2026 Badge Summit: Full Schedule

2026 Badge Summit @ CU Boulder
In-person July 13-15 | Online August 4

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8:00am MDT

Wednesday July 15, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am MDT

Wednesday morning's breakfast plenary is headlined by Badgesplaining, brief talks designed to enlighten, provoke, and inspire. Talks will begin at 8:45am.

Can Micro-Credentialing and Learning Employment Records (LERs) be used to create equitable career mobility for frontline staff in higher education?
Make Contributions Visible: The Work-Based Learning Number System Taxonomy
How to Explain LERs to Your Grandma

Speakers

Kelsey Draper

Employee Development Manager, CU Boulder

Thania Guardino

HR Marketing Expert + Editor, The Conquer Company + SkillsScoop

Thania Guardino is an HR and workplace marketing expert who helps decode how hiring actually works—so people and organizations can better communicate their value. She’s worked with startups from day one to over $100M+ in growth, helping them to clearly communicate their value... Read More →

Jeremy McQuigge

Secretary-General, Contribution Exchange

Wednesday July 15, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am MDT
Glen Miller Ball Room

Plenary

10:10am MDT

Break

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:10am - 10:25am MDT

Plenary

10:55am MDT

Exhibitor Break

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:55am - 11:25am MDT

Plenary

11:55am MDT

Break

Wednesday July 15, 2026 11:55am - 12:00pm MDT

Plenary

12:00pm MDT

*CLOSING PLENARY LUNCHEON* Badging for all of us, not just U.S. - Global Perspectives on Recognition

Wednesday July 15, 2026 12:00pm - 1:45pm MDT

Glen Miller Ball Room

Speakers

Daniel Flores

Education Program Coordinator, Cook Inlet Tribal Council - Youth Education

I'm the Education Program Coordinator for CITC's Youth Education dept (formerly a Fab Lab Instructor and the Digital Badge Developer, which have been "Katamari-rolled" into my current position). My role includes facilitating training and professional development courses for educators... Read More →

Tomas Mindlin

Founder/CEO, Proof of Knowledge (POK)

Tomás Mindlin is the Founder & CEO of Proof of Knowledge (POK). He believes in a world where every individual’s potential is recognized and celebrated, where skills and achievements are not just words on a résumé, but verifiable assets that empower people to thrive in an ever-evolving... Read More →

Wendy Palmer

Director, Lifelong Learning Practice

Wendy Palmer is a global expert in microcredentials, short-form learning, and lifelong learning strategy, with over 30 years of experience across higher education, government, and industry. She leads Lifelong Learning Practice, an Australian consultancy focused on the design and implementation... Read More →

Simone Ravaioli

Director Global Academic Innovation, Instructure

Simone Ravaioli is an internationally recognized expert in digital credentials, learning mobility, and edtech policy. As Director of Global Academic Innovation at Instructure, he leads strategic initiatives advancing learner-centric recognition systems and global credential porta... Read More →

Wednesday July 15, 2026 12:00pm - 1:45pm MDT
Glen Miller Ball Room

Plenary

8:00am MDT

10:10am MDT

10:55am MDT

11:55am MDT

12:00pm MDT

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