Event owner lens
Use this record to benchmark whether a comparable event makes the work after the room visible. The score is 53/100, so the next move is to benchmark the weakest pillars before repeating the format.
action-oriented convening agenda analysis
2026 National Forum
This action-oriented convening in Technology / AI / Startup shows 80 visible agenda rows from 2026nationalforum.vfairs.com and scores 53/100: a promising public-evidence design, still below the strong-evidence threshold. The clearest public signals sit in Future-of-Work Fit and Personalization; 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... 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 personalization 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 promising but still evidence-limited design band. The strongest visible pillars are Future-of-Work Fit, Personalization, and Learning Transfer; 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 147 visible rows. The most common formats are Unknown, Presentation, and Meal; the most common inferred purposes are Unknown, Knowledge Transfer, and Relationship Building.
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?58
Problem Specificity - 58/100. A clear costly problem, objective, decision, or performance target.
Personalization?70
Personalization - 70/100. Role, path, goal, preparation, or connection tailoring for participants.
Network Design?66
Network Design - 66/100. Structured weak ties, bridge-building, mixers, and relationship persistence.
Learning Transfer?70
Learning Transfer - 70/100. 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
Participation Architecture (30/100)
Exercises that strengthen it: Make A World · Awestruck 3 Minutes · Spectrum Mapping
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
10 percent of the 147 classified blocks put participants to work; the rest broadcast, show, or handle logistics. That mix is what drives the participation score.
Participant workBroadcastShowcaseLogistics
all eventExplore our carefully curated schedule designed to maximize learning and networking opportunities.NetworkingRelationship building+
Format · LogisticsNetworkingUnstructured mixing. Can carry incidental connection, but is not scored as designed network work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
13:30Opening PlenaryOpeningOrientation+
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
15:00Active Learning, Engaged Students, Healthier Outcomes: Beyond the ClassroomPresentationKnowledge 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
15:00Navigating the Big Shrink: K-12 Finance Trends Shaping 2026 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
15:00Reimagining the High School Diploma for College, Career, and LifePresentationKnowledge 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
15:00Is Your State Data Ready for Workforce Pell?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
15:00Teaching for Tomorrow: Workforce Conditions and Student SuccessPresentationKnowledge 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
15:00Expanding Pre-K Access Without Compromising Quality: Lessons From Three StatesPresentationKnowledge 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
15:00AI: The Next Foundational LiteracyPresentationKnowledge 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
16:15Increasing Access to High-Quality CTE: DC’s Advanced Technical CentersPresentationKnowledge 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
16:15Best Practices in Estimating Early Childhood Education CostsPresentationKnowledge 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
16:15Defining High-Value Credentials for Durable Career PathwaysPresentationKnowledge 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
16:15A State Playbook for Place-Based Partnerships: Inside Maryland’s ENOUGH ActPresentationKnowledge 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
16:15Leading for Impact: What Effective Schools RequirePresentationKnowledge 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
16:15Getting PREPared: How Texas Rebuilt Teacher Preparation at ScalePresentationKnowledge 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
16:15Who Pays for Public Schools? The Future of Property Taxes and Education FundingPresentationKnowledge 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
17:30Welcome ReceptionReceptionOrientation+
Format · LogisticsReceptionA social or hospitality block. Pacing and informal connection, not participant work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
08:00Breakfast Partner RoundtablesRoundtableDiscussion+
Format · Participant workRoundtableSmall-group discussion where attendees contribute directly rather than only listening.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
08:00Thursday BreakfastMealPacing+
Format · LogisticsMealA pacing block. Can carry unstructured networking, not scored as participant work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
09:15Thursday Morning PlenaryPresentationKnowledge 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
10:30From Principles to Practice: Maine’s Statewide AI and CS FrameworkPresentationKnowledge 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
10:30Advancing Early Educator Compensation Through Community-Driven Systems ChangePresentationKnowledge 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
10:30Building Civic Skills and a Pathway to Lifelong Community Engagement through Civic SealsPresentationKnowledge 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
10:30Top State for Talent: Georgia Where Talent Meets OpportunityPresentationKnowledge 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
10:30Healthy Environments Advance Learning: Workshop on PK-12 Facilities PolicyWorkshopParticipant 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
10:30Accountability 2.0: Data and Outcomes Rethinking Data to Drive ImprovementPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisTracking or validation language appears in the sourceRead from source
10:30Three States, One Goal: Statewide Access Without Losing Local ControlPresentationKnowledge 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
