NYU SPS To Host the Fourth Annual NYU Coaching & Technology Summit on July 7-8 in New York City

Summit To Showcase the Technologies, Research, and Leadership Shaping the Future of Coaching and Workplace Culture

NEW YORK, NY – June 24, 2025 – The NYU School of Professional Studies Division of Programs will host the Fourth Annual NYU Coaching & Technology Summit at the NYU Kimmel Center for University Life on July 7–8. This year’s event will bring together global leaders from business, academia, and innovation to examine the evolving role of coaching and technology in the workplace.

The 2025 Summit will feature over 50 distinguished speakers, including founders of pioneering coaching firms, top HR executives, AI researchers, health and wellbeing experts, and credentialing authorities. With a strong focus on AI integration, employee wellbeing, and inclusive coaching strategies, the program aims to provide actionable insights for shaping the next generation of workplace culture.

“The Summit is a platform where the coaching profession intersects with innovation and organizational transformation,” said Anna Tavis, NYU SPS clinical professor, department chair of the NYU SPS DPB Human Capital Management Department and event chair. “We are proud to convene thought leaders who are redefining how coaching can drive human and organizational potential.”

Summit Agenda Highlights

Day 1: Monday, July 7, 2025:

• AI & Coaching: A fireside chat with Manuela Veloso, PhD, Head of AI Research at JP Morgan Chase & Co.
• CEO Roundtable: Visionaries from Valence, AIIR Consulting, Optify, and Bravely discuss the next wave of coaching innovation.
• Executive Insights: Senior leaders from IBM, Prudential, LVMH, and Apollo share their strategies for leveraging coaching at scale.
• Social Impact: Programs that extend coaching to veterans, underserved populations, and volunteer-driven initiatives.

Day 2: Tuesday, July 8, 2025:

• Wellbeing and Leadership: Fireside chat with Matthew Breitfelder (Apollo) and Danny Shea (Thrive Global).
• Keynote Session: Martin E.P. Seligman, PhD, Director of the Positive Psychology Center at the University of Pennsylvania.
• Scientific Foundations: Research-led sessions with experts from BetterUp, ICF, Coach AI, and global universities.
• Health & Wellness Coaching: Panels exploring scalable coaching models in healthcare and wellbeing, featuring leaders from Headspace, Lyra Health, Shimmer, and the Mayo Clinic.

The Summit will also include technology demonstrations, emerging solutions showcases, and networking opportunities for industry professionals.

Summit Featured Speakers

• Pam Krulitz, Co-Founder, Optify
• Rebecca Rutschmann, Founder, Coach AI
• Jessica Edwards, Lyra Health
• Lucien Alziari, Former CHRO, Prudential Financial
• Nicky Terblanche, PhD, Stellenbosch Business School
• Gena Smith, CHRO, LVMH
• Kristi Wysocki, Diana Health

View the full agenda details at the 2025 NYU Coaching & Technology Summit.

If you are a media member who would like to report on the Summit and attend the event, please contact Michael DeMeo at michael.demeo@nyu.edu.

Summitt Event Sponsors and Partners

• Diamond Sponsor:
  • Valence
• Platinum Sponsor:
  • BetterUp
• Gold Sponsors:
  • AIIR Consulting
  • Hogan Assessments
  • International Coaching Federation
  • Optify
• Emerging Tech Partners:
  • Encore AI
  • Ovida
  • Shimmer
  • Yoodli, among others

About the NYU SPS Human Capital Management Program
The NYU SPS Program in Human Capital Management is a graduate and executive program that prepares professionals to lead through data-driven insight, inclusive leadership, and innovative coaching practices. Its program portfolio includes the MS in Executive Coaching & Organizational Consulting, MS in Human Capital Management, and MS in Human Capital Analytics & Technology.

About the NYU School of Professional Studies
Established in 1934, NYU SPS is an internationally recognized university that offers diverse students access and opportunity to practical, real-world preparation to thrive in their careers while building the next generation of industry leaders ready to embrace tomorrow’s innovations and challenges and lead change in global workplaces.

The NYU SPS global community is made up of industry professionals, doers, and trailblazers shaping the future of industries, positioning the School as an idea incubator center for various fields, including real estate, hospitality, global affairs, sports business, integrated marketing, HR, professional writing, and more.

Today, NYU SPS offers one of the most diverse portfolios of educational offerings at NYU, including graduate degrees, bachelor’s degrees for traditional and degree completion students, associate degrees, continuing education courses, and certificate programs.

NYU SPS hosts some of the largest and most in-demand industry conferences in the world, including the Schack Institute of Real Estate’s Capital Markets Conference, REIT Symposium, and National Symposium of Women in Real Estate; the Jonathan M. Tisch Center’s International Hospitality Industry Investment Forum; the Annual NYU Tax Conferences; and the NYU Coaching and Technology Summit. The School’s invaluable connections to industry leaders are a distinguishing factor in the education it provides.