Digital and AI Coaches' Conference
12-13 February 2026
The future and present of the coaching profession: Digital innovation, AI disruption and human flourishing
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About the conference
Join industry leaders as they explore the digital transformation of coaching and the future of AI-driven coaching technologies. Learn about cutting-edge advancements and what they mean for personal and professional development.
Day 1
12 February 2026
10:00-10:05 (GMT)
Conference welcome
Professor Jonathan Passmore
10:05-10:30
Keynote 1: Principles to guide the future of coaching with technology
Sam Isaacson
10:30-11:00
Keynote 2: A humanistic-aware approach to technology adoption
Nathan Roberts and Mark Swatkins, Olivier Mythodrama
11:00-12:00
Panel 1: What’s the right hybrid mix of human and technology?
Moderator: Sandra Diller
Danielle Wisniewski, Meta
Dorota Karas, Saudi Aramco
Panos Malakoudis
Darren Leech, NHS Elect
12:00-12:45
Break 1
12:45-13:10
Speed networking
Anna Unwin
13:10-13:30
Keynote 3: Coaching at the crossroads of AI and humanity
Linda Steyn
13:30-14:00
Keynote 4: How to procure an AI coaching platform
Carey Taylor, NatWest Group
14:00-14:30
Keynote 5: Reversing the AI trend in coaching: Reasons, challenges and attainment
Professor Tatiana Bachkirova
14:30-14:45
Break 2
14:45-15:30
Panel 2: Theory and practice: how can coaches use AI?
Moderator: Julia Bend
Rebecca Rutschmann
Toby Sinclair
Catherine Breslin
15:30-16:00
Keynote 6: Managing technology risks in a connected world
James Durrant, Grant Thornton
16:00-16:15
In conversation
Joel Monk, Coaches Rising
Sam Isaacson
16:15-16:45
A fireside chat
Charlotte Jordan, Coaching.com
Sam Isaacson
16:45-17:00
Break 3
17:00-17:30
Keynote 7: Insights from the field
Michael Hudson
17:30
Close
Sam Isaacson
Day 2
13 February 2026
10:00-10:05 (GMT)
Conference welcome
Sam Isaacson
10:05-10:30
Keynote 1: Making AI work in your coaching practice to deliver measurable results
Kadri Tuisk
10:30-10:55
Keynote 2: Practicalities and possibilities in creating an AI coach
Jeff Hull, Institute of Coaching
Deep Bali, Sherlock
Puja Brahmasmi, Sherlock
Keynote 3: How to use AI to grow your coaching business
Lisa Farr
11:15-12:00
Panel 1: What’s different in 2026 for AI in coaching?
Moderator: Naeema Pasha
Rachael Skews
Colin Cosgrove
12:00-12:45
Break 1
12:45-13:30
Reflection and sense-making
Fiona McBride
13:30-14:00
Keynote 4: The impact of AI on leadership
Navid Nazemian
14:00-14:30
Keynote 5: The evolution of ethics in the digital age
Dr Rachel Hawley
Dr Benita Mayhead
14:30-14:45
Break 2
14:45-15:30
Panel 2: How to start a coaching business in 2026
Moderator: Claudia Day
Adina Tarry
Terry Maltbia
Gauri Deshpande
15:30-16:00
Keynote 6: Behind the scenes of a coaching platform
Gary Cook, EZRA
16:00-16:15
Break 3
16:15-16:45
Keynote 7: Emerging global governance of coaching AI
Susan Caesar, ICF
16:45-17:15
Keynote 8: Market impacts of digital coaching platforms
Professor Jonathan Passmore
17:15-17:45
In conversation
Professor Peter Hawkins
Sam Isaacson
17:45
Close
Sam Isaacson
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Questions?
The conference will be delivered using the Zoom platform. Details will be provided for registrants in advance of the conference.
Registration is open to everyone. The content will be most relevant to coaches and organisations with an interest in technology. No technology expertise expected.
Zoom’s chat features will be available throughout and we will be welcoming questions for speakers during the event.
The conference will only be available in English. If you would like to bring along an interpreter for your native language, please contact sam@isaacson.uk.
Purchase of a ticket will grant you access to every session across the full two days, as well as an exclusive discount code that can be used against our new book The Digital & AI Coaches’ Handbook.
Major cards and Paypal are accepted at the registration link above. If this will be a problem, please contact sam@isaacson.uk.
Discounts are available for volume bookings. If this is the case for you, please contact sam@isaacson.uk.
All of the sessions will be recorded and shared with those registered after the event. There will be opportunities to ask questions and interact with other participants thoughout, so we would strongly encourage you to protect both days where this is possible.
Please note that the agenda is correct at the time of publication but is subject to change given the realities of such a large and diverse (and high calibre!) speaker line up. Session times and speaker details may therefore be updated in minor ways in advance of the conference.
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In registering for the event your email address will be processed and stored in order to communicate with you about the conference, and to share selected information about relevant future events and other offers.
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If you have any additional questions please get in touch with Sam Isaacson at sam@coachtech.uk.