The intent of the Colorado WASH Symposium, a student-run event, is to provide a platform for sharing and expanding collective knowledge in the field of water, sanitation and hygiene in both domestic and international contexts. The symposium brings together leaders and WASH practitioners in social enterprises, the private sector, NGOs, academia and development agencies. The Colorado WASH Symposium is deliberately small and intimate––designed around in-depth conversations and unrushed sessions where each individual’s contribution is valued.