{"id":35119,"date":"2025-09-03T09:59:01","date_gmt":"2025-09-03T13:59:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.blackbaud.com\/?post_type=news&#038;p=35119"},"modified":"2025-09-03T09:59:01","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T13:59:01","slug":"blackbaud-announces-dates-for-2026-k-12-user-conference","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.blackbaud.com\/newsroom\/article\/blackbaud-announces-dates-for-2026-k-12-user-conference","title":{"rendered":"Blackbaud Announces Dates for 2026 K-12 User Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Multi-Day Event Will Inspire Innovation,\u202fEmpower Strategic Leadership, and\u202fFoster Meaningful Connections\u202fAcross the K\u201312 Community<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Charleston, S.C. (September 3, 2025)<\/strong> \u2014 Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, is thrilled to announce the dates of its in-person K\u201312 User Conference, taking place July 15\u201317, 2026, at the Boston Marriott Copley Place in Boston, MA. The three-day event, returning in-person in 2026, will bring together private and independent school professionals, thought leaders, and technology partners to learn, connect, and grow through meaningful conversations, hands-on learning, and shared innovation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re bringing together the brightest minds in K\u201312 education to collaborate, innovate, and reimagine how technology can elevate the student experience,\u201d said Mark Davis, vice president, education products, Blackbaud. \u201cWhether you&#8217;re looking to streamline operations, boost enrollment, or deepen community engagement, this event will equip you with the tools, insights, and connections to make it happen.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The return of the conference has been met with great enthusiasm from Blackbaud customers. \u201cWhat I love most about Blackbaud\u2019s K\u201312 User Conference is that the narrowed scope provides a deeper dive into issues and practices unique to K\u201312 schools, as well as ample opportunity to network with our peer schools and members of the Blackbaud K-12 team,\u201d said Carolyn Stevens, information systems administrator at <a href=\"https:\/\/schools.cranbrook.edu\/\">Cranbrook Schools<\/a>. \u201cWhat quickly became my favorite portion of the event over the years was the \u2018UnConference\u2019 session because it facilitated organic discussions. With it being on the third day, we could discuss topics that weren\u2019t covered during the conference or take a deeper dive on a specific session! I am so happy for the return of this conference, and I can\u2019t wait to see everyone in Boston in 2026!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Jeanne Townsend, database administrator at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thayer.org\/\">Thayer Academy<\/a> added, \u201cThe Blackbaud K-12 User Conference was always &#8216;the place to be&#8217; for Blackbaud\u2019s Learning Management System and Student Information System users, and I&#8217;m thrilled that it is coming back! Multiple days to connect with like-minded, curious, creative peers is such a gift. Who doesn&#8217;t love talking shop with all their K-12 data geek friends!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>To get updates about open registration, coming in early November, sign up <a href=\"https:\/\/blackbaud.swoogo.com\/k-12-conference-2026\/savethedate\">here<\/a> for the waitlist. Discounts will be available for customers attending both <a href=\"https:\/\/bbconference.com\/\">bbcon 2025<\/a> and the 2026 K\u201312 User Conference. Learn more about the robust bbcon K\u201312 content track and the benefits of attending both conferences <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.blackbaud.com\/why-k-12-professionals-should-attend-bbcon\/\">here<\/a>. Those who purchase a bbcon pass will receive a $250 discount on the standard price of the K\u201312 User Conference pass.<\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">About Blackbaud<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:20}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.blackbaud.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Blackbaud<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> (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\u2019s 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\u2019s solutions are unleashing the potential of the people and organizations who change the world. Blackbaud has been named to Newsweek\u2019s list of America\u2019s Most Responsible Companies, Quartz\u2019s list of Best Companies for Remote Workers, and Forbes\u2019 list of America\u2019s 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<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.blackbaud.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">www.blackbaud.com<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> or follow us on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/blackbaud\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">X\/Twitter<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/blackbaud\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/blackbaud\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Instagram<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/blackbaud\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Media Inquiries<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:20}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"mailto:media@blackbaud.com\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">media@blackbaud.com<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Forward-looking Statements<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:20}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Except for historical information, all of the statements, expectations and assumptions contained in this news release are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including statements regarding expected benefits of products and product features. Although Blackbaud attempts to be accurate in making these forward-looking statements, it is possible that future circumstances might differ from the assumptions on which such statements are based. In addition, other important factors that could cause results to differ materially include the following: general economic risks; uncertainty regarding increased business and renewals from existing customers; continued success in sales growth; management of integration of acquired companies and other risks associated with acquisitions; risks associated with successful implementation of multiple integrated software products; the ability to attract and retain key personnel; risks associated with management of growth; lengthy sales and implementation cycles; technological changes that make our products and services less competitive; and the other risk factors set forth from time to time in the SEC filings for Blackbaud, copies of which are available free of charge at the SEC\u2019s website at www.sec.gov or upon request from Blackbaud&#8217;s investor relations department. All Blackbaud product names appearing herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blackbaud, Inc.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Blackbaud is thrilled to announce the dates of its in-person K\u201312 User Conference, taking place July 15\u201317, 2026, at the Boston Marriott Copley Place in Boston, MA. 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