11:45Lunch Partner RoundtablesRoundtableDiscussion+
Format · Participant workRoundtableSmall-group discussion where attendees contribute directly rather than only listening.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
11:45Thursday LunchMealPacing+
Format · LogisticsMealA pacing block. Can carry unstructured networking, not scored as participant work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
13:00Thursday Afternoon PlenaryPresentationKnowledge 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
14:15Credentialing Early Childhood Teachers: Considerations for StatesPresentationKnowledge 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
14:15Michigan OPTIMISE: Playbook to Attract, Prepare & Retain Special EducatorsPresentationKnowledge 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
14:15From Admitted to Affordable: Integrating Financial Aid into Admissions RedesignPresentationKnowledge 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
14:15Strengthening the Seams of Education: A Cross-Sector Coalition Model for ChangePresentationKnowledge 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
14:15Empowering State and Local Leaders to Drive Transformational ChangePresentationKnowledge 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
14:15How All 50 States are Approaching High-Impact Tutoring Post-ESSERPresentationKnowledge 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
14:15Policymakers’ Role in Expanding Prison Education AccessPresentationKnowledge 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
15:30Making School Choice Work: How States Can Help Families Access the Information They NeedPresentationKnowledge 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
15:30From Data to Decisions: Governance Strategies for Cross-Sector AlignmentPresentationKnowledge 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
15:30School District Boundary Change for Funding Fairness and Budget StabilityPresentationKnowledge 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
15:30Unlocking a Hidden Pipeline: Paraprofessionals to TeachersPresentationKnowledge 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
15:30Beyond the Shops: Idaho's Alternative Funding Model for Local Industry PathwaysPresentationKnowledge 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
15:30Colorado’s Interactive Earnings Dashboard: Making Better Use of State DataPresentationKnowledge 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
15:30A Simple Cash Transfer with Powerful Results: How New Mexico Raised Graduation Rates for Unhoused StudentsPresentationKnowledge 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
15:30From Practice to Policy: HQIM as a Lever for PreK QualityPresentationKnowledge 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
16:45Sounds Like a Plan! Driving Success in Math ImprovementPresentationKnowledge 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
16:45Evaluating Policies to Maximize Impact - Two States’ Efforts to Evaluate Their Accountability SystemsPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisTracking or validation language appears in the sourceRead from source
16:45Beyond Income: How Using Wealth to Target Funding Would Improve Student SuccessPresentationKnowledge 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
16:45Keeping the Arts Alive: Recruiting and Retaining Music and Arts EducatorsPresentationKnowledge 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
16:45An Integrated Talent Strategy: Blurring Postsecondary and Workforce SystemsPresentationKnowledge 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
16:45Research, Scale, and Impact: Bringing Integrated Student Support to IndianaPresentationKnowledge 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
16:45Connecting Early Learning Pedagogy to Early Literacy and Numeracy Learning across Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd GradePresentationKnowledge 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
18:00Distinguished Reception at MLK Library 5th Floor Event Space & Rooftop TerraceReceptionRelationship building+
Format · LogisticsReceptionA social or hospitality block. Pacing and informal connection, not participant work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
08:00Friday BreakfastMealPacing+
Format · LogisticsMealA pacing block. Can carry unstructured networking, not scored as participant work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
09:15Identifying the Human Advantage in an AI-Driven 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
09:15Supporting Student Well-Being Through School-Based Health Centers and State 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
all eventVice President, Consulting, Technical Assistance, & Training, School Based Health AllianceTrainingSkill 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
09:15Growing Early Childhood Data LeadersPresentationKnowledge 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
09:15Building State Education R&D Capacity: Lessons from UtahPresentationKnowledge 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
09:15Measuring What Matters: Rethinking Assessment and Accountability for Today’s LearnersPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisTracking or validation language appears in the sourceRead from source
09:15Building Education Transformation Continuity in KentuckyPresentationKnowledge 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
09:15Aligned Career Pathways and Credentials for Learner SuccessPresentationKnowledge 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
09:15From Stop-Outs to Skilled Workers: Re-Enrollment as a Workforce StrategyPresentationKnowledge 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
10:30Closing PlenaryClosingOrientation+
Format · BroadcastClosingFormat 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 event• Breakfast & lunch on Thursday, and breakfast on Friday.MealPacing+
Format · LogisticsMealA pacing block. Can carry unstructured networking, not scored as participant work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
