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Conference Schedule - Day 1
Please note that session times and details are subject to change.
Exhibit Setup | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Exhibitors are invited to arrive and set up their booths ahead of the opening session. Event staff are available to answer questions and provide support.
Conference Registration | 10:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Check in at the registration table to receive your badge and conference materials.
Exhibits Open | 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Discover smarter tools and stronger solutions by connecting with dozens of industry leading exhibitors.
Welcome and Opening Remarks | 1:00 PM - 1:15 PM
Session Speaker: Paul Tauriello, Director, Colorado Division of Workers’ Compensation
Director of the Colorado Division of Workers’ Compensation (DOWC), Paul Tauriello, welcomes attendees, exhibitors, and sponsors to the 2026 Colorado Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference (CWCEC).
State of the System Address | 1:15PM - 2:10 PM
General Session 1 – Session Speaker: Paul Tauriello, Director, Colorado Division of Workers’ Compensation
DOWC Director Paul Tauriello shares recent legislative and rule updates and how they impact the Colorado workers’ compensation system.
Afternoon Refreshment Break | 2:10 PM - 2:30 PM
Sponsor Announcement Coming Soon!
Claims & Legal Breakout Session 1 | 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Check back soon for a description of this session.
The Doctors Are In: Medical Directors' Roundtable | 2:30 PM- 3:30 PM
Medical Breakout Session 1 – Session Speakers:
- Dr. Ethan Moses, Colorado Division of Workers’ Compensation
- Dr. Gabriel Lockhart, Pinnacol
- Dr. Emily Burns, UCHealth
- Dr. Adrean Riba, MBI
- Dr. Elizabeth Esty, Vail Community Health Occupational Health, Boulder Community Health Occupational Health
Join Dr. Ethan Moses, Medical Director of the DOWC, and a panel of Medical Directors from across Colorado for an insightful roundtable discussion of critical topics and emerging trends in workers’ compensation medicine.
Workers' Computation: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Workers' Compensation System | 2:30 PM- 3:30 PM
Operations Breakout Session 1 – Session Speaker: Coe Sherrard, Managing Director, CapTech
Explore the impact of Artificial Intelligence across the entire workers’ compensation system, emphasizing responsible AI use. Delve into actionable innovations for workers’ compensation claims handling.
From Controversy to Care: Innovations in Medical Cannabis Reimbursement | 3:40 PM - 4:40 PM
General Session 2 – Session Speaker: Dr. Ethan Moses, Medical Director, Colorado Division of Workers’ Compensation
Investigate Colorado’s Alternative Pain Management Program (APMP) which indicates that medically supervised cannabis reimbursement can increase safely and equitably in workers’ comp for injured workers with chronic pain. Explore a successful payment model centered on coordinated care for cannabis reimbursement and discover outcomes in pain, function, and quality of life. Identify where the real barriers still exist.
Welcome Reception - Sponsored by Prodigy | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Conference Schedule - Day 2
Please note that session times and details are subject to change.
Conference Registration | 7:30 AM - 4:45 PM
Check in at the registration table to receive your badge and conference materials.
Exhibits Open | 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Discover smarter tools and stronger solutions by connecting with dozens of industry leading exhibitors.
Breakfast - Sponsored by Verisk | 7:30 AM - 8:45 AM
Day 2 Welcome | 8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
Session Speaker: Paul Tauriello, Director, Colorado Division of Workers’ Compensation
Director Paul Tauriello welcomes attendees to Day 2 of CWCEC 2026.
Dr. Kien Vuu | 8:45 AM - 9:50 AM
Keynote Address – Session Speaker: Dr. Kien Vuu
Dr. Kien Vuu (“Dr. V”), a leading expert in human performance and longevity, UCLA professor, physician, and author of Thrive State, Dr. V combines the best of modern medicine and historical wisdom to help people unlock their potential and live with purpose.
Morning Refreshment Break - Sponsored by CapTech | 9:50 AM - 10:20 AM
Where the Rules Meet the Road: a Working Session for Rules 1, 5, 6, 7 | 10:20 AM - 11:10 AM
Claims & Legal Breakout Session 2 – Session Speakers:
- Amy Kingston, Esq., Manager of Claims and Employer Programs, Colorado Division of Workers’ Compensation
- Honorable Michelle Sisk, Manager of Policy and Compensation Compliance, Colorado Division of Workers’ Compensation
Explore the rulemaking process for rules 1, 5, 6, and 7. This session invites attendees to discuss potential changes, ask questions, and share feedback with the DOWC’s Manager of Claims and Employer Programs, Amy Kingston, and Manager of Policy and Compensation Compliance, Judge Michelle Sisk.
