Where the DFA community comes together to learn and connect.
DFA’s programs and events provide the opportunity to hear the latest thinking and best practices in leadership, organizational change, and humanizing work cultures.
Our programs and events showcase real-world examples, practical tools, and actionable insights to help professionals strengthen leadership, build thriving workplaces, and accomplish their goals, along with opportunities for networking with other professionals.
All Programs and Events
DFA’s programs and events are designed to support organizations working to humanize work cultures, and the individuals who guide those efforts. All programs and events are open to DFA members. The Annual Conference is open to non-members.
Annual Conference
Each fall, we bring together leaders across industries to explore emerging workplace trends, share innovative practices, and build actionable ideas for the future.
Explore the Annual Conference ›Innovation Circles
Confidential, facilitated peer roundtables where members can openly discuss challenges, exchange ideas, and learn from colleagues navigating similar situations.
Explore Innovation Circles ›Leadership Symposium
A three-part virtual learning series for professionals at Leader and Champion member organizations focused on expanding leadership capabilities, strengthening business acumen, and exploring the skills needed to lead in today's evolving workplace.
Explore the Leadership Symposium ›Research Summits
Data-driven sessions that translate DFA's latest research findings into actionable insights and practical next steps for organizations.
Explore Research Summits ›Signature Sessions
Bi-monthly virtual sessions featuring leading experts who share fresh insights, practical tools, and proven strategies for leadership, culture, and workplace innovation.
Explore Signature Sessions ›Not a member?
Most DFA events are an exclusive member benefit. Joining gives your entire organization access to Signature Sessions, Innovation Circles, Research Summits, and two complimentary Annual Conference tickets. Champion and Leader-level members also receive access to the Leadership Symposium.
Explore membership ›Upcoming Programming and Events
DFA Awards Program
Each fall at the DFA Annual Conference, we honor the leaders and organizations setting the standard for human-centered work cultures.
Culture Catalyst Award
Recognizes visionary leaders who champion human-centered workplace transformation and drive meaningful, lasting culture change.
DFA Humanizing Work Award
Honors an innovator who leads culture from the top and is transforming their organization toward a more human-centered workplace.
DFA Impact Award
Recognizes powerful initiatives proven to have a significant impact on humanizing the workplace and advancing culture change.
Flex Leader Award
Recognizes an executive who promotes a more inclusive workplace through holistic flexibility.
Luminary Award
Honors a global leader whose vision and values are leaving a lasting legacy of inclusion and human-centered leadership.
Most DFA programs and events are an exclusive member benefit.
Membership gives your entire organization access to Signature Sessions, Innovation Circles, Research Summits, and two complimentary Annual Conference tickets. Champion & Leader-level members receive access to the Leadership Symposium.