in the exhibitor hall throughout the conference, providing sponsors and exhibitors an excellent opportunity to connect with attendees. As a sponsor, you’ll have the chance to engage with attendees in a lively environment filled with networking, food, drink, and live music
To encourage interaction with all sponsors, we’ll be hosting a Bingo challenge where attendees must collect signatures from all sponsors to be entered to win a free conference registration for next year
CPI encourages sponsors to prepare giveaways or raffle prizes, for awarding during the Preservation Marketplace evening event on Thursday. Additionally, each sponsor will have a dedicated time to make an elevator pitch during the Preservation Marketplace event to highlight your services or products.
This event is designed as a prime networking opportunity, offering a relaxed atmosphere for sponsors to mingle with conference attendees while enjoying live entertainment, refreshments, and a festive environment.
EXHIBITORHALL&PRESERVATIONMARKETPLACE
SponsorshipPackages
SavingPlacesPresentingSponsor
$10,000
Speakingrole(orbrandedvideo)attheSavingPlacesConferenceintroducingakeynoteorplenaryfeatured speaker(4-5min)
Recognitionduringopeningremarks
10SavingPlacesConferenceRegistrations($2,550-$4,500value)
4OntheRoadConferenceRegistrations($170-$250value)
Reservedtable(10seats)attheEndangeredPlacesLuncheonwithbrandedsignage($750value)
Lanyardbranding(ifconfirmedbyJanuary6),wornbyallparticipantsthroughouttheconference Bannersponsorrecognitiononthemobileapp
Logobrandingontheconferencefolderwhichisgiventoallattendeesandholdstheconferenceprogram Marketingmaterialsinattendeefolders
Full-pageadinboththeSavingPlacesandOntheRoadconferenceprograms. Premierexhibittable(6-ft)inthePreservationMarketplace(ExhibitorHall) FeatureontheColoradoPreservationwebsitewithalinktoyourorganization Custombrandingopportunitiesbasedonsponsor’sneeds
OntheRoadPresentingSponsor
$7,500
ONTHEROADISATWODAYEVENTOUTSIDEOFTHEJAN/FEBSAVINGPLACESCONFERENCE.ONTHE ROADTYPICALLYOCCURSOVERASAT/SUNINADIFFERENTCOMMUNITYEACHYEAR.2026WILLTAKE PLACEINBUENAVISTAONJUNE12-14.TYPICALLYATTENDEESREPRESENTSAVINGPLACES CONFERENCEPARTICIPANTSASWELLASLOCALCOMMUNITYMEMBERS(ATTENDANCERANGES BETWEEN50-150PEOPLE)
6SavingPlacesConferenceregistrations($1,530-$2,700value)
6OntheRoadregistrations ($1,020-$1,500value)
Reserved10-seatbrandedtableattheEndangeredPlacesLuncheonattheSavingPlacesConference ($750value)
Lanyard/folderbrandingfortheOntheRoadConference(dependentoneventexpenses&cost)
Bannersponsorrecognitiononthemobileapp Marketingmaterialsinattendeefolders
Half-pageadintheSavingPlacesconferenceprogram,Full-pageadintheOntheRoadprogram Premierexhibittable(6-ft)inthePreservationMarketplace(ExhibitorHall)
LogofeaturedinbothSavingPlacesandOntheRoadprogramsandpublicitymaterials FeatureontheColoradoPreservationwebsitewithalinktoyourorganization
PreservationChampionSponsor
Speakingrole/video(2min)attheSavingPlacesConferenceaspartofspeakerintroduction
8SavingPlacesConferenceregistrations ($2,040-$3,600value)
2OntheRoadConferenceregistrations($340-$500value)
$5,000
Reserved10-seatbrandedtableattheEndangeredPlacesLuncheon(SavingPlacesConference)
Marketingmaterialsinattendeefolders
Half-pageadintheSavingPlacesconferenceprogram.
Bannersponsorrecognitiononthemobileapp
Premierexhibittable(6-ft)inthePreservationMarketplace(ExhibitorHall)
FeatureontheColoradoPreservationwebsitewithalinktoyourorganization
EndangeredPlacesLuncheonSponsor
6SavingPlacesConferenceregistrations($1,530-$2,700value)
$3,500
Acknowledgementofsponsorshipfromthepresenterattheluncheon Areservedtable(10seats)attheEndangeredPlacesLuncheonwithbrandedsignage($750value)
Half-pageadintheconferenceprogram
Exhibittable(6-ft)inthePreservationMarketplace(ExhibitorHall)
FeaturedonColoradoPreservationwebsitewithlink
Supporting Sponsor
4SavingPlacesconferenceregistrations($1,020-$1,800value)
4reservedseatsattheEndangeredPlacesLuncheon($300value)
Exhibittable(6-ft)inthePreservationMarketplace(ExhibitorHall)
FeatureontheColoradoPreservationwebsitewithalinktoyourorganization
$2,000
$650 MarketplaceHallExhibitor
1SavingPlacesConferenceRegistration($255-$450)
Exhibittable(6-ft) attheexhibithall
THESE OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO SPONSORS AT ANY OF THE PREVIOUSLY LISTED LEVELS TO EXTEND THEIR REACH AS A PARTNER, AND CUSTOMIZE OPPORTUNITIES TO FIT YOUR NEEDS.
