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 Who: ToP Facilitators, ToP Trainers, ToP-curious Practitioners
Where: Plaza Hotel, Las Vegas NV
 Overall Schedule
ToP Trainer Meetup If you're a ToP Trainer, this annual meetup is not to be missed. It's a dedicated time for apprentice, qualified, and mentor trainers to come together to focus on the planning and stewardship of the ToP training program. Every trainer’s voice is vital to the growth and sustainability of the program. ToP Gathering
Join us for a rich, immersive three-day experience designed to strengthen facilitation practice, expand professional networks, and deepen community within the ToP Network. Open to practitioners and facilitators of all experience levels, the Gathering features a dynamic mix of hands-on workshops, live demonstrations, affinity groups, and interactive plenaries that reflect the spirit of the Technology of Participation (ToP) facilitation methods. Participants will engage with complementary tools like Open Space and World Café, deepen their skills, explore new applications, and build lasting connections through shared dialogue and meaningful community-building. Come ready to learn, laugh, share, and experience a renewed sense of belonging in the ToP community. The volunteer planning team is busy building the program agenda now. Where can you find the agenda and program? See the Emerging Schedule-at-a-Glance Highlights of the 2024 ToP Gathering in Myrtle Beach Post-Gathering Courses Extend your learning by attending a ToP Course immediately following the Gathering. We’re offering two 1-day courses at a discounted rate of $500. Each course includes morning and afternoon refreshments, along with all necessary workbooks and supplies. Schedule:
Facilitation Graphics - Trainer Kim Howe This highly interactive course will take you from stick figures to colorful, dynamic graphics one step at a time... no artistic skill needed! We guide you step-by-step to build your skills so you feel confident using text, color, and graphics to enrich your leadership, communications, facilitation, training and coaching toolkit! Regardless of your perceived artistic skills, you will strengthen your competency in combining words and visuals to communicate more clearly, deeply and dramatically. You will learn about:
You’ll leave with designs for real meetings and group sessions and templates, flipcharts and visual aids that can be reused in your work! ToP Secrets of Implementation (abbreviated) - Trainer Heidi Kolbe
How do you keep your team committed and engaged, bring new people to the table mid-stream (without starting over), course-correct when the situation changes, and close it all out triumphantly... all while staying participatory and collaborative? This course is packed with dozens of tools and tips to help you:
Are you...
Bring your real-life challenges for personalized peer coaching in this unique learning community structure! This is an abbreviated version of the 2-day course; however, we will introduce you to all the tools. Registration Fees
You can join the ToP Network when you register for the Gathering paying the following dues:
Scholarships Available The ToP Network is offering six scholarships to support participation in the 2026 ToP Gathering. Each scholarship includes:
The Gathering Scholarship Fund was created to reduce registration costs for individuals who are deeply engaged in the field of facilitation and eager to expand their knowledge of ToP methods. We especially welcome applicants who bring diverse experiences and perspectives—including those from the global majority, individuals with or without disabilities, Black, Brown, Indigenous, Person of Color (BBIPOC) facilitators; underrepresented groups; a variety of age ranges; and professionals across different sectors. These voices enrich our shared practice and strengthen the field of facilitation. Important details:
Submit an Application by Nov 10 Hotel Information
We are holding our Gathering at the Plaza Hotel & Casino Located at the entrance to the Fremont Street Experience, the Hotel blends classic Vegas charm with modern updates. Once the world’s largest hotel/casino opening in 1971, the Plaza has reinvented itself with refreshed guest rooms, remodeled meeting rooms, rooftop pickleball courts and pool, vibrant gaming, and a variety of dining options. With unique amenities, downtown’s only bingo hall, and a prime location in historic Las Vegas, the Plaza offers a one-of-a-kind stay in the heart of downtown. We have arranged for a ToP Network room block for 2-Queen guest room rates: Mon Feb 9 - $76; Tues - $67; Wed - $67; Thurs - $67; Fri - $149; Sat - $165; Sun - $89 + 13% taxes Make your hotel reservations online or by phone by January 12, 2026:
Would you like to find a roommate? Use this Search for a Roommate form to connect with other attendees and coordinate your hotel stay. Commuting to and from Harry Reid International Airport Extracurricular Activities - Explore More While You're in Las Vegas
There’s so much more to enjoy in Las Vegas beyond the Gathering sessions! The planning team is organizing a variety of activities so you can take in the excitement of the Strip and the natural beauty of the Mojave Desert. You can participate in two ways:
Proposed Group Activities (Feb 11–14):
Ideas for Self-Organized Meetups:
Stay tuned—we’ll share the group activity schedule and sign-up instructions soon! Questions or need assistance
Contact Vicki Allen, ToP Network Admin Assistant: [email protected] or (707) 481-1932
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