Chief of Staff Connect LONDON 2026
From force multiplier to
builder
Join senior Chiefs of Staff & Operations leaders building scalable systems, intelligent operations, and high-performing teams.
November 13, 2026
London, UK
In partnership with
DARA CHEN
Attending the Chief of Staff Connect conference was a highly valuable way to connect with others in the role. It was a practical, engaging way to learn from and connect with the best. I not only left with a treasure trove of best practices but also gained a network of like-minded peers.
EMILIE GRAHL
Overall great conference. I most appreciated the time to network and learn from fellow CoS's, particularly the day 1 problem solving session.
Where Chiefs of Staff and Operators Unite.
Engage with a curated group of Chiefs of Staff and operations leaders from top-performing organizations, gaining insights from the people building and running the systems their businesses depend on.
- Chiefs of Staff driving strategic execution and alignment across high-performing organizations.
- COOs, BizOps, and RevOps leaders who own the operating systems the business runs on.
- Operators navigating the challenges of scaling, sustaining growth, or optimizing large, complex operations.
- CoS and ops teams working together to align leadership priorities, manage cross-functional initiatives, and create operational clarity across the organization.
Inside COSC LONDON
From force multiplier to builder
Chief of Staff Connect returns to London in 2026, bringing together senior Chiefs of Staff and operations leaders building the next generation of company execution. Join us for a one-day gathering designed for people who don't just support strategy, but turn it into measurable outcomes.
This year's focus is From Force Multiplier to Builder: the shift from amplifying leaders behind the scenes to owning the systems, programs, and operating models that move the business forward.
London also runs an Operations track, built with our partner Operations Nation, covering how the ops function actually gets built and scaled. Expect workshops, case studies, and peer roundtables led by people doing the work, not describing it.
We'll spotlight leaders delivering results (revenue growth, cost savings, organizational efficiency) while strengthening the power skills and judgment required to lead through complexity.
This year's focus is From Force Multiplier to Builder: the shift from amplifying leaders behind the scenes to owning the systems, programs, and operating models that move the business forward.
London also runs an Operations track, built with our partner Operations Nation, covering how the ops function actually gets built and scaled. Expect workshops, case studies, and peer roundtables led by people doing the work, not describing it.
We'll spotlight leaders delivering results (revenue growth, cost savings, organizational efficiency) while strengthening the power skills and judgment required to lead through complexity.
COSC LONDON 2025 Themes
Not Just a Conference, A Catalyst for Impact
Architecting Systems That Scale: From Ad Hoc to Operating Model
Design repeatable operating systems for planning, decisions, and communication that reduce friction and enable growth without constant intervention.
The Launcher's Toolkit: Shipping Projects That Move Metrics
Learn how top CoS leaders scope, resource, and deliver high-impact initiatives with clear KPIs, from AI implementations to new business units.
Developing Leaders, Not Just Supporting Them
Design programs that grow your executive team's capabilities and create succession depth across the organization.
Engineering Intelligent Operations: The CoS as Chief AI Architect
Take ownership of AI strategy execution—evaluating tools, designing workflows, driving adoption, and establishing governance that turns AI from experiment to competitive advantage.
From Firefighter to Architect: Designing Organizational Resilience
Stop solving the same problems repeatedly. Create early warning systems, decision protocols, and cross-functional structures that prevent crises and accelerate recovery.
12+
Expert Voices
3+
Hands-On Workshops
100+
Senior Chiefs of Staff
Agenda
Don't miss the full
Connect experience
Check-in – 8-9am
Registration, Breakfast & Networking
Grab a coffee, pick up your badge and meet the room.
Opening – 9:00-9:30am
The Builder Era of the Chief of Staff
Scott and Tom open the day with the question behind this year's theme: what happens when the Chief of Staff stops only multiplying a principal's output and starts building the company? A quick read on where the role is heading, why CoS and Ops belong in the same room, and how to get the most out of today.
Scott Amenta
Founder, Chief of Staff Network
Tom Guthrie
President, Chief of Staff Network
Networking – 9:30-10:00am
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Speed Networking
Connect organically with Chiefs of Staff and senior operators through a guided networking experience. You'll identify and build relationships with peers facing similar challenges and opportunities, ensuring you leave COSC with connections that will support your work long after the event.
Panel – 10:00-10:55am
The Bermuda Triangle: CEO, COO, and Chief of Staff
If you have a COO, why do you need a Chief of Staff? And if you have a great Chief of Staff, do you need a COO at all? Put a CEO, a COO and a CoS in the same org and work goes missing, decisions get lost and nobody's sure who owns what. Operators who've sat in these seats get specific on where the roles differ, where they collide, and how the best leadership teams design the triangle so it builds the company instead of swallowing it. You'll leave with a clear view of when a company needs one, the other, or both.
Farah Cohen
Founder, The Ops Engine™
Dora Nagy
Operating Advisor to CEOs and Leadership Teams
Break – 10:55-11:10am
Networking Break
Refill, reset and find the person from the panel you want to argue with.
Lightning Talks – 11:10am-12:10pm
Build the Ops Function Without Breaking It (or Yourself)
Plenty of Chiefs of Staff are also the entire ops team. This one's for you. Short talks from operators who built the function from scratch: what to build first, what to leave alone, and how to scale systems without breaking the people running them. Then split into CoS and Ops tables (Ops tables hosted by Operations Nation) and apply the same method to your own org.
