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. 

Blackbaud announced a massive array of new embedded AI capabilities coming to its product portfolio, along with bold commitments to eliminate barriers that prevent nonprofits and other mission-driven organizations from fully harnessing responsible AI— including spearheading an industry coalition to confront systemic challenges. 

Blackbaud is thrilled to announce the dates of its in-person K–12 User Conference, taking place July 15–17, 2026, at the Boston Marriott Copley Place in Boston, MA. The three-day event, returning in-person in 2026, will bring together private and independent school professionals, thought leaders, and technology partners to learn, connect, and grow through meaningful conversations, hands-on learning, and shared innovation.

We’re excited to unveil the finalists for the second annual Blackbaud Impact Awards, a celebration of the remarkable achievements made possible through Blackbaud software. These awards honor the organizations and individuals who are pushing boundaries, driving innovation, and making a lasting difference in their communities and beyond.

Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author and renowned organizational psychologist, will take the bbcon mainstage. His keynote is set to spark ideas that energize your teams, amplify your strategies, and shape a culture built for unstoppable impact.

Blackbaud announced that Adam Grant will join the mainstage for a keynote conversation at bbcon 2025, Blackbaud’s annual tech conference, taking place October 6-8 in Philadelphia. bbcon’s full session lineup is now available, with 100+ powerhouse sessions led by industry experts and Blackbaud leaders, as well as preconference workshops for product training and developers of all levels.  

Blackbaud is excited to announce the return of its in-person K-12 user conference, happening in July 2026 in Boston. This event is dedicated to K-12 independent school leaders and staff, offering a unique opportunity to network and learn from peers, as well as Blackbaud product experts.

Blackbaud is proud to once again be the presenting sponsor of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) ICON conference, taking place April 27-29 in Seattle this year.

Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, today opened nominations for the 2025 Blackbaud Impact Awards, which will celebrate organizations and people achieving incredible results with Blackbaud software.

Blackbaud has announced that registration for bbcon 2025 is now open with early bird pricing until July 8. This year’s conference will take place October 6-8 in Philadelphia. “We’re excited to take our annual conference to Philadelphia this year,” said Catherine LaCour, chief marketing officer, Blackbaud. “From learning about the latest innovations in Blackbaud solutions, to being inspired by top-tier keynote speakers, to making authentic connections with peers in the social impact space—bbcon has something for everyone.”