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George Mason University—The Fuse Center at Mason Square (Arlington Campus)
Join us for the region’s most exciting Organization Development event of the year!
Spend the day with fellow OD practitioners, thought leaders, and industry experts exploring the latest trends, best practices, and innovative ideas shaping the future of Organization Development.
Connect. Learn. Grow.
- Connect with industry professionals to build meaningful relationships.
- Connect through an authentic, shared OD experience that fosters deeper engagement and community.
- Connect with new skills and knowledge to drive meaningful impact in a rapidly changing workplace.
This synergistic, thought-provoking, engaging, and fun day will offer opportunities for learning, collaboration, and inspiration.
Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise, spark new ideas, or strengthen connections within the OD community, you’ll leave the day feeling energized and inspired.
PLANNING IS UNDERWAY—STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFORMATION!
Share your knowledge with us.
As planning ramps up for our Annual Conference, we invite you to share your knowledge, experience, and insights with our community.
This event brings together Organization Development practitioners, Change Management professionals, and Coaches for a day of learning, connection, and collaboration. It’s an opportunity for thought leaders and practitioners to exchange ideas, share best practices, and explore innovative approaches that are shaping the future of our field.
We are seeking engaging speakers and facilitators who can offer practical tools, fresh perspectives, and meaningful dialogue that participants can bring back to their organizations and clients.
We welcome proposals that inspire learning, spark conversation, and support the growth of our OD community—join us in creating a dynamic, thought-provoking, and impactful conference experience.
PROPOSALS ARE DUE BY 11:59 ET ON MONDAY, June 15.
Showcase your services, tools, and products to a dynamic audience of Organization Development consultants, coaches, facilitators, business and government leaders, operations professionals, and human resources managers—all eager to learn, connect, and collaborate with industry experts.
Our Annual Conference brings together professionals from across the OD and leadership community for a full day of learning, networking, and innovation. Sponsoring this event provides a unique opportunity to increase visibility, build relationships, and demonstrate your commitment to advancing the field of Organization Development.
CBODN offers several ways for organizations to support the 2026 Conference while connecting directly with attendees. We welcome the opportunity to create a mutually beneficial partnership that highlights your organization and its contributions to the community.
SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR CBODN CONNECT 2025 SPONSORS!! Thank you again to our amazing sponsors whose generous support helped us create meaningful opportunities for connection, learning, and growth within our community. We're truly grateful for your partnership! |
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SEE WHAT PAST PARTICIPANTS ARE SAYING |
“So well done! Wonderful conference. Thank you for all of the hard work and planning that was put into this. “Great variety of workshops. Great information and tools. Great conference.” “Real-world and practical. Insights, resources and practices that support my effectiveness as a practitioner. Clear opportunities for action.” “It was a great event and people were great along with the sessions.” “Great options. Wonderful presenters.” “The sessions provided practical suggestions that I can use. And I met some wonderful people.” “Sessions offered awesome frameworks for approaching connection and my work in a more effective way.” “The conference was well organized. It had a lot of substance. It had relevant sponsors. There were a lot of volunteers to support the success of the day.” |
Who We AreChesapeake Bay Organization Development Network (CBODN) is the premier DC Metro area network for organization development (OD) practitioners. Founded in Chesapeake Bay, Maryland, our name pays homage to those elders who made vital contributions to the field of OD. | Quick links | Connect with CBODN |
