Welcome CMAA2026 National Conference Attendees

October 4-6, 2026, at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center

This year’s conference will feature an engaging expo hall, inspiring plenary sessions, in-depth breakout education, and the highly anticipated Industry Recognition Awards honoring Project Achievement Award winners and distinguished industry leaders. Whether you’re reconnecting with colleagues or building new relationships, CMAA2026 is the place to be.

Aurora is the Gateway to the Rockies and one of Colorado’s premier destinations for convention, business, and leisure travel. Create a Colorado experience you will never forget, as the Rocky Mountains serve as your backdrop during your meeting. Bring your family and discover the great outdoors, eateries, shopping, special events, and entertainment options that create lifetime memories. Aurora is filled with unique attractions, activities, and must-sees.

Grab a bite at one of Aurora’s 400+ international eateries, visit must-sees for the whole family, including Stanley Marketplace, and explore more than 8,000 acres of open space that beckon a truly unique Colorado experience.

Enjoy your stay in Aurora, Colorado!

CMAA2026 NATIONAL CONFERENCE

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Things to Do
Explore the beauty of Colorado’s outdoors at one of the parks, trails, golf courses, or gorgeous reservoirs—not to mention the thousands…
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Restaurants
Aurora is home to hundreds of restaurants, 400+ of which are locally-operated ethnic eateries with dishes you can't find anywhere else…
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Family Fun
Enjoy a range of all-day or quick afternoon things to do that are sure to please everyone. From educational and historical…
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Aurora Deals
Visit Aurora Deals is your go-to source for discovering the best discounts and deals that Aurora has to offer. Stay informed…
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Outdoors
Between 99 developed parks, 103 miles of trails, and 8,000+ acres of open space, there’s plenty to explore in Aurora.
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Annette has been ranked as one of America’s Best New Restaurants, while impressing diners from across the country. This modern gastropub combines the wholesomeness of farm-fresh ingredients with the creativity of a top-notch restaurant.

Citizen Dan is the culmination of talent, dedication and obsession of a dozen brothers and sisters in groove. Theirs is a shared vision of a world where there is always “gas in the car, you don’t want to call nobody else and there is absolutely no static at all”.

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Food & Drink
With more than 400+ independently operated ethnic restaurants, Aurora offers mouthwatering world cuisine, sure to satisfy adventurous eaters.
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