Denver Land Institute

Nov. 6, 2025 | Denver | Sheraton Downtown

We hope to see you Nov. 6, 2025, when we bring this institute back to the Rockies! Look for more information and registration to open soon! 

2024 Recap: Denver Land Institute

AAPL once again partnered with Denver Association of Professional Landmen for the 51st edition of the Denver Land Institute, which reached capacity at the beautiful Ritz-Carlton in downtown Denver. Over 200 energy professionals joined the event either in person or virtually!

DAPL President Laurie Wizeman and AAPL President Nancy McCaskell, CPL, kicked off the event with a chat that covered the state of the land profession, the health of the energy industry in the Rockies and what’s happening in both associations. This “Coffee Talk” united the national and regional land associations and was an ideal time for all attendees to reset before a full day of world-class education.

Keynote speaker Chris Wright, CEO of Liberty Energy, provided an insightful and passionate presentation just days before being named as head of the U.S. Department of Energy for the Trump administration. “Energy, Climate, Poverty and Prosperity” focused on how the right kind of energy can lift entire communities out of poverty and ultimately improve human lives.

After earning up to 7.25 AAPL CEUs, Colorado continuing legal education credits and NALTA credits, attendees enjoyed fun networking at the exciting Rockies Bash at Wynkoop Brewing. The 10th iteration of the Rockies Bash was the perfect way to unwind, connect and share about what was learned throughout the day. 

In addition to working energy professionals, future landmen and student members from the University of Wyoming and Colorado Mesa, which are just two of AAPL’s Accredited University Programs, were in attendance or joined online.

Special thanks to all attendees, speakers, sponsors, committee volunteers and DAPL for their partnership on this sold-out event!