2027 Catalyst Convening Summit: Reimagining Human-Centered Care

Healthcare cannot become more human-centered through individual effort alone. It requires us to rethink the systems, relationships, measures, technologies, and structures that shape how care is experienced and delivered.

‍August 5th - 7th, 2027
Location: Wojcik Conference Center at Harper College
Greater Chicago Area & Hybrid

Call for Proposals: October 1st - November 30, 2026
Registration: January 2027

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Reimagining Care. Together.

Healthcare is changing rapidly. New technologies, workforce challenges, evolving models of care, and persistent inequities are reshaping how care is delivered.

But meaningful transformation requires more than new programs or individual practitioners working differently. It requires us to rethink the systems, relationships, structures, and assumptions that shape how care is delivered—and experienced.

The Catalyst Convening brings together healthcare and system leaders, clinicians, providers, coaches, researchers, educators, innovators, and community partners to explore what it takes to create more human-centered systems of care.

‍This is a conference built for participation—not just presentation.

‍You won't spend two days moving from lecture to lecture and collecting slides.

Instead, you'll be invited into conversations, case studies, collaborative working sessions, roundtables, panels, and experiences designed to get people thinking and working together.

‍You'll hear from people doing the work in real systems. You'll explore challenges that don't have easy answers. You'll have opportunities to test ideas, compare experiences, and contribute your own perspective.And you'll leave with more than information.

‍Come ready to connect, contribute, and leave with momentum.


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Clinical Coaching Circles 

Reflect. Connect. Sustain.

Ongoing support for practicing coaches to reflect on real-world cases, strengthen clinical integration, and build community. A space for connection, reflection, and growth with peers working in healthcare and human-centered care settings. These facilitated circles offer case consultation, shared learning, and ongoing support to help you navigate the complexities of real-world coaching practice.


Clinical Coaching Circles are offered every second Tuesday at 12:30 PM PST. Free for Academy members. 

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One-on-one Mentoring 

The Academy for Behavior Change offers individualized mentorship designed to support coaches in advancing their skills, deepening their coaching practice, and navigating real-world coaching environments. Through a mentor-mentee matching process, participants are paired with experienced mentors whose expertise, mentoring style, and professional background align with their goals and areas of growth.

Our panel of expert mentors includes experienced coaches working across healthcare, digital health, clinical practice, leadership, and behavior change. Mentorship packages are available in 1-, 3-, or 6-session options, with each one-hour session providing dedicated space for reflection, feedback, professional development, and actionable next steps.
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Pricing:
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Academy Founding Members recieve a 15% discount on all rates:

  • Single Session: $125
  • Three Session Package: $115/session ($345 total)
  • Six Session Package: $100/session ($600 total)
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Who is Catalyst Convening For?

Catalyst brings together people working to shape the future of care, including:

‍Healthcare & System Leaders · Clinicians & Providers · Coaches & Behavior Change Professionals · Researchers & Evaluators · Educators & Workforce Leaders · Community & Public Health Partners · Innovation & Technology Leaders

‍Interdisciplinary perspectives are at the heart of the Convening.You don't have to share the same role to share the same commitment to better care.

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Reimagine what's possible. Together.

2027 Catalyst Convening Summit: Reimagining Human-Centered Care

‍Rethinking how we design, deliver, lead, and experience care.

August 5 - 7, 2027 | Wojcik Conference Center | Chicago Area | Hybrid

‍Call for Proposals: October 1st - November 30th, 2026
Registration Opens: January 2027

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Keynote Speakers

IBC is honored to feature four inspiring keynote speakers:

Kavitha Reddy, M.D. FAAEM

Kavitha Reddy is currently performing the duties of Executive Director of Veterans Health Administration’s (VHA) Office of Patient-Centered Care and Cultural Transformation (OPCC & CT). She is a practicing Emergency Medicine Physician and an Assistant Professor in Emergency Medicine at the Washington University School of Medicine. She previously served for three years as the Whole Health System Clinical Director for the VA St. Louis Healthcare System and ten years as a National Whole Health Champion for VHA OPCC & CT.

Winnie Dunn, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA

Winnie Dunn studies sensory processing in everyday life. She published 100+ articles, chapters, books, speaks internationally. She created Sensory Profiles, which are translated into many languages, and her work has been featured in Time, Cosmopolitan, Canadian Public Radio, and London Times newspaper. She has received numerous research and education awards. Dr. Dunn’s recent work includes effectiveness of coaching, telehealth, and the Sensory Profile Interoception scale.

