Event owner lens
Use this record to benchmark whether a comparable event makes the work after the room visible. The score is 57/100, so the next move is to benchmark the weakest pillars before repeating the format.
action-oriented convening agenda analysis
Midwest Climate Collaborative 2026
This action-oriented convening in Nonprofit / Social Impact shows 73 visible agenda rows from midwestclimatecollaborative.wustl.edu and scores 57/100: a promising public-evidence design, still below the strong-evidence threshold. The clearest public signals sit in Future-of-Work Fit and Participation Architecture; the main limits are Follow Through and Evidence Maturity. Visible mechanisms include Participant work, Commitments, Network design, and Learning transfer. Follow-through or tracking is at least visible... 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 participation architecture 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, Participation Architecture, and Learning Transfer; the thinnest visible pillars are Follow Through, Evidence Maturity, and Personalization. Visible mechanisms include Participant work, Commitments, Network design, and Learning transfer. The extracted agenda preview includes 130 visible rows. The most common formats are Workshop, Unknown, and Presentation; the most common inferred purposes are Unknown, Knowledge Transfer, and Co Creation.
Eight-pillar fingerprint
Hover any pillar to see what it measures and, where it scored low, what the agenda is missing.
Participation Architecture?72
Participation Architecture - 72/100. 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?52
Problem Specificity - 52/100. A clear costly problem, objective, decision, or performance target.
Personalization?46
Personalization - 46/100. Role, path, goal, preparation, or connection tailoring for participants.Missing: Create role-based paths, prepared questions, tailored breakouts, or participant-specific next steps.
Network Design?57
Network Design - 57/100. Structured weak ties, bridge-building, mixers, and relationship persistence.
Learning Transfer?65
Learning Transfer - 65/100. 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?76
Future-of-Work Fit - 76/100. 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
Personalization (46/100)
Exercises that strengthen it: Journey Mapping • WorkshopBank · Group Energiser & Perspective-Changing Exercise - Paradigm... · Photo Storytelling
Problem Specificity (52/100)
Exercises that strengthen it: 0 - “Two Person Scene” Theory · Challenge Axis - Knowmium: The Un-Training Consultancy · Fist to Five • WorkshopBank
Post-event evidence
- Organizer claim The organizers reported that the 2026 Midwest Climate Summit was the largest iteration of the event to date. Source ↗
Found by searching the public web for what happened after this gathering, then classified and screened by our pipeline. Evidence labels describe who is making the claim, not whether the event succeeded.
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
37 percent of the 130 classified blocks put participants to work; the rest broadcast, show, or handle logistics. That mix is what drives the participation score.
Participant workBroadcastShowcaseLogistics
all eventGrant Development TrainingsTrainingSkill 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
12:00 - 2: 20 - MCC Member Meeting with lunch for all new and renewing membersMealPacing+
Format · LogisticsMealA pacing block. Can carry unstructured networking, not scored as participant work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
1:00 to 2:30 pm - Student meeting, open to all students attending or volunteering at the SummitPresentationKnowledge 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
2:30 to 4:00 pm - Pre-Summit offerings: Campus Sustainability Tour (spaces limited) or Digging Deep: A Spontaneous Memorial Celebrating the Earth (in sound and movement)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
2:30 to 5:00 pm - Registration at the Tinkham Veale University CenterRegistrationLogistics+
Format · LogisticsRegistrationCheck-in and logistics, not agenda content.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
4:00 pm - Welcome ReceptionReceptionOrientation+
Format · LogisticsReceptionA social or hospitality block. Pacing and informal connection, not participant work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
5:00 to 6:00 pm - Summit Kick-OffPresentationKnowledge 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 eventDinner in Cleveland. Find your colleagues, make new friends, and hit the town!MealPacing+
Format · LogisticsMealA pacing block. Can carry unstructured networking, not scored as participant work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
8:00 am - Registration Opens & Breakfast is servedMealPacing+
Format · LogisticsMealA pacing block. Can carry unstructured networking, not scored as participant work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
9:00 am - Session 1: Workshops, Mobile Workshops, and Roundtable DiscussionsWorkshopDiscussion+
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
10:30 am - Coffee BreakBreakPacing+
Format · LogisticsBreakA pacing or recovery block between sessions.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
11:00 am - Session 2: Workshops, Mobile Workshops, and Roundtable DiscussionsWorkshopDiscussion+
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 pm - Lunch, Networking & Climate CafeMealRelationship building+
