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2026 Impact Accelerator – June 3, 2026

Announcing the 2026 DFA Impact Accelerator

June 3, 2026 | 9:30 – 4:00 PM CT | Chicago, IL

Every leader we talk to has at least one idea or initiative that matters deeply to their organization and isn’t gaining the traction it should.

The challenge usually isn’t knowing what needs to happen. It’s building alignment, navigating resistance, and sustaining momentum when everything else keeps competing for attention.

The DFA Impact Accelerator is designed for exactly that.

On Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in Chicago, a small cohort of leaders will work through DFA’s S.P.A.R.K. Framework for Igniting Change and apply it directly to a real idea or initiative they are leading. They’ll leave with a concrete strategy, clear priorities, and a practical 90-day plan for execution.

The Impact Accelerator is limited to 40 participants to ensure a focused, high-value experience.

Eligibility: This event is open to DFA members and non-members.

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Signature Session: Upward Reviews in Practice – May 19, 2026

Signature Session

Upward Reviews in Practice: Building Cultures of Accountability and Trust

May 19, 2026 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET

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What does it actually take to give employees a meaningful voice in shaping the leadership around them? This candid panel brings together people leaders from organizations that have successfully embedded upward feedback into their performance cultures.

By treating feedback as a two-way conversation rather than a top-down exercise, these firms have built cultures of reflection, accountability, and continuous learning that benefit employees and leaders alike. Panelists will share the real-world decisions behind their programs including how they earned buy-in, created psychological safety, and connected feedback to growth rather than consequence.

Whether you’re exploring upward reviews for the first time or strengthening an existing process, this session delivers practical takeaways from firms that have turned upward feedback into lasting cultural change.

Eligibility: This event is open to DFA members only.

Members: Register in the Member Resource Center or by contacting us.