OPENING KEYNOTE SPEAKER 

Michael Hidalgo is a sought-after speaker, workshop facilitator, coach, retreat leader and author. With over 25 year’s experience, he has worked with leaders around the world. His experience, insights, authenticity, story-telling, humor and clarity allow him to connect with people in a variety of contexts from keynote speeches to facilitating meetings with a team. 

His goal is always the same: to help everyone and every team become better and healthier.

Michael is a 5 Voices Certified Associate with Appello Partners where he works with C-Level executives, corporate leaders and teams to guide them toward optimized performance and greater synergy. Michael, his wife and children live in Denver, CO.

LUNCHEON KEYNOTE SPEAKER 

Ed Sealover, the Colorado Chamber of Commerce’s VP of Strategic Initiatives. He speaks across the state on business climate, workforce development, and the policies shaping Colorado’s economic future.  Ed Sealover is a seasoned communicator and statewide thought leader who brings clarity, insight, and storytelling to every stage he steps onto. Drawing on more than two decades as a journalist covering business and government, Ed has a rare ability to translate complex issues into compelling, actionable narratives. He regularly delivers keynotes and moderates high‑level conversations for employers, educators, and policymakers, offering a balanced, deeply informed perspective that resonates across industries.

Known for his grounded style, sharp analysis, and human‑centered approach, Ed helps audiences understand not just what’s happening in Colorado’s economy — but why it matters and what comes next.

Faces Behind the Chamber: Ed Sealover – Colorado Chamber of Commerce