Founded in FoCo 2027: Call for Proposals
About the event
About the application
We invite you to help shape Founded in FoCo 2027 by submitting a session proposal! Founded in FoCo is a conference where people teach each other business skills, and every session is led by a member of our community.
Our 2027 theme: Got Grit? Get It. Grow It. Give It Away.
Get the skills you need. Grow what you're building. Give away what you've learned.
Founded in FoCo is built around functional areas that our organizations routinely work on (e.g. Marketing, Funding, Finance, Operations, etc). While some functional areas might seem specific to an industry or type of organization, each session is designed so that every attendee, regardless of industry or type, will find sessions that are relevant and valuable. We aim to be inclusive and create a safe space to dive into new ideas and build new skills. We strongly recommend session proposals align with a primary functional area.
NEW FOR 2027: SESSION LEVELS AND AI ADD-ONS
We ask every speaker for a session level (101, 201, or 301) and what attendees should already have done, so we can point each attendee to the sessions that fit them. There is no separate AI track this year. Some sessions will be paired with an AI add-on conversation, and the application asks if you would welcome one.
WHAT MAKES A STRONG PROPOSAL
Read the Community Needs Report before you apply: https://canva.link/3484mnwr33snfal
Our community asked for tools, not theory. If attendees can't apply it Monday morning, it will miss the mark. Teach a system, not just a skill. Keep your session at least 95% content and no more than 5% self-promotion.
KEY DATES
First-round proposals due: Sunday, November 15, 2026. Applications stay open after this date.
Decisions sent by: Friday, November 20, 2026
Waitlist settled by: Tuesday, December 1, 2026
Session day and time assigned by: Friday, December 18, 2026
Founded in FoCo: March 8 to 11, 2027 at the Fort Collins Senior Center
WHERE TO CHECK YOUR STATUS
After you submit, sign in to Eventeny and open My Applications (https://www.eventeny.com/users/application/) to view your proposal, edit it, and see its status. You can edit your proposal until it is approved. Every decision is also sent by email through Eventeny, so please check your spam folder.
PARENTPRENEURS WELCOME
Parents are welcome to bring their young children to Founded in FoCo, and that includes speakers. Expect a few little ones in the room and plan a family-friendly session.
GOOD TO KNOW
A proposal is not a guarantee of a session. Accepted speakers receive a complimentary event ticket. Founded in FoCo does not pay speaking fees or cover travel, lodging, or meals. Session lengths are subject to overall schedule fit. The full Rules for Presenters are linked in the Terms and Conditions below.
QUESTIONS?
Email hello@foundedinfoco.com. Our organizing team reads and answers every message.
Terms & Conditions
https://foundedinfoco.com/rules/#presenters
Questions on the application
User information
- First name
- Last name
Business information
- Business name
- Legal business name
- Contact name
- Address
- Phone
- Website (Optional)
- Logo (Optional)
Additional information
- Session Title
- Session Description
- What will attendees be able to do Monday morning?
- What will you cover?
- Session Level
- What should attendees already have done before your session?
- Session Type
- Focus Area
- Intended Audience
- Would you welcome an AI add-on for your session?
- Where could AI help most in your topic, or where are you skeptical?
- Is this a solo presentation or collaboration / panel?
- Name(s) of additional presenters / panelists?
- Any files, slides, or associated materials for your session?
- Additional links
- Are there any days or times you cannot present?
- Room, A/V, or accessibility needs
- Would you like us to share your application information with Made in Loveland?
