Event owner lens
Use this record to benchmark whether a comparable event makes the work after the room visible. The score is 44/100, so the next move is to benchmark the weakest pillars before repeating the format.
action-oriented convening agenda analysis
Conference 2024
This action-oriented convening in Technology / AI / Startup shows 80 visible agenda rows from conference.cna.ca and scores 44/100: a moderate design signal with incomplete evidence. The clearest public signals sit in Future-of-Work Fit and Learning Transfer; the main limits are Follow Through and Participation Architecture. Visible mechanisms include Participant work, Commitments, Feedback, and Network design. Follow-through or tracking is at least visible enough to inspect, though causal proof still depends on... A practical reading: For a reader, this is a useful but still incomplete public example: it reads as an action-oriented convening, with the strongest visible signal in future-of-work fit and learning transfer and the biggest open question around follow through and participation architecture. The practical test is whether the published agenda connects the room to post-event continuation and evidence. This page is an original public-evidence analysis, not a copy of the source agenda or an endorsement of the event. The score places the visible agenda in the moderate design signal band. The strongest visible pillars are Future-of-Work Fit, Learning Transfer, and Problem Specificity; the thinnest visible pillars are Follow Through, Participation Architecture, and Evidence Maturity. Visible mechanisms include Participant work, Commitments, Feedback, Network design, and Learning transfer. The extracted agenda preview includes 128 visible rows. The most common formats are Unknown, Presentation, and Panel; the most common inferred purposes are Unknown, Knowledge Transfer, and Deliberation.
Eight-pillar fingerprint
Hover any pillar to see what it measures and, where it scored low, what the agenda is missing.
Participation Architecture?30
Participation Architecture - 30/100. Participant work, contribution, interaction, and alternatives to passive broadcast.Missing: Turn passive airtime into participant work: practice, sensemaking, decisions, critique, or artifact creation.
Follow Through?16
Follow Through - 16/100. Owners, dates, commitments, progress checks, and accountability after the room.Missing: Add named owners, dates, implementation checkpoints, and a visible post-event continuation path.
Problem Specificity?52
Problem Specificity - 52/100. A clear costly problem, objective, decision, or performance target.
Personalization?38
Personalization - 38/100. Role, path, goal, preparation, or connection tailoring for participants.
Network Design?52
Network Design - 52/100. Structured weak ties, bridge-building, mixers, and relationship persistence.
Learning Transfer?62
Learning Transfer - 62/100. Applied practice, feedback, workplace use, refreshers, and 30-90 day transfer.
Evidence Maturity?35
Evidence Maturity - 35/100. Baseline, comparison, follow-up, isolation, and attribution confidence.Missing: Add baseline measurement, comparison logic, tracking, or post-event impact reporting so effectiveness is not inferred only from format.
Future-of-Work Fit?80
Future-of-Work Fit - 80/100. Value against time, hybrid reality, accessibility, AI, and meeting load.
Fix the gaps
Field-tested exercises matched to this agenda's weakest pillars, from the exercise library.
Follow Through (16/100)
Exercises that strengthen it: Mental Toughness Workshop • WorkshopBank · 15% Solutions • WorkshopBank · Network Patches
Participation Architecture (30/100)
Exercises that strengthen it: Make A World · Awestruck 3 Minutes · Spectrum Mapping
Personalization (38/100)
Exercises that strengthen it: Journey Mapping • WorkshopBank · Group Energiser & Perspective-Changing Exercise - Paradigm... · Photo Storytelling
Agenda Preview
The actual agenda we captured. Every block is classified by format and purpose. Open any block to see how we read it; the colored edge shows whether it is participant work, broadcast, logistics, or a showcase.
Room vs wrapper
9 percent of the 128 classified blocks put participants to work; the rest broadcast, show, or handle logistics. That mix is what drives the participation score.