Lunch – 12:10-1:15pm
Lunch & Networking
Refuel and recharge while deepening conversations from the morning. This lunch is your chance to reflect, share insights, and continue building meaningful relationships with CoS peers.
Fireside – 1:15-2:00pm
Chief of Staff to COO and Beyond: The Builder's Career Arc
Libby Dangoor went from Chief of Staff to COO and beyond. We'll dig into the moves and tradeoffs along the way: when to take on more scope, how to go from fixer to owner, and what she'd tell her CoS self today. For anyone wondering where this role leads.
Libby Dangoor
Chief Performance Officer, Multiverse
Roundtables – 2:00-3:00pm
Pick Your Table: Operator Roundtables
Small tables, candid conversation, your choice of topic. From your first 90 days with a new principal and proving value in an undefined role, to making your first ops hire and deciding where ops sits in the org. Every table is led by facilitators to make the most of each dialogue.
Léma Andrews-Hirano
Chief of Staff, thymia
Break – 3:00-3:20pm
Afternoon Break
Workshop – 3:20-4:20pm
You Can't Keep Up with AI. Build the System That Can.
Most people are using AI, but the way they use it is not improving. They collect prompts, try new tools and depend on themselves to keep pace with a field moving faster than any one person can sensibly follow. This workshop flips that relationship. Instead of treating AI as another tool you must continually learn to operate, you will use it to examine your working patterns, find where you are underusing it and recommend the next useful improvement.This is a working session, not a tour of someone else’s clever setup. Alex Craig and Jamie Mackay will show enough of their own AI-assisted operating systems to make the destination real. Participants will then analyse their chat history, work with a partner to improve one live workflow and build a simple loop that keeps revisiting that improvement. You will leave with something changed, not merely a longer list of things you ought to try.
Alex Craig
Office of the Chief Swig, PortSwigger
Jamie Mackay
Office of the CEO, PortSwigger
Talk – 4:20-5:00pm
From Trusted Operator to Senior Leader
How do you go from trusted operator to senior leader with real scope? Rachel Goldfarb and Suzi Coul get candid about the jump: earning a seat at the table, letting go of the work that made you valuable, and building a reputation that outlasts any one principal.
Rachael Goldfarb
Co-Founder, The Coul & Gold Group
Suzi Coul
Co-Founder, The Coul & Gold Group
Closing – 5:00-5:15pm
Closing Remarks & What's Next
Scott and Tom close the two days and point at what comes next for the community.
Scott Amenta
Founder, Chief of Staff Network
Tom Guthrie
President, Chief of Staff Network
COSC London Speakers
Operators who have already built it
Farah Cohen
Founder, The Ops Engine™
Dora Nagy
Operating Advisor to CEOs and Leadership Teams
Alex Craig
Office of the Chief Swig, PortSwigger
Jamie Mackay
Office of the CEO, PortSwigger
Libby Dangoor
Chief Performance Officer, Multiverse
Rachael Goldfarb
Co-Founder, The Coul & Gold Group
Suzi Coul
Co-Founder, The Coul & Gold Group
Léma Andrews-Hirano
Chief of Staff, thymia
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What Attendees Are Saying
Chief of Staff connect
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Meg Rockman
Fractional COO and Chief of Staff, Rockman Consulting
It was SO well conducted! The thoughtful planning and effort that went into it was evident. Thank you for putting on such a great event.
Dara Chen
Chief of Staff to CEO, Rad AI
Attending the Chief of Staff Connect conference was a highly valuable way to connect with others in the role. It was a practical, engaging way to learn from and connect with the best. I not only left with a treasure trove of best practices but also gained a network of like-minded peers.
Zoe Cornish
Chief of Staff and Culture, BrightLocal
It was a brilliant event with lots of practical takeaways.Coming from the UK, I did wonder if the content would be US-centric; however, it was all super relevant.
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FAQs
Here are the most common questions we receive. If you have any further questions, the best thing to do is reach out to a member of our team!
Where is the venue?
Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars, at 19 New Bridge Street, London EC4V 6DB.
What time does the day start and end?
Doors open at 8:00am for check-in, breakfast and networking. The day closes at 5:15pm.
Is there a hotel room block?
We don't have a formal block. Connect is hosted inside the Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars, so the simplest option is to book a room at the venue itself and come straight down in the morning.
Are meals included?
Yes. Breakfast on arrival, lunch, and breaks throughout the day.
Who should attend Connect?
Senior Chiefs of Staff from high-growth startups, large enterprises, government, universities, and nonprofits. If you're shaping strategy and driving execution at the executive level, Connect is for you.
What is PRO+ Membership?
PRO+ includes:
Full CoS Network Membership (private Slack, courses, and programs)
A ticket to Chief of Staff Connect 2026
Locked-in pricing for next year's conferences
To get started, apply for membership here.
Do you offer group discounts?
Yes! Bringing 3+ Chiefs of Staff from your company? Reach out to us for a special group rate.
Do you offer discounts for nonprofits?
We're eager to support nonprofit leaders. Email hi@chiefofstaff.network to request a nonprofit discount.
What is the refund policy?
We don't offer refunds. If you can't make it, you're welcome to donate your ticket to another Chief of Staff.