General Event Information
Is Accelerating Policy Change in Colorado a single-day convening? How long will it run? Will it be in person or virtual?
The convening is one full day, from 9:00am to 4:00pm. It will be held in person, with no virtual option.
What is the agenda for the day?
- 9:00 am: Registration
- 9:30 - 10:00 am: Welcome, introductions, icebreaker
- 10:00 - 10:50 am: Block 1: The Role of Law in Advancing Healthy Communities
- 10:50 am: Break
- 11:00 - 11:50 am: Panel: Meeting the Moment in Partnership & Community
- 11:50 - 12:45 pm: Lunch (provided)
- 12:45 - 1:50 pm: Block 2: Policy in Practice: Feasibility in Implementation
- 1:50 - 2:00 pm: Break
- 2:00 - 3:00 pm: Putting It All Together to Accelerate Change
- 3:00 - 4:00 pm: Closing
Who should attend Accelerating Policy Change in Colorado?
This convening is for public health practitioners, government staff, community and business leaders, and health care professionals who want to deepen their skill set for advancing local policy change.
Will there be a recording of this convening available afterward?
No, we will not have a videographer on site at this convening, although our staff may take some photos of the presentations. Copies of worksheets and other materials will be made available to attendees after the convening.
Will you be holding Accelerating Policy Change convenings in other locations?
ChangeLab Solutions is in the process of outreach and planning for convenings in other regions across the United States. To stay informed about locations and dates, please subscribe to our email list and connect with us on LinkedIn.
Why is this convening important to my work?
Through our work with community leaders, local institutions, and local and state governments, we’ve found that legal and policy barriers often impede efforts to advance shared community goals. Our Accelerating Policy Change regional convenings are designed to connect local changemakers with information to support them in addressing these barriers. We will build shared understanding of the policy process to help partners make effective, lasting improvements in the health and well-being of their communities.
What can I expect to gain from the convening?
Through a day of interactive sessions, small-group activities, and inspiring panel discussions, attendees will learn strategies to help them overcome legal and policy barriers to systemic change. They will deepen skills on reading and understanding relevant laws and centering community members throughout the policy process. Attendees will develop action steps so they can immediately apply the material from the convening to work that serves their community.
This convening is also an opportunity for participants to connect with other changemakers in their region, learning from and with each other. After the convening, attendees will receive a certificate of completion and a resource guide that includes links to important resources shared during the day.
Is there any pre-work for this convening?
No pre-work is needed for this convening! We do have some pre-convening assessment questions that are included as part of registration. You may also be interested in watching The Power of Local & State Solutions, the first webinar in the Accelerating Policy Change series.
What materials and resources will be available for attendees?
On arrival, attendees will be provided with a folder of printed worksheets and other materials to use during the convening sessions.
Travel & Event Logistics
Is parking for this event available at the Lowry Conference Center? Are there public transportation options?
Parking
There is ample parking at The Lowry Conference Center, and multiple public transportation options serve the site. There are 5 handicapped parking spots right in front of the Lowry Center and the parking lot is flat to the front door.
The Lowry Conference Center is located at 1061 Akron Way, Denver, CO 80230. Our convening will be in room 100 A-C.
Public Transportation
You can get to the Lowry Center by taking buses: 6, 10, 73, or 15/15L headed East.
Bikes
There is a bike rack in the parking lot to the North-Northwest of the Lowry Center entrance.
Are meals included as part of the $15 ticket price for Accelerating Policy Change in Colorado?
Yes, attendees will be provided with a continental breakfast buffet, boxed lunches, snacks, and drinks. When registering, please indicate your dietary needs.
What should I wear?
We encourage attendees to wear comfortable clothing that allows a range of movement such as sitting and standing. This convening will be indoors, so you may wish to dress in layers in case the room temperature fluctuates during the day.
What should I bring with me? Do I need to bring a laptop computer?
A laptop computer is not needed for convening activities. We will be distributing folders with printed handouts and providing pens for attendees. Attendees are welcome to bring any items that will support them in fully engaging in the day’s activities — such as water bottles or other personal care items. Attendees are also encouraged to bring business cards for networking.
Is there a hotel room block for this event?
We have not held any hotel rooms for attendees.
How many people will be attending?
We are designing this convening for a maximum of 184 attendees, to ensure optimal participation and engagement for everyone throughout the day.
What is ChangeLab’s Participant Conduct Policy?
ChangeLab Solutions is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive space, whether convening in person or online, where participants and attendees can engage in thoughtful and productive conversations about how to build healthy communities through policy and systems change. By participating in the ChangeLab convening, all participants, including registrants, attendees, speakers, facilitators, and staff, agree to engage thoughtfully and refrain from disruptive, discriminatory, or harassing behavior. ChangeLab may immediately remove without additional warning or refund any participant or attendee engaging in behavior that compromises a safe, inclusive, and constructive environment in conflict with this policy.