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
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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

Smaller seminar room on the third floor. Track D sessions; quietest of the four parallel rooms.
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 is being negotiated; details will be emailed to registered attendees in early April. The list below is a starting point, ordered by walking distance to Koelbel.

  • St Julien Hotel & SpaPearl Street · 30-min walk or short cab$$$$
  • Hotel BoulderadoHistoric property on Spruce Street$$$
  • Embassy Suites BoulderWalnut Street · close to Pearl$$$
  • Best Western Plus Boulder Inn28th Street · 18-min walk to campus$$
  • University of Colorado guest houseOn-campus, limited rooms$$
On the day

Practical notes

  • WeatherLate May: 65–80°F day, 45°F night. Sun is intense at altitude.Layers
  • AltitudeHydrate; pace yourself the first 24 hours.5,430 ft
  • Wi-FiEduroam works campus-wide. Guest Wi-Fi available at registration.Eduroam
  • ParkingLot 436 or Lot 440 on Regent Drive (closest to Leeds) offer short-term parking. Alternatives: Folsom Parking Garage (Zone 63391) or street parking along Regent Drive.Varies
  • AccessibilityBoth buildings are accessible; please email us with specific needs.ADA
Meals & social program

Meals & social events.

Thu · May 28
Welcome ReceptionFor workshop participants and faculty mentors. Light dinner 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