EMDC Annual Symposium

Sustainable Land Stewardship

The Ecosystem Modeling and Data Consortium is hosting the 2026 4th Annual Symposium.

Join scientists, investors, philanthropists, agricultural leaders, tech founders, and policymakers for a day of collaborative learning, networking, and forward-looking conversation as we explore the science, tools, and decision-support systems that set the foundation for sustainable land stewardship and a more resilient future for our working lands.

October 8th

Location: CSU’s Canvas Stadium
Event Hall

The Consortium Meeting is an exclusive member event that combines updates on our activities and plans for the year ahead with a direct opportunity to share feedback that helps shape our priorities.

October 9th

Consortium Meeting
Consortium Members Only

4th Annual Symposium
9am-4:30pm
Happy Hour til 5:30pm

Location: CSU’s Canvas Stadium Michael Smith Alumni Center

Our Annual Symposium is an invite-only event exploring the state of land stewardship, along with its challenges and solutions, as we chart a path toward thriving and healthy agroecosystems.

People & Topics

Keynote Speaker
Tom Vilsack, Former USDA Secretary of Agriculture
Boots-on-the-ground, the survival of small farms, and current farm economics

Panels, speakers, and interactive sessions covering current challenges, active work, and forward-looking solutions in sustainable land stewardship. Including:

  • Learn about the new EMDC Model Runner for DayCent and MEMS

  • Adaptive grazing, agrivoltaics, and water solutions developed by Coloradans

  • Quantifying sustainability across the agricultural supply chain

  • How philanthropy views this moment

  • More to come!

Transportation + Lodging

If you’re coming from the Denver International Airport, the Groome Shuttle picks-up and drops-off at your hotel or the CSU campus Transit Center. Groome Transportation: (970) 226-5533

Other transportation options include:
-Bus from Union Station in Denver ($45): Bustang
-Rental cars: Enterprise, Budget, Hertz
-Rideshare: Lyft or Uber 

Accommodations

The Elizabeth Hotel
111 Chestnut St.
CSU discount Rate

Hilton, Fort Collins
425 W Prospect Rd.
CSU discount rate

Armstrong Hotel
259 S College Ave.

Night scene of a busy outdoor plaza with people walking, sitting, and socializing, illuminated by string lights and streetlights, with a central fountain and historical brick buildings in the background.

Registration will open on September 1st.

Questions? Get in touch

Email margaret.morgan@colostate.edu with questions or fill out the form below: