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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
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 – 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
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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
Tech Upgrade: CoComp Questions | 2:30 PM- 3:30 PM
Operations Breakout Session 1 – The DOWC is modernizing its claims management system. The new platform, called CoComp, will bring greater transparency and efficiency to the Colorado workers’ compensation system. Join DOWC staff and CapTech systems experts to discuss your biggest questions about the CoComp project.
Workers' Computation: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Workers' Compensation System | 3:40 PM - 4:40 PM
General Session 2 – This session will explore the impact of Artificial Intelligence across the entire workers’ compensation system, emphasizing responsible AI use. A panel of industry leaders will delve into actionable innovations for workers’ compensation claims handling.
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
Keynote Address | 8:45 AM - 9:50 AM
Keynote announcement coming soon!
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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – Investigate the science behind complementary medicine within the workers’ compensation system, with a focus on practices like reiki and qigong. Scott Bonynge and Suzannah Hart, LSCW, 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 – 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 – 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.
Comp-limentary: Workers' Compensation, Colorado Systems, and Accessibility | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
General Session 6 – 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 – The workers’ compensation system was established with the ulimate purpose of delivering benefits quickly and efficiently. This session will explore how this directive to priotize the injured worker is viewed and experienced across the system.
Closing Remarks | 11:35 AM - 11:55 AM
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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