2026 CPPC ANNUAL CONFERENCE
August 18th - 21st
PARK HYATT BEAVER CREEK RESORT & SPA | BEAVER CREEK, CO
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The Colorado Public Plan Coalition (CPPC) holds an annual three-day educational conference at one of Colorado’s finest resorts.
The multi-day format allows for general sessions, and workshops/educational programs that explore various industry specific topics in great detail. The conference also allows members opportunities for formal and informal networking with colleagues, money managers, consultants, and various industry leaders.
CPPC prides ourselves in attracting speakers who are renowned experts in their field, covering topics on current trends, legislative changes, and market outlooks.
The conference kicks-off with your choice of an outdoor activity, a day of golf at Vail Valley’s Eagle Vail Golf Course, a hike, or outdoor yoga. The first evening features a cocktail hour and welcome reception at the Park Hyatt, our conference hotel. The next two and half days are filled with conference sessions, dinners, and evenings spent networking around the fire pit.
Lunch each day is on your own, so be sure to grab a colleague, manager, or new friend and explore all the various dining options Beaver Creek Village has to offer.
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August 31st - September 3rd
Student Scholarship: Explore Careers in Public Finance, Government, and Retirement Plan Management
Students interested in careers in government finance, retirement plan administration, investment consulting, asset management, or financial services are invited to apply for a scholarship to attend the upcoming Colorado Public Plan Coalition’s (CPPC) annual conference, August 18th – 21st in Beaver Creek, Colorado. For more information about the CPPC conference, please click here.
This conference brings together professionals responsible for overseeing retirement plans for cities, counties, municipalities, and other public agencies. Attendees include government finance officers, retirement plan administrators, investment consultants, recordkeepers, and asset managers who collaborate to improve retirement outcomes for public employees.
Why This Experience Matters
Public retirement plans represent trillions of dollars in assets and require professionals who understand investment management, public finance, governance, and participant education. This conference offers students a rare opportunity to observe how these plans are designed, managed, and improved while connecting with professionals working in the field
Scholarship Benefits
Selected students will receive:
Conference registration
Hotel accommodations during the conference
A conference mentor to help guide their experience
Opportunities to network with professionals in public finance and retirement plan administration
Up to two students will be selected.
Eligible Fields of Study
Students pursuing degrees in:
Accounting
Finance
Economics
Business Administration
Marketing
Political Science
Public Administration
Government or Public Policy
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
Be currently enrolled at an accredited in-state Colorado college or university
Be a junior, senior, or graduate student at the time of the conference
Have a minimum GPA of 3.0
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit:
1. Short Essay (500 words or less) addressing:
• Why you are interested in attending the conference
• How this experience aligns with your career interests
• What you hope to learn about public retirement plans or public finance
2. Leadership & Involvement
Brief description of:
Campus activities
Internships, research, or relevant work experience
3. Faculty Recommendation
One brief letter or email endorsement from a professor or faculty advisor.
Recipient Expectations
Scholarship recipients will:
Attend conference sessions
Participate in at least one networking event
Meet with a designated conference mentor
Submit a short post-conference reflection summarizing key takeaways
Application Deadline
June 1, 2026
Selected students will be notified in early July.
Applications and supporting materials should be submitted to:
Kim McDaniel, CPPC Co-Chair
Retirement Plan Administrator
City of Westminster, Colorado
kmcdanie@westminsterco.gov