The GSAEC International Conference

GSAEC's most recent gathering took place July 15–17, 2026

graciously hosted by The George Washington University's 

One Humanity Lab in Washington, DC.

A Global Gathering for Those Shaping Coaching Education

The GSAEC International Conference convenes coach educators, scholars, students, program leaders, and experienced practitioners from around the world for a dialogue-driven exploration of the questions shaping coaching education today and in the years ahead.

This conference is a working gathering for people who design, teach, research, and steward the coaching profession.

Coaching education is evolving—shaped by professionalization, expanding global reach, new research, emerging technologies, and deeper questions about ethics, pedagogy, and impact.

The GSAEC International Conference creates space for thoughtful dialogue across coaching education, scholarship, and practice. Participants explore foundational assumptions, examine emerging questions, and engage with peers who are actively shaping programs, standards, and practice worldwide.

Rather than centering expert performances, the conference is designed to support shared inquiry, multiple perspectives, and sustained conversation.

Who Our Conference Is For

Our conference brings together people who are engaged in, curious about, or exploring the evolving field of coaching education, including:

• Faculty and program directors in coaching and related disciplines
• Coaching scholars and students
• Leaders of coach education, supervision, and mentoring programs
• Experienced coaches with an interest in education, standards, and professional pathways
• Practitioners and emerging leaders interested in shaping the future of the profession
• Leadership Development and Human Resources Professionals invested in building coaching capacity

Active engagement and interaction are hallmarks of the conference, and participants are invited to take part in shared dialogue, inquiry, and co-creation throughout the experience.

Experience the Energy of GSAEC 2026

Who The Conversation Was With

The 2026 conference drew well over 100 professionals from a wide range of universities, professional bodies, and organizations across the coaching and higher education landscape. See the list below for a sample of participating institutions and organizations.

Conference Highlights

Participants enjoy interactive dialogue labs and roundtables; multi-perspective exploration of pressing questions in coaching education; sunrise “ignition” sessions to begin each day in community; opportunities to connect across roles and perspectives; book launch conversations with authors; and time for reflection, relationship-building, and informal exchange.

Launch of Coaching Education: Foundations of Excellence
Be among the first to explore the new GSAEC book—offering rigorous, evidence-based chapters that integrate theory and practice, with rich resources and reflective dialogue to support high-quality coaching education. Meet the 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 Topic Dialogues
Fast-paced, interactive sessions tackling today’s most urgent and undiscussed issues in coaching and education.

Improv for Coaches & Coach Educators
Rethink assumptions and rediscover play as a powerful tool for learning and leadership.

Sunrise Sessions & Wellbeing Activities
Start your mornings with movement, reflection, community, or scholarship.