OneCape 2026
The 2026 OneCape Summit will take place on November 16, 2026 at the Wequassett Resort in Harwich, MA. This year’s program will feature a full day of learning, engaging, and networking. The annual summit is a regional forum for information, collaboration, and innovation across major policy issues and areas that impact Cape Cod.
REGISTRATION IS FULL
Thank you for your overwhelming interest in the OneCape Summit. Registration is now closed. Please note that all session recordings will be made available after the Summit.
What to Expect at OneCape
OneCape offers a chance to connect regional initiatives with national models and best practices while showcasing local leadership and success stories. Plenary sessions highlight national and regional thought leaders while breakout sessions connect case studies with local action. Themes across both days will address climate adaptation, natural and water resources protection, sustainable development, community resilience, economic opportunity, and more.
Join us as we hear from local, state, and national experts on forward-looking, action-oriented initiatives to address Cape Cod’s most pressing issues, including environmental stewardship and protection, climate resiliency, meeting community infrastructure needs, and sustained and equitable economic opportunities. The Summit kicks off with an opening plenary session at 9AM. Registration and continental breakfast opens at 8AM. An evening reception will follow the summit.
8:00 AM Registration and Continental Breakfast | Pavilion and Garden Terrace
- Registration Pavilion Foyer
- Continental Breakfast Garden Terrace
9:00 AM Plenary Session | Pavilion
- Opening Remarks, Kristy Senatori, Executive Director, Cape Cod Commission
- Senator Julian Cyr, Massachusetts State Senate
- Cape Cod Seasonal Population Study, Dr. Mark Melnik, Director of Economic and Public Policy Research, UMass Donahue Institute
- A Conversation with Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Kristy Senatori, Executive Director, Cape Cod Commission
- Vandana Rao, Director of Water Policy, Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
- Understanding Cape Cod’s Aquifer, Tim Pasakarnis, Water Resources Analyst, Cape Cod Commission
- Protecting and Preserving our Open Spaces, Erin Perry, Deputy Director, Cape Cod Commission
- David O’Neill, President and CEO, Mass Audubon
11:30 AM CONCURRENT BREAKOUT SESSIONS | Pavilion and Cape Villa
- Water Supply and Aquifer Protection Planning | Pavilion
- Regional Open Space Planning | Cape Villa 1
- Life without a Car on Cape Cod | Cape Villa 2
- Supporting Year-round Housing | Cape Villa 3
12:30 PM Lunch | garden Terrace
- Lunch Served on the Garden Terrace. Dining is available in Garden Terrace, 28 Atlantic (adjacent to the Garden Terrace) and Pavilion.
1:30 PM Plenary Session | Pavilion
- Undersecretary Patrick Field, Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development
- Lightning Talks: Supporting our Economy, Steven Tupper, Deputy Director; David Nolan, Senior Transportation Planner; Chloe Schaefer, Chief Planner; Michele White, Special Projects Coordinator; Jessica Rempel, Natural Resources Analyst, Cape Cod Commission
- The 2026 OneCape Awards, For outstanding leadership and dedication to Cape Cod
- Joe Minicozzi, Principal, Urban3
- Closing Remarks, Kristy Senatori, Executive Director, Cape Cod Commission
3:45 PM CONCURRENT BREAKOUT SESSIONS | Pavilion and Cape Villa
- Conversation with Main Stage Speaker: Joe Minicozzi | Pavilion
- Preparing for the Future: From Resilience Planning to Disaster Response | Cape Villa 1
- Cape Cod by the Numbers: Data Stories | Cape Villa 2
- Water Quality: Project Implementation, Monitoring, and Results | Cape Villa 3
4:45PM eVENING Reception | Garden Terrace
- Join OneCape speakers and attendees for a reception on the Garden Terrace to close out the day.
OneCape features speakers from within the region and across the country to share their unique perspectives and transferable strategies that can drive positive change to support a vibrant and resilient region.
Speakers subject to change.
Patrick Field
Undersecretary, Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development
2025 OneCape Photo Gallery
Last year we heard new and exciting ideas from our speakers, connected with colleagues from around the region, took a deep dive into the issues, and most importantly left inspired and ready to take action in our own communities and across Cape Cod.
Location
The OneCape Summit will take place at the Wequassett Resort, located on Pleasant Bay in Harwich, MA.
Address: 2173 Route 28, Harwich, MA 02645