Register for the 2025 NFPW Conference in Colorado!  

Registration is now open for the 2025 NFPW Conference, hosted by Colorado Press Women Sept. 11–13 at the Denver Marriott West hotel in Golden, Colorado.

Themed “The Next Frontier,” the conference will highlight Colorado’s Old West history as well as its innovative leadership in communications, science and technology.

Featuring educational programming, receptions and award ceremonies, networking opportunities and tours, the conference offers something for any communicator who wants to broaden their knowledge and increase their professional connections.

An evening welcome reception September 11 at Foothills Art Center in downtown Golden will kick off two days of dynamic panels and presentations; inspiring awards ceremonies; and ample opportunities to learn, laugh, network, explore and expand your horizons.   

Register now to take advantage of early-bird pricing.

If you are an NFPW member who has never attended an annual national conference, you are encouraged to apply for a first-timer grant to attend the 2025 NFPW Conference. The deadline to apply is June 20, 2025.

Book your lodging by August 20 to receive the NFPW group rate for September 8-14, 2025.

Learn from Top-Notch Speakers and Panelists

Colorado Press Women has lined up a stellar cast of Colorado’s leading communicators to share their expertise and experience in developing innovative local news models, communicating science through story, combating misinformation, advancing media literacy and other critical efforts to create an informed public.

• Colorado news leaders will discuss the State of the Media in Friday’s opening session. Denver Post editor Lee Ann Colacioppo will be joined by 9News (NBC) anchor Kyle Clark, Colorado Sun editor and co-founder Dana Coffield and Colorado Public Radio host Ryan Warner on a panel moderated by Donna Bryson, author and national affairs editor for Reuters.
• “Galactic Gal” Camille Bergin, an award-winning space industry executive with a decade of experience spanning aerospace engineering, business development and marketing, will join Cassie Lee, chief innovation officer at the Open Geospatial Consortium, to lead a workshop on Science Storytelling—communicating about climate change and other “hot topics.”
• Panelists Laura Frank, executive director of the Colorado News Collaborative (COLab) and University of Denver Wolzien Visiting Professor of the Practice in Research and Informed Communication; Tina Griego, senior editor for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network’s sustainability desk; Nathan Schneider, media studies professor at University of Colorado Boulder and founder of the Media Economies Design Lab; and Melanie Asmar, bureau chief for Chalkbeat Colorado, will discuss the upsides and challenges of Nonprofit News Models.
• Mark Techmeyer, strategic communications and public affairs director for the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, will join his colleague Jacki Kelley and Dave Perry, editor and founder of Sentinel Colorado, publisher of The Aurora Sentinel, Aurora Magazine and Colorado Table, in a conversation about Crisis Communications—getting the word out during natural disasters, cyberattacks, school shootings, pandemics and other major disruptions.
• Vanessa Otero, founder and owner of Ad Fontes Media, which rates news legitimacy and bias, will discuss Teaching Media Literacy with two experts in the trenches: Kelly Jones-Wagy, Cherry Creek School District social studies teacher and former New Perspectives Teaching Fellow in Street Law’s New Perspectives Program, and Pierrette J. (P.J.) Shields, former reporter and now lead teacher of composition at DSST: Conservatory Green High School.

Book 1:1 Consultations with Veteran Communicators

If you’re starting your career or seeking new opportunities in communications, you’ll have the opportunity to meet with veteran professionals who will review your CVs, clips and portfolios and offer advice.

Public relations executives Rebecca Brooks and Sylvia Lambe, Reuters editor and reporter Donna Bryson and photographer Helen H. Richardson will share their expertise during free sessions, available by appointment only.

To schedule a time for your review, email Bryson ([email protected]).

Register for the Conference

Reserve Your Lodging

Come Early, Stay Late for Tours

 Discover Denver on September 9. Tour highlights include:

• History Colorado Center
• The Denver Art Museum
• Shops and galleries in Golden Triangle Creative District
• Lunch at the Art Hotel
• Happy hour at the showcase home of CPW member Donna Bryson.

 Explore Golden and the Foothills on September 10. Tour stops include:

• Lookout Mountain and Buffalo Bill Gravesite and Museum
• Red Rocks Amphitheater and Hall of Fame
• Colorado School of Mines Museum of Earth Science
• Golden History Museum and Park
• Shops and galleries in historic downtown Golden.

Play in Rocky Mountain National Park on September 14. Sights include:

• Grand Lake
• Kawuneeche Visitor Center
• Adams Falls
• Trail Ridge Road
• Estes Park
• Peak to Peak Highway. 

Book Your Lodging Early and Save

Denver Marriott West is adjacent to I-70, 29 minutes from Denver International Airport and 5 minutes from downtown Golden. Nestled in the foothills West of Denver, the hotel’s sophisticated Colorado vibe reflects the stunning beauty of its surroundings through warm and comfortable spaces that invite you to: 

• Network with old and new friends at the Copper Creek Bar and Restaurant.
• Enjoy cool autumn evenings poolside by the outdoor fire.
• Unwind in your hotel room featuring pillowtop bedding and inspiring views of Colorado’s rolling foothills. 

Reserve your lodging at the Denver Marriott West now to secure the discounted room rate.

NFPW Group Rate:  $169/night
Last Day to Book - Wednesday, August 20, 2025 

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