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The SGMP Rocky Mountain Chapter hosts many opportunities for professional development, continuing education, and networking. Join us for monthly meetings, conferences, and more! 

Rocky Mountain Chapter 2026 Fall Education Conference

October 29 & 30, 2026

Hotel Polaris
8989 North Gate Boulevard
Colorado Springs, CO 80921

The Society of Government Meeting Professionals (SGMP) Rocky Mountain Chapter Fall Education Conference is an annual professional development gathering tailored for government meeting planners and industry suppliers across Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming.

Planner scholarships are available. For more information, please contact SGMP RMC President Trustee Patricia Williams, CGMP at [email protected].

Conference sponsorships are also available. For more information, please contact SGMP RMC Treasurer Kelly Nelson at [email protected].

Registration Fees: Rate is available until October 9th. All rates increase $25 after October 9th.

  • $75 Planner (Member)
  • $125 Planner (Non-Member)
  • $275 Supplier (Member)
  • $100 Guest (of a member)

Sleeping Room Rates: More information will be provided soon.

Register Online

Monthly Meetings

The SGMP Rocky Mountain Chapter hosts monthly meetings within the chapter region. 

Upcoming Monthly Meetings

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 - 12 PT / 1 MT
Panel Discussion: Advance your career by earning a CGMP Designation

Speakers: Kim Phillips, CGMP - Arizona Chapter
                  Juliet Jacoby, CGMP, PDM
- Rocky Mountain Chapter 
                  Denise Stone, CMP, CGMP DES - Golden State Chapter

Cost: $10 - all proceeds go to support chapter Education Scholarships to attend the 2027 NEC in Pittsburgh, PA.

Format: Zoom - the link will be sent after registration

This lively panel session is a collaboration of SGMP Western Alliance (the Arizona, Rocky Mountain, & Golden State Chapters). In this session, you will learn about the Certified Government Meeting Professional designation, why it is important, how you can begin your certification, and who you can contact to learn additional details that you my like to know about the process. Our panel members are current CGMPs and are excited to share with you on how they prepared for the exam, the process of earning and keeping the designation, and how being a CGMP has help their careers. You will have an opportunity to ask questions of the panelists, and if we have extra time we will play a fun round of "Are You Smarter Than A CGMP".

This educational meeting is approved for 1 contact hour (CEU) in the Core Competency: Leadership

Meeting Agenda (in MT)
1:00 - 1:05 PM  Welcome Remarks
1:05 - 1:15 PM  What is a CGMP - Presented by Alan Kleinfeld, SGMP Education Director
1:15 - 1:45 PM  Panel Discussion
1:45 - 1:59 PM  Q&A
2:00 PM - OPTIONAL - a fun game of "Are You Smarter Than a CGMP"
 
(If you are attending to fulfil your CEU, you must be present for a minimum of 45 minutes - WE ALSO ENCOURAGE YOU TO SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCES IN EARNING YOUR CGMP & HOW IT HAS HELPED YOUR CAREER)

September 2026

 REGISTER HERE

To view details and register for upcoming events, please view the SGMP Calendar and sort by "Rocky Mountain Chapter." Registration forms are linked in the calendar listings.

More information coming soon!


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