The Sydney tech conference delivers record attendance, expanded sessions, and groundbreaking collaboration to accelerate social impact
SYDNEY (December 18, 2025) — Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leader in AI for social impact, recently hosted the bbcon Sydney tech conference for social impact change-makers and nonprofit leaders on 10 November 2025 at the International Convention Centre. The event, the largest in over five years, convened hundreds of Blackbaud customers, colleagues and partners to discuss best practices, share stories of impact, and discover innovative new technology advancements to power social impact across the nonprofit, corporate and fundraising sectors. Ten exceptional Blackbaud partners showcased groundbreaking innovations spanning AI, online giving, advanced reporting, grant management, and face-to-face fundraising.
“bbcon Sydney was a powerful reminder of what happens when passionate change-makers come together to share ideas and explore innovation,” said Kevin Sher, president and general manager, Blackbaud Pacific. “The energy and collaboration we saw will help accelerate impact across the social good sector in ways that truly matter.”
The agenda featured two full tracks of content, featuring industry leaders, customer stories, partner showcases and product announcements, along with exciting AI developments.
bbcon Sydney showcased how innovation and collaboration can accelerate impact for social good organizations. Attendees explored cutting-edge technology, shared best practices, and connected with peers to drive meaningful change. The conference highlighted Blackbaud’s commitment to empowering nonprofits, corporations, and change-makers with tools and insights that help them achieve more for their missions.
This includes the introduction of Agents for Good™, a groundbreaking initiative that leverages AI to automate and optimize workflows, freeing time for organizations to focus on impact. Through its Intelligence for Good™ framework, Blackbaud applies AI in a way that prioritizes responsibility and transparency, helping social good organizations achieve greater impact while also maintaining trust. The conference kicked off with Mark Hughes, the founder of Mark Hughes Foundation (MHF), who shared an emotional story of heartbreak, resilience and the power of teamwork.
Planning is already underway for bbcon Sydney 2026, with more information to be announced as program development continues.
About Blackbaud
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) is the leading software provider exclusively dedicated to powering social impact. Serving the nonprofit and education sectors, companies committed to social responsibility and individual change makers, Blackbaud’s essential software is built to accelerate impact in fundraising, nonprofit financial management, digital giving, grantmaking, corporate social responsibility and education management. With millions of users and over $100 billion raised, granted or managed through Blackbaud platforms every year, Blackbaud’s solutions are unleashing the potential of the people and organizations who change the world. Blackbaud has been named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies, Quartz’s list of Best Companies for Remote Workers, and Forbes’ list of America’s Best Employers. A remote-first company, Blackbaud has operations in the United States, Australia, Canada, Costa Rica, India and the United Kingdom, supporting users in 100+ countries. Learn more at https://blackbaud.com.au/ or follow us on X/Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.
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