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Step into the NextWave Change Collective
Arizona’s premier change leadership conference, designed to equip HR professionals, project managers, change management experts, and those leading strategic initiatives and innovation to shape the future of work.
Hosted by ChangeSync on Jan. 23, 2026, NextWave brings you a full-day immersion into the current and future landscape of workplace AI, culture, and change leadership. Walk away with practical strategies, stronger change leadership skills, and a network of peers tackling workplace transformation head-on. This event is built for professionals who don’t just adapt to change they shape it.
Limited onsite seating — register today! Can't travel? No problem, we offer unlimited virtual attendance.
Why Join NextWave Change Collective?
Event Details
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What Attendees Receive
Exclusive access to our Slack community for ongoing collaboration and networking.
Coordinated activities to build lasting relationships with peers shaping the future of work.
Practical resources and tools to implement change leadership insights right away.
6 hours of professional development credit toward continuing education or certification.
Who Should Attend?
Whether you guide people, projects, or strategy, this conference is designed for:
Keynote Speakers
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Understand the direct link between values, leadership effectiveness, and organizational performance.
Strengthen culture by translating values into daily actions and decision-making.
Lead authentically in ways that attract and retain top talent while driving long-term growth.
By reconnecting with the heartbeat of their culture, leaders will discover how to build stronger teams, stronger businesses, and a stronger future.
With years of experience guiding organizations through large-scale transformations, Eddi will unpack the essential mindsets and capabilities that leaders need to thrive in the face of constant disruption. Attendees will leave with both inspiration and actionable tools to strengthen their leadership in times of change.
Apply the TRANSFORM framework to lead confidently in uncertain environments.
Cultivate adaptability, resilience, and trust as leadership cornerstones.
Balance human connection with technological innovation in driving change.
Move beyond reacting to change and begin shaping it with intention.
Attendees will leave ready to embrace change not as a challenge to overcome, but as a catalyst for growth and transformation.
Using KeepWOL’s AI-powered, game-centric platform, attendees explore personal and relational drivers, gain insights from peers across industries, and leave with actionable strategies to enhance collaboration, psychological safety, and sustained connection.
Game-based Think Tank revealing internal drivers and relational patterns.
Cross-industry learning and psychological safety.
Real-time team-dynamics data via KeepWOL’s AI to measure and scale connection.
This interactive session will move participants beyond surface talk to real stories and the emotional undercurrents that shape how we show up.
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Mary Patino has led the way at CVS Health, partnering with executives to implement AI in ways that truly put people first. Brandon Wilson guides organizations across industries in reimagining software development with AI, highlighting how these approaches parallel the evolution of change management.
This keynote offers practical insights and inspiring examples of harnessing AI responsibly to drive culture, collaboration, and meaningful experiences at scale.
Understand the real opportunities — and risks — of AI beyond the headlines.
Apply human-centered design principles to guide AI adoption.
Foster trust, transparency, and inclusion in AI-driven change.
Build workplaces where technology amplifies, rather than replaces, human potential.
By looking beyond the hype, attendees will discover how to create a future of work that is both technologically advanced and profoundly human.
Have a renewed perspective on the power of culture in uniting teams.
Apply practical ways to build deeper human connection in an increasingly digital world.
Feel inspired to lead with courage, even amid rapid change and disruption.
Carry forward the conference insights into meaningful and lasting impact.
As the final note of the day, Marcel’s keynote will send leaders out energized, grounded, and ready to lead the future together.
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Upcoming Sessions
Agenda
A full day designed to inspire, connect, and equip leaders with the tools and insights needed to navigate change with confidence.
Enjoy breakfast and connect with fellow attendees before diving into the sessions.
Kick off the day with a warm welcome and set the tone for a transformative experience.
Presented by Dr. Susan Hayer, CEO, Values Matter in Organizations
Take a short break to recharge, grab refreshments, and connect informally with peers.
Presented by Eddi Trevizo, CXO, ChangeSync
Enjoy a catered lunch and continue conversations with fellow attendees.
Engage in a structured networking session to build new connections and share insights.
Presented by Lauren Fitzpatrick, CEO, KeepWOL
Refresh with coffee and light snacks before diving into the next sessions.
Presented by Brandon Wilson, CEO, Steadynamic & Mary Patino former Executive Director at CVS Health and Founder of GuideAI Advisors
Presented by Marcel Johnson, Renowned Speaker, Coach, and Strategist
Key takeaways from the day, final reflections, and inspiration to put ideas into action.
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$349 after November 28
Join Us Onsite In Scottsdale For A Full Day Of Learning, Connection, And Inspiration.
Limited seats — register today!
$349 after November 28
Join Us Virtually From Anywhere For A Day Of Learning, Connection, And Inspiration.
Unlimited virtual seats!
Trusted By:
Cali Standard, Senior Change Manager, Colorado Springs Utilities
I completed ChangeSync's Masterclass Certification for change management! So many great things to share about my experience with ChangeSync. In 3.5 days, ChangeSync provided me with the skills, practical knowledge, tools, and confidence to lead change initiatives in a meaningful and methodical way. I feel so much more equipped to do my job having been through this program. I can’t recommend ChangeSync enough!
Chris Washington, Sr. Organizational Change Manager, Salt River Project (SRP)
I completed my Masterclass Certification with ChangeSync! The course was insightful and provided me with many useful tools and templates to enhance my change management skills. I look forward to sharing my new knowledge with colleagues at work. The material was easy to understand and an excellent gateway into the world of change management. Well done, ChangeSync!
James Hutchins, Change Management Leader, CNH Industrial
What an amazing experience!
Thank you ChangeSync team and fellow Change Management Practitioners for a great week of learning.
I look forward to putting to practice the new tools in my toolbox.
Peter Spark, Director Project Delivery, Clinical Maestro
One of the many things this course taught me is that change management doesn’t stop once the change happens, it needs to continue on to ensure that the change is embedded into the organization, the culture, the people and their mindset. Being responsible for implementation of a SAAS solution I will use this knowledge to really help me continue engagement and ensure we are able to embed our solution into the customers processes.
Kate Ferraro, Senior Manager Project Delivery, Strategikon
What resonated with me the most about ChangeSync’s training is building a framework for change, asking questions to understand the stakeholders better, and looking at the change from their perspective. We have really needed these skills in order to build up our procedures for tracking, managing, and understanding the impacts of change within our clients. (ChangeSync’s) tools have given us a great head start to begin with the end goal in mind.
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