Change is reshaping every corner of the coaching landscape — from how we teach, research, and credential, to how we build inclusive, thriving learning environments.

At the 2026 GSAEC International Conference, we’ll explore how coaching education is evolving — and how we can shape what’s next. Join leading educators, researchers, and practitioners for three unforgettable days of dialogue, discovery, and co-creation.

From Roots to Horizons

The Next Era in Coach Education

Our roots ground us in the shared standards, values, and scholarship that define the coaching profession. Our horizons invite us to innovate, collaborate, and expand the reach of coaching education worldwide.

Together, we’ll bridge tradition and transformation — cultivating the next era in coach education.

July 15–17, 2026

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You do not need to be a GSAEC member to attend.

Members, please sign in to receive discounted pricing.

Conference Highlights:

• Launch of Coaching Education: Standards of Excellence
  Be among the first to engage with the new GSAEC book and meet its contributing authors during the Chapter Café Crawl.

• Program Recognition Pilot Roundtable
  Hear from institutions pioneering GSAEC’s recognition program and join live conversations on lessons learned.

• Hot Topics Labs
  Fast-paced, interactive sessions tackling today’s most urgent and undiscussed issues in coaching and education.

• Sacred Cow Rodeo & Improv for Coaches
  Rethink assumptions and rediscover play as a powerful tool for learning and leadership.

• Sunrise Sessions & Wellbeing Activities
  Start your mornings with movement, reflection, and community.

Conference Purpose:

To elevate the conversation about coach education by convening passionate, curious, and aspiring coach educators committed to co-creating a high quality experience.

Conference Objectives:

• Build Community
• Advance Standards 
• Resource and Energize
• Facilitate Knowledge Exchange
• Expand Communities of Practice

Who should attend:

• Program directors
• Educators
• Students
• Coaches interested in exploring new horizons of coaching innovation

Hosted by:

Hosted at The George Washington University by One Humanity Lab

Conference Location:

GW Milkin Institute School of Public Health

950 New Hampshire Ave, NW

Washington, D.C. 20052


Hotel Location:

Accommodations at the Fairmont Washington D.C. — a 7-minute walk from the venue.

The special GSAEC rate of $199/night is available through the registration portal and can be extended for weekend stays.

Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown
2401 M Street, NW
Washington, DC 20037
GSAEC Conference Rate: $199 per night

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Program Agenda:

A better way to gather

Too many conferences still look the same: two days of being talked at and stage time that feels more like marketing than meaning. We’re ready for something better. We’re designing a gathering built around genuine dialogue — where subject-matter experts and passionate coaching educators learn with each other, not just sit through presentations together. We’re putting the “confer” back in conference… you might even call it an un-conference. Curious? Explore what we’re building and join us in elevating the conversation around coaching education.

Wednesday July 15
Coaching Education Excellence: Elevating Discussion and Dialogue

• Optional - Early Morning Sunrise Sessions
• Welcome Activity
• Using Improv to Elevate Coaching Education Practice
• Conference Welcome, Purpose, and Charge
• Book Launch – Coaching Education: Standards of Excellence -- Meet authors, engage in discussion and reflection
• Lunch with Recognition Program
• Hot Topic Laboratories
• Questioning Unquestioned Coaching Assumptions
• Reception and Recognition Ceremony

Thursday July 16

Challenging Assumptions and Taking Action

• Sunrise Sessions
• Welcome to Day 2
• Bringing Hidden Issues into the Open
• Lunch with Recognition Program
• Shaping the Trajectory of Coach Education
• From Conversation to Action: Collaboration and Publication Opportunities
• Reflections, Commitments, and Actions Steps

Friday July 17

Bringing it All Together

• Identifying Next Steps for GSAEC: A Dialogue with the Board
• GSAEC Board Meeting [Open Meeting]
• 12:30 pm Conference Close