Priya Lakhani to Headline Blackbaud's bbcon 2026 Conference

Lakhani’s session, titled The Art of What's Possible: Responsible AI for Social Impact, addresses a growing urgency among nonprofits and educational institutions to integrate AI into fundraising and operational decision-making. Following her presentation, she will moderate a panel featuring sector leaders who are currently deploying AI tools to scale their organizational missions. Todd Lant, Blackbaud’s chief customer officer, emphasized that the focus remains on maintaining constituent trust while accelerating social impact through responsible technology.

The three-day event, running from September 29 through October 1, 2026, includes over 100 sessions covering practical strategies for social responsibility. The conference will conclude with an appearance by Tony and Grammy Award-winning artist Leslie Odom, Jr., who is set to host a fireside chat and live performance. Registration is currently open for both in-person and virtual attendees.