Signature Programs & Events
Participate in industry discussions, connect with key players, and support community initiatives at COGA's annual signature events.
Mardi Gras Ball
The COGA Mardi Gras Ball is the signature event of the association, benefiting the Colorado Energy Foundation's 2025 grant recipients. Focused on positive community impacts, this event welcomes you to step into a world of beads, brass bands, and beignets. Join us and be inspired by the goodwill of the oil and gas industry and celebrate our community partners who contribute so much to Colorado.
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This highly-anticipated event will be held on February 20th, 2025 from 5:00 - 8:00 pm at the Denver Art Museum.
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COGA Member company employees can take advantage of member rates for registration and sponsorship. Nonmember companies are welcome to attend and are encouraged to consider COGA membership as well.
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The Colorado Energy Foundation was incorporated in 2019 as a supporting organization of the Colorado Oil & Gas Association.
The Colorado Energy Foundation seeks to amplify existing philanthropic efforts of the oil and gas industry in Colorado and develop new community partnerships through strategic investment.
Energy Summit
COGA’s annual Energy Summit is filled with panel discussions featuring industry leaders and high-profile stakeholders, live discussions with panelists and fellow attendees, and networking to extend your learning and make new connections. Attendees also enjoy some fun in the sun the day prior during the annual Golf Tournament.
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The golf day was at Arrowhead Golf Course on September 30th, 2024.
The Annual Meeting + Conference all-day event was on October 2nd, 2024.
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COGA Member company employees can take advantage of member rates for registration and sponsorship. Nonmember companies are welcome to attend and are encouraged to consider COGA membership as well — we offer several members-only and complimentary programs and events annually. Through COGA’s programs and events, there are numerous opportunities for company exposure via sponsorships and expansion of member’s industry networks.
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Promote your organization and support our mission as a sponsor at The Energy Summit! Our attendees include key executives from oil and gas companies, investment and commercial bankers, geologists, landmen, producers, pipeline professionals, policymakers, business leaders, procurement professionals, and members of the media.
40th Annual Meeting
COGA’s Annual Meeting reviews the industry’s previous year, while also conducting official business and making an industry call-to-action for the next year. COGA’s board is elected each year during this meeting.
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This event was hosted on October 2, 2024.
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The event is for COGA Members only.
Energy Advocates Program
COGA's Energy Advocate Program is designed to train industry employees to effectively raise their voices and advocate for the industry. COGA helps our Energy Advocates stay up-to-date on key issues and empowers them with the information they need - including how to find their legislators, bill tracking, talking points, and factsheets.
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Participants learn how to effectively communicate with their elected officials, how to testify in a committee hearing or public meeting, how to navigate local government processes, and much more.
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Industry employees interested in political advocacy, on behalf of their own industry, at the state and local levels of government.
Upcoming Events
Explore upcoming opportunities to learn, connect, and make a difference in the industry.