Event owner lens
Use this record to benchmark whether a comparable event makes the work after the room visible. The score is 51/100, so the next move is to benchmark the weakest pillars before repeating the format.
action-oriented convening agenda analysis
2026 Retrofit Canada Conference
This action-oriented convening in Energy / Industrial / Infrastructure shows 54 visible agenda rows from retrofitcanadaconference.energyconferencenetwork.com and scores 51/100: a promising public-evidence design, still below the strong-evidence threshold. The clearest public signals sit in Future-of-Work Fit and Learning Transfer; the main limits are Follow Through and Evidence Maturity. Visible mechanisms include Participant work, Commitments, Feedback, and Network design. Follow-through or tracking is at least... 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 evidence maturity. 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 promising but still evidence-limited design band. The strongest visible pillars are Future-of-Work Fit, Learning Transfer, and Personalization; the thinnest visible pillars are Follow Through, Evidence Maturity, and Problem Specificity. Visible mechanisms include Participant work, Commitments, Feedback, Network design, and Learning transfer. The extracted agenda preview includes 90 visible rows. The most common formats are Presentation, Unknown, and Roundtable; the most common inferred purposes are Knowledge Transfer, Unknown, 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?57
Participation Architecture - 57/100. Participant work, contribution, interaction, and alternatives to passive broadcast.
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?43
Problem Specificity - 43/100. A clear costly problem, objective, decision, or performance target.Missing: Name the costly problem, decision, or performance target the gathering is meant to move.
Personalization?59
Personalization - 59/100. Role, path, goal, preparation, or connection tailoring for participants.
Network Design?59
Network Design - 59/100. Structured weak ties, bridge-building, mixers, and relationship persistence.
Learning Transfer?67
Learning Transfer - 67/100. 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?82
Future-of-Work Fit - 82/100. 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
Problem Specificity (43/100)
Exercises that strengthen it: 0 - “Two Person Scene” Theory · Challenge Axis - Knowmium: The Un-Training Consultancy · Fist to Five • WorkshopBank
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
33 percent of the 90 classified blocks put participants to work; the rest broadcast, show, or handle logistics. That mix is what drives the participation score.
Participant workBroadcastShowcaseLogistics
all eventWorkshopsWorkshopParticipant 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
all eventEfficiency canada workshopWorkshopParticipant 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
all eventNrcan workshopWorkshopParticipant 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
7:30 AM - 8:30 AMRegistration & NetworkingNetworkingRelationship building+
Format · LogisticsNetworkingUnstructured mixing. Can carry incidental connection, but is not scored as designed network work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
8:30 AM - 8:35 AMWelcome from Energy Conference NetworkOpeningOrientation+
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
8:35 AM - 8:45 AMTraditional WelcomeOpeningOrientation+
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
8:45 AM - 8:50 AMChair’s Opening RemarksOpeningOrientation+
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
8:50 AM - 9:10 AMWhere Are We on the Retrofit MissionPresentationKnowledge 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
9:10 AM - 9:30 AMFederal Leadership on Housing and Retrofit PolicyPresentationKnowledge 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 AM - 11:00 AMMorning Networking BreakBreakRelationship building+
Format · LogisticsBreakA pacing or recovery block between sessions.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
11:00 AM - 12:00 PMWALKING TOUR - Choose the Walking Tour or a Roundtable DiscussionRoundtableDiscussion+
Format · Participant workRoundtableSmall-group discussion where attendees contribute directly rather than only listening.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
all eventLorrie Rand, Co‑Founder and Senior Advisor, ReCover InitiativePresentationKnowledge 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
12:00 PM - 1:00 PMNetworking LunchMealRelationship building+
Format · LogisticsMealA pacing block. Can carry unstructured networking, not scored as participant work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
1:05 PM - 1:20 PMFrom Theory to Practice: Introducing Natural Resources Canada’s New Tool for Embedding Sustainability and Resilience into Home Design & ConstructionPresentationKnowledge 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
2:10 PM - 2:40 PMAfternoon Networking BreakBreakRelationship building+
Format · LogisticsBreakA pacing or recovery block between sessions.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
