Travel Lodging

Lodging and Travel Tips

The Boulder Peptide Foundation was established to further the science and knowledge of peptide technology to develop novel therapeutics, biomaterials, medical diagnostics and other beneficial uses for mankind. As part of this goal we run several programs to support career advancement, seminars and educational events. Join us on our mission to expand the applications of peptide science.

Accommodations

Conference Venue:
Silverado Resort
1600 Atlas Peak Rd, Napa, CA 94558
Phone: (707) 257-0200 

 

Make a Reservation with the special BPS rate
RATE: $329/night plus taxes and fees
Discounted rate ends August 26, 2026

About Napa Valley California

The Napa Valley is situated in a unique geographic position, between the cold Pacific Ocean and the hot Central Valley. The wide variety of climatic conditions in this small, contiguous area make it perfectly suited to produce a variety of world-class wine grapes. Napa Valley has become the center of California’s famous wine country, boasting more than 400 wineries and especially known for its prized Cabernet Sauvignon. Napa is the largest of Napa Valley’s five towns, and is conveniently located just an hour north of San Francisco and an hour south of Sacramento. 

Transport to Napa

The closest international airports to Napa are Oakland International Airport (Airport code OAK, 53 miles south), San Francisco International Airport (SFO, 60 miles south), and Sacramento International Airport (SMF, 65 miles east).

The drive to Napa is very scenic and car rentals and ride share options (Uber/Lyft) are available from all airports.

Accommodations

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Conference Venue:

St Julien Hotel and Spa

RATE: $379/night plus taxes and fees

HOTEL RESERVATION with Special BPS Rate

(Discounted rate ends August 15, 2025)

900 Walnut St, Boulder, CO 80302
www.stjulien.com

E Mail: sjreservations@stjulien.com

Phone: 720-406-9696

Look for other hotels online at www.hotels.com

About Boulder Colorado

Boulder is located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, just 35 miles northwest of Denver. Home of the University of Colorado’s main campus and the National Center for Atmospheric Research, Boulder sits 5,430 feet above sea level and is surrounded by a greenbelt of city trails and open spaces. Visitors enjoy shopping on the Pearl Street Mall, the University Hill, the new Twenty Ninth Street retail center, and elsewhere in the city.

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Need a US Visa?

If you need a travel visa to attend the meeting, we can provide you with an invitation letter. First, make sure you have registered for the meeting, submitted a poster, or been accepted as a speaker. Then, send an email request using the Contact Us form. Make sure to include your full address and we will reply with a formal PDF letter.

Information for BPS Presenters

The Boulder Peptide Foundation was established to further the science and knowledge of peptide technology to develop novel therapeutics, biomaterials, medical diagnostics and other beneficial uses for mankind. As part of this goal we run several programs to support career advancement, seminars and educational events. Join us on our mission to expand the applications of peptide science.

Information for BPS Presenters

The purpose of the Boulder Peptide Symposium is to encourage sharing of information related to peptide therapeutic development with an emphasis on the technical, scientific and regulatory aspects of the pharmaceutical development. Presentations that demonstrate original thinking or share experiences from case studies in product development shall receive priority over others.

The Boulder Peptide Symposium offers multiple opportunities for participants to present.

Oral Presentations in Scientific Sessions

The session topics for Scientific Program are Peptides in the Clinic, Drug Delivery, Chemistry of Complex Peptides, Spotlight on Discovery, and Peptide Showcase. Abstracts may be submitted via the Apply to Present page on the website. Submissions will be reviewed by the Scientific Advisory Board on a monthly basis and the speaker will be notified of a decision.

Presentation length: Format is 25-30 minutes slide presentation with 5-10 minutes for Q&A, with the exception of Peptide Showcase talks which are 10 minute slide presentations with 5 minutes for Q&A. Please confirm with your session chair to confirm the exact presentation length.

Invited Speakers: Speakers are requested to supply their presentation details 30 days after receiving an invitation to present.

Program Book Deadline: Final abstract and title must be provided no later than September 1st. No changes to the program are possible after this date.

Presentation Format: Oral presenters please provide your presentation slides to the A/V table on the day of your presentation.

Lodging: All speakers are requested to reserve their own room. Discount rates at the conference hotel are available until August 16th.

Registration: All speakers, excluding sponsored presentation speakers, receive a complimentary registration upon approval of the abstract.

Peptide Showcase Description

The Peptide Showcase is an opportunity for an individual or company to “showcase” new ideas, technology and pipeline assets. Priority shall be given to presentations from biotech and startup companies. Service providers and vendors are not eligible. Speakers in the session receive a complimentary event registration.

Posters

Posters can be presented on any topic relevant to peptides including original research, innovative products and technologies.

Eligibility- Any attendee (from academia, industry, biotech or vendor/sponsor) can present a poster. The presentation must contain original scientific thinking. To submit a poster go to the Submit a Poster link from the meeting menu. All submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis and will be notified of approval. September 1st is the last day to submit a poster abstract. Approved posters are published on the BPF website.

A 30 ” x 40″ board shall be provided with thumb tacks. Board will be on an easel and can be rotated for either landscape or portrait formats. Once you apply for a poster, you will get email confirmation that your poster was accepted. The poster session and number assignments will be emailed one week before the Symposium.

Poster boards shall be available for display from 8am to 8pm the day of your assigned poster session. See the program agenda for the poster session schedule.

Public Release

Every presentation at the Boulder Peptide Symposium is automatically recorded. Speakers are required to give consent for sharing of the presentation video with the peptide community.