Leslie Odom, Jr., award-winning artist, actor and New York Times bestselling author, will join the mainstage as a keynote speaker at bbcon 2026, Blackbaud’s annual tech conference. bbcon will take place Sept. 29 through Oct. 1, 2026, with Odom headlining the closing mainstage session on Oct. 1.

As the presenting sponsor at AFP ICON, Blackbaud will showcase responsible AI tools helping fundraisers navigate increasing complexity, meet donor expectations, and accelerate their outcomes. 

Registration for bbcon 2026 is now open, with early-bird pricing through July 3. The conference, which convenes leaders across the social impact sector for three days of learning, inspiration and connection, will take place Sept. 29–Oct. 1 in Columbus, Ohio, with global events following in London and Sydney. 

We’re excited to announce that the call for speakers is officially open for bbcon 2026, which will take place September 29–October 1, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. bbcon is Blackbaud’s biggest in-person event of the year, bringing together thousands of social impact professionals to learn, connect and innovate. This is your chance to share your expertise and inspire the community.

Blackbaud is excited to bring back its in-person K–12 User Conference, taking place July 15–17, 2026, at the Boston Marriott Copley Place in Boston, MA.  

Blackbaud is thrilled to announce the return of the North America Corporate Social Impact Summit, taking place March 30-April 1, 2026, at the Conrad Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee. This free, in-person event will bring together over 250 social good professionals and industry leaders for two days of collaboration, strategy and inspiration focused on the future of corporate philanthropy and employee engagement, as well as product innovation reveals.

bbcon 2025 brought thousands of social impact leaders together for three days of innovation, connection, and bold announcements. From seismic shifts in AI to product breakthroughs that make work easier and impact faster, this year’s event was all about helping organizations move with more confidence, connection and possibility.