Participant workBroadcastShowcaseLogistics
all eventJoin us for an engaging lineup of events designed to ignite ideas, inspire discussions, and foster innovation. Our program includes thought-provoking keynotes, in-depth panels, and collaborative seminars led by leading experts in the nuclear industry. You...PanelExpert framing+
Format · BroadcastPanelExperts discuss while the audience watches. Surfaces perspective but rarely creates participant work.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
8:30 to 20:30CNA2026 Registration Opens CNA2026 Registration OpensRegistrationLogistics+
Format · LogisticsRegistrationCheck-in and logistics, not agenda content.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
8:30 to 20:30Rideau Canal AtriumPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
9:00 to 12:00Clearing the Path for Nuclear: Regulatory Efficiency, Improved Clarity, and Policy Solutions Clearing the Path for Nuclear: Regulatory Efficiency, Improved Clarity, and Policy SolutionsPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
9:00 to 12:00Room 210PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventDirector General, Panels, Regional Assessment and ConsultationPanelDiscussion+
Format · BroadcastPanelExperts discuss while the audience watches. Surfaces perspective but rarely creates participant work.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventDirector, Training SolutionsTrainingSkill building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
9:30 to 11:00Communicating Nuclear: Public Opinion, Inclusion, and Real-World Constraints Communicating Nuclear: Public Opinion, Inclusion, and Real-World ConstraintsPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
9:30 to 11:00Room 212PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
13:00 to 15:00Shared Power: Indigenous Leadership and Inclusion in Canada’s Nuclear Future Shared Power: Indigenous Leadership and Inclusion in Canada’s Nuclear FuturePresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
14:00 to 15:30SPP2026: Talent Collider Session SPP2026: Talent Collider SessionPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
14:00 to 15:30Room 214PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
15:00 to 20:30CNA2026 Trade Show Opens CNA2026 Trade Show OpensPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
15:00 to 20:30Canada Hall 2PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
15:45 to 17:15SPP2026 Panel: emPowering Your Pathway - Diverse careers in Canada’s nuclear future SPP2026 Panel: emPowering Your Pathway - Diverse careers in Canada’s nuclear futurePanelDiscussion+
Format · BroadcastPanelExperts discuss while the audience watches. Surfaces perspective but rarely creates participant work.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
15:45 to 17:15Rooms 213/215PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
18:00 to 20:30CNA2026 Welcome Reception CNA2026 Welcome ReceptionReceptionOrientation+
Format · LogisticsReceptionA social or hospitality block. Pacing and informal connection, not participant work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
18:00 to 20:30Parliament FoyerPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventNetworking EventNetworkingRelationship building+
Format · LogisticsNetworkingUnstructured mixing. Can carry incidental connection, but is not scored as designed network work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
7:30 to 8:15Breakfast BreakfastMealPacing+
Format · LogisticsMealA pacing block. Can carry unstructured networking, not scored as participant work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
7:30 to 8:15Canada Hall 1PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventBreakfastMealPacing+
Format · LogisticsMealA pacing block. Can carry unstructured networking, not scored as participant work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
8:30 to 8:45Drumming and Conference Opening Drumming and Conference OpeningPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
8:30 to 8:45Canada StagePresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
8:45 to 9:00Welcome to CNA2026 Welcome to CNA2026OpeningOrientation+
Format · BroadcastOpeningFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventRemarks / Keynote SpeakerKeynoteExpert framing+
Format · BroadcastKeynoteA featured talk from the stage. Builds awareness and energy, produces no participant output on its own.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
9:00 to 9:45Leading Canada’s Nuclear Future Leading Canada’s Nuclear FuturePresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
9:45 to 10:00Opening Remarks by The Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Canada Opening Remarks by The Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, CanadaOpeningOrientation+
Format · BroadcastOpeningFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
10:00 to 10:30Refreshment Break Refreshment BreakBreakPacing+
Format · LogisticsBreakA pacing or recovery block between sessions.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
all eventCoffee BreakBreakPacing+
Format · LogisticsBreakA pacing or recovery block between sessions.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
10:30 to 11:15Fusion's Next Chapter: How the Centre for Fusion Energy will Accelerate Canada's Purpose Driven Energy Future Fusion’s Next Chapter: How the Centre for Fusion Energy will Accelerate Canada’s Purpose Driven Energy FuturePresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
10:30 to 11:15Seasons StagePresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventDr. Charles (Spencer) PitcherPitchMarket exchange+
Format · Participant workPitchParticipants present or are directly evaluated, an active rather than a passive format.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
