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

11:30am MDT

Opening Luncheon + Badgesplaining Talks
Monday July 13, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm MDT
Glen Miller Ball Room
The 2026 Badge Summit opening plenary luncheon is headlined by Badgesplaining, brief talks designed to enlighten, provoke, and inspire:
Speakers
avatar for Alan Heppenstall

Alan Heppenstall

CTO, Accredible
Alan Heppenstall is the co-founder and CTO of Accredible, the world's leading digital credential platform, enabling education and training leaders to increase learner engagement and drive program growth. Over 2,300 organizations, including Google, IAPP, McGraw Hill, Rutgers, Skillsoft... Read More →
avatar for Keith Look

Keith Look

Vice President of Education Solutions, Territorium
Dr. Keith Look serves as the Vice President for Education Solutions at Territorium. A former principal (of all grade bands) and superintendent, Dr. Look and his teams facilitated meaningful growth in districts large and small, urban and rural, resourced and challenged. A therapeutic... Read More →
avatar for Cate Tolnai, MAT

Cate Tolnai, MAT

Director, Microcredentials & Innovation Credentials Strategy, University of Phoenix
Cate Tolnai is a strategic leader, educator, and connector dedicated to bridging innovation with equity across the education ecosystem. As Director of Micro-credentials and Innovative Credentials Strategy at the University of Phoenix, she leads initiatives that redefine how learning... Read More →
avatar for Chris Newlon

Chris Newlon

CEO & Co-founder, Team Democracy
Chris Newlon is the CEO & CTO of Team Democracy. With more than 30 years at IBM, Chris brings deep expertise in systems architecture, platform development, and organizational transformation. He is the architect of the Civics Credentialing System (civicscredentialing.org), a scalable... Read More →
avatar for Konrad Sowa

Konrad Sowa

Deputy Director - Human Race Research Center, Kozminski University
dr Konrad Sowa is an Assistant Professor, AI Product Manager, and Deputy Director of the Human Race Research Center at Kozminski University in Warsaw, Poland. His research and applied work is focused on human–AI collaboration and the adoption of generative AI in organizations, drawing... Read More →
avatar for Nadia Starr

Nadia Starr

CEO, South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)
Qualifications custodian and mobility advocate
avatar for Geeta Verma

Geeta Verma

Professor, STEM education and Founder, LivedX, University of Colorado Denver
Geeta Verma is a professor of science education at the University of Colorado Denver. She has founded an online platform, LivedX, that accredits students’ lived and learned experiences into essential life skills credentials. This enables youth to succeed in educational and workforce... Read More →
Monday July 13, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm MDT
Glen Miller Ball Room
  Plenary

1:00pm MDT

Break
Monday July 13, 2026 1:00pm - 1:30pm MDT

Monday July 13, 2026 1:00pm - 1:30pm MDT
  Plenary

2:20pm MDT

Break
Monday July 13, 2026 2:20pm - 2:40pm MDT

Monday July 13, 2026 2:20pm - 2:40pm MDT
  Plenary

3:30pm MDT

Break
Monday July 13, 2026 3:30pm - 3:45pm MDT

Monday July 13, 2026 3:30pm - 3:45pm MDT
  Plenary

3:45pm MDT

3:45-5:45 TABLE TALKS + OPENING RECEPTION
Monday July 13, 2026 3:45pm - 5:45pm MDT
Glen Miller Ball Room
Come experience Table Talks, the heart of Badge Summit!

Connect and network with other attendees while learning and sharing at Table Talks, brief presentations that rotate every 10 minutes. This will double as our opening reception and beverages and heavy appetizers will be served. 
Monday July 13, 2026 3:45pm - 5:45pm MDT
Glen Miller Ball Room
  Plenary
 
Tuesday, July 14
 

8:00am MDT

Breakfast Keynote featuring Keisha Katz
Tuesday July 14, 2026 8:00am - 9:30am MDT
Glen Miller Ball Room
Tuesday July 14, 2026 8:00am - 9:30am MDT
Glen Miller Ball Room
  Plenary

9:30am MDT

Break
Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:30am - 10:00am MDT

Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:30am - 10:00am MDT
  Plenary

10:30am MDT

Break
Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:30am - 10:45am MDT

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:30am - 10:45am MDT
  Plenary

11:15am MDT

Break
Tuesday July 14, 2026 11:15am - 11:30am MDT

Tuesday July 14, 2026 11:15am - 11:30am MDT
  Plenary

2:00pm MDT

Break
Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:00pm - 2:30pm MDT

Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:00pm - 2:30pm MDT
  Plenary

3:00pm MDT

Break
Tuesday July 14, 2026 3:00pm - 3:15pm MDT

Tuesday July 14, 2026 3:00pm - 3:15pm MDT
  Plenary

4:00pm MDT

Reception in the Connection
Tuesday July 14, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm MDT
All attendees, speakers, and sponsors are invited to join us for more connecting in the Connection space, located in the lower level of the University Memorial Center. Enjoy bowling, pool, games and continued conversations with Badge Summit community. Heavy appetizers and beverages will be served. 
Tuesday July 14, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm MDT
  Plenary
 
Wednesday, July 15
 

8:00am MDT

Wednesday Breakfast + Badgesplaining
Wednesday July 15, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am MDT
Glen Miller Ball Room
Wednesday morning's breakfast plenary is headlined by Badgesplaining, brief talks designed to enlighten, provoke, and inspire. Talks will begin at 8:45am. 


Speakers
avatar for Kelsey Draper

Kelsey Draper

Employee Development Manager, CU Boulder
avatar for Thania Guardino

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 →
avatar for Jeremy McQuigge

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

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

10:55am MDT

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

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

11:55am MDT

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

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
avatar for Daniel Flores

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 →
avatar for Tomas Mindlin

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 →
avatar for Wendy Palmer

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 →
avatar for Simone Ravaioli

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
 
Tuesday, August 4
 

TBA

[ENCORE ON DEMAND] Breakfast Keynote featuring Keisha Katz
Tuesday August 4, 2026 TBA
VIRTUAL
Tuesday August 4, 2026 TBA
VIRTUAL
  Plenary, ON-DEMAND
 

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