What to Expect

Important information for Founded in FoCo: March 4th – 8th, 2024

Welcome to Founded in FoCo: March 4 – 8, 2024.

Have questions? Contact the Help Desk via chat widget or email: [email protected]

Look for Event Organizers and Volunteers were here to help

Important Event Information

Location & Parking

Fort Collins Senior Center
1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO.

Please park in suggested areas so everyone may access programming without barriers.

View Parking Info & Venue Map.

Tickets & Check-In

All participants must be registered with a ticket. Sign into Sched and you’ll see a banner that indicates you have a ticket. Get your tickets here.

Visit the Check-In table when you arrive to receive your conference badge.

Your Schedule & Waitlists due to Limited Capacity

Our goal is to have as many people participate in the week as possible. Please make sure you are on the list for specific sessions & events by signing up in the event portal (Sched).

Please respect the waitlist for sessions and events. Wait just outside the room or in back of room until you are invited to remaining seats.

Thursday & Friday

Workshop sessions will be offsite on March 7th & 8th.

Check your session details for more information. The location (name & address) will be listed along with a button called “Venue Details.”

See all venues here.

Speaking & Volunteering at Founded in FoCo

Here are resources and FAQs for speakers and volunteers. Thank you for helping to make this event insightful, meaningful, AND FUN!

Speaker Resources

Volunteer Info

FAQs

How to sign up for sessions? Are tickets required? What about the Motown event?

Our Help Center has answers to frequently asked questions.

Visit FAQs in the Help Center

Checking In to the Event

We can’t wait to see you at Founded in FoCo. Here’s what you need to know about when you arrive.


  1. Park & Enter through Front Door at Senior Center
    Directions to Senior Center & Parking here. Follow signs for Founded in FoCo Check In.
  2. Make Sure You Have A Ticket & You’ve Signed In to Sched
    Get your ticket in advance and set up your account to save time. We’ll need to check you in to the event when you arrive.
  3. Get Your Badge for the Week
    Our team of volunteers will verify your ticket and check you in to the event. You’ll get a badge for the week (try not to loose it!) It helps us know you’ve been checked in to enjoy the event.
  4. Remember: RSVP to Sessions in Advance; Space is Limited. Respect Waitlist throughout the week.
    Add your priority sessions & events to your schedule in the portal as soon as possible. If you’re on the waitlist, please stand in the back until invited to fill remaining seats.

Have questions? Look for Event Organizers (Gold/yellow badge) and Volunteers (Green badge) who would love to help you!

You can also use the chat on the website or email [email protected] throughout the event.

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Get Your Tickets to Founded in FoCo

General Admission
Access to an entire week of sessions, networking, and more.
$
20
/each
  • 3 Days of Sessions
  • Coffee & Networking
  • Closing Party!
Community Champion
Buy one, give one.
Offset the cost for another community member.
$
35
/each
  • Full event participation
  • Offset fee for an attendee
  • Special recognition!
Pay What You Can
Sliding scale ticket so there are no barriers to participate in Founded in FoCo.
$
0
/each
  • Full event participation
  • Special thanks to:
  • Our Champions & Sponsors

Want to be a sponsor or exhibitor?

There are many ways to get involved in Founded in FoCo and nurture our Northern Colorado entrepreneurial community.

Where to Stay

Traveling from out of town?

We’ve secured a group rate if you need a hotel. Must book by February 28th, 2024.

Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Collins South
3520 Timberwood Drive Fort Collins, Colorado 80528

Group Rate Booking Link

Have questions? Please reach out to Leslie Farnham, Group Sales at Spirit Hospitality / Fairfield Inn & Suites.
P: 970.226.6656
E: [email protected]

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Getting to Founded in FoCo

Thank you to our host, Fort Collins Senior Center
1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

Parking? It’s free! Just be mindful of posted signs. Please reserve spots closest to the front door so that everyone may access the building and event.

All sessions Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday take place at the Senior Center, unless otherwise noted. Thursday and Friday take place off-site.