Logistics & Resources
Accommodations
The Brown Palace is now fully booked for this conference.
An alternative option is The Sheraton Denver Downtown situated two blocks away. The Holiday Inn Express Downtown, conveniently situated adjacent to the conference venue, provides another choice for accommodations.
Sustainability
To maintain its status as a Certifiably Green Denver establishment, as well as to conserve and protect Colorado’s natural resources, the Brown Palace Hotel and Spa promotes its facility as a Green Key Certified lodge. The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa is dedicated to sustainability and protecting honey bees in our city. In 2010, their rooftop became home to five colonies of busy bees.
Find more information on green initiatives at the Brown Palace Hotel and Spa.
Map & Directions
Getting to the The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa
321 17th Street | Denver, CO | (303) 297-3111
Getting there:
The Brown Palace is located at 321 17th Street, Denver, CO 80202.
SHORT DISTANCE FROM UNION STATION:
When staying at the Brown Palace, an iconic choice among hotels near Union Station, you’re near the many rail lines and buses that connect lower downtown (LoDo) to the top Denver attractions, including the 16th St. Mall, as well as suburban communities and the airport.
From the Denver International Airport (DEN) to Denver Union Station, a $10.50 airport fare (each way) will get you to and from the Brown Palace Hotel and Spa in 37 minutes. “A Line” trains depart every 15 minutes during peak times, and every 30 minutes otherwise.
Union Station in LoDo is a seven-minute cab ride, a 15-minute free MallRide down 16th Street Mall, or a 20-minute walk from the Brown Palace Hotel and Spa.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS FROM THE AIRPORT :
Denver International Airport is approximately 22 miles from the hotel and takes between 25 to 40 minutes of driving time, depending on the time of day.
Exit the airport on Pena Boulevard
Drive 10 miles to I-70 west
Drive on I-70 west 7 miles to Colorado Boulevard (exit 276B)
Turn left on Colorado Boulevard
Drive south on Colorado Boulevard 2.3 miles to 17th Avenue and turn right
Drive west on 17th Avenue 2.5 miles (Note: As York Street is crossed, 17th Avenue becomes 18th Avenue)
Continue heading west on 18th Avenue to Tremont Pl.
Veer left on Tremont Pl. The front entrance of the Brown Palace Hotel will be on the left
DIRECTIONS FROM THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS AND I-70 FROM THE WEST:
From the foothills, take 1-70 east to 6th Avenue exit; continue on 6th Avenue Freeway east for approx. 10 miles, then turn left at Lincoln Street.
Continue on Lincoln Street to 18th Avenue (turn left) and take 18th to Broadway. Take a soft left onto Tremont Pl. (follow the green signs above).
The grand entrance to the Brown Palace Hotel is on Tremont Pl. A doorman will be at the entrance to assist with valet parking.
DIRECTIONS FROM COLORADO SPRINGS AND I-25 FROM THE SOUTH:
Take I-25 north until you reach the Lincoln Broadway exit (exit right on Lincoln).
Continue on Lincoln for approximately 2 miles to 18th Avenue (turn left on 18th) and take 18th to Broadway and a soft left onto Tremont Pl. (follow the green sign).
The grand entrance to the Brown Palace Hotel is on Tremont Pl. A doorman will be at the entrance to assist with valet parking.
DIRECTIONS FROM FORT COLLINS AND I-25 FROM THE NORTH:
Take I-25 south to the Park Avenue exit (turn onto the downtown exit) and take Park Avenue to Broadway (turn right).
Continue on Broadway to Tremont Pl. (turn right).
The grand entrance to the Brown Palace Hotel is on Tremont Pl. A doorman will be at the entrance to assist with valet parking.
PARKING:
Overnight valet parking is available in the Brown Palace motor lobby for $56 per night.
FAQs
LOGISTICS
When is the conference?
The conference officially begins at the welcome reception on Tuesday, March 5, at 6:00 PM MST, and ends on Thursday, March 7, at 3:30 PM MST.
The Welcome Intensive on Monday, March 4, and the pre-conference programming and field trips on Tuesday, March 5 require additional registration and the associated fee. After the conference on Thursday, March 7, working group meetings and an open space for networking will be available from 3:30 PM MST – 5:30 PM MST.
You can find more information about pre- and post-conference sessions on the agenda.
What is included in my registration?
Main conference registration includes programming starting the welcome reception on Tuesday, March 5, until the conference ends at 3:15 PM, on Thursday, March 7. The Welcome Intensive on Monday, March 4, and the pre-conference programming and field trips on Tuesday, March 5 require additional registration and fees.
Where is the conference?
The conference will take place at the Brown Palace in Denver, CO. The address is 321 17th Street, Denver, Colorado 80202.
When can I check in?
The registration table will be open during the duration of the conference, including Tuesday, March 5, from 7:30 AM – 8:30 PM, Wednesday, March 6, from 7:30 AM – 8:30 PM, and Thursday, March 7, from 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
What to Bring
What is the dress code?
Business casual clothing is recommended for most sessions.
At the evening keynote and gala event on Wednesday, attendees are welcome to participate in the annual Fashion Contest. The theme of this year's Practitioners Gathering and fashion show is "If/Then". Get creative! Ways that you might interpret this theme may include polarity, resilience, or restoration. It will be yours to interpret as you wish with ethical fashion, contrasting colors and textures, innovative fabrics and unconventional materials (magnets!), or any other way you choose. There will be time to change before the Wednesday evening event.
