Sponsorship dollars help keep registration costs low, provide travel scholarships for participants, and support keynote speakers. Interested in becoming a sponsor for this event? Contact Brian Shekleton at brians@umn.edu.
Midwest Dairy is a non-profit organization that represents dairy farm families across the Midwest. Its mission is to promote the dairy industry by building consumer trust in dairy products, supporting dairy innovation, and educating the public on the benefits of dairy nutrition. Funded by dairy farmers, Midwest Dairy collaborates with schools, health professionals, retailers, and community organizations to encourage healthy lifestyles. It also supports research, sustainability initiatives, and leadership development to ensure a thriving future for the dairy community and industry.
HGA is a national interdisciplinary planning and design firm rooted in architecture and engineering. We believe that enduring, impactful design results from deep insight into the people and passions that animate each unique environment. Our responsibility is both inspiring and humbling: to create positive, sustainable, and equitable impact through design. We value empathy, are fueled by curiosity, and embrace the meaningful work that leads to innovation. Our goal is to create a company and culture where everyone—employees and clients—can do the best work of their lives.
At Climate Resilience Consulting (CRC), we transform risk into resilience and opportunity. With over 15 years at the forefront of resilience strategy, we help governments, corporations, and nonprofits go beyond planning to funding, building, and leading real-world solutions. From extreme heat to equity and infrastructure, CRC delivers bold ideas, practical tools, and measurable impact. Our team is nationally recognized and community trusted—pioneering the next generation of climate action with urgency, heart, and hustle. Whether you're scaling resilience or starting your journey, CRC brings the spark to make it real. Let’s build the future—together.