2:40 PM - 3:10 PMLightning Rounds: Transforming Residential RetrofitsPresentationKnowledge 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 eventYash Vyas, Research Director, The ReCover InitiativePresentationKnowledge 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
3:10 PM - 3:50 PMFuture-Proofing Our Communities: How Finance, Policy, and Tech Are AligningPresentationKnowledge 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
3:50 PM - 3:55 PMChairpersons’ SummaryPresentationKnowledge 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
3:55 PM - 4:00 PMDrinks Reception WelcomeReceptionOrientation+
Format · LogisticsReceptionA social or hospitality block. Pacing and informal connection, not participant work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
8:30 AM - 8:35 AMOpening RemarksOpeningOrientation+
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
8:35 AM - 8:45 AMChair’s RemarksPresentationKnowledge 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 AM - 9:20 AMLeading a Multi-Generational Energy TransitionPresentationKnowledge 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
10:05 AM - 10:30 AMMoving Beyond Boutique Retrofits: Scaling Solutions in TorontoPresentationKnowledge 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 AM - 11:00 AMMorning Networking Break - Visit the MaRS Innovation TheatreBreakRelationship building+
Format · LogisticsBreakA pacing or recovery block between sessions.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
11:00 AM - 12:00 PMROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS - Choose One: Roundtable, Walking Tour, or WorkshopWorkshopDiscussion+
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
11:00 AM - 1:00 PMNRCan LEEP WorkshopWorkshopParticipant 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
1:05 PM - 1:45 PMScaling the Better Condos Boot Camp Program Across CanadaPresentationKnowledge 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
1:45 PM - 2:30 PMRetrofit Acceleration and Market TransformationPresentationKnowledge 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 eventSarah Mitchell, Business Development Manager, Industrial Lead, EfficiencyOnePresentationKnowledge 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
3:30 PM - 4:00 PMVoices From the GroundPresentationKnowledge 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 eventNathan Schaper, Mitigation Lead, ICLEI CanadaPresentationKnowledge 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
4:00 PM - 4:30 PMPolicy CornerPresentationKnowledge 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
4:30 PM - 4:35 PMMaRS Innovation Theatre Showcase Winner 2026DemoShowcase+
Format · Participant workDemoA hands-on or applied walkthrough that invites attendee questions and direct engagement.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
4:45 PM - 5:45 PMNetworking Drinks ReceptionReceptionRelationship building+
Format · LogisticsReceptionA social or hospitality block. Pacing and informal connection, not participant work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
9:00 AM - 11:00 AMEcology Action Centre Tour (Max. 30 people)PresentationKnowledge 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 eventWORKSHOPSWorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventEFFICIENCY CANADA WORKSHOPWorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventNRCAN WORKSHOPWorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
7:30 AM - 8:30 AMRegistration & NetworkingNetworkingRelationship Building+
Format · LogisticsNetworkingUnstructured mixing. Can carry incidental connection, but is not scored as designed network work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
8:30 AM - 8:35 AMWelcome from Energy Conference NetworkOpening RemarksOrientation+
Format · BroadcastOpening RemarksFraming or welcome from the stage. Orients the room, not participatory.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
8:35 AM - 8:45 AMTraditional WelcomeOpening RemarksOrientation+
Format · BroadcastOpening RemarksFraming or welcome from the stage. Orients the room, not participatory.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
8:45 AM - 8:50 AMChair’s Opening RemarksOpening RemarksOrientation+
Format · BroadcastOpening RemarksFraming or welcome from the stage. Orients the room, not participatory.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
8:50 AM - 9:10 AMWhere Are We on the Retrofit MissionUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
9:10 AM - 9:30 AMFederal Leadership on Housing and Retrofit PolicyUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
10:30 AM - 11:00 AMMorning Networking BreakNetworkingRelationship Building+
Format · LogisticsNetworkingUnstructured mixing. Can carry incidental connection, but is not scored as designed network work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
11:00 AM - 12:00 PMWALKING TOUR - Choose the Walking Tour or a Roundtable DiscussionRoundtableDeliberation+
Format · Participant workRoundtableSmall-group discussion where attendees contribute directly rather than only listening.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventLorrie Rand, Co‑Founder and Senior Advisor, ReCover InitiativeUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisLowRead from source