Format · LogisticsMealA pacing block. Can carry unstructured networking, not scored as participant work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
1:30 pm - Session 3: Workshops, Mobile Workshops, and Roundtable DiscussionsWorkshopDiscussion+
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
3:30 pm - Session 4: Workshops, Mobile Workshops, and Roundtable DiscussionsWorkshopDiscussion+
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
9:00 am - Session 5: Workshops, Mobile Workshops, and Roundtable DiscussionsWorkshopDiscussion+
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 - Session 6: Workshops, Mobile Workshops, and Roundtable DiscussionsWorkshopDiscussion+
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 pm - Networking and SnacksNetworkingRelationship building+
Format · LogisticsNetworkingUnstructured mixing. Can carry incidental connection, but is not scored as designed network work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
12:30 to 1:15 - Closing 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
all event2026 Summit WorkshopsWorkshopParticipant 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 eventTuesday Workshops - TuesdayWorkshopParticipant 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
9:00 to 10:30 am - From Energy Burden to Benchmarking: What Governments, Buildings, and Advocates Can Control With Limited FundingPresentationKnowledge 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
9:00 to 10:30 am - Adapting without Federal Funding (hybrid)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
9:00 to 10:30 am - Ask Better, Meet Better: The Art of Strategic QuestionsPresentationKnowledge 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 10:30 amThe Role of Data in Environmental Advocacy - from the neighborhood to the courthousePresentationKnowledge 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
11:00 to 12:00 pmThe Climate Risk Playbook (hybrid)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
11:00 to 12:00 pmIt Takes Two to Tango: Energy Resilience when Microgrids and Transmission Join ForcesPresentationKnowledge 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
11:00 am - 12:00 pmThe Power of Storytelling for the Co-creation of Climate Research and PlanningPresentationKnowledge 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
11:00 am - 12:00 pmRestoring Resilience: Cross-Sector Strategies to Strengthen Health, Infrastructure, and Climate Systems in the MidwestPresentationKnowledge 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
1:30 pm - 3:00 pmBuilding Transdisciplinary Regional Collaboration for Climate, Energy, Environment, and Health Justice (Hybrid)WorkshopParticipant 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
1:30 to 3:00 pmCampuses as Climate Engines: Cutting Carbon and Building ResiliencePresentationKnowledge 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
1:30 pm - 3:00 pmLessons Learned on Local Climate Action: Insights, Tools, and Resources to help Local Governments Advance Climate InitiativesPresentationKnowledge 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 to 4:30From Pavement to People: Strategic Approaches to Sustainable Land DevelopmentPresentationKnowledge 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 - 4:30 pmThermal Energy Networks: Delivering Geothermal Heating and Cooling to the Midwest at a Community Scale (hybrid)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
3:30 pm - 4:30 pmEmpowering Local & Community Decarbonization EffortsPresentationKnowledge 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 to 4:30 pmInvesting in Emerging Climate 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
all eventRoundtable Discussions & Small Group Trainings - TuesdayTrainingDiscussion+
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
9:00 am - 10:30 amScience as a Civic Tool: Unpacking the Process & People for an Informed and Literate SocietyPresentationKnowledge 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
11:00 am - 12:00 pmGreat Lakes BioRegionalism UpdatesPresentationKnowledge 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
1:30 pm - 3:00 pmRecipes for Successful Climate Workforce DevelopmentPresentationKnowledge 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 to 4:30 pmReimaging the story of climate in the Midwest: the role of Climate fiction and AfrofuturismPresentationKnowledge 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 eventMobile WorkshopsWorkshopParticipant 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 eventClick here to see the full offering of mobile workshopsWorkshopParticipant 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 eventWorkshopping resilience messaging for communicating Great Lakes sediment management topics.WorkshopParticipant 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
1:30The Resilient Activist - this activity will take the entire lunch period from 12 - .MealPacing+
Format · LogisticsMealA pacing block. Can carry unstructured networking, not scored as participant work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
all eventWednesday Workshops WednesdayWorkshopParticipant 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
9:00 am - 10:30 amFrom Imagination to Realization: Scaling Local Resilience for Climate AdaptationPresentationKnowledge 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 am - 10:30 amClimate Education and Literacy Across Disciplines (hybrid)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