Good Bones: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Medicine | 10:20 AM - 11:10 AM
Medical Breakout Session 2 – Session Speaker: Dr. Bogdan Savych, WCRI
Question the foundational impact of AI in modern medicine and treatment at CWCEC 2026, with insights from Dr. Bogdan Savych of WCRI. This session will explore how AI is transforming diagnostics, treatment, and patient outcomes, while also examining the ethical and practical implications of its expanding role.
Return to Work: Getting Them Back in the Game (Safely!) | 11:20 AM - 12:10 PM
General Session 3 – Session Speaker: Dr. Jennifer Christian, Webility
Dig into the critical journey of safely reintegrating injured workers back into the workplace with a worker-centric approach. Analyze essential considerations and diverse perspectives, including the worker’s own experience, as they transition back to their roles.
Lunch | 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Bar Code: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Law | 1:20 PM - 2:10 PM
Claims & Legal Breakout Session 3
The impact of AI on workers’ compensation law is no longer a speculative question. Examine the role of artificial intelligence in the legal field and delve into practical applications and implications of AI use in law.
The Effectiveness of Complementary Medicine | 1:20 PM - 2:10 PM
Medical Breakout Session 3 – Session Speaker: Scott Bonynge, Harmonious Hearts Healing
Investigate the science behind complementary medicine within the workers’ compensation system. Scott Bonynge will lead a discussion that examines effectiveness and integration of these modalities in modern healthcare.
DOWC Tech Updates: Voice of CoComp | 1:20 PM - 2:10 PM
Operations Breakout Session 3 – Session Speakers: DOWC Leadership and Captech Systems Experts
Explore the future of DOWC systems and technology as project leaders share their vision and recruit for an external stakeholder advisory committee, which will offer feedback on the product roadmap and training effectiveness.
Afternoon Refreshment Break | 2:10 PM - 2:30 PM
Sponsor Announcement Coming Soon!
Trailblazers in Workers’ Compensation: Innovating the System | 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
General Session 4 – Session Speaker: Paul Tauriello, Director, Colorado Division of Workers’ Compensation
Ted Talk meets Shark Tank as four professionals from across the industry take the stage one at a time to present a “big idea” for the workers’ compensation system. Each presenter will then field questions and feedback from a panel of experts as they explore, challenge, and expand on the big idea.
Mount Up: Regulators' Roundtable | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
General Session 5
Hear from regulatory leaders on the front lines of policy change across the nation, and discover what these changes can mean for workers’ compensation.
Director's Reception - Sponsored by Concentra | 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Conference Schedule - Day 3
Please note that session times and details are subject to change.
Breakfast | 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Sponsor Announcement Coming Soon!
Conference Registration | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Check in at the registration table to receive your badge and conference materials.
Exhibits Open | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Discover smarter tools and stronger solutions by connecting with dozens of industry leading exhibitors.
Day 3 Welcome | 8:45 AM - 9:00 AM
Session Speaker: Paul Tauriello, Director, Colorado Division of Workers’ Compensation
Director Paul Tauriello welcomes attendees to Day 3 of CWCEC 2026.
Comp-limentary: Workers' Compensation, Colorado Systems, and Accessibility | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
General Session 6 – Session Speaker: Danny Combs, Inaugural Director at Colorado Disability Opportunity Office
This session will examine the intersection between accessibility, workers’ compensation, and other support systems. As accessibility principles are increasingly prioritized among businesses and government agencies, there is a greater need to understand both the challenges and universal benefits of adopting accessible practices.
Industry Spotlight | 10:00 AM - 10:25 AM
Details coming soon.
Morning Refreshment Break | 10:25 AM - 10:45 AM
Sponsor Announcement Coming Soon!
The Injured Worker Experience | 10:45 AM - 11:35 AM
General Session 7 – Session Speakers:
- Tiffany Becker, Manager of Business Operations, Colorado Division of Workers’ Compensation
- Jenna Becker, MSN, FNP-BC, Provider Relations Consultant, Colorado Division of Workers’ Compensation
The workers’ compensation system was established with the ultimate purpose of delivering benefits quickly and efficiently. This session will explore how this directive to prioritize the injured worker is viewed and experienced across the system.
Closing Remarks | 11:35 AM - 11:55 AM
Session Speaker: Paul Tauriello, Director, Colorado Division of Workers’ Compensation
Embrace the next frontier of workers’ compensation as DOWC Director Paul Tauriello delivers his closing remarks. This session will distill the conference’s most impactful insights, ignite a powerful call to action, and solidify our collective commitment to building a better workers’ compensation system for all.
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