10:30 to 11:15Boreal StagePresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
10:30 to 10:50Oversight and Implementation: Dialogue on the DGR Oversight and Implementation: Dialogue on the DGRPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisSession topic references decisions or metrics; event-level follow-through is not shownRead from source
10:50 to 11:30Harnessing the Power of Partnership: Rights Holders and Nuclear Harnessing the Power of Partnership: Rights Holders and NuclearPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
11:15 to 12:00How Collaborative Project Models Are Shaping Nuclear Megaproject Outcomes How Collaborative Project Models Are Shaping Nuclear Megaproject OutcomesWorkshopParticipant work+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
11:30 to 12:00A Regulator’s Perspective: Modernizing Nuclear Regulation Through Collaboration and Efficiency A Regulator’s Perspective: Modernizing Nuclear Regulation Through Collaboration and EfficiencyWorkshopParticipant work+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
12:00 to 13:00Lunch LunchMealPacing+
Format · LogisticsMealA pacing block. Can carry unstructured networking, not scored as participant work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
all eventJoin us for lunch with your fellow conference attendees!MealPacing+
Format · LogisticsMealA pacing block. Can carry unstructured networking, not scored as participant work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
13:00 to 13:30Powering a Digital Economy: The Interplay of Nuclear and AI Powering a Digital Economy: The Interplay of Nuclear and AIPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
13:45 to 14:30Powering Hope: Enabling Canada’s Medical Isotope Supply Chain Powering Hope: Enabling Canada’s Medical Isotope Supply ChainPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
14:30 to 15:15Building the Talent Pipeline: A Strategic Approach to the Nuclear Workforce Building the Talent Pipeline: A Strategic Approach to the Nuclear WorkforcePresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
15:15 to 15:30Frank Saunders Memorial Awards for Nuclear Excellence Frank Saunders Memorial Awards for Nuclear ExcellencePresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
15:45 to 16:20Stacking Value, Sharing Risk: Making Nuclear Investable Again Stacking Value, Sharing Risk: Making Nuclear Investable AgainPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
15:45 to 16:30Beyond the Core: Leveraging Cross-Sector Skills for Nuclear Delivery Beyond the Core: Leveraging Cross-Sector Skills for Nuclear DeliveryPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
16:20 to 16:55Creating the Right Conditions for Private Capital to Invest in Nuclear Creating the Right Conditions for Private Capital to Invest in NuclearPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
16:30 to 17:00Integrated Fuel Systems: Canada’s Role in a Changing Market Integrated Fuel Systems: Canada’s Role in a Changing MarketPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventEvent DetailsUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisLowRead from source
all eventJoin us for an engaging lineup of events designed to ignite ideas, inspire discussions, and foster innovation. Our program includes thought-provoking keynotes, in-depth panels, and collaborative seminars led by leading experts in the nuclear industry. You will explore emerging trends, gain practical insights, and have opportunities to build meaningful connections through our networking events.KeynoteThought Leadership+
Format · BroadcastKeynoteA featured talk from the stage. Builds awareness and energy, produces no participant output on its own.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventApril 28 Day 1UnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisLowRead from source
all eventApril 29 Day 2UnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisLowRead from source
all eventApril 30 Day 3UnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisLowRead from source
8:30 to 20:30CNA2026 Registration Opens CNA2026 Registration OpensRegistrationLogistics+
Format · LogisticsRegistrationCheck-in and logistics, not agenda content.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
8:30 to 20:30Rideau Canal AtriumUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventPlease ensure you complete your registration at the registration desk and collect your badge to enjoy full access to sessions, networking events, and all conference activities.NetworkingRelationship Building+
Format · LogisticsNetworkingUnstructured mixing. Can carry incidental connection, but is not scored as designed network work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
9:00 to 12:00Clearing the Path for Nuclear: Regulatory Efficiency, Improved Clarity, and Policy Solutions Clearing the Path for Nuclear: Regulatory Efficiency, Improved Clarity, and Policy SolutionsUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
9:00 to 12:00Room 210UnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all event3. Impact Assessment Agency of Canada:Report on Regulatory Efficiencyby Brent Parker, Director General, Panels, Regional Assessment and Consultation, IAACPanelDeliberation+
Format · BroadcastPanelExperts discuss while the audience watches. Surfaces perspective but rarely creates participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventDirector General, Panels, Regional Assessment and ConsultationPanelDeliberation+
Format · BroadcastPanelExperts discuss while the audience watches. Surfaces perspective but rarely creates participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventDirector, Training SolutionsTrainingSkill Building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
