We are happy to announce that our Annual Conference will be
held July 14-17, 2026 in
Breckenridge, CO.
The theme of the 2026 conference is
"Navigating Collaboration and Creativity: Enhancing Public Safety through Transformative Best Practices"
Early Bird Pricing will end May 31st
Registration will close June 30th
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You can also call (800) 541-0609
When reserving your lodging over the phone, please let them know your stay is for the
2026 Summit in the Rockies (ODVSOM Conference)
Start Your Engines for a Winner-Takes-All Competition!
Get ready to drift, boost, and battle for a cause at this year’s ODVSOM Summit in the Rockies! We are thrilled to announce the Mario Kart for a Cause: Formula 1 Team Tournament. This isn't just a race for bragging rights—it’s a high-stakes fundraiser where the winning team secures the entire "pot" for their chosen charity.
How it Works: Participation is entirely team-based. Upon registration, your team will select a 501(c)(3) organization connected to the Domestic Violence (DV) or Sexual Offense (SO) field. From April until the July conference, teams are responsible for spearheading and tracking their own fundraising efforts. At the end of the campaign, your fundraising totals will determine your tournament seeding—the more you raise, the better your "Pole Position" and the more advantages you’ll earn on the track.
The Stakes: This is a single-elimination, winner-takes-all event held live during the networking event. The grand champion team will collect 100% of the proceeds—including all team registration fees and the total funds raised by every competing team—to be donated to their designated charity.
Registration & Tournament Details
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Registration Opens: April 27, 2026
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Registration Closes: June 30, 2026
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Fundraising/Seeding Deadline: July 6, 2026
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Bracket Reveal: July 9, 2026
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Fundraiser/Race Night: July 15, 2026 at the Conference!
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Team Size: 2–4 players per team. Only conference attendees are eligible to register for the tournament
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Registration Fee: $120 per team. Please Note: 100% of these fees are added to the final donation pot. A maximum of 18 teams will be able to register for the tournament.
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Charity Eligibility: Teams must designate a charity that serves survivors, provides treatment, or supports prevention within the DV or SO fields.
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Fundraising Tracking: Teams are responsible for monitoring and reporting their own fundraising totals. Proof of funds must be submitted by the seeding deadline.
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Seeding Advantages: Higher-seeded teams (the top fundraisers) will receive "Formula 1 Perks" such as choice of controller/character, or potentially earning a first round bye.
Join the Book Club Discussion!
We invite you to a fun book club discussion on July 16th at 5:30 PM at our Annual Summit in the Rockies.
We will be discussing Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry, Reese Witherspoon’s Book Club Pick for May 2025. This selection supports the conference's theme of Hope, reminding us to look to hope for guidance during especially heavy times.
We encourage you to read the book before the conference and come prepared to discuss how it relates to this theme! SOMB Staff member Paige Brown will be your book club leader extraordinaire. PS. She's always happy to talk about books!
Important Note: Staff members have not read the book in advance and do not endorse any views expressed within it. We encourage all interested participants to look up content warnings to determine if the book is appropriate for them.
You can sign up for this session when you register for the conference!
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Please fill out the Sponsorships Form if you are interested in sponsoring our Annual Conference! The Conference is July 14-17, 2026 in Breckenridge, CO. Thank you for interest in our conference and we hope to see you in July!!
ODVSOM Conference Webpage
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