all event• Networking receptions with appetizers and beverages.ReceptionRelationship building+
Format · LogisticsReceptionA social or hospitality block. Pacing and informal connection, not participant work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
all event• Light refreshments & coffee breaks throughout the event.BreakPacing+
Format · LogisticsBreakA pacing or recovery block between sessions.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
all eventVideoUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisLowRead from source
all eventExplore our carefully curated schedule designed to maximize learning and networking opportunities.NetworkingRelationship Building+
Format · LogisticsNetworkingUnstructured mixing. Can carry incidental connection, but is not scored as designed network work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
13:30Opening PlenaryUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
15:00Active Learning, Engaged Students, Healthier Outcomes: Beyond the ClassroomUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
15:00Navigating the Big Shrink: K-12 Finance Trends Shaping 2026 PolicyUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
15:00Reimagining the High School Diploma for College, Career, and LifeUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
15:00Is Your State Data Ready for Workforce Pell?UnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventAndrew Gardner serves as Associate Vice President of Workforce at the North Carolina Community College System, where he leads workforce training policy, program development, and statewide planning across 58 community colleges. He oversees occupational training initiatives spanning public safety, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, and emerging sectors, and plays a central role in implementing federal and state workforce policy, including North Carolina’s Workforce Pell framework. Prior to joining the System Office, Andrew served as Dean of Continuing Education and Director of Business and Industry Services at Montgomery Community College. He holds an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, an MBA from Southern New Hampshire University, and a Bachelor of Science in Public Administration from George Mason University.TrainingSkill Building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
15:00Teaching for Tomorrow: Workforce Conditions and Student SuccessUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
15:00Expanding Pre-K Access Without Compromising Quality: Lessons From Three StatesUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
15:00AI: The Next Foundational LiteracyUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventAimee Sprung is a Director on the State Government Affairs team at Microsoft. Aimee serves as the state policy lead for Microsoft Elevate, the company’s AI skilling initiative that provides free training, credentials, and career readiness resources to help learners and workers succeed in an AI powered economy. Prior to her role on the SGA team, Aimee led digital transformation for the Airband team (Microsoft’s broadband initiative) and was also the Civic Engagement Manager on the Technology & Corporate Responsibility Team (TCR) at Microsoft’s New England Research & Development Center (NERD). Aimee serves on the Board of Advisors at the Museum of Science, the Board of Directors for the Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) and the Board of Advisors for the Boston Area Research Initiative (BARI).TrainingSkill Building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
16:15Increasing Access to High-Quality CTE: DC’s Advanced Technical CentersUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
16:15Best Practices in Estimating Early Childhood Education CostsUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
16:15Defining High-Value Credentials for Durable Career PathwaysUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
16:15A State Playbook for Place-Based Partnerships: Inside Maryland’s ENOUGH ActUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
16:15Leading for Impact: What Effective Schools RequireUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
16:15Getting PREPared: How Texas Rebuilt Teacher Preparation at ScaleUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
16:15Who Pays for Public Schools? The Future of Property Taxes and Education FundingUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
17:30Welcome ReceptionOpening RemarksOrientation+
Format · BroadcastOpening RemarksFraming or welcome from the stage. Orients the room, not participatory.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
08:00Breakfast Partner RoundtablesRoundtableDeliberation+
Format · Participant workRoundtableSmall-group discussion where attendees contribute directly rather than only listening.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
08:00Thursday BreakfastMealWellbeing+
Format · LogisticsMealA pacing block. Can carry unstructured networking, not scored as participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
09:15Thursday Morning PlenaryUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
10:30From Principles to Practice: Maine’s Statewide AI and CS FrameworkUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
10:30Advancing Early Educator Compensation Through Community-Driven Systems ChangeUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
10:30Building Civic Skills and a Pathway to Lifelong Community Engagement through Civic SealsUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
10:30Top State for Talent: Georgia Where Talent Meets OpportunityUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
10:30Healthy Environments Advance Learning: Workshop on PK-12 Facilities PolicyWorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
10:30Accountability 2.0: Data and Outcomes Rethinking Data to Drive ImprovementUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
