Join us for the 2026 City Summit.

2026 City Summit

March 13, 2026

Hosted at Compassion International Headquarters

The 2026 City Summit is a one-day conference designed to build collaborative partnerships between and among leaders from business, church, nonprofit and public sector organizations. Attendees self-select into conversations around some of Colorado Springs' most pressing challenges, hosted by local experts, designed to build long-term partnerships around real solutions.

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CitySummit Speakers

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Stu Davis

COSILoveYou Executive Director

Joel Malick

EverOak Wealth Co.

Ross Chapman

CEO of Denver Institute for Faith and Work

Mid Session Marketplace Panel

Ross Chapman

CEO of Denver Institute of Faith and Work

Dr. Vinh Chung

Vanguard Skin Specialists

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Choose from sessions addressing homelessness, mental health, hunger, and more. Gain insights and strategies to inspire change and make a lasting impact in our city.

Homelessness

(Family & Situational)

Families dealing with homelessness are often hidden out of the public eye, but struggle to gain access to resources to get them out of their downward cycle. Discover the unique needs of this subset of our homeless community and how you can help.

Homelessness

(Chronic & Adult)

Understanding the unique challenges of working with those affected by mental health issues, substance abuse history, criminal involvement, and other factors that create chronic homelessness. Learn best ways to help, as well as how to avoid unhelpful activities that sustain isolationism.

Food Insecurity &

Hunger

Food pantries, churches, food distributors, and neighborhood markets must learn to work together to meet the growing challenges around food insecurity. Connect with thought leaders and innovators to help feed hungry households.

Education

Hear from education experts on the challenges faced by those in our public education system, and develop best practices to support a neighborhood school or district in your area.

Childcare & Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) is one of the most significant economic development barriers facing growing cities like Colorado Springs. Come ready to explore how your organization can add solutions to this growing problem.

Refugee Care

While this is a broad issue, the church can provide care and support where the government often falls short. Learn about trends and connect with partners who are committed to helping displaced families who have landed in El Paso County with little resources.

Housing Instability

Affordable housing is a national crisis, and one that hits home in El Paso County for thousands of our residents. Discover trends, barriers, and opportunities to work with innovative partners.

Families in Crisis & Foster Care

Kids and families involved in the foster care system require special support that just about any church or neighbor can provide - you just need to know where to start. Start here!

Human Trafficking

Solving a challenge like human trafficking involves a complex web of partners, including advocates, interventionists, supporters, law enforcement, and more. Find out where you fit in and get started!

Mental Health & Suicide Prevention

Our city has made a commitment to lead the nation in addressing challenges around mental health and suicide, but it will take a village to reach that goal. There is room for churches, businesses, and nonprofits to work together in creating a healthier community.

Disaster & Emergency Relief

From wildfires to house fires to temporary displacement, there are a number of reasons why innocent families find themselves in need of support in times of disaster. Find out how you can be a resource when disaster strikes your neighborhood or area.

Military Community Support

Colorado Springs' reliance on our military community makes it imperative that we learn how to support, care for, and rally around these soldiers and their families. Find out how you can connect to the right organizations and solutions for keeping these families connected to community.

Addiction

Addiction comes in many forms, and has continued to hold harm over an increasing number of our neighbors. This conversation will focus on drug & alcohol addiction, local recovery connections, and how your organization can be more informed about its impacts.

AFTERNOON SESSIONS

Advocacy with Policy Leaders

Taking action in the form of service is always helpful, but there are times when we need to engage in positive relationships with our elected officials. Find out how to engage in productive dialoge and trust-building advocacy.

School Connect

"Every school needs a village." This mantra is behind School Connect COS's efforts to build "villages" of support around local schools, helping kids, families, and whole neighborhoods win. Find out how your organization can be a part.

Protecting our Kids from Digital Exploitation

Exodus Road, an international anti-trafficking nonprofit, has spent years putting together a series of tools to educate parents, kids, and citizens on digital exploitation facing our young people. Come learn how you can put these tools in place in your organization.

Food Insecurity

Whether you're an established member of one of these networks, or brand new to the conversation, take the next step in finding out how you can continue the journey you started this morning.

Family Solutions Collaborative

Whether you're an established member of one of these networks, or brand new to the conversation, take the next step in finding out how you can continue the journey you started this morning.

Welcome COS

Whether you're an established member of one of these networks, or brand new to the conversation, take the next step in finding out how you can continue the journey you started this morning.

Human Trafficking Task Force

Whether you're an established member of one of these networks, or brand new to the conversation, take the next step in finding out how you can continue the journey you started this morning.

Sedond Chance Hiring

Stable jobs are one of the most basic necessities for those coming out of prison, addiction recovery, and other challenging situations. Find out how to hire, train, and support men and women who need a second chance to turn their lives around through meaningful work.

How to Leverage Your Church Facility for Community Impact

Church buildings are often under-utilized, if not unused, during the week. Find out how to turn latent space into great opportunities for community benefit and neighborhood support.

City Summit
Schedule

7:30
8:30
9:45
10:55
12:00
12:30
1:40
2:45

Doors Open
Main Session 1
Breakout Session A
Breakout Session B
Lunch (included with registration)
Main Session 2
Breakout Session C
Networking Hour

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Networking Hour

2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

Join us for a networking and happy hour event after the Summit. Connect with industry leaders, share insights, and explore opportunities.

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Who is the City Summit for?

The COS City Summit is for leaders of churches, businesses, nonprofit and public-sector organizations, who want to find out the real issues behind a range of challenges facing the Pikes Peak region, and how best to get involved in practical solutions. The event is for anyone leading or shaping their organization’s efforts to address local crises.

What is the purpose of the City Summit?

The outcome of the City Summit are simple: 1) establish collaborative partnerships that align the resources of the local Church and business communities with those of the experts meeting local challenges everyday; and (2) establishing and developing long-term, sustainable networks that work year-round to maintain robust solutions.

Who else will be there?

Over 300 local leaders from our city’s four sectors: business, church, nonprofit, and public-sector organizations. If you lead somewhere and you care about our city, this event is for you.

What is Compassion International?

Compassion International is a 70-year-old global nonprofit ministry working to release children from poverty in dozens of countries around the world. They have called Colorado Springs their corporate home for over 50 years, and are eager to host local leaders in their newly-renovated flagship headquarters.

What can I expect to happen at the City Summit?

You can expect to hear from experts from around our city - and even a few national leaders - who are implementing practical, broad-based solutions to some of our city’s most pressing issues. You’ll be in conversations that will guide you toward best-practices solutions, and align your organization’s efforts with others working toward the same solutions.