This year's conference features a dynamic lineup of speakers, where thought leaders in technology, fundraising, data strategy, grantmaking, and corporate impact will come together to share powerful insights and practical strategies to help you drive even greater impact.

Keynote Speaker

Wrap up bbcon London 2025 on a high note with keynote speaker Priya Lakhani. Her powerful insights will inspire fresh thinking and energise you to lead meaningful change.

Priya Lakhani OBE
Priya Lakhani OBE
Founder CEO of CENTURY Tech and BBC AI Decoded correspondent
Keynote Speaker
Closing Keynote - Priya Lakhani OBE

Sector Experts

Hear from leading sector experts as they deliver fresh perspectives, actionable best practices and share their real-world experience.

Zara Barton
Zara Barton
Events Fundraising Manager
Guy’s & St Thomas’ Foundation
Fundraising Best Practices Track: Confessions of a Failed Fundraiser: Event Fundraising Disasters We Survived and What We Learned

Nikki Bell
Nikki Bell
Co-founder & CEO
Fundraising Everywhere
Fundraising Best Practices Track: Confessions of a Failed Fundraiser: Event Fundraising Disasters We Survived and What We Learned

David Burgess
David Burgess
Director
Apollo Fundraising
Workshop: Getting the Most from Your Virtual Grant Fundraiser

Rachel Coombs
Rachel Coombs
Sporting Events Manager
Prostate Cancer UK
Fundraising Best Practices Track: Confessions of a Failed Fundraiser: Event Fundraising Disasters We Survived and What We Learned

Katie Docherty
Katie Docherty
Chief Executive
Chartered Institute of Fundraising
Fundraising Best Practices Track: Fundraising Governance and Soft Opt-in: What it Means for Charities

Emma Douglas
Emma Douglas
Director of Development
World Land Trust
Connected, Resilient, Impactful: Funding and Fundraising in 2025 and Beyond

Vickey Fitzell
Vickey Fitzell
Head of Community & Events
Guy's & St Thomas' Charity, Evelina London Children's Charity and Guy's Cancer Charity
Fundraising Best Practices Track: Leading the Change: Executive Visionaries Activating Social Impact

Mary Haworth
Mary Haworth
Director, Office of Philanthropic Partnerships and Alumni
University of York
Fundraising Best Practices Track: Leading the Change: Executive Visionaries Activating Social Impact

Claire Herbert
Claire Herbert
Policy Specialist
Fundraising Regulator
Fundraising Best Practices Track: Fundraising Governance and Soft Opt-in: What it Means for Charities

Sarah Howes
Sarah Howes
Associate Director of Development
University Of Southampton
Connected, Resilient, Impactful: Funding and Fundraising in 2025 and Beyond

George Knight
George Knight
Training Consultant
Directory of Social Change
Impact Track: Unlocking Possibilities: How AI and Data Integration Are Shaping the Future of Grantmaking

Clare Livingston
Clare Livingston
Interim Director of Advancement
University of Aberdeen
Fundraising Best Practices Track: Leading the Change: Executive Visionaries Activating Social Impact

Luke Manning
Luke Manning
Head of LSEG Foundation
LSEG
Impact Track: CSRconnect: Innovations in Employee Giving

Anna McIntosh
Anna McIntosh
Corporate Development Manager
The Christie Charity
Fundraising Best Practices Track: Driving the Doing - Managers Powering Change in Practice

Sheryl Morris
Sheryl Morris
Data & Strategic Insights Manager
University of Dundee
Fundraising Best Practices Track: Driving the Doing - Managers Powering Change in Practice

Rachel Nelmes
Rachel Nelmes
Director of Grant Operations
The Henry Smith Foundation
Connected, Resilient, Impactful: Funding and Fundraising in 2025 and Beyond

Louise Rafferty
Louise Rafferty
Community Fundraising Manager
Guys & St Thomas Charities
Fundraising Best Practices Track: Driving the Doing - Managers Powering Change in Practice

Ivy Sala
Ivy Sala
Regular Giving Manager
University of Liverpool
Fundraising Best Practices Track: Driving the Doing - Managers Powering Change in Practice

James Terry
James Terry
Head of Marketing Compliance
Oxfam GB
Fundraising Best Practices Track: Fundraising Governance and Soft Opt-in: What it Means for Charities

Richard Thompson
Richard Thompson
Global Employee Network Lead
Capgemini
Impact Track: Global Reach, Local Touch; Building Holistic Corporate and Non-profit Partnerships that Drive Maximum Value

Rob Woods
Rob Woods
Director
Bright Spot
Impact Track: Story Power! 4 Techniques That Help You Grow Major Gifts and Corporate Fundraising Income

Blackbaud

Join our Blackbaud experts to explore sector trends, gain product insights and discover upcoming features to grow your impact. Their deep product knowledge and real-world experience make these sessions a must for anyone looking to get more from their Blackbaud solutions.

Alison Davis
Alison Davis
Senior Consultant, Professional Services
Blackbaud
Workshop: Unlocking Potential in Raiser's Edge NXT

Chris Webber
Chris Webber
Principal Customer Success Manager
Blackbaud
Fundraising Best Practices Track: Leading the Change: Executive Visionaries Activating Social Impact
Fundraising Best Practices Track: Driving the Doing - Managers Powering Change in Practice

Chris Ager
Chris Ager
Principal Product Manager
Blackbaud
Innovation Track: Discover What’s Next: Blackbaud CRM Innovation and User Forum
Workshop: Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT New Releases
Workshop: Getting Consent Right in Raiser's Edge NXT

Christopher Armstrong
Christopher Armstrong
Senior Consultant, Professional Services
Blackbaud
Workshop: Harnessing Power Automate in Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT
Workshop: Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT New Releases

David Upcraft
David Upcraft
Senior Customer Success Manager
Blackbaud
Fundraising Best Practices Track: Fundraising Governance and Soft Opt-in: What it Means for Charities
Impact Track: Unlocking Possibilities: How AI and Data Integration Are Shaping the Future of Grantmaking

Gethin James
Gethin James
Solutions Architect, Principal
Blackbaud
Innovation Track: Discover What’s Next: Blackbaud CRM Innovation and User Forum
Innovation Track: Harnessing AI for Fundraising Success: Practical Strategies for Donor Engagement and Revenue Growth

Katie Cagney
Katie Cagney
Consultant, Professional Services
Blackbaud
Workshop: Getting Consent Right in Raiser's Edge NXT

Oliver Shaw-Latimer
Oliver Shaw-Latimer
Senior Director, Payments
Blackbaud
Innovation Track: From Bitcoin to Big Gifts: Navigating Crypto Philanthropy

Rebecca Williams
Rebecca Williams
Enterprise Account Director
Blackbaud
Innovation Track: Harnessing AI for Fundraising Success: Practical Strategies for Donor Engagement and Revenue Growth

Tristan O'Dwyer
Tristan O'Dwyer
Director, Professional Services
Blackbaud
Connected, Resilient, Impactful: Funding and Fundraising in 2025 and Beyond

JustGiving

The JustGiving team will be sharing the latest in online fundraising innovations, donor engagement strategies, and platform insights designed to help you amplify your reach and raise even more for your cause. 

Blackbaud Corporate Impact

Join the Blackbaud Corporate Impact sessions to explore how CSR leaders and professionals are driving measurable outcomes through innovations in employee giving and corporate partnerships.