CliftonStrengths® Forum
The Human Advantage: Leading With Strengths in the Age of AI
Washington, D.C. • Oct. 20, 2026
CliftonStrengths Forum is a one-day, in-person event for those who use CliftonStrengths to support growth and development in their organizations.
The forum brings together organizational leaders, HR and learning professionals, coaches and champions for Gallup-led sessions, peer exchanges and meaningful networking. Together, you’ll explore how strengths-based development helps people find clarity and confidence while creating human connection during times of accelerating change.
This year’s theme, The Human Advantage: Leading With Strengths in the Age of AI, focuses on one of the most urgent questions facing organizations today: How do we prepare people, leaders and cultures for a workplace being reshaped by AI and emerging technologies?
We’ll examine what it takes to close the gap between technological ambition and human adoption, strengthen executive alignment for people-first development, and help managers, coaches and leaders support employees through disruption.
Agenda
All times listed are Eastern Daylight Time. Additional agenda details coming soon.
Hosted by Buddy Steele | Director of Learning and Creative Media
| 8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. |
Registration and Breakfast Start the day with breakfast and an opportunity to connect with fellow CliftonStrengths practitioners, coaches and organizational leaders.
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| 9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. |
The AI-Ready Organization: Closing the Gap Between Technology and Culture Dean Jones | Global Talent Development Architect Work is changing quickly, and that creates new opportunities for strengths-based practitioners. Explore why culture, leadership and human capability are essential to becoming AI-ready, and how CliftonStrengths can help organizations close the gap between technological ambition and human adoption.
Peer Exchange: What’s Hardest Right Now You’re not alone in navigating difficult challenges. This peer exchange is designed for honest conversation with others leading, scaling or sustaining strengths-based work. In this facilitated discussion, participants will explore common barriers such as stakeholder resistance, change fatigue, demonstrating value and building momentum.
Managing People in the Age of AI Andy Stewart | Associate Principal AI is reshaping roles, expectations and the employee experience. This session explores what managers, coaches and talent leaders need to know about anxiety, adaptability and performance — and how a strengths-based approach can help people bring judgment, creativity, relationships and meaning to a changing workplace.
Strengths Engineering Jillian White | Subject Matter Expert, Culture and Strengths-Based Leadership Strengths Engineering explores how leaders can intentionally design systems, teams and workflows that help people do more of what they do best. We will examine how CliftonStrengths can move beyond individual insight to shape the conditions for performance, engagement and organizational transformation. Coaches and organizational leaders will gain practical ideas for engineering strengths into the everyday structures and rhythms of work.
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| 12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m. |
Networking Lunch Continue the conversation over lunch with fellow practitioners, coaches, HR leaders and Gallup experts.
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| 1:30 p.m.–4:15 p.m. |
Amplifying Your Strengths: From AI Use to Breakthrough Andy Kemp | Research Associate, Gallup Practice Drawing on Gallup research about how employees are using AI and where it is making the biggest difference, this session explores how CliftonStrengths can help people move from general adoption to more intentional, high-value use. You will consider where AI can create value in your work and the distinctive contribution you can make in an AI-enabled workplace. You will identify opportunities to use AI to amplify what you do best, reduce friction and unlock new possibilities for performance.
Peer Exchange: What Are You Going to Do With This? Turn insight into action through a facilitated peer conversation focused on practical next steps. Participants will identify one action to take in the next 30 days and receive input, ideas and encouragement from fellow practitioners.
What’s Next in CliftonStrengthsBuddy Steele | Director of Learning and Creative Media Andrew Bridger | Director of Product, CliftonStrengths
Emily Lorenz | Senior Methodologist Explore emerging research, future development opportunities and technological innovations that support strengths-based coaching and development. |
| 4:15 p.m.–5:15 p.m. |
Networking Reception Join a hosted networking reception to continue conversations and build relationships with fellow CliftonStrengths practitioners and Gallup leaders.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I attend more than one CliftonStrengths Forum event? +
No. Registration is limited to one event location per attendee.
Can I attend virtually and will sessions be available on demand? +
No. The CliftonStrengths Forum is intentionally designed as an in-person experience, with interactive sessions, meaningful discussions, and opportunities to connect directly with fellow strengths practitioners and leaders. To preserve the collaborative nature of the event, sessions will not be available virtually or on demand.
Where will the events be held? +
The CliftonStrengths Forum will be hosted in Omaha, Washington, D.C., and London. Venue details are located on the individual location pages.
What is the cancellation policy? +
Cancellations must be submitted in writing no later than two weeks prior to the event date. Requests received after this deadline will not be eligible for cancellation. Please refer to the individual location pages for applicable dates.
Who should attend this event? +
This event is designed for professionals who use CliftonStrengths to build stronger teams and cultures, including practitioners, coaches, HR leaders, learning leaders and organizational champions.
What is included in my registration? +
Registration includes a full day of sessions, breakfast and lunch, and beverages served during the afternoon networking reception.