Support a Moment of Truth Author

Support a Moment of Truth (MOT) Author’s Participation

The Moment of Truth Authors are entrepreneurs whose lived experiences anchor the 2026 Regenerative Intelligence Summit. Their stories help researchers, educators, ecosystem builders, and policy leaders understand how innovation emerges under conditions of constraint — and how systems can regenerate rather than extract.

Participation is never conditioned on authors’ ability to pay.
However, many MOT authors travel from across the country, and we welcome support from employers, universities, churches, and community organizations who wish to invest in their growth and leadership.

How Sponsoring Organizations Can Help

Sponsorship typically covers:

  • Travel (airfare + ground)
  • Lodging (2 nights)
  • Meals
  • Speaker Honorarium ($500)

Total estimated support:
$1,066 – $2,948
(Flexible — partial or full sponsorships welcomed.)

What Sponsoring Organizations Receive

Supporting an MOT Author is:

  • A professional development investment
    (Summit participation counts as applied research & curriculum development — we provide documentation for CEU/CPD applications.)
  • A contribution to nonprofit scientific research
    (Support is processed through The Qii, a 501(c)(3) research organization; contributions may be tax-deductible where permitted by law.)
  • A community impact commitment
    (Your support helps elevate underrepresented entrepreneurial voices in a national research setting.)

What MOT Authors Contribute at the Summit

Each author collaborates with researchers and educators to co-create:

  1. A teaching case study
  2. A methodology contribution
  3. A policy draft
  4. 1–3 ecosystem experiments

Authors retain full editorial control over any materials involving their stories.

Interested in Supporting an MOT Author?

Contact:
Dr. Lindi Roelofse
Principal Investigator, The Qii (501(c)(3))
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (319) 464-0752

We gratefully acknowledge all sponsors who help make this research possible.

FAQ: Sponsoring a Moment of Truth Author

Is sponsorship required?
No. It simply enables authors to travel and participate fully.

Is this a charitable contribution?
Yes — contributions are processed through The Qii (501(c)(3)).
Deductibility depends on your organization’s tax situation and whether you receive goods/services in return.

Does my organization get a logo placement?
We provide recognition, not advertising, to remain compliant with charitable contribution rules.

Can employers treat this as professional development?
Yes. We provide attendance verification and documentation for CEU/CPD applications.

Can authors co-author publications or teaching materials?
Yes. Authors retain editorial control over anything involving their story.