10:30Three States, One Goal: Statewide Access Without Losing Local ControlUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventJohn Gieser is recognized for strengthening and modernizing educational technology across North Dakota. He leads K - 12 IT services statewide, overseeing implementation, training, and support for student information systems, data integration, and consulting services that improve consistency, security, and usability for districts of every size. With decades of experience in government and education, he is a proven leader of people, processes, and technology with deep expertise in IT service management and process improvement. He was named SETDA State Leader of the Year in 2025.TrainingSkill Building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
11:45Lunch Partner RoundtablesRoundtableDeliberation+
Format · Participant workRoundtableSmall-group discussion where attendees contribute directly rather than only listening.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
11:45Thursday LunchMealWellbeing+
Format · LogisticsMealA pacing block. Can carry unstructured networking, not scored as participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
13:00Thursday Afternoon PlenaryUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
14:15Credentialing Early Childhood Teachers: Considerations for StatesUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
14:15Michigan OPTIMISE: Playbook to Attract, Prepare & Retain Special EducatorsUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
14:15From Admitted to Affordable: Integrating Financial Aid into Admissions RedesignUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
14:15Strengthening the Seams of Education: A Cross-Sector Coalition Model for ChangeUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
14:15Empowering State and Local Leaders to Drive Transformational ChangeUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
14:15How All 50 States are Approaching High-Impact Tutoring Post-ESSERUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
14:15Policymakers’ Role in Expanding Prison Education AccessUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventState policymakers play an important role in ensuring learners in carceral settings have access to the programs and support they need to succeed on the inside and beyond. Join a panel of state leaders who will engage in a robust discussion of barriers, state policy opportunities, and key considerations for policymakers working to best support these learners. This workshop will provide an opportunity for attendees to ask questions, and to talk to and learn from their peers from other states. They will leave the session with concrete policy considerations, guiding questions to ask as they navigate policymaking processes, and actionable policy options.PanelDeliberation+
Format · BroadcastPanelExperts discuss while the audience watches. Surfaces perspective but rarely creates participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
15:30Making School Choice Work: How States Can Help Families Access the Information They NeedUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
15:30From Data to Decisions: Governance Strategies for Cross-Sector AlignmentUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
15:30School District Boundary Change for Funding Fairness and Budget StabilityUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
15:30Unlocking a Hidden Pipeline: Paraprofessionals to TeachersUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventThis research-driven session will feature a data presentation followed by a moderated panel discussion with state education leaders and representatives from educator preparation programs (EPPs), highlighting challenges and opportunities in building career pathways from paraprofessional roles into certified teaching positions.PanelDeliberation+
Format · BroadcastPanelExperts discuss while the audience watches. Surfaces perspective but rarely creates participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventParticipants will engage through live Q&A and policy-focused dialogue, with researchers and panel members exploring solutions to unlock the paraprofessional-to-teacher pipeline. The format encourages cross-state learning and actionable takeaways for strengthening the educator workforce.PanelDeliberation+
Format · BroadcastPanelExperts discuss while the audience watches. Surfaces perspective but rarely creates participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventNhandi Jackson serves as the Specialist for Specialized Recruitment and Retention in the Office of Employee Services at the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS), based in Washington, D.C. She currently leads specialized recruitment and retention initiatives for high-need roles, particularly in teacher recruitment and selection. She leads strategic initiatives to strengthen paraeducator recruitment, training, and career advancement pipelines within DCPS and will share insights from the district’s implementation efforts.TrainingSkill Building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
15:30Beyond the Shops: Idaho's Alternative Funding Model for Local Industry PathwaysUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventRob Keefe is Associate Professor of Forest Operations in the University of Idaho College of Natural Resources and Director of the 10,000-acre University of Idaho Experimental Forest (UIEF). In addition to being among the nation’s most technologically-advanced research facilities, the UIEF is a working forest managed by students in the UI forestry program through a mix of for-credit coursework and work experience to develop skills outside the classroom. Rob manages the UI Student Logging Crew, the only fully mechanized logging training and forest products business enterprise at any 4-year forestry school in the United States.TrainingSkill Building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
15:30Colorado’s Interactive Earnings Dashboard: Making Better Use of State DataUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
15:30A Simple Cash Transfer with Powerful Results: How New Mexico Raised Graduation Rates for Unhoused StudentsUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
