Openfield a2c specializes in high-stakes collaborative design and facilitation.
From executive alignments to global forums, we transform complex, critical moments into clear decisions, immediate momentum, and lasting outcomes.
Whether internal or external, from 5 to 500 participants, leaders deploy Openfield in their value chain to expertly design, produce, and deliver tailored programs of work.
Point-in-time moments where inaction is not an option. We ensure a massive return on investment for your organization's highest-leverage moments.
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Sustained strategic movements, architected end-to-end. We partner with you early to architect, map, and plan a sustained strategic movement.
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Our Story
Openfield a2c is proudly operated by a father-son duo.
Tom & Brian Kehner bring nearly 40 years of combined experience in the facilitation and collaborative design space, spanning 6 continents and 30 countries.
In high-stakes environments, experience and agility matter. Our partnership bridges the best of both worlds: deep, battle-tested methodology for navigating complexity, combined with forward-leaning technology and agile design. We architect human-centric environments where stakeholders can align quickly and solve their most stubborn challenges.
Global Ecosystem
Openfield is a global collaborative of facilitators and designers enabling organizations to deal with complexity and achieve their boldest ambitions, from vision to execution.
To ensure local representation, deep industry expertise, and seamless scaling, Openfield a2c is backed by an elite global network of contractors, knowledge workers, and visual designers tailored to the specific needs of your engagement.
Key Partners
Clients & Impact
We're proud to have achieved results across broad sectors in 43 countries on six continents. We've enjoyed long-standing, trusted, and collaborative relationships with commercial businesses, international organizations, and governments alike—partnering with many marquee clients for long-term strategic impact.
Portfolio Snapshot
IFCDesigned, facilitated, and produced a 300-person Forum hosted by IFC and the Central Bank of Kenya. Government and business leaders from across the continent gathered to discuss strategies to bridge Africa's climate finance gap and the opportunities the new climate economy presents for Africa's industrial growth and job market.
Tetiaroa SocietyDesigned, facilitated, and produced the Blue Climate Summit and Innovation Challenge to accelerate ocean-related climate action. Over 200 scientists, innovators, and policymakers convened over 5 days to advance 19 collaborative projects now driving real-world impact—captured in a comprehensive Outcomes Report defining critical paths for each project team.
EDFIDesigned, facilitated, and produced the Design Forum for the annual gathering of the Association of European Development Finance Institutions. Over 150 executives, shareholders, officials, and global advocates focused on a vital shift: building mutual resilience to defend democracy while protecting European economies and emerging & middle markets from wicked problems neither can absorb alone.
World BankDesigned, facilitated, and produced the Investor Forum on the eve of the G20 Leaders' Summit. Hosted by the World Bank Group and the Argentine government, the forum brought together heads of state, finance ministers, global investors, and institutional leaders to focus on mobilizing sustainable investment and long-term private capital to address development challenges.
GAVIDesigned, facilitated, and produced a 3-day Annual Meeting in Geneva for the world's most influential global health organizations: Gavi, UNICEF, and WHO. With the entire landscape of global health being reshaped, the urgent need for dialogue and decision-making was substantial. The experience generated clear paths forward for all committee members.
Trusted by leading organizations
Approach & Methodology
Complex environments often paralyze organizations because traditional structures aren't built for rapid, multi-stakeholder alignment. We view complexity as an invitation to design.
By integrating proven human frameworks with cutting-edge technology, we guide your people to momentum and decisions that stick.
Core Philosophy
Openfield is built for the human-AI era. We intentionally bridge the gap between deep human sensemaking and AI-driven efficiency, ensuring your gathering is optimized for speed, clarity, and ultimate success.
Our design approach is built on the foundation of legacy and cutting edge methodologies, tailored to meet the specific needs of your challenge or opportunity.
Co-developed by Tom Kehner alongside Brandon Klein (Collaboration.Ai), UWT focuses on network-driven collaboration. It leverages network science and data to optimize how people connect—ensuring the right stakeholders are collaborating on the right challenges at the exact right moment to spark systemic action and lasting transformation.
Learn more about the UWT Methodology hereamazon
