SPARCing Local Connections Conference 2026

We’re excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2026 SPARCing Local Connections Conference, taking place on Thursday, August 27, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

The conference will bring together nonprofits and community-based organizations serving Adams County for a day of learning, connection, and collaboration. Sessions will focus on practical topics that support organizational sustainability, systems navigation, cross-sector collaboration, communication, and capacity building.

Conference Details
Date: Thursday, August 27, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Location: Adams County Human Services Center
11860 N Pecos St, Westminster, CO 80234
Audience: Nonprofits and community-based organizations serving Adams County

Registration Information
Space is limited, so we encourage you to register as soon as possible to save your spot and add the conference to your calendar. Each participant must register individually. Registration will close on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 5:00 PM.

Explore the Conference

Please select the links below to view the full conference agenda and speaker bios.

Conference Agenda 2026
View the full conference schedule, breakout sessions, session descriptions, tracks, room assignments, and information about submitting a question for the County Funding Landscape panel. If you would like to receive the conference agenda in Spanish, please contact us at sparc@adamscountyco.gov, and we will be happy to share a PDF version with you.

Speaker Bios 2026
This year’s conference will feature a great group of speakers bringing experience in nonprofit leadership, funding, collaboration, data and evaluation, HR, AI, and community impact. Read more about them here.

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Thank you to Rose Community Foundation and The Colorado Health Foundation for supporting the 2026 SPARCing Local Connections Conference.

2026 Conference Sponsors