all eventThis roundtable explores how strategic financing approaches can help organizations overcome implementation barriers and make commercial decarbonization a financially viable path forward.RoundtableDeliberation+
Format · Participant workRoundtableSmall-group discussion where attendees contribute directly rather than only listening.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventRoundtable participants will help shape a utility deep energy retrofit program. The session will open with a concise overview of key learnings from market potential analysis and the deep energy retrofit program design process for both commercial and residential customers. Participants will then have the opportunity to provide input on program design and rollout considerations, leveraging collective expertise to advance practical, scalable solutions for deep energy retrofits.RoundtableDeliberation+
Format · Participant workRoundtableSmall-group discussion where attendees contribute directly rather than only listening.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventThis roundtable explores an unexpected benefit of two food service midstream programs in Canada - a highly effective way to reach small and medium businesses. About 90% of participants are SMBs, demonstrating how midstream programs (where incentives are embedded at the distributor level) are extremely effective (and cost effective!) at engaging hard-to-serve businesses.RoundtableDeliberation+
Format · Participant workRoundtableSmall-group discussion where attendees contribute directly rather than only listening.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventThis roundtable compares high-speed decarbonization assessment tools, AI, and archetyping against traditional on-site energy audits to identify where each delivers the most value for cost compression in deep retrofits, with case study learnings from Alberta building owners applying these tools to portfolio-wide decarbonization planning.RoundtableDeliberation+
Format · Participant workRoundtableSmall-group discussion where attendees contribute directly rather than only listening.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventCalibrated digital twins are transforming retrofit decision-making, but balancing model accuracy with speed remains a critical challenge; this roundtable will examine how to align data inputs, validation processes, and practical use cases to enable timely, cost-effective decisions without compromising reliability.RoundtableDeliberation+
Format · Participant workRoundtableSmall-group discussion where attendees contribute directly rather than only listening.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventFinancing, investment tax credits, incentives and innovative funding opportunities are there to scale and boost retrofit activity - but are they working as intended? This roundtable will bring together retrofit practitioners, building owners, and finance professionals to facilitate discussion on how this has been working in practice. Together we'll dive deeper into real life experiences lessons learned, and brainstorm ways to improve them for the future.RoundtableDeliberation+
Format · Participant workRoundtableSmall-group discussion where attendees contribute directly rather than only listening.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventRetrofitting existing buildings requires strong leadership and highly effective teams operating across generations, disciplines, and organizations. this facilitated roundtable brings industry stakeholders together to examine how leadership behaviors and team dynamics influence retrofit delivery and outcomes. Participants will openly explore where misalignment, decision friction, and communication gaps slow progress despite proven technical solutions.RoundtableDeliberation+
Format · Participant workRoundtableSmall-group discussion where attendees contribute directly rather than only listening.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventFrom residential, commercial to industrial conversions, every retrofit brings unique building envelope challenges that can create additional costs and impact timelines. This roundtable shares real lessons from the field on methodology, product selection, installation pitfalls, and the importance of creating an executable plan while managing budgets and outcomes.RoundtableDeliberation+
Format · Participant workRoundtableSmall-group discussion where attendees contribute directly rather than only listening.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
12:00 PM - 1:00 PMNetworking LunchNetworkingRelationship Building+
Format · LogisticsNetworkingUnstructured mixing. Can carry incidental connection, but is not scored as designed network work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