15:30From Practice to Policy: HQIM as a Lever for PreK QualityUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
16:45Sounds Like a Plan! Driving Success in Math ImprovementUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
16:45Evaluating Policies to Maximize Impact - Two States’ Efforts to Evaluate Their Accountability SystemsUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventKyu-Ryung Hwang is the Director of Accountability at the New Hampshire Department of Education. In this role, she oversees the design and implementation of New Hampshire’s K-12 accountability policies, as required by the Every Student Succeeds Act and New Hampshire statutes. She has previously managed teacher training programs, K-12 assessments, and English Learner and bilingual curricula in Hawaii, California, and the District of Columbia.TrainingSkill Building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
16:45Beyond Income: How Using Wealth to Target Funding Would Improve Student SuccessUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
16:45Keeping the Arts Alive: Recruiting and Retaining Music and Arts EducatorsUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
16:45An Integrated Talent Strategy: Blurring Postsecondary and Workforce SystemsUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
16:45Research, Scale, and Impact: Bringing Integrated Student Support to IndianaUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
16:45Connecting Early Learning Pedagogy to Early Literacy and Numeracy Learning across Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd GradeUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
18:00Distinguished Reception at MLK Library 5th Floor Event Space & Rooftop TerraceReceptionRelationship Building+
Format · LogisticsReceptionA social or hospitality block. Pacing and informal connection, not participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventPlease collect your wristband from the conference registration desk near the Ed Lounge (Ballroom level of hotel) before heading to the reception. Name badges are encouraged but not required.ReceptionRelationship Building+
Format · LogisticsReceptionA social or hospitality block. Pacing and informal connection, not participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
08:00Friday BreakfastMealWellbeing+
Format · LogisticsMealA pacing block. Can carry unstructured networking, not scored as participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
09:15Identifying the Human Advantage in an AI-Driven WorkforceUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
09:15Supporting Student Well-Being Through School-Based Health Centers and State PolicyUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventVice President, Consulting, Technical Assistance, & Training, School Based Health AllianceTrainingSkill Building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
09:15Growing Early Childhood Data LeadersUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
09:15Building State Education R&D Capacity: Lessons from UtahUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
09:15Measuring What Matters: Rethinking Assessment and Accountability for Today’s LearnersUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
09:15Building Education Transformation Continuity in KentuckyUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
09:15Aligned Career Pathways and Credentials for Learner SuccessUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
09:15From Stop-Outs to Skilled Workers: Re-Enrollment as a Workforce StrategyUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
10:30Closing PlenaryUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all event• Breakfast & lunch on Thursday, and breakfast on Friday.MealWellbeing+
Format · LogisticsMealA pacing block. Can carry unstructured networking, not scored as participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all event• Networking receptions with appetizers and beverages.NetworkingRelationship Building+
Format · LogisticsNetworkingUnstructured mixing. Can carry incidental connection, but is not scored as designed network work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all event• Light refreshments & coffee breaks throughout the event.BreakWellbeing+
Format · LogisticsBreakA pacing or recovery block between sessions.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventNo, guests under 18 (including infants) are not permitted in any conference sessions or receptions due to safety concerns, audio recording, and maintaining an appropriate learning environment.ReceptionRelationship Building+
Format · LogisticsReceptionA social or hospitality block. Pacing and informal connection, not participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventBy registering, you consent to Education Commission of the States (“ECS”) and its contractors or agents collecting, storing, and using your personally identifiable information (“PII”) for official purposes associated with [Event Title], including but not limited to creating attendance records, producing name badges and materials, processing registration payments, making hotel reservations, ensuring participant safety, managing event logistics, and facilitating networking opportunities through attendee lists shared with participants and ECS partners.NetworkingRelationship Building+
Format · LogisticsNetworkingUnstructured mixing. Can carry incidental connection, but is not scored as designed network work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
The Full Reading
Why It Ranks This Way +
Calibrated from GES design 54/100 and verified 53/100 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 personalization 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, Personalization, and Learning Transfer. 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 2026nationalforum.vfairs.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
- 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.
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.
Where To Go Next
Compare this agenda against other Technology / AI / Startup events scored on the same eight pillars.