Spring Summit

RMS brings you this one day professional development conference and awards ceremony.

2025 Spring Summit is on April 12

The 2025 Spring Summit will be held April 12th. This year’s event is co-hosted with SWE Colorado State University Section. Save the date and follow RMS for more details on this signature event.

This page will be updated as the event approaches.

Call for Speakers

SWE Rocky Mountain Section (RMS) Call for Speakers for the 2025 Spring Summit one day conference is now closed. Please check out the agenda to see the topics and speakers.

Spring Summit Registration

The full-conference runs from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm and includes the awards celebration. Full-conference registration includes a light breakfast, lunch, and afternoon refreshments. Award only registrations include the afternoon keynote and refreshments. You may only use one promo code; they can not be stacked. Use promo code EarlySpring for 15% off until March 31.

Volunteer and Help Make Our Spring Summit Even Better

Our volunteers partner with our committee and presenters to help ensure the Spring Summit runs smoothly. By volunteering for a brief portion of the day, you can both enjoy the Summit and help out. To volunteer, please submit the brief the Volunteer Interest Form. Then look for us to confirm your interest and share the registration discount code. Please reach out to our Volunteer Coordinator Sally Kammer with any questions.

Volunteer Interest Form

We appreciate our volunteers! We also thank our volunteers with a discounted Summit Eventbrite registration code as a sign of appreciation. *Volunteers must also be registered for the Spring Summit event.

2025 Keynotes

Dale Wilsher, PCC, CPLCC, CCSP, will present the morning Keynote Cultivating Authentic Confidence. In male-dominated fields, women often encounter unique challenges that test their confidence and leadership potential. This engaging and interactive session equips participants—both emerging and experienced professionals—with the tools to cultivate authentic confidence by leveraging their strengths, aligning with their values, and projecting a powerful presence. Attendees will explore key mindset shifts, learn to navigate self-doubt, and develop practical strategies to communicate with authority and lead with impact, whether in the classroom, workplace, or beyond.

Kaitlyn Bunker, PhD, PE will present the afternoon Keynote Is it Luck, or Is it YOU. The concept of luck can show up in unexpected ways in our careers. In this session, we will explore opportunities to unlock our confidence as leaders, within the framing of luck. Kaitlyn’s experiences in the workplace and as a leader in SWE have emphasized the importance of striking the right balance among embracing luck when it comes, while not relying on luck or letting it take credit for your hard work and accomplishments. She will share her experiences and suggestions to support attendees in embracing their own ideal balance and approach to leading and succeeding with confidence.

2025 Program

Spring Summit Agenda
Device friendly detailed agenda

Click on the button for a detailed agenda of the full program, including session descriptions, speaker bios, and event highlights. Printed agendas will not be available day of, so use your device to access the phone friendly detailed agenda or bring your own printed copy. Basic event navigation will be posted on site.

Check out the digital program. Spring Summit program will eventually expire. Check it out while you can.

Partner with Spring Summit

Our sponsors are vital to making Spring Summit a success. Sponsorship levels and benefits are designed to fit every budget. Please consider a financial or in-kind donation.

Individuals may donate to support Spring Summit, Summit Awards, Scholarships, and other RMS activities through the Eventbrite registration or using the Paypal button.

Spring Summit Prospectus
includes additional details on
partnership opportunities