{"id":2522,"date":"2024-08-28T13:21:34","date_gmt":"2024-08-28T17:21:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/community-events\/events\/icf-converge\/"},"modified":"2025-04-11T10:07:47","modified_gmt":"2025-04-11T14:07:47","slug":"icf-converge","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/community-events\/events\/icf-converge\/","title":{"rendered":"ICF Converge"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>\n\t\tWhy Attend ICF Converge \n\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>Unlock your professional potential at ICF Converge. Whether you&#8217;re aiming to advance your career, broaden your influence, or drive meaningful change, Converge offers the perfect environment to inspire your journey. Immerse yourself in the latest trends and innovations, ignite new ideas to amplify your impact, and connect with a global community of like-minded professionals and thought leaders who share a passion for empowering individuals, organizations, and communities through coaching.<\/p>\n<p>As the premier coaching event, ICF Converge is a transformative opportunity to spark novel ideas and unlock new perspectives.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>When you attend ICF Converge, you will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Expand Your Knowledge:<\/strong> Gain access to cutting-edge coaching tools, strategies, and research that can elevate your practice and help you stay at the forefront of the coaching profession.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Meet Like-Minded Individuals:<\/strong> Connect with a diverse community of coaches from around the world, exchanging experiences, building relationships, and expanding your professional network.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Learn from Industry Leaders:<\/strong> Engage with thought leaders, master coaches, and industry experts who share innovative ideas, best practices, and more. Past speakers have included Diana Kander, Sebastian Terry, Frans Johansson, Luvvie Ajayi Jones, and Hal Gregersen.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Engage in Meaningful Conversations:<\/strong> Participate in thought-provoking discussions and workshops that challenge your thinking, help you explore new coaching horizons, and dive deeper into important topics like leadership development and business strategy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\n\t\tGrow Your Coaching Knowledge, <br \/>Earn CCE Credits\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>Join your peers at ICF Converge, and not only will you discover strategies and techniques that can take your coaching practice to the next level, but you can also earn Continuing Coach Education (CCE) credits needed to renew your ICF credential.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>We are currently calculating CCE credits for Converge 25, so check back soon for more information. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/icf-event-speaker-in-action.jpg\" alt=\"A professional speaker addressing an audience about leadership coaching at an International Coaching Federation event.\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"1600\" width=\"2400\" title=\"icf-event-speaker-in-action\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n<h2>\n\t\tEnrich Your Coaching Journey: ICF Converge 2025\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>Join us for ICF Converge 2025 &#8211; where we will forge powerful connections, exchange transformative ideas, and shape the future of coaching together.<\/p>\n<p>This year&#8217;s Converge is especially meaningful as we gather to celebrate ICF&#8217;s 30th anniversary in California, the birthplace of our global community. It&#8217;s a chance to honor our roots while envisioning the limitless possibilities that lie ahead for the profession.<\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\tEnvision the Future Journey: Forthcoming Events\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>Building on the momentum of our milestone anniversary, we&#8217;re launching a new era of ICF events. In the spirit of Converge, we&#8217;re bringing more in-person experiences to more regions around the world, connecting the global coaching community like never before. More details are forthcoming.\u00a0<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/icf-event-attendees-sharing-feedback-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"ICF Converge attendees mingling at the Welcome Reception to kick off the conference.\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"1601\" width=\"2400\" title=\"icf-event-attendees-sharing-feedback\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n<h2>\n\t\tSign Up to Join Our Interest List\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>Want to be in the know with Converge 25? Sign up for the latest details via our interest form.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/converge-event-notification\/\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSign Up Now\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h2>\n\t\tICF Converge 2025\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>Converge is more than a conference &#8211; it&#8217;s a convergence of ideas, learning, and connection, designed to empower you for the next era of growth and impact. Together, let&#8217;s celebrate our journey, embrace the present, and boldly step into the future of coaching.<\/p>\n<b>Save the Date<\/b> <br \/>\n ICF Converge 2025<br \/>\nOctober 23-25, 2025 <br \/>\nSan Diego, California, USA\u00a0\n<h3>\n\t\tCelebrating Our Collective Journey\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>In 2025, we celebrate a momentous occasion: 30 years of ICF as the global leader in professional coaching. This anniversary marks an incredible journey of growth, innovation, and community, so we decided to bring Converge back to where our story first began: California.<\/p>\n<p>In 1995, Thomas Leonard founded ICF in California with a bold vision to connect coaches worldwide so they could support one another while building awareness of the transformative power of coaching and elevating the standards of our profession. Thirty years later, we return to the place where this vision took root to honor our past and celebrate how far we&#8217;ve come. While California symbolizes our beginning, it also represents our continuous growth and the boundless possibilities ahead.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/icf-event-attendees-posing.jpg\" alt=\"ICF Awards Gala attendees raising a toast to celebrate achievements in the coaching industry\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"1600\" width=\"2400\" title=\"icf-event-attendees-posing\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n<h3>\n\t\tWhat&#8217;s Included\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>Conference registration unlocks access to inspiring keynote sessions, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities with industry leaders. Plus, you&#8217;ll get exclusive materials and resources to keep the learning going long after the event ends!