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Join us for the inaugural Colorado Agrivoltaic Conference: Building Community & Forward Momentum, February 19–20, 2026 at Colorado State University’s Spur Campus in Denver.

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Hosted by the Colorado Agrivoltaic Learning Center and presented by Colorado State University and the Rural Climate Partnership, this two-day event will bring together more than 100 leaders from solar, agriculture, policy, conservation, and community organizations for collaborative learning and solution-building to accelerate agrivoltaic deployment across Colorado.

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Expect facilitated discussions, interactive sessions, and networking opportunities designed to encourage participation, strengthen connections, and inspire a shared vision for Colorado’s agrivoltaic future. Facilitation services will be provided by CDR Associates.

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Thank you to our sponsors Sandbox Solar, The Nature Conservancy in Colorado, NextpowerCypress Creek Renewables, Huwa EnterprisesFarm-to-Power, CoBank, Alpine Bank, and the Renewable and Sustainable Energy Institute (RASEI). This event is also partially funded by the Colorado Department of Agriculture's Agrivoltaic R&D Grant.

Conference pricing:

Industry: $150

Nonprofit: $50

Government: $0

Online streaming: $15

Your registration includes:

  • Breakfast both days

  • Lunch both days

  • Catered happy hour and screening of Save the Farm, Save the Future the first evening!

Pricing increases 2/2/26

Agenda

Speakers

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Agrimation Executive

H2 Enterprises

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Director of Conservation

Colorado Cattlemen’s Agricultural Land Trust

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Associate Professor of Horticulture

Colorado State University

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Director, O&M

Pivot Energy

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Agrivoltaic Development Associate

Sandbox Solar

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Climate and Energy Policy Advisor

The Nature Conservancy

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Chair

Delta County Board of County Commissioners

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Sr. Manager, Product Marketing

Nextpower’s AgriPV Program

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Agricultural Outreach Coordinator

Colorado Agrivoltaic Learning Center

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Director of Climate Action

The Nature Conservancy

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Lead Energy-Water-Land Researcher

National Laboratory of the Rockies

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County Commissioner, Pro-Tem

Weld County

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Assistant Vice President and Field Director

Colorado State University, Extension

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Head of Business Development

Colorado Clean Energy Fund

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O&M Technician

Namaste Solar

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Social and Environmental Impact Manager

CoBank

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Dr. Nicole Rosmarino

Colorado State Land Board Director

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Colorado State Senator

State District 6

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Manager of Programs and Sustainability

Cypress Creek Renewables

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Postdoctoral Research Associate

Cornell University

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Manager & Operator

Talbott Farms

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Associate Professor of Horticulture

Colorado State University

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Founder & CEO

Solar Agricultural Services, Inc.

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Director of O&M OperationsNamaste Solar

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Founder

Braided Land Services

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Director of Land

AES Clean Energy

Conference Facilitators

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Senior Program Manager

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Program Manager

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Thank You Again To Our Sponsors

Hosted by:

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Presented by:

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Sponsored by:

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