Priya Lakhani to Headline Blackbaud's bbcon 2026 Conference
Priya Lakhani OBE, a prominent voice in the artificial intelligence sector, will take the mainstage at Blackbaud’s annual bbcon 2026 conference in Columbus, Ohio. Her keynote address, scheduled for late September, aims to reconcile the rapid pace of technological innovation with the necessity of ethical human-centered guardrails.

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.
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