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Welcome to the Cities Summit of the Americas and Denver, Colorado.   

Join us at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado, April 26 - 28, 2023 for General Plenary Sessions, Thematic Track Sessions, Small Group Roundtables, and Networking Opportunities with colleagues and entrepreneurs at the Innovation Plaza.  Please see additional information below to prepare for your visit to Denver and participation in the Cities Summit.  You can find the Cities Summit agenda, supporting events, and more at www.citiessummitoftheamericas.org. 

CREDENTIALS AND HOST CITY RECEPTION

  • Credentials - Pre-registered Cities Summit attendees can pick up their credentials in the Colorado Convention Center’s F Concourse at the times listed below:

    • Wednesday, April 26: 9:00-17:00 

    • Thursday, April 27: 6:00-17:00 

    • Friday, April 28:  7:00-15:00

  • Host City Opening Reception at the Denver Art Museum - Cities Summit credentials will provide access to the April 26 host city reception.  Registered delegates who have not picked up credentials will need to provide an official identification (ID).  The Denver Art Museum is a 15-minute walk from the Colorado Convention Center along 14th Street.

COLORADO CONVENTION CENTER INFORMATION

Event Spaces

  • Attending Sessions - The Summit’s General Plenary, Track, and Special Sessions are open to all credentialed attendees.  Space in those rooms will fill up fast, so arrive early to save your place.  Roundtables are Invite Only.  We invite everyone to experience the Innovation Plaza Commercial Expo in the Four Seasons Ballroom, which runs concurrently with the Cities Summit’s agenda.

  • Mayors’ Networking Space - Dedicated space for mayors to network and take meetings will be available in the Colorado Convention Center’s Room 501.  This space is available only to those with a MAYOR credential underlay.

  • Meeting Space - Attendees can utilize open-format seating throughout the Colorado Convention Center’s Four Seasons ballroom for informal meetings.  Due to the large number of attending mayors and senior officials, we are unable to provide private dedicated meeting spaces.

Accommodations and Accessibility

  • Accessibility - The Colorado Convention Center and Cities Summit event spaces are accessible by stairs, escalators, and elevators.  Staff will be available to assist with accessibility or mobility requests.

  • Internet Access - Cities Summit attendees will have access to on-site WiFi (Network: “Cities Summit;” Password: csoa2023), as well as strong mobile phone reception.

  • Interpretation - Wireless, simultaneous interpretation in English, Spanish, and Portuguese will be provided in all general and track sessions as well as roundtables and some special sessions. Interpretation equipment can be picked up in front of the Mile High Ballroom.  One form of official identification (ID) will be required to pick up the device and that ID will be held until the equipment is returned.  

  • Gender Neutral Bathroom - Attendees may use the gender neutral bathroom located in the 400 Room corridor, next to the Press Filing Center.

  • Lactation Room - A Lactation Room is located in the Lobby A; attendees should check in with the Convention Center’s Guest Services staff who will escort them to the Lactation Room. 

Attire

  • Cities Summit Events - We recommend business or business-casual attire for all official Cities Summit events.  Attendees are encouraged to dress in layers as Colorado weather can change quickly.

  • Coat Check - Coat Check services are available free to attendees in Room 303.

Food and Beverage

  • Complimentary Lunches - Attendees will be served boxed lunches in the Four Seasons Ballroom on April 27 and 28; there will be options for those who prefer vegetarian, vegan, and lactose- or gluten-free meals.   

  • Coffee and Water - Attendees will have access to several coffee and water stations placed throughout the Cities Summit event space.

Security and Medical

  • On-site Security - All Cities Summit participants will be required to go through security screening with their issued credential.  The event space will be available only to those with official credentials.

  • Protective Details and Security Teams - Any officials attending the Cities Summit with protective details or security teams must register and receive credentials to ensure admission to the Cities Summit.  Armed personnel must be licensed law enforcement officials (Colorado POST certified or Federal only), or are required to store weapons in an onsite locker.  To request access or discuss additional information, please contact Global Security Solutions (Lisa Beauchamp, lisa@globalsecuritysolutionsllc.com) and the Denver Police Department (Commander Mike O’Donnell, michael.odonnell@denvergov.org), (Sergeant Jason Carrigan, jason.carrigan@denvergov.org).

  • On-site Medical - The Colorado Convention Center’s first aid station is across from Room 507 for any first aid needs.

CITY OF DENVER INFORMATION

Weather and Altitude Guidance 

Denver really is “one-mile high,” but most people don’t notice the altitude difference. Here are some tips for attendees: 

  • Drink plenty of water: Before your trip to Denver, and while you are here, drinking plenty of water is the number one way to help your body adjust easily to the higher altitude. 

  • Monitor your alcohol intake: Golf balls go 10 percent farther and so do alcoholic drinks. 

  • Eat food high in potassium: Foods such as broccoli, bananas, avocado, cantaloupe, celery, greens, bran, chocolate, granola, dates, dried fruit, potatoes, and tomatoes will help replenish electrolytes.

  • Watch your physical activity: The effects of exercise are more intense here. If you normally run five miles a day at home, you might try three miles in Denver.

  • Pack for sunshine: With less water vapor in the air, the sky really is bluer in Colorado, but there’s 25 percent less protection from the sun, so sunscreen is a must. 

  • Dress in layers: Denver is known for a year-round mild climate, but conditions can change rapidly, particularly in the spring and fall. 

 

Transportation 

  • To and from Denver International Airport (DEN)

    • There are many options from DEN, including taxis, Uber, Lyft and the A Line commuter rail. The A Line train departs the airport regularly and drops at Denver Union Station in the city center, with six stops in between. The 23-mile ride takes approximately 37 minutes and costs $10.50.  More information can be found here.

  • Getting around Denver 

    • The event venues, hotels, and Union Station are within one mile (1.6 km) of each other. Summit attendees are encouraged to enjoy traveling between venues by walking or riding an e-bike or e-scooter (available via Lyft or Lime apps); there are ample bike lanes throughout Denver’s city center.