2026 Cultivating Change Summit

Schedule

Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 am to Tue, 06 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Hyatt Regency Minneapolis | Minneapolis, MN

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Join us at the 2026 Cultivating Change Summit to learn, connect, and take action for a better future together!
About this Event

โ€‹The Cultivating Change Summit, hosted by the Cultivating Change Foundation, is a premier annual event dedicated to fostering inclusivity and equity for LGBTQ+ individuals in agriculture, natural resources, and food systems. This gathering brings together a diverse communityโ€”including LGBTQ+ individuals, employees, human resources and diversity and inclusion professionals, employee resource group leaders, executives, organizational leaders, allies, and othersโ€”who are committed to creating a more inclusive industry.

At the Summit, attendees engage in thought-provoking workshops, insightful discussions, and valuable networking opportunities designed to address challenges, share best practices, and drive positive change. The event provides a space for education, collaboration, and leadership development, ensuring that LGBTQ+ individuals and allies can connect, learn, and take actionable steps toward a more equitable agricultural sector.

Join us for an inspiring and empowering experience that helps cultivate change across the industry. Whether youโ€™re looking to build relationships, develop leadership skills, or strengthen DEI initiatives, the Cultivating Change Summit is the place to be.

For more details on registration and to book your hotel room, visit the Cultivating Change Foundation website at

Cultivating Change Summit Refund Policy

At the Cultivating Change Summit, we understand that sometimes plans change. To accommodate our attendees, we have established the following refund and transfer policy.
100% Refund: If you cancel your registration up to 45 days before the event, you will receive a full refund of your registration fees.
50% Refund: If you cancel your registration between 44 and 15 days before the event, you will receive a 50% refund of your registration fees.
No Refunds: If you cancel your registration 15 days or less before the event, no refunds will be issued.

How to Request a Refund:

  • To request a refund, please send an email to [email protected] with your registration details and reason for cancellation.
  • Refunds will be processed within 14 business days of receiving your request.

Important Notes:

  • Registration transfers to another individual are permitted. Please contact us at [email protected] for more information on transferring your registration.
  • The Cultivating Change Summit reserves the right to change or update this refund policy at any time. Any changes will be communicated via email and on our official website.

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to seeing you at the Cultivating Change Summit. Thank you for your support and cooperation.

Registering a Group
Companies and organizations who wish to register 5 or more people should contact [email protected] for a group discount.


Sunday, October 4

๐Ÿ•‘: 08:00 AM - 02:00 PM
SpectrumNext
๐Ÿ•‘: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Exhibitor Set-Up
๐Ÿ•‘: 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Collegiate Lunch
๐Ÿ•‘: 12:15 PM - 01:45 PM
Collegiate Personal Branding Workshop
๐Ÿ•‘: 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Registration and Badge Pick- Up
๐Ÿ•‘: 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Pre- Conference Connections
๐Ÿ•‘: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Affinity Groups
๐Ÿ•‘: 03:45 PM - 04:45 PM
Welcome

Info:


๐Ÿ•‘: 04:45 PM - 05:30 PM
Opening Session and Keynote: Kiah Twisselman Burchett
Host: KIah Twisselman Burchett
๐Ÿ•‘: 05:30 PM - 05:45 PM
Enrichment
๐Ÿ•‘: 05:45 PM - 07:45 PM
Opening Reception
๐Ÿ•‘: 07:45 PM
Collegiate Dinner
๐Ÿ•‘: 07:45 PM
Dinner on your own
Monday, October 5

๐Ÿ•‘: 07:30 AM - 08:30 AM
Breakfast
๐Ÿ•‘: 07:30 AM - 08:30 AM
Registration and Badge Pick Up
๐Ÿ•‘: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Welcome & Enrichment
๐Ÿ•‘: 09:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Fireside Chat, Power Talk and Enrichment
๐Ÿ•‘: 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Networking Break
๐Ÿ•‘: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Concurrent Session A
๐Ÿ•‘: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Affinity Group Lunch & Digital Engagement
๐Ÿ•‘: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Fireside Chat: Public Policy Panel
๐Ÿ•‘: 02:00 PM - 02:15 PM
PowerTalk
๐Ÿ•‘: 02:15 PM - 02:30 PM
Networking Break
๐Ÿ•‘: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Concurrent Session B
๐Ÿ•‘: 03:30 PM - 03:45 PM
Networking Break
๐Ÿ•‘: 03:45 PM - 04:45 PM
Fireside Chat: A Distressed Ag Economy and It's Impact on Our Community
๐Ÿ•‘: 04:45 PM - 05:00 PM
Enrichment Session: Connection as a Professional Skill
๐Ÿ•‘: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Celebration Dinner
Tuesday, October 6

๐Ÿ•‘: 07:30 AM - 08:30 AM
Breakfast
๐Ÿ•‘: 07:30 AM - 08:30 AM
Registration and Badge Pick Up
๐Ÿ•‘: 08:30 AM - 09:15 AM
Opening and Enrichment
๐Ÿ•‘: 09:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Leadership Session
๐Ÿ•‘: 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
PowerTalk
๐Ÿ•‘: 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Networking Break
๐Ÿ•‘: 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Fireside Chat: Community Building in Conservative, Rural or Faith Spaces
๐Ÿ•‘: 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Closing Session, Final Enrichment and Commitments to Action
๐Ÿ•‘: 12:30 PM
Lunch to go
๐Ÿ•‘: 01:30 PM
Depart for Tours

Info: โ€ข Arboretum Tour
โ€ข Brewery Tour- Join us for a Minneapolis brewery tour highlighting local craft beer, the brewing process, and time to relax and connect. Price: $50 (One beer at each stop is included).


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Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, 1300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, United States

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