9:00 am - 10:30 amCold Fronts and Hot Solutions: Integrating Green Infrastructure for Greater Climate ResiliencePresentationKnowledge 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
11:00 am - 12:00 pmEnhancing Agriculture Conservation Values through Renewable Energy DevelopmentPresentationKnowledge 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 pm110:00 - Turning up the Conversation on Heat: How Midwest Communities are Responding and How we can increase Collective Action and CollaborationWorkshopParticipant 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
11:00 am - 12:00 pmWhat can responsible data centers look like?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 eventRoundtable discussionsRoundtableDiscussion+
Format · Participant workRoundtableSmall-group discussion where attendees contribute directly rather than only listening.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
9:00 am - 10:30 amMidwest Collaboration on Clean Energy - INVITE ONLYWorkshopParticipant 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
11:00 am - 12:00 pmDesigning Market-Based Biodiversity Corridors: Lessons from Launching the Badgerland PilotRegistrationLogistics+
Format · LogisticsRegistrationCheck-in and logistics, not agenda content.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
all event2026 Mobile WorkshopsWorkshopParticipant 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 eventKeynote SpeakersKeynoteExpert 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
all eventGrant Development TrainingsTrainingSkill Building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventWe are excited to welcome climate leaders from Cleveland who are having an impact around the region and the country! They bring a breadth of experience and knowledge about overcoming challenges and finding opportunities to collaborate for cleaner, healthier, and more equitable communities. Learn more about our opening and closing speakers here.Opening RemarksOrientation+
Format · BroadcastOpening RemarksFraming or welcome from the stage. Orients the room, not participatory.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
12:00 - 2: 20 - MCC Member Meeting with lunch for all new and renewing membersMealWellbeing+
Format · LogisticsMealA pacing block. Can carry unstructured networking, not scored as participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
1:00 to 2:30 pm - Student meeting, open to all students attending or volunteering at the SummitUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
2:30 to 4:00 pm - Pre-Summit offerings: Campus Sustainability Tour (spaces limited) or Digging Deep: A Spontaneous Memorial Celebrating the Earth (in sound and movement)UnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
2:30 to 5:00 pm - Registration at the Tinkham Veale University CenterRegistrationLogistics+
Format · LogisticsRegistrationCheck-in and logistics, not agenda content.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
4:00 pm - Welcome ReceptionOpening RemarksOrientation+
Format · BroadcastOpening RemarksFraming or welcome from the stage. Orients the room, not participatory.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
5:00 to 6:00 pm - Summit Kick-OffUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventDinner in Cleveland. Find your colleagues, make new friends, and hit the town!MealWellbeing+
Format · LogisticsMealA pacing block. Can carry unstructured networking, not scored as participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
8:00 am - Registration Opens & Breakfast is servedMealWellbeing+
Format · LogisticsMealA pacing block. Can carry unstructured networking, not scored as participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
9:00 am - Session 1: Workshops, Mobile Workshops, and Roundtable DiscussionsRoundtableDeliberation+
Format · Participant workRoundtableSmall-group discussion where attendees contribute directly rather than only listening.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
10:30 am - Coffee BreakBreakWellbeing+
Format · LogisticsBreakA pacing or recovery block between sessions.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
11:00 am - Session 2: Workshops, Mobile Workshops, and Roundtable DiscussionsRoundtableDeliberation+
Format · Participant workRoundtableSmall-group discussion where attendees contribute directly rather than only listening.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
12:00 pm - Lunch, Networking & Climate CafeNetworkingRelationship Building+
Format · LogisticsNetworkingUnstructured mixing. Can carry incidental connection, but is not scored as designed network work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
1:30 pm - Session 3: Workshops, Mobile Workshops, and Roundtable DiscussionsRoundtableDeliberation+
Format · Participant workRoundtableSmall-group discussion where attendees contribute directly rather than only listening.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
3:30 pm - Session 4: Workshops, Mobile Workshops, and Roundtable DiscussionsRoundtableDeliberation+
Format · Participant workRoundtableSmall-group discussion where attendees contribute directly rather than only listening.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
9:00 am - Session 5: Workshops, Mobile Workshops, and Roundtable DiscussionsRoundtableDeliberation+
Format · Participant workRoundtableSmall-group discussion where attendees contribute directly rather than only listening.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
11:00 am - Session 6: Workshops, Mobile Workshops, and Roundtable DiscussionsRoundtableDeliberation+
