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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, Colorado Renewable Energy Society (CRES), the Renewable and Sustainable Energy Institute (RASEI), and the Colorado State Land Board. This event is also partially funded by the Colorado Department of Agriculture's Agrivoltaic R&D Grant.

Conference Pricing:

Online Streaming: $15

Your registration includes:

  • Livestream in real time

  • No recording will be available

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 of Land Stewardship

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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Chief Operating Officer

Lightstar Renewables

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Adams County Commissioner, District 2

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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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Director of Sustainability

Office of Sustainability, Climate Action, & Resilience for Boulder County

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Postdoctoral Research Associate

Cornell University

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Senior Housing Manager

City of Boulder

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Manager & Operator

Talbott Farms

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Associate Professor of Horticulture

Colorado State University

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Founder

Braided Land Services

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Founder & CEO

Solar Agricultural Services, Inc.

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Director of O&M OperationsNamaste Solar

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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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