<\/p>\n<h3>\n\t\tPricing\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>Pricing for Converge 25 is being developed. Stay tuned for details.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Did you know that ICF members save on all types of events and learning opportunities? <a href=\"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/about\/icf-membership\/\">Become an ICF member<\/a> today and get ready to save on Converge 25 and more!<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/about\/icf-membership\/\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPower Up Your Coaching!\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h2>\n\t\tWant to Do More Than Attend? Become a Sponsor or Exhibitor\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>Sponsor or exhibit at ICF Converge and turn presence into impact.<\/p>\n<p>While 1,600+ coaching professionals, HR leaders, and business decision-makers come to connect, learn, and grow &#8211; you can be the brand that helps them get there. Spark conversations with the right people, generate high-quality leads, and show up as a trusted partner in our attendees&#8217; professional journeys.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Converge25SponsorSheet_Updated-1.pdf\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExplore the Sponsorship Opportunities \n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Converge25_ExhibitBoothApplication-1.pdf\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tComplete the Exhibitor Application \n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h2>\n\t\tICF Converge 2023 Available On-Demand\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>Discover the wealth of learning and personal development insights from Converge 23 with the on-demand package. This convenient option allows you to access invaluable education from the comfort of your home or office. Plus, you can earn CCE credits.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>With the ICF Converge 23 On-Demand package, you will gain valuable strategies to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Expand and diversify your coaching business.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Explore evidence-based practices and theories that underpin coaching.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Envision the future through examples of innovation, creativity, and impact.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Align your coaching practice with established core competencies.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Learn new skills and techniques that elevate your expertise. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/event-course\/icf-converge-2023-ondemand\/\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGet Converge 23 On Demand\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h2>\n\t\tICF Converge On-Demand Content\n\t<\/h2>\n<h3>\n\t\tConverge 23 Keynotes, Talks, &#038; More\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>Converge 23 offered six different types of sessions to maximize learning and networking opportunities, including keynotes, signature talks, and coaching spotlights.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--label-0\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-0\">2023 Keynotes<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-0\" tabindex=\"-1\"><i title=\"Expand\">Expand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Keynote sessions are intended to inspire you to be curious and motivate you to act on what you learn.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Opening Keynote:<\/strong> &#8220;Unleash Your Curiosity,&#8221; presented by Diana Kander<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Closing Keynote:<\/strong> &#8220;Goal Setting to Live Well,&#8221; presented by Sebastian Terry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--label-1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-1\">2023 Signature Talks<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-1\" tabindex=\"-1\"><i title=\"Expand\">Expand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Signature talks feature author perspectives on wide-ranging topics that impact the coaching community.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Friendship in the Age of Loneliness: How Coaching can Foster Human Connection at Work,<\/strong>\u00a0presented by Adam Smiley Poswolsky<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Leading Imperfectly: The Value of Being Authentic for Coaches and Human Beings<\/strong>, presented by James Robilotta<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Own It. Love It. Make it WORK: How Coaches and a Coaching Culture Can Turn Any Job into a Dream Job<\/strong>, presented by Carson Tate<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>The Art of Cultural Fluency<\/strong>, presented by Jane Hyun<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>The Bold Ones: Coaching in a World of Disruption<\/strong>, presented by Shawn Kanungo<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Who Am I to Lead? Inclusive Leadership is Alive!<\/strong> presented by Torin Perez<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--label-2\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-2\">2023 Spotlight Talks<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-2\" tabindex=\"-1\"><i title=\"Expand\">Expand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Coaching spotlights feature coaches from around the world as they share their unique insights on coaching trends and innovations.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>AI in Service of Growing Coaching Skills: The Role of AI in Analysis in Self-Reflection, Supervision, and Progress Tracking<\/strong>, presented by Alex Haitoglou<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Coaching in an Academic Medical Center: Meeting the Needs of Physicians in Times of Disruption<\/strong>, presented by Priscilla Gill, PCC<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Cultural Dimensions as Visible and Invisible Participants in the Coaching Process<\/strong>, presented by Nankhonde Kasonde-van den Broek, PCC<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Neurodiversity: What Every Coach Should Know<\/strong>, presented by Morwenna Stewart<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Uniting ICF Chapters During Tragedy to Evoke Positive Social Impact: A Case Study in Leadership<\/strong>, presented by D. 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