9:30 to 11:00Communicating Nuclear: Public Opinion, Inclusion, and Real-World Constraints Communicating Nuclear: Public Opinion, Inclusion, and Real-World ConstraintsUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
9:30 to 11:00Room 212UnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventThis seminar brings together multiple expert perspectives to examine how nuclear communicators can navigate today’s complex communications environment. The session will provide an overview of current public opinion polling and explore how attitudes toward nuclear energy are evolving across demographics and regions. Building on this foundation, the seminar will examine the role of GBA+ (Gender-Based Analysis Plus) and Social OPEX (social operating experience) in shaping trust, inclusion, and long-term public acceptance.DemoShowcase+
Format · Participant workDemoA hands-on or applied walkthrough that invites attendee questions and direct engagement.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
13:00 to 15:00Shared Power: Indigenous Leadership and Inclusion in Canada’s Nuclear Future Shared Power: Indigenous Leadership and Inclusion in Canada’s Nuclear FutureUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventPlease join us for a traditional performance, an update on programs within industry that advance Indigenous inclusion, and the exploration of two examples demonstrating Indigenous partnership and engagement.DemoShowcase+
Format · Participant workDemoA hands-on or applied walkthrough that invites attendee questions and direct engagement.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventThe NWMO will lead an interactive workshop to collect insight into engagement approaches with Indigenous peoples and communities that will contribute to the knowledge base guiding the next steps in the ILW DGR process.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
14:00 to 15:30SPP2026: Talent Collider Session SPP2026: Talent Collider SessionPresentationKnowledge Transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
14:00 to 15:30Room 214UnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventThe Talent Collider is a networking event that brings together nuclear energy executives and post-secondary students in a “speed dating” format to foster meaningful career conversations. In this session, students rotate through a series of brief, focused discussions with industry leaders, gaining insights into career pathways, industry trends, and the skills necessary to succeed in Canada’s nuclear sector.NetworkingRelationship Building+
Format · LogisticsNetworkingUnstructured mixing. Can carry incidental connection, but is not scored as designed network work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
15:00 to 20:30CNA2026 Trade Show Opens CNA2026 Trade Show OpensUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
15:00 to 20:30Canada Hall 2UnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
15:45 to 17:15SPP2026 Panel: emPowering Your Pathway - Diverse careers in Canada’s nuclear future SPP2026 Panel: emPowering Your Pathway - Diverse careers in Canada’s nuclear futurePanelDeliberation+
Format · BroadcastPanelExperts discuss while the audience watches. Surfaces perspective but rarely creates participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
15:45 to 17:15Rooms 213/215UnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventThis panel, co-led by the CNA and the UNB CREATE program, will explore the challenges the next generation faces as we strive to triple nuclear by 2050 and will share insights on how the industry can attract and support new talent. Speakers from a wide range of nuclear and nuclear-related career pathways will share their experiences, successes, and challenges in the industry, identifying lessons learned and useful tips for the next generation of nuclear workers. Participants in this session will hear perspectives from early-career professionals through to senior roles, working in areas such as nuclear law, communication, project management, environment, and more.PanelDeliberation+
Format · BroadcastPanelExperts discuss while the audience watches. Surfaces perspective but rarely creates participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
18:00 to 20:30CNA2026 Welcome Reception CNA2026 Welcome ReceptionOpening RemarksOrientation+
Format · BroadcastOpening RemarksFraming or welcome from the stage. Orients the room, not participatory.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
18:00 to 20:30Parliament FoyerUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventNetworking EventNetworkingRelationship Building+
Format · LogisticsNetworkingUnstructured mixing. Can carry incidental connection, but is not scored as designed network work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventJoin us for an exclusive reception that brings together professionals from the nuclear energy industry. This event is perfect for connecting with fellow experts, innovators, and leaders in a relaxed, engaging atmosphere. Whether reconnecting with old friends or forging new connections, this reception guarantees excellent conversations, delicious food, and a fun-filled experience.ReceptionRelationship Building+
Format · LogisticsReceptionA social or hospitality block. Pacing and informal connection, not participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
7:30 to 8:15Breakfast BreakfastMealWellbeing+
Format · LogisticsMealA pacing block. Can carry unstructured networking, not scored as participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
7:30 to 8:15Canada Hall 1UnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventBreakfastMealWellbeing+
