Call for workshop proposals for the 2026 ICF Quebec Conference
We invite you to send us your workshop proposals. Leading a workshop at the ICF conference is an opportunity to share your experience, knowledge, and imagination, while contributing to the success of this important event.
Location: Université de Sherbrooke, Longueuil campus, Longueuil
Date: October 21-22, 2026
Be inspired by the theme of the 2026 conference:
COACHING: A SOURCE OF STABILITY IN THE MIDST OF TURMOIL
The three areas of focus
1. Nature, a powerful metaphor:
Let's draw inspiration from nature's resilience and regeneration, from what promotes biodiversity, to get back to basics in our coaching practice, strengthen our balance, adjust our references, and navigate through the storm.
2. Let's encourage human power:
Let's be committed actors in strengthening our humanity, let's draw on our collective intelligence to make a concrete commitment to the common good. Let's continue to sow and nurture young shoots, capitalizing on the strength of our achievements and the experience of all.
3. Let's co-create the coaching of tomorrow:
Strong and proud of our 25 years of achievements, our coaching profession must evolve in dialogue with scientific, technological, and societal advances. Let's create new alliances and strengthen human power. Let's rely on research, new technologies, and complementary practices. Let's broaden our perspectives for even greater impact with our clients.
Please read the conditions for submitting your proposal to avoid it being rejected before review.
Deadline
- You have until January 31, 2026, to submit your proposal;
- You will receive confirmation of receipt within 48 hours of submitting your proposal.
To submit your project, please fill out the online form
You may submit more than one proposal; each must be written separately and you must indicate a hierarchy of importance or preference. It is important to summarize the main points of your presentation and your experience as a facilitator.
If you have any questions, please write to us at: ateliers-congres@icfquebec.org
- Target audience: coaches and anyone interested in professional coaching
- Workshop duration: 90 minutes
- Language: English and/or French
- Number of participants per group: between 25 and 100 people
The workshops aim to:
- Contribute to the personal and professional development of members and participants;
- Offer members opportunities for professional development in one or more of the eight competencies;
- Supervise, coach, and promote professionalization;
- Increase public recognition of coaching in Quebec.
Selection criteria:
- The proposal is related to one of the three areas of action for the theme;
- The proposal meets the objectives of ICF Quebec, including contributing to the personal and professional development of members;
- The proposed workshop is participatory and experiential in nature;
- The proposal covers topics of interest to coaches and is related to the theme and areas of focus of the conference. This may include research, experimentation, innovative tools, new trends in coaching, an approach aimed at a specific clientele, etc;
- Priority is given to certified members of ICF Quebec;
- The facilitator understands that their facilitation is on a volunteer basis;
- The facilitator has experience in facilitation or training;
- Workshops will be selected based on the quality of the content, the target audience, the teaching/facilitation strategy, and the relevance of the topic.
Notice of participation and commitment
If your proposal is selected, we will invite you in February/March 2026 for a virtual interview where you will have the opportunity to present the essence and structure of your workshop.
Following this stage, if your workshop is selected, you will receive confirmation of the date and time of your workshop in April 2026, along with general instructions regarding the conference.
Those whose applications are not selected will be notified as soon as possible.
We appreciate your participation! We look forward to seeing you at the conference!
Your organizing committee