bbcon London 2025 Speakers

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.

Our keynote speaker, Priya Lakhani OBE will be joined by leading voices from JustGiving, the Chartered Institute of Fundraising, Fundraising Regulator and Directory of Social Change.

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

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

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

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

James Terry
James Terry
Head of Marketing Compliance and Supplier Manager
Oxfam UK
Fundraising Best Practices Track: Fundraising Governance and Soft Opt-in: What it means for Charities

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

Gethin James
Gethin James
Solution Architect
Blackbaud
Innovation Track: Harnessing AI for Fundraising Success: Practical Strategies for Donor Engagement and Revenue Growth

Rob Woods
Rob Woods
Director
Bright Spot
Impact Track: Engaging Storytelling in Major Gifts and Corporate asks

Gavin Miller
Gavin Miller
UK Strategic Partnerships Lead
Blackbaud Corporate Impact
Impact Track: CSRconnect: Innovations in Employee Giving
Impact Track: Global reach, Local Touch; Building holistic corporate and non-profit partnerships that drive maximum value

Shae Tetterton
Shae Tetterton
Senior Principal Programme Manager
Blackbaud Corporate Impact
Workshop: Driving Success for nonprofits and corporations with NPOConnect
Workshop: Reporting with YourCause: Empowering your corporate impact story with AI and reporting

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

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

Sophie Greig
Sophie Greig
Senior Social Manager
JustGiving
Innovation Track: Thumb-Stopping Content: How to Hack the Algorithm, Not Flop on TikTok and Win at Social

Sarah Farago
Sarah Farago
Fundraising Manager
JustGiving
Innovation Track: Thumb-Stopping Content: How to Hack the Algorithm, Not Flop on TikTok and Win at Social

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

Hannah Baker
Hannah Baker
Senior Consultant, Professional Services
Blackbaud
Workshop: Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT New Releases

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

Tom Hedges
Tom Hedges
Senior Software Engineer
JustGiving
Innovation Track: From Bitcoin to Big Gifts: Navigating Crypto Philanthropy

David Burgess
David Burgess
Director
Apollo Fundraising
Workshop: Getting the most from your Virtual Grant Fundraiser

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

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

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