Format · LogisticsMealA pacing block. Can carry unstructured networking, not scored as participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventStart your day off right with a hearty breakfast! We invite all conference attendees to enjoy a complimentary morning meal, perfect for fueling up before a full day of sessions and networking. Whether you’re in the mood for a hot cup of coffee, fresh pastries, or a healthy spread, we have something for everyone.NetworkingRelationship Building+
Format · LogisticsNetworkingUnstructured mixing. Can carry incidental connection, but is not scored as designed network work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
8:30 to 8:45Drumming and Conference Opening Drumming and Conference OpeningUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
8:30 to 8:45Canada StageUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventSpiritWolf Singers is a group of local artists who share a deep love for drumming and singing and a passion for learning songs from across the powwow nation. The members of SpiritWolf consider each other family; they are brothers and cousins, descendants of survivors of the residential school system. They demonstrate their resilience by preserving the tradition of song. The group’s name originates from the Pikwakanagan First Nation in Ontario. They believe in the healing power of the drum and are committed to sharing its teachings now and in the future. SpiritWolf Singers have travelled throughout Canada, into the United States, and overseas to pursue their passion for music.DemoShowcase+
Format · Participant workDemoA hands-on or applied walkthrough that invites attendee questions and direct engagement.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
8:45 to 9:00Welcome to CNA2026 Welcome to CNA2026Opening RemarksOrientation+
Format · BroadcastOpening RemarksFraming or welcome from the stage. Orients the room, not participatory.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventRemarks / Keynote SpeakerKeynoteThought Leadership+
Format · BroadcastKeynoteA featured talk from the stage. Builds awareness and energy, produces no participant output on its own.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
9:00 to 9:45Leading Canada’s Nuclear Future Leading Canada’s Nuclear FutureUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventIn this period of unprecedented growth and change for the nuclear industry, leadership matters more than ever. This session brings together the CEOs of Canada’s major nuclear utilities to examine the challenges and opportunities they are facing as they drive the industry forward.From executing major refurbishments and integrating new technologies to navigating regulatory frameworks and strengthening workforce pipelines, our panel will explore how our industry’s leadership is shaping the future of nuclear in Canada.PanelDeliberation+
Format · BroadcastPanelExperts discuss while the audience watches. Surfaces perspective but rarely creates participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
9:45 to 10:00Opening Remarks by The Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Canada Opening Remarks by The Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, CanadaOpening RemarksOrientation+
Format · BroadcastOpening RemarksFraming or welcome from the stage. Orients the room, not participatory.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventThe Canadian Nuclear Association is pleased to welcome the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, to deliver opening remarks for CNA2026. Minister Hodgson will welcome delegates and share the federal government’s perspective on the role of nuclear energy in supporting Canada’s transition to clean energy, promoting economic growth, and ensuring energy security. His remarks will set the stage for discussions at CNA2026, emphasizing the importance of collaboration among government, industry, and partners in shaping the future of Canada’s clean energy economy.Opening RemarksOrientation+
Format · BroadcastOpening RemarksFraming or welcome from the stage. Orients the room, not participatory.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
10:00 to 10:30Refreshment Break Refreshment BreakBreakWellbeing+
Format · LogisticsBreakA pacing or recovery block between sessions.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventCoffee BreakBreakWellbeing+
Format · LogisticsBreakA pacing or recovery block between sessions.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventTake a break and reconnect during our morning session, where refreshments will be available. Enjoy fresh coffee, tea, and light snacks as you relax and network with fellow attendees.BreakWellbeing+
Format · LogisticsBreakA pacing or recovery block between sessions.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
10:30 to 11:15Fusion's Next Chapter: How the Centre for Fusion Energy will Accelerate Canada's Purpose Driven Energy Future Fusion’s Next Chapter: How the Centre for Fusion Energy will Accelerate Canada’s Purpose Driven Energy FutureUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
10:30 to 11:15Seasons StageUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventDr. Charles (Spencer) PitcherPitchCommercial Exchange+
Format · Participant workPitchParticipants present or are directly evaluated, an active rather than a passive format.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
10:30 to 11:15Boreal StageUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventThis panel focuses on site and master planning, Indigenous and community engagement, logistics, and the regulatory frameworks governing land use. The discussion explores how modern realities, such as denser populations and heightened transparency, demand a shift from the 1970s building model. Panelists will share practical lessons on maximizing community benefits through future-proof infrastructure and integrated land-use strategies.PanelDeliberation+
Format · BroadcastPanelExperts discuss while the audience watches. Surfaces perspective but rarely creates participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
