Logistics Doctoral Symposium.

Join us for the 2024 Logistics Doctoral Symposium.  

Welcome! ​
What has come to be known as the Logistics Doctoral Symposium started at the University of Oklahoma in 2005. Friends and colleagues from other universities were invited to an informal faculty-doctoral student gathering focused on research mentoring, sharing career advice, and networking. The Supply Chain Management Faculty and the Management Department in the College of Business at Colorado State University are honored and excited to be hosting the 19th Annual Logistics Doctoral Symposium April 11-April 13, 2024.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Thursday, April 11th

EVENING EVENT
Reception from 6-8pm
The reception will be held in the Block One Event Center in Old Town, Fort Collins.

​Address: 428 Linden Street, Fort Collins, CO 80524

Friday, April 12th

​DAYTIME EVENT
All activities will be held on the 4th floor of the of Canvas Stadium

​Address: 751 W Pitkin Street, Fort Collins, CO 80521
​EVENING EVENT
An evening dinner will be held in the Agave Room in Old Town, which is part of the Rio Grande Cafe

​Address: 149 W. Mountain Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80524

Saturday, April 13th

DAYTIME EVENT
Morning Program
All morning activities will be held on the 4th floor of the Canvas Stadium 

​Address: 428 Linden Street, Fort Collins, CO 80524
​POST-SYMPOSIUM
After the symposium concludes, explore Colorado through one of the activities below on your own.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Hotel Options in Fort Collins

Below are some hotel suggestions along with their contact information, distance to Old Town and campus.
Please note that there are not blocks of rooms reserved at these hotels due to pricing not being advantageous.

Reserve any hotel you want.  The Hilton is closest to daytime activities, while the Elizabeth or Armstrong are closest to evening activities

Hilton

Address: 425 W Prospect Rd, Fort Collins, CO 80526
Number: (907)-482-2626
Distance to campus daytime events: 0.6 miles (walking)
Distance to Old Town evening events: 2.0 miles

The Elizabeth Hotel
(Marriott)

Address: 111 Chestnut St, Fort Collins, CO 80524
Number: (970)-490-2600
Distance to campus daytime events: 2.5 miles
Distance to Old Town evening events: 0 miles (located in Old Town Fort Collins; walking)

Best Western

Address: 914 S College Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80524
Number: (970) 484-2984
Distance to campus daytime events: 1.2 miles
Distance to Old Town evening events: 1.1 miles
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Armstrong

Address: 259 S College Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80524
Number: (970)-484-3883
Distance to campus daytime events: 1.8 miles 
Distance to Old Town evening events: 0 miles (located in Old Town Fort Collins; walking)

Marriott

IHG (Candlewood Suites)
Address: 350 E Horsetooth Rd, Fort Collins, CO 80525
Number: (970) 226-5200
Distance to campus daytime events: 3.2 miles
Distance to Old Town evening events: 3.9 miles
Address: 314 Pavilion Ln, Fort Collins, CO 80525
Number: (970) 223-0200
Distance to campus daytime events: 4.0 miles
Distance to Old Town evening events: 4.7 miles

Transportation To Fort Collins

Air
Denver International Airport is located 1 hour away from Fort Collins and is the most accessible way to get to Fort Collins. DIA is a hub for United, Southwest, and Frontier. 
Getting to Fort Collins from the Airport​
Rental Cars
DIA has more than 10 major rental car companies serving Colorado travelers. Car rental agencies are located on airport property but require a courtesy shuttle service to and from Jeppesen Terminal.
Click here for more details and booking.​
Groome
Groome is an airport shuttle that will take you from DIA to Fort Collins.
We recommend booking the shuttle from DIA to your hotel. This transportation services every hotel listed above as a destination for drop-off and pick-up. This option takes roughly 2 hours from DIA. 
 Click here for more details and booking.

POPULAR COLORADO ACTIVITIES

​Skiing 

If you have an extra day and the season permits, we recommend you head up to the mountains. Here are some recommended resorts and their distance from Fort Collins:

Eldora: about 51 miles from Fort Collins
Arapahoe Basin: about 77 miles from Fort Collins
Loveland: about 76 miles from Fort Collins
Winter Park: about 61 miles from Fort Collins
Gear Rentals
Mountain Rentals: Some mountains offer on-site rentals, providing you with convenient access to quality gear. Check with the specific mountain you plan to visit for their rental options.
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Christy Sports: Located in Fort Collins, Christy Sports is a sports equipment rental shop, for a wide selection of skiing and snowboarding gear. 

​Horsetooth Reservoir 

Located just 7.5 miles out of Fort Collins, Horsetooth Reservoir is a great place for hiking, biking, or enjoying water activities. 

Rocky Mountain NP Exploration

Don't miss the opportunity to explore Rocky Mountain National Park. Hike through stunning trails, encounter wildlife, and marvel at the beautiful landscapes that make Colorado famous. 70 minutes from campus.

Explore our Local Breweries 

Fort Collins is the largest producer of craft beer in the state of Colorado, accounting for 70% of the total production. The city is home to more than 20 microbreweries, making it the city with the most microbreweries in the state. You can find many Fort Collins breweries near the historic downtown area, such as New Belgium and Odell Brewing Company, which are industry leaders and gold medal-winners, respectively. These breweries are located within walking and biking distance, making it easy for you to explore all of them in one trip. Click here to find more information about visiting Fort Collins.

Explore our Local Eats 

Blue Agave Grill: 201 S College Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80524
Ginger and Baker:  359 Linden St, Fort Collins, CO 80524
Café Vino: 1200 S College Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80524
RARE Italian:  101 S College Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80524
Social:  1 Old Town Square #7, Fort Collins, CO

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