Catalyst's year ahead: New research and solutions to drive more impact

What's coming next and what it means for your organization.

Join this exclusive unveiling of Catalyst’s 2026 research initiatives and solutions with an in-depth first look at the groundbreaking studies, actionable insights, and learning tools to help you further inclusion, belonging and organizational performance across global workplaces.

What you'll learn

• The NEW Convergent Leader: A human x AI leadership model for sustaining growth through disruption - In partnership with Coqual, we explore the next frontier of leadership in the age of AI. This report unveils a new leadership model and playbook that enables organizations to identify and close critical gaps to maximize business growth and sustainable success
• Rewards of Resolve: Navigating the Changing Landscape - In a follow-up to our groundbreaking “Risks of Retreat” report, this new study in partnership with Meltzer Center examines the impact of organizational shifts to diversity, equity and inclusion programs, policies, and practices in response to the US executive orders and resultant ripple effects across Canada and the UK.
• MARC (Mutual Accountability, Real Change) Gender Partnership Model - This flagship report introduces a research-backed model for gender partnership in the workplace, breaking down core behaviors and their impact.
• Inclusion Practices Review - This research review quantifies the impact of inclusion best practices and solutions on the workplace. Learn which actions and policies deliver the greatest ROI, and access troubleshooting guides for overcoming barriers to successful implementation.

Speakers

• Joy Ohm, Vice President, Knowledge Architect and Writer, Catalyst
• Kelly Montes, Executive Director, US, Catalyst
• Emily Shaffer, PhD, Senior Director, Research, Catalyst
• Ellie Smith, PhD, Director, Research, Catalyst Europe, Catalyst
• Emily V. Troiano, Vice President, Solution Design, Catalyst
• Jaime Carney, Senior Director, Product Management, Catalyst

For questions, please contact [email protected].