10:30 to 10:50Oversight and Implementation: Dialogue on the DGR Oversight and Implementation: Dialogue on the DGRUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
10:50 to 11:30Harnessing the Power of Partnership: Rights Holders and Nuclear Harnessing the Power of Partnership: Rights Holders and NuclearUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventThis panel will begin with a ten-minute TED Talk-style presentation by the Moderator on Indigenous engagement and key policy developments relating to Indigenous Peoples and the nuclear sector. Participants will share insights on building sustainable partnerships that respect Indigenous rights and support community priorities. This session serves as a forum for dialogue on the ongoing relationship between the nuclear sector and Indigenous communities across Canada.PanelDeliberation+
Format · BroadcastPanelExperts discuss while the audience watches. Surfaces perspective but rarely creates participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
11:15 to 12:00How Collaborative Project Models Are Shaping Nuclear Megaproject Outcomes How Collaborative Project Models Are Shaping Nuclear Megaproject OutcomesUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventThis session provides a strategic look at the evolving landscape of nuclear research and training through four “growth” institutions within the University Network of Excellence in Nuclear Engineering (UNENE).TrainingSkill Building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
11:30 to 12:00A Regulator’s Perspective: Modernizing Nuclear Regulation Through Collaboration and Efficiency A Regulator’s Perspective: Modernizing Nuclear Regulation Through Collaboration and EfficiencyUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
12:00 to 13:00Lunch LunchMealWellbeing+
Format · LogisticsMealA pacing block. Can carry unstructured networking, not scored as participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventJoin us for lunch with your fellow conference attendees!MealWellbeing+
Format · LogisticsMealA pacing block. Can carry unstructured networking, not scored as participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
13:00 to 13:30Powering a Digital Economy: The Interplay of Nuclear and AI Powering a Digital Economy: The Interplay of Nuclear and AIUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
13:45 to 14:30Powering Hope: Enabling Canada’s Medical Isotope Supply Chain Powering Hope: Enabling Canada’s Medical Isotope Supply ChainUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventCanada has a unique opportunity to leverage its world-class infrastructure and well-established supply chain to meet the Canadian Nuclear Isotope Council’s “Isotopes for Hope” campaign goal of doubling medical isotope production by 2030. This session brings together experts from across the supply chain to discuss the interdisciplinary collaboration required to scale production for global cancer care. Panelists will examine the specific infrastructure and logistics needed to ensure reliable access to isotopes while maintaining energy security and project timelines. The discussion will also explore how a unified national strategy can support both healthcare outcomes and economic resilience within the nuclear ecosystem.PanelDeliberation+
Format · BroadcastPanelExperts discuss while the audience watches. Surfaces perspective but rarely creates participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventThis fireside chat brings together Dr. Steven Murphy (President, Ontario Tech University) and the Honourable Todd Smith (Vice President, AtkinsRéalis) to examine how industry-academic partnerships enable the next phase of nuclear growth.Fireside ChatDeliberation+
Format · BroadcastFireside ChatA conversational stage format. Engaging to watch, still a broadcast format for the audience.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventThis panel examines the evolving nuclear landscape from a Canadian perspective, alongside developments in Poland, Estonia, and Romania: three leaders in Central and Eastern Europe’s nuclear expansion.PanelDeliberation+
Format · BroadcastPanelExperts discuss while the audience watches. Surfaces perspective but rarely creates participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
14:30 to 15:15Building the Talent Pipeline: A Strategic Approach to the Nuclear Workforce Building the Talent Pipeline: A Strategic Approach to the Nuclear WorkforceUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventPanellists will address current hurdles to workforce development and share successful approaches used in other jurisdictions to support sustainable growth. The conversation will also explore practical plans to maintain workforce capacity and expertise throughout the entire project lifecycle.PanelDeliberation+
Format · BroadcastPanelExperts discuss while the audience watches. Surfaces perspective but rarely creates participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventCanada’s nuclear future depends on scaling innovations being developed and demonstrated globally. This session explores how strategic international partnerships among governments, regulators, and utilities can accelerate innovation while reducing domestic deployment risks. The discussion highlights Canada’s unique first-mover advantages, such as world-leading expertise in tritium management, which positions the nation to enable international fusion projects and emerging supply chains.DemoShowcase+
