2027 NEXT Conference
Join us at Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa
The NEXT Conference is where co-ops and businesses meet. You’ll be immersed in everything from industry trends and emerging technologies to best practice sharing and valuable on-the-job intangibles. Repeat attendees and survey feedback confirms the value of the NEXT for professional development and networking.
2027 Speakers
Opening Speaker
Kate O'Neill
Speaker, Author, Tech Humanist
Kate O’Neill is a digital innovator, chief executive, business writer, and globally recognized speaker widely known as the “Tech Humanist.” She is the founder and CEO of KO Insights, a strategic advisory firm that enhances human experiences at scale through data-driven and AI-led interactions. Kate has worked with prestigious clients like Google, IBM, Microsoft, and the United Nations, and she was one of the first 100 employees at Netflix.
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Closing Speaker
Lenny Krebs
Championship Coach, Educator, Motivational Speaker
Lenny Krebs has spent three decades proving that championships are built long before tip-off — in the habits, mindset, and mental toughness a team develops together. As the head girls basketball coach at Warsaw High School for the past nine seasons, Krebs has turned the Lady Tigers into one of the most consistent powerhouses in Indiana, and today he brings that same playbook for building mentally resilient performers to organizations, schools, and businesses across the country.
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