Western Conservative Summit 2026

What meals and food are included?

Summit attendees will find or bring their own meals during program breaks at lunch and dinner times. The Colorado Christian University Dining Commons, featuring a wide variety of buffet options, will be open both days of the Summit to purchase meals. 

During the registration process, Thursday Armstrong Award Dinner tickets are available for purchase. 

VIP Pass holders have some food and beverage provided, including access to the VIP Lounge (light snacks and beverages), the Armstrong Award Dinner (Thursday), and the VIP reception (Friday).

 What is the Dress Code?

In general, our Summit attendees wear business casual attire. As with any large event, a light sweater or jacket is recommended for temperature fluctuations. Comfortable shoes are recommended for walking to workshop sessions and through the exhibit hall.

What about parking?

Parking for the event is located in the Mile Hi parking lot (located at Garrison Street and Cedar Drive), closest to CCU’s Leprino Hall. Handicap parking can be found in the lot adjacent to Leprino Hall and on the east side of the Event Center.

Can I get there using public transportation?

There is a light rail (RTD) stop at 6th Avenue, several blocks from campus, as well as several bus stations nearby. For schedules and maps, visit RTD-Denver.com

Need airport transportation?
We suggest Super Shuttle, taxi, Uber/Lyft, or rental car.

Hyatt House at Belmar

Colorado Christian University has a partnership with Hyatt House Belmar which provides a discounted rate. For more information, visit the Hotel tab on the website. 

There are additional hotels nearby. For more information, please click here.

Colorado Christian University meets ADA standards for accessibility in its rooms and public areas. Event team members will be available to assist. Golf carts and shuttles will be available throughout the event.

Are there refunds if I’m unable to attend?

Refunds with a cancellation fee are available, based on the date of the request. Contact our registration team to cancel or for further information: 866-455-8500 or wcsinfo@yesevents.com.

Registration & Purchases

Through Friday, May 1 – full refund, less a 25% cancellation fee

May 1 – June 15 – full refund, less a 50% cancellation fee

After June 15, 11:59 PM MST – no refunds

Is my pass transferable to another person?

You may substitute or transfer your registration to another person at any time by calling 866-455-8500 or emailing wcsinfo@yesevents.com.

NOTE: All attendees, regardless of age, are REQUIRED to purchase a pass to attend the Summit. This is a security measure and must be followed.

I haven’t received an email from someone I have emailed. What should I do?

Please be sure to check your “junk” folder, as spam filters can sometimes catch emails. After verifying that you did not receive an email response to your inquiry, you may follow up via the same email, email centennial@ccu.edu, or call 303-963-3157.

Are there books/videos/products for sale at the Summit?

Our bookstore in the Expo Hall will offer a number of book options throughout the Summit, particularly books authored by our speakers. When possible, speakers will be scheduled for book signings in the Expo Hall throughout the event.

Exhibitors will also bring a variety of interesting, informative or just-for-fun offerings including attire, jewelry, accessories and stickers. Speakers’ books, CD’s and DVD’s will be available.

How will I know who is speaking when? Who are your confirmed speakers?

The schedule will be published closer to the event. With that said, expect that our schedule could change at the discretion of the planning team. We maintain a somewhat flexible agenda in order to accommodate last minute availability of high-profile speakers. Although unconventional (and a bit nerve-wracking), the benefits of our flexibility more than outweigh the mild uncertainty as we discover what wonderful surprises develop.

Are there workshops or small group discussions?

Yes, we offer a variety of workshops during both afternoons of the Summit. These workshops allow for more interaction and discussion with each other and with the presenters. Networking during the event is highly encouraged!

Can children attend the Summit?

We do NOT suggest bringing young children, as our sessions are too long for their attention span and create a distraction by their presence.

Teens, however, will find the program engaging and we welcome them to register at the highly discounted Patriot Pass rate. Every teen is required to attend with a parent or guardian over the age of 18 who is also a pass holder. All minors should be accompanied by the parent or guardian throughout the entirety of the event.

What opportunities are available for teens and young adults?

Young people ages 16 – 20 should consider registering for the Young Christian Conservatives Leadership Conference, which includes two days of Christian conservative worldview education for young leaders, paired with two days of attendance at the Western Conservative Summit. Learn more here.

All attendees, regardless of age, are REQUIRED to purchase a pass to attend the Summit. This is a security measure and must be followed.

Anyone on Colorado Christian University's campus for the Western Conservative Summit is subject to a reasonable search including, but not limited to, metal detection and/or a bag search. Security reserves the right to inspect personal belongings of suspicious nature. This includes bags/backpacks, purses, coats, and hats.

In the event that prohibited items (see list below) are revealed during a search, the guest will be permitted to return to their vehicle with the item or the item will be confiscated. 

Smoking is strictly prohibited on campus.

Unauthorized vending is prohibited on Colorado Christian University property.

Please reference below the prohibited items when attending the Western Conservative Summit:

• All outside food or beverages including alcoholic beverages
• Illegal drugs
• Laser pointers (devices will be confiscated and patron is subject to ejection)
• All recording devices (audio, video & cameras as stipulated by the event. Recording media is subject to confiscation)
• Weapons or any items construed as weapons (firearms, knives, sticks, chemical spray devices etc.)
• Air horns, bullhorns or other distracting noisemakers
• Animals (service animals are the only exceptions)
• Personal property that is potentially hazardous to other patrons (wallet chains, jewelry with spikes, etc)
• For your safety and the safety of others, all guests and their possessions are subject to inspection as a condition of admittance.