Format · Participant workRoundtableSmall-group discussion where attendees contribute directly rather than only listening.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
12:00 pm - Networking and SnacksNetworkingRelationship Building+
Format · LogisticsNetworkingUnstructured mixing. Can carry incidental connection, but is not scored as designed network work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
12:30 to 1:15 - Closing SessionPresentationKnowledge Transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all event2026 Summit WorkshopsWorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventVirtual participants will have access to a limited selection of workshops and those will be indicated by the end of January. All workshops will be recorded and shared with virtual and in-person participants following the close of the Summit.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventTuesday Workshops - TuesdayWorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
9:00 to 10:30 am - From Energy Burden to Benchmarking: What Governments, Buildings, and Advocates Can Control With Limited FundingUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
9:00 to 10:30 am - Adapting without Federal Funding (hybrid)UnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
9:00 to 10:30 am - Ask Better, Meet Better: The Art of Strategic QuestionsUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventThe quality of collaborative gatherings and meetings often hinges on the quality of our conversations - and that starts with asking the right questions at the right time. In this interactive workshop attendees will learn how to craft questions that transform routine meetings into productive dialogue. Participants will learn frameworks for choosing question types based on conversation stage and desired outcomes, practice techniques for constructing engaging inquiries, and develop skills to know when to shift questioning approaches. Through hands-on exercises and real-world scenarios, attendees will explore the art of strategic questioning.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
9:00 to 10:30 amThe Role of Data in Environmental Advocacy - from the neighborhood to the courthouseUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
11:00 to 12:00 pmThe Climate Risk Playbook (hybrid)UnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
11:00 to 12:00 pmIt Takes Two to Tango: Energy Resilience when Microgrids and Transmission Join ForcesUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
11:00 am - 12:00 pmThe Power of Storytelling for the Co-creation of Climate Research and PlanningUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventFirst-person narrative storytelling can influence attitudes, beliefs, and even make people more open to new points of view. This workshop will demonstrate research and planning methodologies that recognize the essential place-based wisdom of community members in the co-creation of climate strategies. Throughout the session, presenters will explain how these techniques have been used to engage and co-create solutions with historically underrepresented and disinvested communities. This session includes interactive elements for attendees to create and share their own climate stories. Of interest to policymakers, researchers, science communicators, and anyone who wants to effectively communicate their work.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
11:00 am - 12:00 pmRestoring Resilience: Cross-Sector Strategies to Strengthen Health, Infrastructure, and Climate Systems in the MidwestUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
1:30 pm - 3:00 pmBuilding Transdisciplinary Regional Collaboration for Climate, Energy, Environment, and Health Justice (Hybrid)UnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
1:30 to 3:00 pmCampuses as Climate Engines: Cutting Carbon and Building ResilienceUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventThis session explores how campuses can rethink overlooked climate levers like food systems, zero in on measurable emissions reductions through low-carbon building design, and unlock strategies that prepare facilities for the accelerating impacts of climate change. We’ll explore how protein sourcing strategies reduce greenhouse gases and examine how school districts are leveraging federal clean energy incentives to modernize aging facilities with geothermal, solar, and battery storage, reducing emissions, lowering costs, and transforming campuses into community resilience hubs. Together, these connected systems - procurement, infrastructure, and resilience - demonstrate the unique power campuses hold to drive scalable, Midwest-wide climate solutions.DemoShowcase+
Format · Participant workDemoA hands-on or applied walkthrough that invites attendee questions and direct engagement.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
1:30 pm - 3:00 pmLessons Learned on Local Climate Action: Insights, Tools, and Resources to help Local Governments Advance Climate InitiativesUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventHow do local governments move from ambitious climate goals to implementation in a complex political landscape? This interactive workshop moves beyond theory to provide a strategic roadmap for climate action. Using a hypothetical resilience project as a live case study, participants will be guided through the critical phases of project development: planning, financing considerations, building cross-sector partnerships, and navigating implementation hurdles. Dane County, the US Green Building Council, Climate Herald, and Keramida Inc., will share diverse perspectives on actionable resources and lessons learned that participants can draw upon to support their own local governments and communities. This session is a meeting of the MCC local government working group and anyone in local government is invited to attend.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