1:05 PM - 1:20 PMFrom Theory to Practice: Introducing Natural Resources Canada’s New Tool for Embedding Sustainability and Resilience into Home Design & ConstructionUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventDecarbonizing the built environment means overcoming real social and economic barriers facing housing providers, residents, and communities. This panel examines the systemic hurdles that affordable and seniors housing operators navigate daily, from financing constraints to resident displacement concerns. This session highlights a practical retrofit case study from Atlantic Baptist Housing. It demonstrates how thoughtful planning, resident and tenant focused design, and data-driven decision-making can turn decarbonization goals into measurable outcomes, and of most importance, create resilient and stable environments for the comfort of its residents and tenants.PanelDeliberation+
Format · BroadcastPanelExperts discuss while the audience watches. Surfaces perspective but rarely creates participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
2:10 PM - 2:40 PMAfternoon Networking BreakNetworkingRelationship Building+
Format · LogisticsNetworkingUnstructured mixing. Can carry incidental connection, but is not scored as designed network work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
2:40 PM - 3:10 PMLightning Rounds: Transforming Residential RetrofitsUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventBuilding performance simulation (BPS) tools are often used to demonstrate compliance with energy codes, or to analyze the energy savings potential of various design and control options. However, BPS tools are typically not limited to energy performance simulation alone. Many tools have additional integrated solvers capable of modelling indoor environmental quality daylighting, or acoustics. By leveraging these capabilities, retrofits for climate resilience can be assessed across several key performance indicators to explore solutions that are balanced and to limit unintended consequences. Show Me the Money: Scaling Retrofits Without GrantsDemoShowcase+
Format · Participant workDemoA hands-on or applied walkthrough that invites attendee questions and direct engagement.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventYash Vyas, Research Director, The ReCover InitiativeUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisLowRead from source
3:10 PM - 3:50 PMFuture-Proofing Our Communities: How Finance, Policy, and Tech Are AligningUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
3:50 PM - 3:55 PMChairpersons’ SummaryUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
3:55 PM - 4:00 PMDrinks Reception WelcomeOpening RemarksOrientation+
Format · BroadcastOpening RemarksFraming or welcome from the stage. Orients the room, not participatory.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
8:30 AM - 8:35 AMOpening RemarksOpening RemarksOrientation+
Format · BroadcastOpening RemarksFraming or welcome from the stage. Orients the room, not participatory.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
8:35 AM - 8:45 AMChair’s RemarksUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
8:45 AM - 9:20 AMLeading a Multi-Generational Energy TransitionUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
10:05 AM - 10:30 AMMoving Beyond Boutique Retrofits: Scaling Solutions in TorontoUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
10:30 AM - 11:00 AMMorning Networking Break - Visit the MaRS Innovation TheatreNetworkingRelationship Building+
Format · LogisticsNetworkingUnstructured mixing. Can carry incidental connection, but is not scored as designed network work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
11:00 AM - 12:00 PMROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS - Choose One: Roundtable, Walking Tour, or WorkshopRoundtableDeliberation+
Format · Participant workRoundtableSmall-group discussion where attendees contribute directly rather than only listening.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventThis roundtable will bring together industry leaders, program designers, financial experts, and practitioners to explore the opportunities and barriers to scaling retrofit financing, and discuss how we could enhance capital accessibility for mid-market building owners. Join this session to advance practical strategies for mobilizing capital towards a sustainable built environment.RoundtableDeliberation+
Format · Participant workRoundtableSmall-group discussion where attendees contribute directly rather than only listening.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventA roundtable on the policy levers, training pathways, and partnerships needed to grow a skilled, inclusive workforce capable of delivering Canada's retrofit ambitions at scale.RoundtableDeliberation+
Format · Participant workRoundtableSmall-group discussion where attendees contribute directly rather than only listening.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventCanada is rapidly scaling efforts to increase housing supply through initiatives such as Build Canada Homes. As governments, housing providers, and industry look for scalable solutions, what role can existing buildings and the retrofit sector play? This roundtable will explore opportunities ranging from conversions and redevelopment to intensification and innovative delivery approaches, and examine how existing assets can contribute to Canada's housing goals.RoundtableDeliberation+