Format · Participant workDemoA hands-on or applied walkthrough that invites attendee questions and direct engagement.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventThrough practical examples, including Canada - Romania collaborations and recent technology tours of China and South Korea, speakers will examine how operators are adopting advanced solutions across CANDU and SMR platforms. The session identifies concrete mechanisms for translating global innovation into Canadian projects while maintaining safety and sovereignty. By focusing on policy alignment and regulatory cooperation, the panel will outline how Canada can better absorb global advancements to strengthen its domestic nuclear ecosystem.PanelDeliberation+
Format · BroadcastPanelExperts discuss while the audience watches. Surfaces perspective but rarely creates participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventCanada is in an unprecedented period of nuclear activity, where new development, life extension, and long-term waste management are converging. The choices made in this decade will shape relationships and public confidence for generations, marking a critical “heavy lifting” moment for today’s leaders. This panel is designed for practitioners navigating the integration of Indigenous laws, governance, and knowledge systems into projects within the existing regulatory context.PanelDeliberation+
Format · BroadcastPanelExperts discuss while the audience watches. Surfaces perspective but rarely creates participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventPanelists will share practical approaches that move beyond simple engagement and into rights-aware project systems, including governance structures and implementation accountability. The discussion explores integration points across the full nuclear lifecycle, from site selection and construction to decommissioning and long-term stewardship. Attendees will leave with practical design patterns that utilities and suppliers can apply to strengthen legitimacy, reduce conflict, and support durable partnerships.PanelDeliberation+
Format · BroadcastPanelExperts discuss while the audience watches. Surfaces perspective but rarely creates participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
15:15 to 15:30Frank Saunders Memorial Awards for Nuclear Excellence Frank Saunders Memorial Awards for Nuclear ExcellenceUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
15:45 to 16:20Stacking Value, Sharing Risk: Making Nuclear Investable Again Stacking Value, Sharing Risk: Making Nuclear Investable AgainUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventPanelists will examine Western fuel availability, alignment with project deployment timelines, and opportunities to strengthen domestic and allied supply chains. Attendees will gain insight into potential supply risks and the cross-sector collaborations needed to ensure fuel availability does not become a constraint to nuclear growth. This session provides a critical look at the actions required today to secure the fuel cycle for Canada’s long-term energy strategy.PanelDeliberation+
Format · BroadcastPanelExperts discuss while the audience watches. Surfaces perspective but rarely creates participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
15:45 to 16:30Beyond the Core: Leveraging Cross-Sector Skills for Nuclear Delivery Beyond the Core: Leveraging Cross-Sector Skills for Nuclear DeliveryUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventWhile nuclear technology is specialized, the majority of the work required for new projects involves civil engineering and construction skills common to all large-scale infrastructure. This panel, featuring leaders from major construction firms, explores the critical role of non-nuclear trades and the growing demand for these skills nationwide. The discussion will focus on how Canada can secure the labour and expertise necessary to deliver nuclear facilities alongside other national infrastructure priorities. Panellists will also address strategies for building a robust, versatile workforce capable of supporting the next generation of industrial projects.PanelDeliberation+
Format · BroadcastPanelExperts discuss while the audience watches. Surfaces perspective but rarely creates participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
16:20 to 16:55Creating the Right Conditions for Private Capital to Invest in Nuclear Creating the Right Conditions for Private Capital to Invest in NuclearUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventDrawing on real-world experience from major Canadian and international projects, the panel will examine emerging approaches to revenue backstopping, credit support, and risk allocation. From lessons learned through Ontario’s ARBPRIA structure to insights from recent global financings, this discussion will highlight what capital providers need, what governments must consider, and what developers require to advance projects responsibly.PanelDeliberation+
Format · BroadcastPanelExperts discuss while the audience watches. Surfaces perspective but rarely creates participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
16:30 to 17:00Integrated Fuel Systems: Canada’s Role in a Changing Market Integrated Fuel Systems: Canada’s Role in a Changing MarketUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventThis session will explore how Canada can exercise global leadership in a tightening nuclear fuel landscape and how policymakers and industry can prepare ahead of deployment timelines. Panellists will examine Canada’s position within integrated North American and allied fuel systems, including emerging constraints around enrichment capacity and HALEU availability, and discuss how fuel considerations are influencing real-world project planning for microreactors and SMRs in Canada.PanelDeliberation+
Format · BroadcastPanelExperts discuss while the audience watches. Surfaces perspective but rarely creates participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
The Full Reading
Why It Ranks This Way +
Calibrated from GES design 46/100 and verified 46/100 with no fourth-loop cap.