3:30 to 4:30From Pavement to People: Strategic Approaches to Sustainable Land DevelopmentUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventAttendees will learn from professionals in two different Midwest contexts. Together, these strategies demonstrate how communities can transform both regional systems and individual sites into more vibrant, climate-adapted places.DemoShowcase+
Format · Participant workDemoA hands-on or applied walkthrough that invites attendee questions and direct engagement.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
3:30 pm - 4:30 pmThermal Energy Networks: Delivering Geothermal Heating and Cooling to the Midwest at a Community Scale (hybrid)UnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
3:30 pm - 4:30 pmEmpowering Local & Community Decarbonization EffortsUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
3:30 to 4:30 pmInvesting in Emerging Climate SolutionsUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventRoundtable Discussions & Small Group Trainings - TuesdayRoundtableDeliberation+
Format · Participant workRoundtableSmall-group discussion where attendees contribute directly rather than only listening.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
9:00 am - 10:30 amScience as a Civic Tool: Unpacking the Process & People for an Informed and Literate SocietyUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
11:00 am - 12:00 pmGreat Lakes BioRegionalism UpdatesUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
1:30 pm - 3:00 pmRecipes for Successful Climate Workforce DevelopmentUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
3:30 to 4:30 pmReimaging the story of climate in the Midwest: the role of Climate fiction and AfrofuturismUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventHow can stories, particularly those in the Climate Fiction and Afrofuturism genres, help us imagine our future in Midwestern bioregions as we face with compassion, concern and courage the climate (and poly) crisis? How can we find a balance between horrific visions of collapse and extinction and emergent world making that point to liberation and joy? Panelists will discuss their perspectives on these questions and illustrate them with brief personal stories, readings, or academic ideas. The panelists are authors, educators, and researchers from various disciplines. Each will give a 5-minute presentation to seed the conversation among themselves and with the audience.PanelDeliberation+
Format · BroadcastPanelExperts discuss while the audience watches. Surfaces perspective but rarely creates participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventMobile WorkshopsWorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventAll Summit attendees can choose one mobile workshop in which to participate. Mobile workshops offer a chance to get off-site and see climate solutions up close and talk in depth with the people and organizations behind them. Mobile workshops will take place over the same period of time as 2 on-site sessions (i.e. Tuesday morning mobile workshops will happen at the same time as Sessions 1 & 2; Tuesday afternoon mobile workshops will happen at the same time as Sessions 3 & 4).WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventExplore the future of community-scale decarbonization by touring two premier examples of energy innovation: the Corix-Cleveland Thermal facility and Oberlin College’s carbon-neutral campus in partnership with the City of Oberlin. This mobile workshop offers cross-sector leaders a deep dive into how district energy systems recover waste heat and utilize geothermal technology to achieve aggressive climate goals. Participants will bus to each location and tour the facility/campus on foot, with periods of standing and sitting.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventClick here to see the full offering of mobile workshopsWorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventNew in 2026! Meet up with others over lunch to dive into specific topics or check in with affinity groups. Attendees can use the conference app to suggest other meet-ups. Affinity groups will also be shared in the conference app. For a list of scheduled climate cafe lunch topics, see below.MealWellbeing+
Format · LogisticsMealA pacing block. Can carry unstructured networking, not scored as participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventWorkshopping resilience messaging for communicating Great Lakes sediment management topics.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
1:30The Resilient Activist - this activity will take the entire lunch period from 12 - .MealWellbeing+
Format · LogisticsMealA pacing block. Can carry unstructured networking, not scored as participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventWednesday Workshops WednesdayWorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
9:00 am - 10:30 amFrom Imagination to Realization: Scaling Local Resilience for Climate AdaptationUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
