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
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, policy updates, and more
Quantifying sustainability across the agricultural supply chain
Panel highlighting Colorado producers
CSU student poster session during lunch
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
The Buxton Hotel
914 S College Ave.
Call for CSU rates:
970-484-2984
Questions? Get in touch
Email margaret.morgan@colostate.edu with questions or fill out the form below: