Da Nang, Vietnam — The organizing committee of the ELEVATE Conference is proud to announce the ELEVATE 2026 Conference: Accelerate Growth – Asia Leadership & Development Dialogue, taking place on March 20, 2026 at The An Heritage. Following the success of ELEVATE 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City, the 2026 edition will bring together global industry pioneers, renowned coaching leaders, and influential business executives to advance the future of leadership development and professional growth in Asia.
Hosted in the historic coastal city of Hoi An near Da Nang, the conference will serve as a high-level dialogue platform for executives, entrepreneurs, coaches, and emerging leaders seeking innovative strategies to navigate today’s rapidly evolving business landscape.
The event will be held at The An Heritage, a premier integrated urban resort and luxury residential development created by MSH Group. Situated along the scenic Co Co River and minutes from An Bang Beach, the venue combines modern luxury with the cultural heritage of central Vietnam, offering an inspiring environment for global thought leadership and collaboration.
ELEVATE 2026 will feature a dynamic program of keynote presentations, expert panels, and experiential learning sessions led by distinguished leaders from Silicon Valley and across Asia. Participants will gain exclusive insights into emerging trends in leadership, coaching, artificial intelligence, and business transformation—equipping them with the tools needed to build resilient organizations and lead high-performing teams.
Beyond knowledge sharing, the conference will provide a powerful networking platform where attendees can connect with global experts, industry innovators, and like-minded professionals. The event aims to foster strategic partnerships while empowering leaders to translate ideas into measurable business impact.
“ELEVATE 2026 is designed to move leaders from possibility to performance,” said the organizing team. “By bringing together world-class experts and forward-thinking professionals, the conference will accelerate leadership capabilities, unlock professional potential, and contribute to the sustainable growth of businesses and communities across the region.”
Through immersive learning experiences and practical frameworks—including coaching methodologies and AI-powered leadership tools—participants will leave the conference equipped with actionable strategies to stay ahead of industry trends and drive meaningful change within their organizations.
About ELEVATE Conference
ELEVATE is an international leadership and professional development platform dedicated to empowering leaders, coaches, and entrepreneurs through world-class learning experiences, global networking opportunities, and transformative dialogue.
Our event brief information can be found here:
*Time: 08:15 AM - 06:00 PM, March 20, 2026
*Location: The An Heritage — 3B House, The An Heritage, Lac Long Quan St., Ha My Dong A Hamlet, Dien Ban Dong Ward, Da Nang City, Vietnam.
*For those who can not fly to Hoi An, can register to attend the conference in the morning via this link: https://luma.com/txof7w5e.
*Organisers: Coach On Tap, Colina Dreamcatcher, and SmartR
*Target audience size: around 200-300 guests.
*Keynote Speakers:
- JeanAnn Nichols – Board Member, Executive Coach, Stanford Leadership Instructor, Technologist (San Francisco Bay Area, CA). Former Vice President, Sales & Marketing and General Manager of Intel Corporation (US) for over 30-years.
- Jeff Smith – VP SE, CTO Office, Founder, Entrepreneur (NZ). Former VP of Nutanix (US) Previously with Apigee (acquired by Google), BlueCoat (now Broadcom), Aruba (now HPE), NTT (Japan), and DevRev (New Zealand).
*Speakers
- Chị Mai Khôi - Executive Coach, MA & CPCC Relationship Expert, Best selling Author, Toàn Vẹn Institute, Founder & Master Coach Trainer.
- MaryAnn Ireland - Executive Coach, Facilitator, Team Mobilizer, Founder and Principal, ClarityWorks (San Francisco Bay Area, US).
- Per Bristow - Voice, Influence & Performance Coach (Sweden/Los Angeles, US).
- Tanya Monsef - Executive Coach, SCU Executive Professor (Silicon Valley, US), Former partnered with leading global innovators: Google, Meta, Genentech and NetGear.
- Van Nguyen - Founder & CEO, SmartR, Former Director of Innovation, IBP, Former Area Manager, NOV.
*Panelists:
- Tanya Truong – Moderator, Executive Coach, MA, PCC & OD Consultant, Founder of Insage Leadership Consulting, Coach on Tap & Elevate Conference (US/Global), Former senior leader in global people & culture teams at: Techcombank (VN), Nutanix, Clorox, Johnson & Johnson, Trend Micro.