9:00 am - 10:30 amClimate Education and Literacy Across Disciplines (hybrid)UnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventJoin the MCC’s educator community of practice and educators from across disciplines and sectors to discuss how to engage with students of all ages on climate change action and resiliency. Our students are more engaged with the climate crisis than any previous generation; curricula must empower them with the skills needed to mitigate and adapt to a changing world. This workshop will present best practices and challenges to developing educational content across scales - time, discipline, and grade level.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
9:00 am - 10:30 amCold Fronts and Hot Solutions: Integrating Green Infrastructure for Greater Climate ResilienceUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
11:00 am - 12:00 pmEnhancing Agriculture Conservation Values through Renewable Energy DevelopmentUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventLand conservation, agriculture, and energy independence are all priorities with deep roots in the Midwest. This workshop explores how communities are working with farmers, conservationists, and energy developers to make decisions that deliver the greatest long-term benefits for Midwest communities. Bring your own stories and questions and hear from experts with Great Plains Institute, Gathering Waters, and American Farmland Trust as they dive into issues around the intersection of land conservation, agriculture, and renewable energy siting.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
12:00 pm110:00 - Turning up the Conversation on Heat: How Midwest Communities are Responding and How we can increase Collective Action and CollaborationUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventIncreasing temperatures and extreme heat are growing threats to Midwest communities. This workshop will look at some specific ways communities are responding and discuss the formation of a new Midwest Heat Coalition. Our presenters will share what they’re doing in the short-term to protect people from heat waves and prepare for long-term solutions that take into account impacts on public health and infrastructure. You’ll hear how researchers are collecting and analyzing data to facilitate policy and local strategies to protect communities from heat. We’ll share this information and then look forward to hearing your ideas for how a Midwest Heat Coalition can enhance efforts around the region at the local and state levels.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
11:00 am - 12:00 pmWhat can responsible data centers look like?UnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventRoundtable discussionsRoundtableDeliberation+
Format · Participant workRoundtableSmall-group discussion where attendees contribute directly rather than only listening.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
9:00 am - 10:30 amMidwest Collaboration on Clean Energy - INVITE ONLYUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
11:00 am - 12:00 pmDesigning Market-Based Biodiversity Corridors: Lessons from Launching the Badgerland PilotRegistrationLogistics+
Format · LogisticsRegistrationCheck-in and logistics, not agenda content.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventThe Badgerland Biodiversity Corridor Project is launching a pioneering approach to wildlife habitat connectivity and ecosystem restoration across southern Wisconsin’s working lands. Through direct annual payments from food brands, institutional investors, and local governments, , we support farmers who establish and maintain habitat corridors that link key habitats and Conservation Opportunity Areas. This interactive workshop will share our design process, scientific foundations, partnership structures behind the pilot, along with candid lessons from early farmer engagement and project development. Participants will be invited to pressure-test our approach to help shape its next phase as we move from design to deployment.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventThe Summit will be at Case Western Reserve University and all on-site workshops will be at the Tinkham Veale University Center, “The Tink,”11038 Bellflower Rd, Cleveland, OH 44106. The campus at Case Western is located in University Circle, where you’ll also find the Cleveland Botanical Gardens, Cleveland Museum of Art, and other wonderful cultural institutions and destinations. The campus is just minutes from downtown Cleveland so plan to stay the week!WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all event2026 Mobile WorkshopsWorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventKeynote SpeakersKeynoteThought Leadership+
Format · BroadcastKeynoteA featured talk from the stage. Builds awareness and energy, produces no participant output on its own.
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 participation architecture 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, Participation Architecture, and Learning Transfer. Weakest signals: Follow Through, Evidence Maturity, and Personalization.
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.
- Create role-based paths, prepared questions, tailored breakouts, or participant-specific next steps.
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 midwestclimatecollaborative.wustl.edu. 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, 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
- 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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