A program rich in content, discoveries and experiences!
Before taking a summer break, we are delighted to share the latest news and a few reminders regarding the 2026 Conference, which will be held on October 27 and 28 at the Longueuil Campus of the University of Sherbrooke.
Under the theme:
Under the theme Coaching: An Anchor in Turbulent Times, the Congress proposes to return to basics by exploring resilience, balance, and adaptability in our practice. Together, we will highlight the power of human beings and collective intelligence to nurture commitment and the common good, and we will discuss the future of coaching in close connection with science, technological and societal advances, in order to enrich our practice and increase our impact.
ON THE PROGRAM:
• 2 major plenary sessions
To kick things off, Sophie Thibault, an exceptional journalist and former TVA anchor, will deliver a lecture titled In the Spotlight: 37 Years of News.
To close the event, Rémi Tremblay, founder of La Maison des leaders, will lead an inspiring session titled “Slowing Down to Better Guide.”
• 5 blocks of 4 to 5 concurrent workshops, including 5 presented in English
Workshop topics and speakers
Dominique Barbès and Sophie Gélinas
Dancing with Life: Group Supervision for Coaches (in French).
Jacques Gaumond, Pierrette Marcotte, Manon Boisvert
Cultivating Positive Mental Energy to Support the ICF Coach Role (in French).
Marie-Pierre Caouette
Demystifying Supervision: A Space for Rejuvenation for the Coach (in French).
Stéphanie Laflamme
Leadership in motion: trends, development, and coaching (in French).
Irena O’Brien
From Insight to Integration: The Neuroscience of Sustainable Change (in English).
Isabelle Lord
Turbo Coaching®: Experience the Power of Brief Intervention (in French).
Anouk Lorie and Daniel Renaud
When Nature Reveals the Keys to Making Us Better Coaches (in French).
Gabrielle Pilote and Marie-Hélène Tremblay
Nature: A Coaching Tool or Partner? (in French)
Lyne Leblanc and Sylvie Paradis
Coaching in Action: Uncovering the Skills Behind Every Conversation (in French).
Patricia Piuze and ACMP panelists Sandrine Vergracht, Lise Mareschal, John Matoso, Marie-Josée Bélanger
Sustainable Transformation: The Impact of Coaching in Change Management Initiatives.
Sustainable Transformation: Coaching’s Role in Change Management.
Stéphane Coulier and Franck Barès
The State of Coaching Research Put to the Test in the Field (in French).
Janine Hopkinson
The Back Body: A Somatic Resource for Developing Presence in Coaching.
Coaching from the Back Body: Deepening Your Presence in the Coaching Seat.
Geneviève Perry
The “Pleasant Discomforts” of Coaching: From Discomfort to Ethical Awareness (in French).
Monique Pelland
Health Break: A Moment of Grounding and Mindfulness (in French
Benoît Desgroseillers and Ron Cheshire
Co-creating the future of coaching with Co-Development Action Learning (CAL)
Co-Creating the Future of Coaching with Co-Development Action Learning.
We invite you to visit the conference website for details on the content of the workshops, presentations, and the two-day program. Simply click on the following link: https://congresicfquebec.org/
• Don’t wait to reserve your spot—registration is now open.
Simply click on the following link: https://congresicfquebec.org/congres.asp
• Over 135 ICF Québec and ICF Global members, as well as coaching students, have already registered. Join us!
• To all coaches in Quebec and beyond, we look forward to seeing many of you there! And to all professionals and managers interested in getting a taste of coaching, you are welcome!
Rate Schedule - 2026 Conference
ICF QC Members $625
ICF Global Members $725
Non-members $785
Students $295
Day 1 - ICF QC members $385
Day 1 - ICF Global members $435
Day 2 - ICF QC members $385
Day 2 - ICF Global members $435
• What conference attendees appreciate year after year:
- Inspiring encounters;
- Enriching workshops;
- Practical tools;
- Stimulating reflections;
- A vibrant, energetic community.
• You also have the opportunity to earn up to 11 CCE credits.
AUTHORS’ CORNER (reserved for ICF Quebec and Global members)
If you have published a book in the last two years, we invite you to present it at the Conference. Please contactgestion@icfquebec.org for more details and to reserve a spot.
First come, first served! We are almost at capacity.
PARTNERS AND SPONSORS
• We are very proud to have the support of our valued partners and sponsors. Their commitment and contributions play an essential role in the success of the Conference.
• We thank our main presenter and platinum partner of the Conference: Profil-e
• Our Gold Partners: AFI by Edgenda, Leaders de valeur consulting group, and Nova Global
• Our Silver Partner: Coaching de Gestion
• Our Bronze Partners: Cognito App and Mobius Coaching and Management
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OUR EXHIBITORS
• Thank you to those who have already reserved their spot:
Profil-e, Nova Global, AFI by Edgenda, Leaders de valeur consulting group, Management Coaching, WÁSÁBI Leadership, MOBIUS coaching and management, Up with women/Exponenti’elles, Hubu, TRIMA, and ICF Quebec International Coaching Institute.
For more information, click here: congresicfquebec.org/exposants.asp
• Once again this year, ICF Québec will have a booth where you can:
- learn about the benefits of being an ICF Québec member;
- meet members of the board of directors and representatives from the various committees where you can volunteer;
- get answers to your questions.
Accommodation Information:
A special rate has been negotiated with the Sandman Hotel in Longueuil, located just a stone’s throw from the conference venue. To take advantage of the $155 per night rate (single to quadruple occupancy), please mention the code ICFINDIVIDUALS when making your reservation.
We wish you a wonderful summer season! Take care of yourselves and stay safe. And above all, don’t wait to register!
Your organizing committee
Odette Côté
Catherine Ricard
Dominique Savoie
Geneviève Guilbeault
Guy N. Richard
Isabelle Lardot
Isabelle Normandin
Laurence Chaillou
Johanne Landry
