Join the Cultural Office for the Pikes Peak region’s first professional summit at the intersection of business and creativity. The Level Up! Creative Sector Summit will be held June 25, 2025 from 1:00-6:00 p.m. at the Ent Center for the Arts at UCCS.
This half-day conference includes inspiring speakers, workshops, a business fair, a FREE headshot booth and networking centering arts and culture as a driver for community success and economic growth.
*Evening Session runs from 4:15 PM to 6:15 PM and includes: access to the resource fair, headshots, and networking opportunities.*
The Experience Economy ticket type means you will be placed in the Experience Economy breakout session from 2:15–3:00 PM. Topics in this room will include experience design, raising capital, business models for success, and running an arts business.
The Arts and Destination Stewardship ticket type means you will be placed in the Arts and Destination Stewardship breakout session from 2:15-3:00 PM. Topics in this room will include creating vibrant and sustainable public spaces, enhancing community well-being and tourism appeal, and general arts tourism.
12:30 – Registration / Networking / Snacks (Lobby)
1:00 – Opening Plenary including featured speaker (Shockley Zalabak Theater)
2:00 – 15 Minute Break
2:15 – Breakout Sessions (Various Spaces)
3:00 – 15 Minute Break
3:15 – Closing Plenary including featured speaker (Shockley Zalabak Theater)
4:15-6:00 Business Fair including Free Headshots / Networking Happy Hour (Lobby)
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