Rethink, Refine, Revive:
Using the Past to Forge a Resilient Future
January 31 – February 2, 2024
Embassy Suites by Hilton Boulder
Colorado Preservation, Inc (CPI) proudly hosts the 27th annual Saving Places Conference in Boulder, Colorado starting Wednesday, January 31 through Friday, February 2nd, 2024. The theme for the conference will explore the overarching concepts of sustainability and resilience. By doing so, CPI hopes to inspire keynote and session presentations that are forward-thinking and pertinent to current and future issues facing communities. CPI strives to develop themes, titles, and messaging that encourages discussion around contemporary theories and practical applications, without excluding ideas that may not be directly related to the theme. CPI looks forward to hosting a conference that fosters meaningful conversations and connections within the industry.
Theme
Rethink, Refine, Revive: Using the past to forge a resilient future. Historic preservation–the practice of protecting and conserving places of historical significance—is essential to creating resilient communities because it preserves lessons of the past for future generations. Sustainability, on the other hand, means meeting our needs in the present without compromising future generations’ abilities to meet their own needs. The relationship between historic preservation and sustainable development is becoming increasingly important in the face of climate change and growing environmental concerns. By rethinking, refining, and reviving preservation practice to meet the goals of sustainability, we can help communities maintain their cultural identities and senses of place and forge resilient futures for generations to come.
Call for Proposals
To ensure the success of this conference, we strongly believe in the power of collaboration and inclusivity. That’s why we are reaching out to you, our esteemed colleagues and passionate advocates, to invite your participation. We genuinely value your ideas and would be honored to have your voice represented in the conference program.
We kindly request your assistance in shaping the 2024 Saving Places Conference by submitting proposals for keynote speakers, session topics, and tours. This is an opportunity for you to contribute your unique insights and expertise to the preservation community. We encourage you to think creatively and propose ideas that will engage and inspire our diverse audience.
The call for proposals is now live, and we eagerly await your submissions. Whether you have an exceptional speaker in mind, an innovative session topic, or an exciting tour idea, we are eager to hear from you.
Not sure your idea or topic is polished enough to submit? No problem, we are happy to hear about your ideas and help you pursue a session/speaker. Please contact Nicole Bopp, nbopp@coloradopreservation.org with you ideas!