Dave Kopacz, MD

David R. Kopacz, MD, is board certified in Psychiatry and Integrative Medicine, and is a yoga and iRest meditation teacher. He specializes in holistic and creative approaches to healing and currently provides tele-psychiatry. He is the author and co-author of multiple books discussing burnout, trauma, and humanizing medicine.

Chris Smith, MDiv, MFT

Chris Smith, MDiv, MFT, holds a BA in Religion, a Master of Divinity, and a post-master’s certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy. He specializes in mindfulness, storytelling, and Whole Health. He is a co-author of several peer-reviewed studies and the book Be a Good Story.

Presenters

Catalyst Convening Featured Topics

IBC is excited to share featured topics and panels for the upcoming Catalyst Convening Summit.

  • A Soft Way: Mindfulness as a Guide for Chronic Disease, Chris Smith, MDiv, MFT
  • Aligning Stakeholders for Clinical Coaching Implementation & Team Integration, Todd Raley, LCSW, NBC-HWC
  • Beyond the Gate: Measurement-Based Care to Integrate Coaching Across Care, Erica Allen, MEd, NBC-HWC, Megan Murk, NBC-HWC, Diego Salinas, MD, NBC-HWC, & Ruth Wolever, PhD, NBC-HWC
  • Emerging Guidelines for Ethical & Effective Dual Role Navigation, Vikki Pedigo, MSN, NBC-HWC & Kerri Weishoff, SLP, NBC-HWC 
  • Expanding Student Health: Coach Integration into Student Health & Counseling, Micaela Young, MS, NBC-HWC 
  • Extending the Reach of Parts Work: IFS-Informed Health Coaching, Samantha Moritz, LifeKind Foundation
  • From Definition to Practice: Translating Professional Standards to Clinical Practice, Susan Whitman, PhD(c), NBC-HWC
  • From Fragmented Evidence to a Coordinated Research Agenda: Building a Credible Clinical Health & Wellness Coaching Profession, Kevin Cloninger, PhD
  • Health & Well-Being Coaching in Oncology: Advancing Clinical Integration, Julie Bach, NBC-HWC & Tracy Yates, PCC, NBC-HWC 
  • Lessons Learned: Coaching in Hemodialysis Care, Rebecca Weinand, DrPH, NBC-HWC; Ruth Wolever, PhD, NBC-HWC; & Ebele Umeukeje, MD, MPH
  • Lost in Translation: Bridging Coaching, Medicine, & Measurement, Diego Salinas, MD, NBC-HWC & Jad Abi-Samra, M.Eng
  • Return to Wholeness: Rooting. Balancing. Ascending. (RBA ® Protocol), Reham Garash, MD, MSc., DipIBLM. FAAMFM. ABAARM
  • Walking the Tight Rope: Ethically Navigating Dual Roles, Barbara Zabawa, JD, MPH

Who is it for?

The Catalyst Convening emphasizes shared problem-solving and field-level advancement. Participants will represent diverse professions and organizations providing integrated care.

The summit is designed for professionals and organizational representatives committed to advancing collaborative, evidence-informed, person-centered, and accessible care. Catalyst Convening will not just be a place to listen, it is your opportunity to drive change.

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Why Attend?

The Catalyst Convening Summit is unlike traditional "sit and listen" conferences. It is an opportunity to:

  • Join the conversation to elevate the field of health & wellness coaching for clinical readiness.
  • Gain valuable clinical integration strategies, tools, and ideas.
  • Collaborate with innovative professionals and leaders.
  • Earn 12 CE credits for full attendance.
  • Win a voucher for the 2026 September CHWC Exam ($250 Value; must be present to win).
We hope you will join us! Want a discounted rate? Join the Academy as a Founding Member.
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FAQ

Participant Information

Where is the Catalyst Convening held?

The Catalyst Convening is held at the University of Missouri in Columbia, MO. Sessions will be held in both Clark Hall and Alumni Hall. A good street address to use to determine location from accommodations is 703 S 5th St Columbia, Missouri, 65201.

Where should I stay?

The University of Missouri event planning team recommends three different hotels:

Where can I apply for a scholarship?

The Foundation for Behavior Change has made up to 7 scholarships available covering registration fees for the Catalyst Convening Summit. Scholarships are reviewed on a rolling basis. Early application is encouraged.

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What is the dress code?

The Catalyst Convening Summit is a working, collaborative conference and will require participants to move from one building to the next across the University of Missouri campus. We recommend business casual clothing that is comfortable and appropriate for the summer temperatures in Missouri.  

Will breakfast or lunch be provided?

Yes. Breakfast and lunch are included in participant registration fees Saturday and Sunday during the conference.

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