Reader Takeaway. For a reader, this is a useful but still incomplete public example: it reads as an action-oriented convening, with the strongest visible signal in future-of-work fit and learning transfer and the biggest open question around follow through and participation architecture. The practical test is whether the published agenda connects the room to post-event continuation and evidence.
Strongest signals: Future-of-Work Fit, Learning Transfer, and Problem Specificity. Weakest signals: Follow Through, Participation Architecture, and Evidence Maturity.
How This Agenda Could Improve +
- Add named owners, dates, implementation checkpoints, and a visible post-event continuation path.
- Turn passive airtime into participant work: practice, sensemaking, decisions, critique, or artifact creation.
- Add baseline measurement, comparison logic, tracking, or post-event impact reporting so effectiveness is not inferred only from format.
Fastest next move: Add named owners, dated next steps, and a visible continuation path before treating the event as outcome-ready.
Role-Specific Reading +
Sponsor lens
Look beyond exposure. Strong sponsor value would show qualified interaction, problem work, buyer learning, customer evidence, or follow-up. The practical sponsor move is to look for structured introductions, buyer-seller fit, and relationship persistence.
Designer lens
The agenda is useful as a pattern sample from conference.cna.ca. Redesign attention should go first to the lowest-scoring pillars; in practice, turn the thinnest agenda blocks into participant work.
Executive lens
Treat the visible agenda as an operating plan. The executive move is to require owners, dates, and evidence before treating the event as strategic. If owners, proof, and follow-through are not visible, the public record does not yet prove strategic movement.
Aggregator lens
Treat the source URL as evidence, not decoration. The data-product move is to label the source boundary clearly before ranking the record before ranking or syndicating the record.
What GES Means Here +
The Gathering Effectiveness Score is a strict 0-100 public-evidence reading of the agenda across eight pillars. It rewards visible participant work, follow-through, transfer, network design, and proof mechanisms more than polish, speaker fame, attendance, or satisfaction.
Visible mechanisms: Participant work, Commitments, Feedback, Network design, Learning transfer.
Evidence boundary: Scores reflect visible agenda/source evidence and should not be read as proof of causal event impact.
Limitations, Score Caps, and Review Flags +
Limitations
- Passive stage formats dominate the visible agenda.
- No baseline measurement is visible.
Score caps
- No fourth-loop score cap applied.
Review flags
- Satisfaction/NPS signal found, but it is excluded from effectiveness scoring.
- No tracking, validation, feedback, or impact measurement found in the visible source text.
- High cleanup rate: many extracted rows were hidden or merged as fragments.
- Original category was unknown; publication category is inferred.
Is this proof the event worked? +
No. This is a strict public-evidence reading of the agenda. Proof would require baseline, comparison, follow-up, attribution, and impact evidence beyond the listing.
What should a reader inspect first? +
Start with the source URL, then compare the eight pillar scores against the agenda rows. The biggest opportunities usually sit in follow-through, evidence maturity, and participant work.
Why publish weak records? +
Weak records are part of the map. They show where public agendas still describe sessions and speakers more often than outcomes, commitments, transfer, or proof.
How should I use the rows? +
Read the agenda rows as the visible design trace: formats, purposes, and evidence labels show what the public source made inspectable, not everything that happened in the room. This is a source-grounded interpretation of the public agenda record, not a copy of the source, and not an endorsement of the event.
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