Explore the answers to key questions and start planning for bbcon 2023 in Denver. If you still can't find what you're looking for, please contact us.

bbcon is Blackbaud's annual customer conference that brings together our entire community for three days of sharing, learning, inspiration, and innovation. 

After three years as a virtual gathering, we reunited in Denver, October 22-24, 2023 with thousands thousands of Blackbaud users and those interested in learning more about how to use Blackbaud’s software to fuel their social impact.  We co-located the Blackbaud K–12 User Conference at bbcon allowing K–12 private schools to connect their whole school community together for the learning event of the year. 

Save the date! bbcon 2024 is heading to Seattle September 24–26, with preconference day on September 23. More details coming soon!

The agenda includes inspiring keynotes, luminary super sessions featuring industry experts from across the sector, and educational breakout sessions. 

YES! We know how much our community has benefited from our virtual programming over the past few years and we will offer virtual content again this year.  To see what's included in our virtual pass, click here. 

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Yes, some bbcon sessions will offer CE credits. Blackbaud University CE credits can be found here.  A list of general breakout sessions qualifying for CE credits will be shared when we release session catalog this summer.

We will be livestreaming our mainstage sessions for all virtual attendees!

See dates/times below: 

Sunday, October 2

  • Welcome and Tech Keynote | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM MT
  • Social Good Startup Showcase | 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM MT

 
Monday, October 23

  • A Keynote Conversation with Chaunte Lowe | 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM MT
  • A Keynote Conversation with America Ferrera | 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM MT

 
Tuesday, October 24

  • Closing Keynote: Looking Ahead | 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM MT

 

To access these livestream sessions, visit the virtual bbcon 2023 page.

You will see a Join Session button, which will go live 10 minutes prior to the session start time.

Can't make it? These will be available On Demand after the event! 
 

All of our virtual content will go live on November 6th for you to view on-demand.

For now, you can browse through sessions and start building your custom schedule!

To add a session to your schedule, click on the bookmark icon.

Click on the My Agenda tab to see all your selections.
 

During bbcon, there are so many ways to get connected and contribute to the conversation.

Book networking meetings with other attendees with our online scheduler tool.

Note – this feature is only available to attendees who have opted into networking. If you did not opt in and wish to change this, click here.

 

Visit the Virtual Marketplace - where you can take in all kinds of innovation from our sponsors.
Drop a business card, download resources, and get a first glance at new releases and product features.

The virtual marketplace will go live on November 6!
 

 

Although bbcon 2023 in Denver is over, you will be able to continue the learning with our bbcon 2023 virtual pass. Mainstage moments and select breakout sessions will be available starting November 6 through December 31, 2023. Register for your free virtual pass today.

To learn more about the different package types (in-person versus virtual) please click here.

Pricing for the bbcon in-person experience in Denver is listed below by type/timing. 

Timing

Prices

Early Bird (May 23-June 18)

$1,298

Advance (June 19-August 13)

$1,479

Standard (August 14-September 28)

$1,550

Late (September 29-October 13)

$1,999

Pre-conference Pass:  $595

Blackbaud University Day and Developer Workshops are part of our pre-conference agenda hosted on October 21  The purchase of a full conference pass is required to attend the preconference. Blackbaud University Day includes deep-dive training on the Raiser’s Edge NXT, Financial Edge NXT, K–12 solutions, and Microsoft. Blackbaud customers with a Learn Everything subscription will receive a 20% discount off the price of the pre-conference add on.

  • Keynotes 
  • Super sessions 
  • Breakout sessions
  • Blackbaud University Day (+fee)
  • Networking opportunities 
  • Welcome reception
  • Celebration event
  • Marketplace featuring Blackbaud and partner solutions
  • Meet the experts 
  • Meals and refreshments
  • You will be required to pay for your ticket at time of registration.
  • All registration fees for bbcon are in U.S. dollars.
  • Conference registration fees can be paid for with the following valid credit cards only: American Express, MasterCard, or Visa.
  • You may choose to pay with the same credit card for multiple registration fees or use individual credit cards for each transaction.
  • Please contact us if you have any questions.