Betancourt Group is pleased to announce that Founder and CEO Angela Betancourt will speak at the 2026 Midwest Regional Sustainability Summit. She will join leaders from business, government, education, and the nonprofit sector to discuss this year’s theme, “Adapt Today, Thrive Tomorrow.”
The annual summit convenes organizations and innovators dedicated to strengthening resilience to climate change, technological disruption, and evolving social and economic conditions. The 2026 theme emphasizes the importance of intentional adaptation, supported by collaboration, creativity, and long-term vision.
As part of the Short Talk Series: Systems, Stories, and Solutions, Betancourt will present “The Stories We Tell: Why Communication Is Climate Infrastructure.” She will discuss how resilience depends not only on technology and policy, but also on the stories that foster public trust, political will, community engagement, and shared belief in what is possible.
“We invest billions in developing climate solutions, yet too often treat communication as an afterthought. I believe communication is climate infrastructure and should be incorporated from the very beginning of every initiative, not simply to explain solutions, but to ensure they are understood, trusted, and adopted,” said Betancourt.
The presentation argues that storytelling influences whether communities embrace or resist innovation. Through journalism, public campaigns, social media, and the arts, effective communication transforms uncertainty into agency and creates the conditions for meaningful action.
Angela Betancourt is the Founder and CEO of Betancourt Group, a strategic communications firm specializing in climate, sustainability, and social impact. With over 20 years of experience across five continents, she helps scientists, innovators, companies, and institutions translate complex ideas into compelling narratives that build trust, influence decision-makers, and drive progress.
Her participation in the Midwest Regional Sustainability Summit reflects Betancourt Group’s commitment to advancing strategic communications as a key element of resilience, innovation, and systems change.
For speaking engagements or strategic communications consulting, please contact Betancourt Group or visit groupbetancourt.com.
About Betancourt Group
Betancourt Group is a communications and marketing agency dedicated to advancing environmental and social impact. We partner with visionary organizations, startups, and creatives, ranging from leading conservation groups and social enterprises to artists and innovators, who are shaping a more sustainable and inclusive future. Our expertise spans climate technology, ocean conservation, sustainable materials, and the creative industries. From global film festivals to groundbreaking cleantech ventures, Betancourt Group translates purpose into visibility through media relations, thought leadership, digital storytelling, and creative campaigns. By bridging science, business, and culture, we spark conversations that matter and elevate voices driving meaningful change. For more information, visit www.groupbetancourt.com.