- Linh Dao - Executive Coach, PCC, Founder & CEO, InCoach (VN), Former Consultant at McKinsey (VN), The WorldBank, Fidelity Information Service Inc.
- Milena Nguyen - Founder of Impact Coaching Circle & Impact Coaching Alliance (VN/SEA), Business Coach, Author and TEDx Speaker working with clients across 30+ countries.
- Steven Tran – Director of Talent Management & Development, Techcombank (VN), Former Finance Business Partner, Senior Consultant, HR Transformation Consultant (Melbourne, Australia).
- Quy Nguyen - Co-Founder & CEO WorkFlow, Co-Founder & Former CEO, ICS Bilingual School (VN).
- Kathy - Founder, EpicTeamAI and Founders 1stTM
Presenters:
- Cheryl Duong Tu - Head of Growth, AhaSlides (VN), Former Managing Director and Head of Marketing.
- Dung Nguyen - Corporate Well-being & EAP Advisor, ICF-Certified Professional Coach.
- John Christy – Executive & Leadership Coach, PCC (San Francisco, US), Former 30+ years Emergency Services Firefighter-Paramedic, Captain and Peer Support Team Leader (US).
- Ky-Nam Doan - Co-Founder & CTO of SmartR, Former Investor Advisors, CSO of Duy Tan, Maison and graduate of MIT.
- Tom Bosschaert - Founder & CEO, EXCEPT (Global), Founder of Vito (VN), Chairman, Environment Committee, World Institute for Change Management and Innovation (WICMI) (Switzerland).
- Vibha Venkatesh - Mindshift & Psychosomatic Coach (ICF), Founder & CEO, Vizen Consulting.
*Event Agenda:
Morning Sessions
08:15 | Registration, Networking & Booth Visits
08:45 | Opening Ceremony & Keynotes
09:30 | Interactive Speakers & Presentations
10:00 | Panel Talk & Tea Break
11:15 | Keynote Speakers & Presentations
Afternoon Sessions
12:30 | Lunch, Networking & Booth visits
13:30 | Leadership/Business Workshops Session 1
14:30 | Leadership/Business Workshops Session 2
15:30 | Leadership/Business Workshops Session 3
16:30 | Raffles Prizes & Closing Ceremony
16:45 | Happy Hour & Networking
18:00 | Event ends
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ELEVATE 2026 brings together top industry leaders, executive coaches, and business experts to share insights on leadership, coaching, and professional growth. We are excited to introduce some of the esteemed speakers and panelists who will be joining us:
*Speakers
- Chị Mai Khôi - Executive Coach, MA & CPCC Relationship Expert, Best selling Author, Toàn Vẹn Institute, Founder & Master Coach Trainer.
- MaryAnn Ireland - Executive Coach, Facilitator, Team Mobilizer, Founder and Principal, ClarityWorks (San Francisco Bay Area, US).
- Per Bristow - Voice, Influence & Performance Coach (Sweden/Los Angeles, US).
- Tanya Monsef - Executive Coach, SCU Executive Professor (Silicon Valley, US), Former partnered with leading global innovators: Google, Meta, Genentech and NetGear.
- Van Nguyen - Founder & CEO, SmartR, Former Director of Innovation, IBP, Former Area Manager, NOV.
*Panelists:
- Tanya Truong – Moderator, Executive Coach, MA, PCC & OD Consultant, Founder of Insage Leadership Consulting, Coach on Tap & Elevate Conference (US/Global), Former senior leader in global people & culture teams at: Techcombank (VN), Nutanix, Clorox, Johnson & Johnson, Trend Micro.
- Linh Dao - Executive Coach, PCC, Founder & CEO, InCoach (VN), Former Consultant at McKinsey (VN), The WorldBank, Fidelity Information Service Inc.
- Milena Nguyen - Founder of Impact Coaching Circle & Impact Coaching Alliance (VN/SEA), Business Coach, Author and TEDx Speaker working with clients across 30+ countries.
- Steven Tran – Director of Talent Management & Development, Techcombank (VN), Former Finance Business Partner, Senior Consultant, HR Transformation Consultant (Melbourne, Australia).
- Quy Nguyen - Co-Founder & CEO WorkFlow, Co-Founder & Former CEO, ICS Bilingual School (VN).
- Kathy - Founder, EpicTeamAI and Founders 1stTM
These experts will share valuable insights, best practices, and strategies to help professionals and organizations elevate their leadership and business success.
