January 27th & 28th, 2026

About The Conference

Please join the Colorado Airport Operators Association (CAOA), Colorado Airports, CDOT/ Division of Aeronautics and many Colorado Aviation professionals for our Winter Conference & Legislative Reception in Downtown Denver. The networking event will feature updates and information relative to the Colorado Airport/Aviation System. As usual we will be inviting the State Legislators for an evening reception to help them understand the importance of the Airports and Aviation to the Colorado economy and the contribution they make to the Colorado transportation system.

Location

Sonesta Dowtown Denver

1450 Glenarm, (303) 573-1450

Special conference rates apply. Please use the link below to book now!

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Exhibit & Sponsor

CAOA brings together the largest network of airport and aviation industry professionals. Our past 3 conferences have held consecutive record attendance. This is a great way to reach your audience.

One Conference Registration is included with the purchase of an exhibit table, please purchase additional tickets for more attendees.

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Winter Conference Sponsors

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Agenda

Tuesday 27th

8:50 to 9:00
Opening Remarks

9:00 to 11:30
CAB Meeting

12:00 to 1:00
Lunch

1:00 to 2:00
Help Us Help You: What CDOT Initiatives and Resources Is Your Airport Missing? – Todd Green, Kaitlyn Westendorf, Colorado Department of Transportation

2:15 to 3:15
Fleet Electrification at DEN: Successes and Lessons Learned – Steven Ricci, DEN Airport & Lauren Wiarada, APA Airport

3:30 to 4:30
Legal Updates/Legislative Updates – Dan Reimer, DSR, LLC

4:30 to 5:30
Networking

5:30 to 8:00
Legislative Reception

* Dinner on your own