Application process
Participation in the Fusion Point Task Group is application-based, with members serving two-year terms beginning in 2027 with the option to serve up to two terms. Openings are filled through a competitive application process to ensure a balance of perspectives across sectors and communities. Applications will open again in fall 2028 for the 2029 calendar year.
Members of the Fusion Point Task Group
As part of the Fusion Point Task Group, members will help shape conversations, ideas, and collaboration across Region 5. Members will:
- Participate in two full-day Fusion Point summits annually, with the first occurring in Spring and Fall 2027
- Serve as a feedback forum for emerging ideas and regional strategies
- Engage in discussions that explore trends, challenges, and opportunities across sectors (including but not limited to technology)
- Contribute to member recognition initiatives by assisting with nomination reviews using an established scoring rubric and a consistent, equity-centered lens
- Help strengthen connections and collaboration between nonprofits, local governments, and public safety organizations
- Members may also have opportunities to pilot new ideas or approaches and contribute to ongoing efforts that support innovation and community capacity in the region