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The Annual Tech Forward Conference

We bring together nonprofit technology leaders, decision makers, and staff from organizations throughout the country to explore innovative technologies that can change the way we work as nonprofits.

September 27 - September 29, 2026 | Kansas City, MO

Tech Forward

Nonprofit Technology Conference

Where Nonprofits and Technology Meet

Welcome to Tech Forward, a two and a half-day conference centered around nonprofit technology and its power to change the way nonprofits work and impact the world. Here, nonprofit leaders, CIOs, IT Directors, experts, and visionaries convene and learn from one another through case studies, interactive workshops and discussions.

Tech Forward provides nonprofits of all sizes and varying levels of technology expertise with a forum to learn how technology can be leveraged to advance their mission. Participants walk away with technical know-how, tangible plans and inspiring examples.

Nonprofit-Led Case Studies

Hear inspiring stories from peers in the sector on how they utilized different technologies to tackle their challenges

Interactive Workshops

Dive deep into topics to get hands-on and instructor-led experience building dashboards, exploring AI, and more

Top-Notch Hospitality

All-included food & beverage, nightly events, and personalized support throughout the event have made our team's hospitality a signature element

Networking Parties

Two included networking events, open lunches, and connection support means you'll meet other leaders with similar goals and challenges as you

Explore 2025 Topics

Tech Forward covers a breadth of operational technology conversations, dives deep into data management practices, and shares inspiring stories from other leaders like you on how they are leveraging technology to create a bigger social impact

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DATA, AI, & ANALYTICS

Explore case studies and use around dashboards, analytics, evaluations, AI, and the data lifecycle specific to nonprofits' challenges and uses.

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INFRASTRUCTURE & SECURITY

Dive deep into ever-evolving worlds like cybersecurity, identity management, operational IT, and infrastructure management.

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STRATEGY & INNOVATION

Join governance and planning talks, explore cutting-edge technology use, and hear energizing talks from other leaders

SERVICE DELIVERY & CLOUD USE

Learn how nonprofits are managing and expanding their remote services to increase reach and impact and utilizing more elements of our cloud software and services

Sponsorship Opportunities

Our 2026 Tech Forward sponsorship opportunities are now open. Learn how a conference sponsorship can help your organization reach its visibility goals and increase its social impact. We work with all sponsors to ensure successful partnerships while empowering nonprofit organizations.

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“I felt the info was relevant to what is going on today and had clear implications for my work. I took home strategies and plans that my team and I can utilize over the coming year."