What should I wear on the field trips?
March in Denver can be quite chilly, as it is usually Denver’s snowiest month. We recommend bringing comfortable clothing that you can layer, along with a winter coat.
Participation Policies
What is a Gathering Delegate?
Approved attendees are referred to as Gathering delegates. Only official delegates are eligible to attend the Practitioners Gathering.
How many delegates can my organization send?
This is determined by the membership tier and type.
Each Practitioner membership includes one complimentary delegate registration for the main sessions of the Gathering. Practitioner delegates are welcome to add the pre-conference sessions to their registration for an additional fee.
Practitioner Investor Members are welcome to send multiple delegates to the event at the member rate, and there is no limit on the number of staff or board members who can register.
Practitioner Advisor Members may only send one delegate to the Gathering. Additional delegate spots may be available as a benefit of sponsorship.
Is the event registration fee per person or per organization?
Each Practitioner Investor delegate must either use their Practitioner member complimentary registration or purchase their registration.
I am not a Confluence member. How can I attend as a guest?
The Practitioners Gathering is intended as a private event for Confluence Practitioner Investor and Practitioner Advisor Members. Non-member investors may apply to attend as guests by completing this brief inquiry form.
If approved, guests may also register for pre-conference sessions, including the Welcome Intensive and the Learners Institute on Monday and Tuesday, with additional fees.
Approved non-members are eligible to attend all regular conference sessions and events, except invitation-only meals and the Confluence Membership Meeting on Thursday afternoon.
The Practitioners Institute on Tuesday is open to Practitioner Investor and Practitioner Advisor Members only.
I am an Associate Member. How can I attend?
Associate Investor Members are eligible to attend all pre-conference and regular conference sessions by invitation only. They are not eligible to attend the Practitioners Institute on Tuesday morning, which is open to Practitioner Members only. Please contact us at register@confluencephilanthropy.org for more information.
When are the pre-conference events and who can attend?
Confluence is hosting several special pre-conference programs on Monday, March 4, and Tuesday, March 5. Registration is required to attend all pre-conference programs and additional fees apply. All members and approved guests are eligible to attend pre-conference programs, except for the Practitioners Institute, which is open to Practitioner Investor and Practitioner Advisor Members only.
Members and approved guests who register to attend either the Learners Institute or Practitioners Institute pre-conference sessions on Tuesday, March 5, are also welcome to attend an afternoon field trip. Advanced registration is required to participate in the field trips and space is limited.
If you have questions about registration or your eligibility for any conference events, please contact register@confluencephilanthropy.org.
I’m not currently registered for a pre-conference event but want to join. What do I do now?
Return to the registration site and log in using the email with which you registered. You will then have the option to add, remove, or modify your registration choices, and to pay the registration fee for the pre-conference session(s). If you have any problems, contact us at register@confluencephilanthropy.org.
I would like to join a field trip. What do I do now?
Field trips are included when registering for Tuesday’s pre-conference program. You must register for Tuesday’s full program, either the Learners Institute or the Practitioners Institute, to attend an afternoon field trip. Advance registration is required.
Refund Policies
Conference Registrations:
Registration costs are refundable until February 7, but Confluence is unable to refund processing fees. Confluence cannot process any refunds after February 7, including in cases of inclement weather or weather-related travel delays.
Hotel Reservations:
We ask that all attendees book under the Confluence room block at the hotel.
Please contact the hotel directly for information on their refund policy.
Due to limited supply, please notify Confluence if you are canceling your room reservation.
Contact the Registration Team for questions and details.
This is a Low-Carbon Event
The Practitioners Gathering is a low-carbon event. We therefore discourage printing materials for distribution. If you would like to share resources or materials with other conference attendees, please contact Jason K. Babbie at jason@confluencephilanthropy.org.
COVID-19 Policy (subject to change)
Confluence takes the health and safety of our community seriously, and we are carefully monitoring CDC guidelines and local Colorado regulations for the 2024 Practitioners Gathering. Based on current conditions, we will adhere to the policies outlined below.
We ask all registrants to be vaccinated in accordance with medical guidance when registering. We do not require that all delegates and conference guests provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19. This follows the change in federal and state guidance.
Will Confluence require proof of vaccination from Gathering delegates?
We ask all registrants to be vaccinated in accordance with medical guidance when registering. We do not require that all delegates and conference guests provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19. This follows the change in federal and state guidance.
Will there be rapid COVID-19 testing on site?
Confluence will not have tests available for all guests. We encourage you to bring your own. We are not requiring registrants to test upon arrival. This follows the change in federal and state guidance.
What if an attendee receives a positive result before or during the conference?
If you become unwell before or during the event, you are asked to refrain from attending or immediately quarantine in your accommodations.
What are the hotel’s safety and well-being protocols related to COVID-19?
The Brown Palace Hotel & Spa leadership teams are in regular contact with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO), as well as state and local health departments and other global health organizations to make sure that hotel staff have the most up-to-the-minute information to verify that actions taken are comprehensive and appropriate. Click here for details. Please check back closer to the time of the event to review any updated guidelines.
Will masks be required?