In this time of global disruption and rapid change, Organizational Development stands at a crossroads—where our work must be rooted in humanity, guided by values, and driven by bold co-creation.
As old paradigms break down, we’re called to reimagine what’s possible—together. This is a moment to center well-being, reclaim our shared humanity, and embrace diverse voices and approaches. That’s why this year’s theme is OD the Heart of Change: Our Past, Present and Future.
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Join renowned OD visionaries like Peter Block, Margaret Wheatley, David Cooperrider, and rising changemakers from Microsoft, Amazon, and beyond as they explore the most pressing challenges and possibilities shaping organizations today.
Whether you’re a student eager to build a foundation or a leader looking to future-proof your strategy, you’ll leave with actionable tools to lead change, develop teams, design culture, and measure what truly matters.
This is more than a professional conference—it’s a community. Through speed mentoring, peer-led dialogues, embodied workshops, and shared reflection, you’ll make meaningful connections across generations and sectors.
Founder of Orchestrating Excellence™
Gary Muszynski is the founder of Orchestrating Excellence™ who has pioneered the use of music and performing arts as experiential learning tools for leadership development, impacting over 100,000 professionals across four continents over 27 years.
Founder, World Café
Juanita Brown co-founded the World Café, a conversational process that uses dialogue and collective intelligence to help organizations shift from top-down decision-making to participatory, inclusive approaches, inspiring a global movement in conversational leadership.
Faculty, BGSU
Carol Gorelick is a systems thinker and change catalyst who co-founded ABC Connects, a US and South African non-profit that led school-based community learning initiatives in the US and South Africa. She is faculty for the Doctorate in Organization Development and Change program at Bowling Green University. She is living into her vow teaching and learning with working adults in a learning community as they become scholar practitioners/pracademics.
Founder of New Stories, Author, Community Resilience & Systems Change Leader
Bob Stilger founded New Stories in 2000, focusing on creating narratives for social and environmental justice. With a PhD in Learning and Change from CIIS and 25 years co-founding Northwest Regional Facilitators, he’s worked globally building resilient communities. He co-led Berkana Institute, introduced Art of Hosting to Japan, and authored “AfterNow” on community transformation.
Co-Director of New Stories | Learning Scientist & Embodied Leadership Guide
Zanette combines expertise as a learning scientist, neuroscientist, dancer, and dharma practitioner to design transformative experiences from joy. Through two decades working with Indigenous learning communities, she activates teams and leaders in co-creating sustainable habits that turn visionary aspirations into reality, focusing on embodiment, values alignment, and regenerative relationship patterns.
Renowned Author, Consultant, and Speaker
Peter Block is a renowned author and consultant whose seminal work Flawless Consulting has become a foundational text in organization development, emphasizing authentic relationships, mutual accountability, and empowering individuals to take ownership while fostering trust and collaboration in organizational change.
Cofounder and President, The Berkana Institute
Margaret Wheatley is a pioneering author and consultant who revolutionized organization development by integrating systems thinking and quantum science into leadership practices through her influential book Leadership and the New Science, co-founding The Berkana Institute to support life-affirming organizational practices that emphasize relationships, community, and thriving amidst complexity.
CEO, The Kaleel Jamison Consulting Group, Inc.
Frederick Miller is the CEO of The Kaleel Jamison Consulting Group, Inc., the oldest organization development firm founded in 1970 that pioneered inclusion as a core organizational concept, and he is an OD Network Lifetime Achievement Award recipient and diversity pioneer who has co-authored five books and served on numerous boards including ATD, OD Network, and Ben & Jerry’s.
Thought Leader, Renowned Author
The Kaleel Jamison Consulting Group, Inc.
Judith Katz is a pioneering thought leader in organization development with over 40 years of groundbreaking work in inclusion and strategic change, having authored six influential books, introduced the Inclusion as the HOW® framework, and earned ODN’s Lifetime Achievement Award for her transformational work with global organizations.
OD and Operating Model Strategist, Microsoft
Ewa Kacewicz is an organizational development and operating model strategist at Microsoft with a PhD in social and organizational psychology, consulting experience at Bain, Oracle, and Dell, and expertise in AI operating model maturity, enterprise transformation, and workforce design through a systems-thinking approach that bridges strategy, culture, and human behavior.
Globally Recognized Advisor
Amy Kates is a globally recognized advisor to business leaders on modern operating models, co-author of six foundational organization design books, co-founder of Kates Kesler Organization Consulting (acquired by Accenture in 2020), and currently focuses on speaking, teaching, and writing while serving on various advisory boards.
OD Pioneer, Teacher, Writer
David Cooperrider is a Professor at Case Western Reserve University. Cooperrider is best known as the co-creator and creative thought leader of Appreciative Inquiry (AI). His founding work with AI is creating a positive revolution in the leadership of change; it is helping institutions all over the world discover the power of the strength-based approaches to multi-stakeholder innovation and collaborative design.
Global Head of Organization Development
With nearly 20 years of global experience across HR Business Partnership, Organization Development, and Talent Management, Omar Morales has led people and organizational strategies at the intersection of business growth and human capability, spanning Fortune 50 companies in CPG, Media & Entertainment, and Technology.
Organizational Psychologist, Leadership & Project Strategy Expert
Jasmine H. Kirby, PhD, is an organizational psychologist and project success strategist with over 20 years of experience helping global organizations lead change, grow talent, and deliver meaningful results. Her research on project manager competencies and personality traits has influenced leadership development across industries. A champion of inclusive leadership and career mobility, Jasmine blends insight, expertise, and purpose to equip the next generation of leaders.
Designed Learning
Cara Wilson joined Designed Learning in 2023. She has 20 years experience working in healthcare and technology doing Organizational and Leadership Development and Coaching. She has worked with teams and leaders on three continents. She is a Professional Certified Coach through International Coach Federation and is certified in the Leadership Circle and Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coaching. In 2023, she started her own consulting practice, coaching, teaming, and facilitation for small to medium-sized organizations looking to get better outcomes.
Founder, Keurig Green Mountain
Vice President, Human Resources and Sustainable Development
The Clarke Group, Inc.
Former Chief Innovation Officer and Director,
National Grid US
Live Audience Broadcaster & Emcee, formerly Bloomberg Live and Bloomberg Radio London
“I was awarded the Life Time Achievement award and it touched my heart by giving me validation that I might just be making a difference which has been my lifelong mission and continues to be so.” With Gratitude, Larry
“This conference was a gift! The atmosphere was warm and inviting; I had plenty of time to talk to others and to network; And the sessions were long enough (90 min.) to really examine a topic. I left with new friends and a feeling of gratitude….not something I experience at most conferences!”
“This is the first time I’ve been to an OD only conference — really enjoyed being with other practitioners. I don’t want to go to any other conferences any more….this one is perfect.”
“I returned after a long 20 year absence and left excited, and re-affirmed about the future of the profession and the passion of the new members.”
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