The 6th International Columbia Coaching Conference invites scholars, practitioners, organizational leaders, and coaching professionals from around the world to submit proposals for presentation at the 2027 conference. We welcome contributions across all industries and sectors shaping the future of work.

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CONFERENCE THEME
Hybrid | Collective Intelligence at Work
Reimagining Executive and Organizational Coaching 

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📅 Dates:  October 12-14, 2027

📍 Location:  Teachers College, Columbia University | New York, NY, USA

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As human and artificial intelligence increasingly work together, coaching must evolve to help leaders and organizations thrive in a new era of work. With 93% of roles expected to be impacted by AI and 44% of workforce skills facing disruption, the conference will explore how executive and organizational coaching can build hybrid collective intelligence as a strategic capability for learning, leadership, performance, and organizational effectiveness (Cognizant, 2026; World Economic Forum, 2023). 

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IMPORTANT DATES

• Submission System Opened:  November 1, 2026

• Submission Deadline:  February 7, 2027

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DECISION NOTIFICATION

• Notification Date:  April 2, 2027

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​MATERIAL SUBMISSION DEADLINES

• Full Submission Due:  July 14, 2027

• Final Edited Materials Due:  August 31, 2027

• Conference Presentation Materials Due:  September 19, 2027

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PRESENTER REGISTRATION

• All accepted presenters will receive a discounted registration rate. Registration details will be provided with acceptance notifications.

 

PROPOSAL CATEGORIES

Proposals are invited in the following categories:​

• Papers:  Research and theoretical frameworks

• Experiential Sessions:  Interactive learning experiences and evidence-based coaching applications

• Coaching Demonstrations:   Live demonstrations of coaching competencies, tools, and protocols

• Coaching in Organizations:   Panel discussions exploring emerging trends, organizational case studies, and future-focused coaching applications 

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PROPOSAL PREPARATION RESOURCES

To support your preparation, we’ve provided the following resources:

• Examples of successful proposals from the Papers, Experiential Learning, Coaching Demonstrations, and Coaching in Organizations categories are available in prior conference eProceedings.

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