*SPONSORS AT OR ABOVE THE PRESERVATION CHAMPION LEVEL ARE ELIGIBLE FOR A $1,000 DISCOUNT ON SELECTED ADD ON’S
SessionRoomSponsor(4available)
$3,000*
Exclusivesponsorshipofonesessionroom for3daysoftheconference(6sessionsheldineachsession room perday)
Opportunitytogive2-minuteintroductionortoshow2-minutebrandedvideobeforetheopening sessioninyourroom
Logofeaturedonsignageoutsidethesessionroom
Opportunitytoplacemarketingmaterialsontableswithinthesessionroom
FeaturedonColoradoPreservationwebsitewithlinktoyourorganization
Opportunitytotargettheworkforcedevelopment&tradestrainingtrack(contactusformoredetails)
WorkforceDevelopmentNetworkingEvent
$2,500*
NEW FOR 2026, CPI WILL BE HOSTING A NETWORKING EVENT FOR THOSE INVIDUALS REGISTERED IN THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT & TRADES TRAINING TRACK . THIS EVENT WILL ATTRACT STUDENTS, EMPLOYERS & TRADES PEOPLE WORKING IN THE FIELD.
Recognitionduringwelcomingremarksatthenetworkingevent
Logofeaturedonsignageoutsidetheroom
Opportunitytoplacemarketingmaterialsontableswithintheroom
Marketingmaterialsinattendeefolders
WorkforceDevelopmentScholarshipsSponsor
$1,500
NEW FOR 2026, CPI IS OFFERING 15 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FREE OR PARTIAL REGISTRATION RATES FOR IDIVIDUALS LOOKING TO PURSUE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AS A CAREER OR AS A STUDENT
Sponsor3scholarshipsforindividualstoattendthe2026conference
RecognitionastheScholarshipSponsorinconferencematerialsandonthewebsite Quarter-pageadintheconferenceprogram
Opportunitytosendfollowupinformationtotradestrainingscholarshiprecipients
RefreshmentsSponsor(2available)
RecognitionastheRefreshmentSponsorinconferencematerialsandonthewebsite
Opportunitytodistributemarketingmaterialsatrefreshmentstations
Logofeaturedatallrefreshmentstations
Quarter-pageadintheconferenceprogram
FeatureontheColoradoPreservationwebsitewithalinktoyourorganization
ConferenceAppSponsor
$1,000
$350
THE MOBILE APP FOR THE CONFERENCE ALLOWS FOR ONSITE AND DIGITAL ATTENDEES TO EASILY MANAGE THEIR SCHEDULES, ACCESS EVENT CONTENT, STAY UPDATED, NETWORK, AND ENGAGE WITH SESSIONS AND EXHIBITORS BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER THE CONFERENCE
CompanylogofeaturedontheconferenceappONLY,whichisusedfortheconferenceagenda,session schedules,announcements,andmore.
sponsor agreement
This Sponsorship Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into on [Date], (the "Effective Date") by and between: Colorado Preservation, Inc, a 501c(3) with its principal place of business at 1420 Ogden Place, Suite#104, Denver CO 80218 (hereinafter referred to as the "Organizer") and [Sponsor Name], with its principal place of business at [Address] (hereinafter referred to as the "Sponsor").
1. Background
The Organizer is hosting the [Event/Program Name] (the "Event") on [Event Date(s)] at [Event Location]
2. Sponsorship Details
2.1 Sponsorship Package: The Sponsor agrees to sponsor the Event at the [Sponsorship Level] level, as outlined in Exhibit A attached hereto
2.2 Sponsorship Fee: In consideration of the sponsorship rights, the Sponsor agrees to pay the Organizer the total sum of [Amount] (the "Sponsorship Fee") as outlined in Exhibit A.
2 3 Payment Terms:
The Sponsor shall make the payment in one payment due on [Due Date].
3. Rights and Obligations
3.1 Rights of the Sponsor: The Sponsor shall have the rights outlined in Exhibit A, including but not limited to branding, logo placement, and marketing opportunities
3.2 Obligations of the Organizer:
The Organizer agrees to provide the Sponsor with the benefits outlined in Exhibit A and to use its best efforts to promote the Sponsor in connection with the Event
4. Term and Termination
4.1 Term: This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and continue until [Event End Date].
4 2 Termination: Either party may terminate this Agreement upon written notice if the other party breaches a material term and fails to cure such breach within [Number of Days] days of receiving written notice.[JC1]
5. Confidentiality
Both parties agree to keep confidential any proprietary or confidential information obtained during the term of this Agreement
6. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Colorado.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Sponsorship Agreement as of the Effective Date first above written.
Organizer: Colorado Preservation, Inc.
Signature:
Name: [Your Name]
Title: [Your Title]
Date: [Date]
Sponsor: [Sponsor Name]
Signature:
Name: [Sponsor Representative Name]
Title: [Sponsor Representative Title]
Date: [Date]
