Leeds School of Business – University of Colorado Boulder
9th Annual Conference · Sponsored by Strategy Science (INFORMS)

Strategy Science 2026

May 28–30, 2026Boulder, ColoradoLeeds School of Business
Venue · Boulder, Colorado

Where the plains end and the Rockies begin.

The conference is hosted at the Leeds School of Business on the University of Colorado Boulder campus. The Koelbel Building sits at the eastern edge of campus on Regent Drive, an eight-minute walk from the Engineering Center where the plenaries are held.

Address Koelbel Building
995 Regent Drive
Boulder, CO 80309
Closest airport DEN · Denver International
45 min by car
Elevation 5,430 ft (1,655 m)
Hydrate & pace yourself
Open in maps Google Maps →
CU campus map →
Koelbel building map →
Campus parking map →

The five rooms

Room A · ECCS 201

Engineering Center

Main hall. Hosts the welcome address, both plenary sessions, and Session-track A throughout the conference.
8-min walk from Koelbel
Room B · KOBL 352

Koelbel Building

Tiered classroom on the third floor. Adjacent lobby is the central space for breakfasts, coffee breaks, and lunches.
Track B sessions
Room C · KOBL 323

Koelbel Building

Mid-sized classroom on the third floor. Track C sessions; close to the central lobby and registration desk.
Track C sessions
Room D · KOBL 317

Koelbel Building

Mid-sized classroom on the third floor. Track D sessions; right next to KOBL 323.
Track D sessions
Getting here

From Denver International (DEN)

Boulder sits roughly 45 miles northwest of DEN. Most attendees travel by ground.

  • Green Ride / shared shuttleDoor-to-door, multiple departures daily~75 min · ~$45
  • RTD AB1 busFrom DEN to Boulder Junction Station~80 min · $10.50
  • Uber / LyftDirect, surge-pricing applies on weekends~50 min · $90 – 130
  • Rental carLots of paid parking on/near campus~50 min · varies
Where to stay

Hotels & lodging

A conference room block was negotiated with Limelight and Moxy. Additional options are below.

  • Limelight HotelUniversity Ave · downtown BoulderConference rate ↗
  • Moxy BoulderPleasant St · downtown BoulderConference rate ↗
  • St Julien Hotel & SpaWalnut St · 30-min walk or short cab
  • Hotel BoulderadoHistoric property on Spruce Street
  • Embassy Suites BoulderCanyon Blvd · close to Pearl
On the day

Practical notes

  • WeatherCurrent outlook for May 28–30: highs 74–77°F, lows around 50°F. Afternoon thunderstorms likely Friday and Saturday. Check the NWS Boulder forecast ↗ for daily updates.Layers
  • AltitudeHydrate; pace yourself the first 24 hours.5,430 ft
  • Wi-FiEduroam works campus-wide. Guest Wi-Fi is self-service — connect and register via the on-screen prompt.Eduroam
  • ParkingShort-term pay lots closest to Leeds include 421, 423, 436, 440 on Regent Drive (404 and 319 also nearby). Pay at the lot machine on arrival — enter your vehicle info. See the Campus Parking Map ↗ and filter "Short-Term Pay", or visit the CU parking website ↗ for rates and hours. Alternatives: Folsom Parking Garage (Zone 63391) or street parking along Regent Drive.Pay-on-arrival
  • AccessibilityBoth buildings are accessible; please email us with specific needs.ADA
Meals & social program

Meals & social events.

Thu · May 28
Welcome ReceptionOpen to all conference attendees. Food and drinks.
CU Koenig Alumni Center1202 University Ave · 6:00 PM
Fri · May 29
Breakfast, Coffee & LunchBuffet served in the Koelbel third-floor lobby across the day.
KOBL 352 lobby8:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 4:15 PM
Fri · May 29
Reception & Conference DinnerDrinks at sunset on the Chautauqua porch, then dinner inside the Dining Hall. Buses depart Koelbel at 6:30 PM.
Chautauqua Dining Hall900 Baseline Rd · 7:00 – 9:30 PM
Sat · May 30
Boxed LunchBoxed lunch served before the closing plenary.
KOBL 352 lobby12:30 – 1:30 PM