Format · Participant workRoundtableSmall-group discussion where attendees contribute directly rather than only listening.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventEnergy, carbon, and IEQ benchmarking is globally recognized as an important practice to support large-scale building decarbonization. Several regions have implemented mandatory benchmarking programs and building energy disclosure programs, with or without minimum building performance standards. This roundtable discusses the benefits of benchmarking programs in supporting building decarbonization, particulary in the development of phased retrofit roadmaps for buildings or portfolios.RoundtableDeliberation+
Format · Participant workRoundtableSmall-group discussion where attendees contribute directly rather than only listening.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
11:00 AM - 1:00 PMNRCan LEEP WorkshopWorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
1:05 PM - 1:45 PMScaling the Better Condos Boot Camp Program Across CanadaUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
1:45 PM - 2:30 PMRetrofit Acceleration and Market TransformationUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventSarah Mitchell, Business Development Manager, Industrial Lead, EfficiencyOneUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisLowRead from source
all eventA national survey of over 4,000 Canadian heat pump owners reveals what is truly driving household electrification decisions, from replacement timing and contractor experiences to long-term performance and comfort. The data shows that adoption is rooted in practical factors like lower operating costs and equipment end-of-life, not environmental ideology or enthusiasm for new technology. Survey findings offer direct insight into where incentive design, contractor training, and program delivery can be strengthened to support broader heat pump uptake across Canada.TrainingSkill Building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
3:30 PM - 4:00 PMVoices From the GroundUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventNathan Schaper, Mitigation Lead, ICLEI CanadaUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisLowRead from source
all eventThis project transforms a modest brick bungalow into a vibrant multigenerational home while dramatically reducing its carbon footprint. Through deconstruction, material reuse, and minimizing foam and plastics, it demonstrates a practical approach to sustainable construction on one of the most challenging urban sites. If it can succeed under these constraints, it shows how thoughtful design and smarter building choices can reshape housing anywhere.DemoShowcase+
Format · Participant workDemoA hands-on or applied walkthrough that invites attendee questions and direct engagement.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventMost HVACR incentive programs are well-intentioned but poorly structured. This session breaks down what separates effective incentive programs from ineffective ones, using real examples to identify the design principles that actually drive equipment adoption.BreakWellbeing+
Format · LogisticsBreakA pacing or recovery block between sessions.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
4:00 PM - 4:30 PMPolicy CornerUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventAn overview of the evolving retrofit landscape in Canada, key learnings and results from recent programs, demonstration projects and S&T activities, and what’s next.DemoShowcase+
Format · Participant workDemoA hands-on or applied walkthrough that invites attendee questions and direct engagement.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
4:30 PM - 4:35 PMMaRS Innovation Theatre Showcase Winner 2026DemoShowcase+
Format · Participant workDemoA hands-on or applied walkthrough that invites attendee questions and direct engagement.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
4:45 PM - 5:45 PMNetworking Drinks ReceptionNetworkingRelationship Building+
Format · LogisticsNetworkingUnstructured mixing. Can carry incidental connection, but is not scored as designed network work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
9:00 AM - 11:00 AMEcology Action Centre Tour (Max. 30 people)UnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
The Full Reading
Why It Ranks This Way +
Calibrated from GES design 53/100 and verified 52/100 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 evidence maturity. 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 Personalization. Weakest signals: Follow Through, Evidence Maturity, and Problem Specificity.
How This Agenda Could Improve +
- Add named owners, dates, implementation checkpoints, and a visible post-event continuation path.
- Add baseline measurement, comparison logic, tracking, or post-event impact reporting so effectiveness is not inferred only from format.
- Name the costly problem, decision, or performance target the gathering is meant to move.
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 retrofitcanadaconference.energyconferencenetwork.com. 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, Personalization.
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
- 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.
- 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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