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 2027 Saving Places Conference will take place February 10 - February 12 at the DoubleTreey 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 events@coloradopreservation org
Jennifer Orrigo Ch Executive Direct
Katie Peterson Endangered Places Program Director
Amy Aschliman Preservation Services Director
Amanda Tollberg Events & Development Manager
About The Event
The 30th Annual Saving Places Conference will take place from February 10 - February 12, 2027, 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 more than 30 sessions and tours , along with 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 2027, the conference will be partnering with the Campaign for Historic Trades to bring you their biennial summit and the Saving Places Conference all in one week! Our focus will be on preservation workforce development. Where we will work to expand the conversations and opportunities surrounding preservation workforce in the areas of trades work, government, private sector and more.
Partnering with The Campaign for Historic Trades
TheCampaignforHistoricTradesisanationalworkforce developmentinitiativedesignedtoexpandandstrengthen careersinthehigh-demandfieldofhistoricpreservation andtraditionaltrades.PoweredbyPreservationMaryland inpartnershipwiththeNationalParkService’sHistoric PreservationTrainingCenter,itconnectsaspiring tradespeoplewithpaidapprenticeshipsandtraining opportunities.
TheAmericanHistoricTradesSummitisanational conveningthatbringstogethertradespeople,educators, preservationists,andadvocatestodiscuss,promote,and advancehistoricpreservationandhistoricbuildingtrades intheUnitedStates.
Over600individualattendees
Averageattendeeage35-44years
20%pursuingcontinuingedu.credits
Top10AttendeeProfessions*
*Self-Reported
442countiesrepresented 2countiesrepresented
220 0 sstatesrepresented tatesrepresented
BENEFITSFORSPONSORS
Visibility
Gain visibility with key leaders and influencers in the preservation community and related fields
Networking
Connect with professionals working on projects statewide across a wide range of sectors, including architecture, planning, construction, and community development
BrandRecognition
Enhance your brand through strategic promotional opportunities before, during, and after the conference
MissionAlignment
Demonstrate your commitment to historic preservation and cultural heritage by supporting a nonprofit organization.
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
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.
SponsorshipPackages
$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.TYPICALLY ATTENDEESREPRESENTSAVINGPLACESCONFERENCEPARTICIPANTSASWELLASLOCAL COMMUNITYMEMBERS(ATTENDANCERANGESBETWEEN50-150PEOPLE)
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
SponsorshipPackages
PreservationChampionSponsor
Speakingrole/video(2min)attheSavingPlacesConferenceaspartofspeakerintroduction
6SavingPlacesConferenceregistrations ($2,040-$3,600value)
2OntheRoadConferenceregistrations($340-$500value)
$5,000
Reserved10-seatbrandedtableattheEndangeredPlacesLuncheon(SavingPlacesConference)
Marketingmaterialsinattendeefolders
Half-pageadintheSavingPlacesconferenceprogram.
Bannersponsorrecognitiononthemobileapp
Exhibittable(6-ft)inthePreservationMarketplace(ExhibitorHall)
FeatureontheColoradoPreservationwebsitewithalinktoyourorganization
EndangeredPlacesLuncheonSponsor
4SavingPlacesConferenceregistrations($1,530-$2,700value)
Acknowledgementofsponsorshipfromthepresenterattheluncheon
$3,500
Areservedtable(10seats)attheEndangeredPlacesLuncheonwithbrandedsignage($750value)
Half-pageadintheconferenceprogram
Exhibittable(6-ft)inthePreservationMarketplace(ExhibitorHall)
FeaturedonColoradoPreservationwebsitewithlink
$2,500 Supporting Sponsor*
4SavingPlacesconferenceregistrations($1,020-$1,800value)
Theopportunitytohangaprojectorcompanypromotionalposterinthe“hallofprojects”locatedinone ofthemainconferencehallways
Sponsornameongeneraleventsignage+media
FeaturedontheColoradoPreservationwebsitewithalink
$1,000
2SavingPlacesConferenceRegistrations($255-$450value)
Sponsornameongeneraleventsignage+media
Theopportunitytohangaprojectorcompanypromotionalposterinthe“hallofprojects”locatedinoneof themainconferencehallways
SponsorshipAdd-Ons
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-ONS
WorkforceDevelopmentScholarshipsSponsor
$1,500
NEW FOR 2027, 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
Sponsor3scholarshipsforindividualstoattendthe2027conference
RecognitionastheScholarshipSponsorinconferencematerialsandonthewebsite
Quarter-pageadintheconferenceprogram-Deadlineforsubmissionhaspassed Opportunitytosendfollow-upinformationtotradestrainingscholarshiprecipients
RefreshmentsSponsor
RecognitionastheRefreshmentSponsorinconferencematerialsandonthewebsite Opportunitytodistributemarketingmaterialsatrefreshmentstations
Logofeaturedatallrefreshmentstations
Quarter-pageadintheconferenceprogram-Deadlineforsubmissionhaspassed FeatureontheColoradoPreservationwebsitewithalinktoyourorganization
ExhibitHallTable
$1,000
$500
DUE TO VENUE SIZE RESTRICTIONS & OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NATIONAL CAMPAIGN FOR HISTORIC TRADES, TABLE SPACE WITHIN OUR EXHIBIT HALL WILL BE LIMITED.
Exhibittable(6-ft)inthePreservationMarketplace(ExhibitorHall)
SponsorshipAdd-Ons
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-ONS
ConferenceAppSponsor
CompanylogofeaturedontheconferenceappONLY,whichisusedfortheconferenceagenda,session schedules,announcements,andmore $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