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ELEVATE 2026 brings together globally recognized thought leaders in leadership, coaching, and organizational development. Our keynote speakers are industry experts who have guided executives, teams, and organizations toward success through transformative coaching and leadership strategies:
- JeanAnn Nichols – Board Member, Executive Coach, Stanford Leadership Instructor, Technologist (San Francisco Bay Area, CA). Former Vice President, Sales & Marketing and General Manager of Intel Corporation (US) for over 30-years.
- Jeff Smith – VP SE, CTO Office, Founder, Entrepreneur (NZ). Former VP of Nutanix (US) Previously with Apigee (acquired by Google), BlueCoat (now Broadcom), Aruba (now HPE), NTT (Japan), and DevRev (New Zealand).
These distinguished speakers will share actionable insights, leadership strategies, and coaching techniques designed to help professionals and organizations navigate change, improve decision-making, and drive success.
ELEVATE 2026 is proud to feature influential coaches, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders who are shaping the future of leadership, coaching, and personal development.
*Speakers
- Chị Mai Khôi - Executive Coach, MA & CPCC Relationship Expert, Best selling Author, Toàn Vẹn Institute, Founder & Master Coach Trainer.
- MaryAnn Ireland - Executive Coach, Facilitator, Team Mobilizer, Founder and Principal, ClarityWorks (San Francisco Bay Area, US).
- Per Bristow - Voice, Influence & Performance Coach (Sweden/Los Angeles, US).
- Tanya Monsef - Executive Coach, SCU Executive Professor (Silicon Valley, US), Former partnered with leading global innovators: Google, Meta, Genentech and NetGear.
- Van Nguyen - Founder & CEO, SmartR, Former Director of Innovation, IBP, Former Area Manager, NOV.
*Panelists:
- Tanya Truong – Moderator, Executive Coach, MA, PCC & OD Consultant, Founder of Insage Leadership Consulting, Coach on Tap & Elevate Conference (US/Global), Former senior leader in global people & culture teams at: Techcombank (VN), Nutanix, Clorox, Johnson & Johnson, Trend Micro.
- Linh Dao - Executive Coach, PCC, Founder & CEO, InCoach (VN), Former Consultant at McKinsey (VN), The WorldBank, Fidelity Information Service Inc.
- Milena Nguyen - Founder of Impact Coaching Circle & Impact Coaching Alliance (VN/SEA), Business Coach, Author and TEDx Speaker working with clients across 30+ countries.
- Steven Tran – Director of Talent Management & Development, Techcombank (VN), Former Finance Business Partner, Senior Consultant, HR Transformation Consultant (Melbourne, Australia).
- Quy Nguyen - Co-Founder & CEO WorkFlow, Co-Founder & Former CEO, ICS Bilingual School (VN).
- Kathy - Founder, EpicTeamAI and Founders 1stTM
To successfully organize this program, the Organizing Committee is very grateful to cooperate with Sponsors and partners such as:
- The AN Heritage
- AhaSlides
- ClarityWorks Executive Coaching & Team Mobilization
- InCoach
- Insagen Leadership Consulting
- Per Bristow
- Tôi Toàn Vẹn
- DevRev
- Except Integrated Sustainability
- Milena Nguyen
- WorkFlow Space
- CRO Vietnam
- EPIC TeamAI
- Maenhir Partners
- Silicon Hiland Services
- Founders 1stTM
- Grandemy
- Techcombank
- ViCo
- VF Nu - Viet Kieu Nu
- Saigoneer
- UuDamStudio
- Rozie Synopsis
Join these renowned experts at ELEVATE 2026 as they share actionable insights, coaching methodologies, and leadership strategies that can transform careers and businesses.
Follow the Elevate pages for updates on the upcoming activities:
- Website: https://elevateconference.asia/
- Event Ticket: https://luma.com/ue8guo5d
- Facebook Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/coachontap
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coach-on-tap/
For further information regarding the event, please contact:
Mr. Van Nguyen (For Guests) - English + Vietnamese
Phone: +84 906 918 551 (WhatsApp)
Email: van.nguyen@smartr.co
Ms. Colina Q Tran (For Press/Media):
Phone: +84 907554796 (Zalo/Line/WhatsApp/Telegram)
Email: colina@colinadreamcatcher.com