boulder rocks!
In searching for the perfect conference venue for the IxDA 2011 conference, we immediately fell in love with Boulder. Boulder has breathtaking scenery, great dining, a hip, intellectual, college-town vibe and a fun sense of Gold Rush history. Plus it's home to our partner and killer up-and-coming program, Boulder Digital Works.
the vibe
Start with High Tech: Sun Microsystems, IBM, Google, several federal labs, four Nobel Laureates in sciences.
Mix with Creative Class: Artisans and practitioners in physical and digital worlds, ranging from custom perfumer to agency Crispin Porte
Add Entrepreneurship: A gazillion startups, many born in CU’s Leeds College, some nurtured by TechStars startup incubator.
BOULDER STATS
- 100,000 people surrounded by 43,000 acres / 174 km2 of open space
- About 30,000 of those are students, mostly at the University of Colorado (CU)
- 300 days of sunshine a year
- Nestled where the Rocky Mountain foothills meet the sprawling Great Plains
- Elevation 5430 feet / 1655 meters – lower than the mountain resorts such as Vail (8120 ft / 2475 m)
- 130 miles / 209 km of trails
get here
How do you get to Boulder, Colorado? Start by flying into Denver International Airport (DEN). Then, you have some options:
Hermes
Cost: Sedan $117, SUV $153, Van $177 each way
Time: 45 minutes
Hermes is the preferred transportation provider for Interaction11 and is offering a reduced rate to attendees. Make your reservations online at least 24 hours in advance using the code "IxDA" in the Group Name field. Call 877.777.9890 or visit their website.
Bus
Cost: $12 each way and
Time: 1 hour
Cheap option for the single traveler. The RTD line runs
hourly to downtown Boulder
Taxi
Cost: $87.50
Time: 45 minutes
Taxis get you there in a hurry. Great option if you’re traveling with others.
Super Shuttle
Cost: $27 each way
Time: 1.5 hours
The Super Shuttle stops at a number of hotels.
Car Rental
Cost: around $40/day
Time: 45 minutes
Pick from all major rental companies. Additionally, parking at some hotels may be
up to $14/night.
Special thanks to our sponsors, who have generously supported the IxDA and our annual conference.
Diamond Sponsorship
Gold Sponsorship
Bronze Sponsorship
Recruiter, Patron, and In-Kind Sponsorship
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