Coaches Conference 2026
Saturday - Sunday, April 17 - 18, 2027
Berkeley Faculty Club, Berkeley, California
At the annual Coaches Conference, ECI Alumni reunite to rediscover our coaching purpose, revitalize our collective practice, and forge new collaborations. Join us for two days filled with insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and learning from our inspiring alumni. The event will be held in person at the Berkeley Faculty Club, providing a cozy and inspiring atmosphere for all attendees. Don't miss this chance to enhance your coaching skills and connect with fellow coaches. Mark your calendars and get ready for a weekend of growth and community!
“BECI Coaches Conference 2025 was everything I could have hoped for. What an incredible group of humans to share the craft of coaching with. It filled my heart and mind with more than I anticipated and had hoped for.”
“BECI is next level in generating opportunities for bonding and sharing of ideas and experience accross Cohorts, and supporting their community of coaches with opportunities for innovative, thought leading learning opportunities. The 2025 Coaches Conference is a powerful example of how invested BECI is in each participant’s continuing coaching development and providing continuous opportunities for deepening connections, human to human, of an extraordinary community of coaches.”
“What a gift to myself! Amazing experience to meet new coaches and old friends. This is an opportunity to invest in yourself!”
- 2025 Conference participant
“A wonderful opportunity to connect with the community of like-minded professionals from a diversity of background and ideas.”
- Akarin Phureesitr, 2025 Conference participant
“This is always an amazing gathering where you leave feeling uplifted and with more tools in your coaching toolkit.”
- 2025 Conference participant
“The coaching conference gave me the opportunity to connect with fellow coaches in a supportive environment. No matter your coaching level, everyone was welcome and I felt as a new coach had valuable insights and a voice to share. The sessions left me feeling inspired and renewed to keep moving forward as well as thought provoking insights to share.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can present or attend?
The coaches conference is primarily designed for those that have gone through our 10-day program. You do not need to have attended or be certified to submit a proposal to present, however the lead speaker on each proposal should be an ECI alum (final certification not required). Friends and colleagues are welcome to purchase tickets to attend the event as well.
Will there be an online option?
We will not be offering a hybrid event or recordings of the sessions this year. We will have a free Alumni Roundtable after the conference that will include opportunity to discuss the event and share learnings.
What is your COVID policy?
We will be following the UC Berkeley mask requirements.
Do you have any recommendations for lodging for the conference?
We highly recommend the Residence Inn by Marriott - just at the edge of the campus, a 15 minute walk to the Faculty Club - all-suite hotel.
The Berkeley Faculty Club also has a limited number of rustic rooms.
Where do you recommend parking?
Paid parking is most convenient at the Stadium Garage on the edge of campus across the street from the Haas School of Business.
Will I be able to contact the other attendees after the conference?
ECI alumni are connected with each other via our Slack community. Contact information shared during this conference is for direct professional networking purposes only. Participants should not be added to any external mailing lists, newsletters, or marketing databases without explicit consent.