For those traveling to Colorado by air, Denver International Airport is the closest major airport to Fort Collins. Colorado State University is about 65 miles north of the airport, and there are several options for transportation following your flight.
DIA houses about a dozen car rental agencies.
Shuttles between the airport and Fort Collins can be arranged with Groome Transportation or SuperShuttle.
For those traveling to Colorado by air, Denver International Airport is the closest major airport to Fort Collins. Colorado State University is about 65 miles north of the airport, and there are several options for transportation following your flight.
DIA houses about a dozen car rental agencies.
Shuttles between the airport and Fort Collins can be arranged with Groome Transportation or SuperShuttle.
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hilton Fort Collins.
Please call 800-768-0605 and ask for the Engineering Development Block with the booking code 94P.
You will be able to book in the block at the discounted group rate of $159.00 per room, per night, single/double occupancy, for a standard room with one king or two double beds.
This block also has complimentary parking.
The deadline to book a room at the discounted rate will be available Friday, May 16, 2025, or until it is sold out, whichever happens first.
EDF dress code is business casual, and wearing your school colors is encouraged.
Industry/Corporate/For-Profit Business Development Tier – 10k
- Sponsor is listed on Whova app
- Sponsor is listed on Conference Agenda
- Sponsor provided 5 minutes of remarks in advance of plenary speaker
- Prominent logo recognition on our EDF website
- 2 complimentary conference registrations
- Company marketing items placed in conference check-in bag
- Prominent logo recognition in a dedicated conference sponsor “thank you” email
- 6’ table in sponsor section outside of conference meeting rooms
Institution of Higher Education (College/Univ) Tier –$5k
- Sponsor is listed on Whova app
- Sponsor is listed on Conference Agenda
- Prominent logo recognition on our EDF website
- 2 complimentary conference registrations (Engineering/Advancement Staff)
- 1 complimentary HR/Talent Acquisition conference registration (Institutional)
- Logo/ marketing items placed in conference check-in bag
- Prominent logo recognition in a dedicated conference sponsor “thank you” email
- 6’ table in sponsor section outside of conference meeting rooms
Questions on benefits? Ready to make your EDF2025 sponsorship commitment today? Please contact Adrienne M Bolli, EDF Past President at engdevforum@gmail.com.
Serving as an EDF host university is a great way to build the leadership skills of your own advancement team while showcasing your own institution’s remarkable assets and attributes to the engineering community.
For over 30 years, volunteers from across the US have contributed countless hours to bringing the signature EDF Annual Conference together thus fostering a more cohesive and meaningful network among our colleague base. Fresh locations, ideas and perspectives allow us to remain relevant and grow with the innovative profession we work in.
Please take a moment to review the history of prior hosts (we welcome revisiting former host sites too!) and submit your application today to be a part of a future conference experience.
If you are interested in serving as an EDF conference host, please contact us at engdevforum@gmail.com.
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