Welcome to the 21st Annual Bridge Conference!
The wait is over! We're thrilled you're here! Explore the conference schedule, download the mobile app, connect with exhibitors, and make the most of your Bridge experience.
Thursday, July 30, 2026
| Time | Speaker |
|---|---|
| 9:00 – 9:30 | Nathan Chappel, MBA, MNA, CFRE, Author |
| 11:30 – 12:00 | Dan Sonners, Judicial Watch & Kris Kuhns, CCS Fundraising |
| 1:00 – 1:30 | Chris Weiland, RKD Group & Doug Trout, DriWaterstone |
| 1:30 – 2:00 | Steve Froehlich, GoFundMe |
| 2:00 – 2:30 | Eric Brown, Whiteboard |
| 2:30 – 3:00 | Dionne Mitchell, PVA |
| 3:30 – 4:00 | Beth Keller, CFRE, CAP, Feed the Children |
| 4:00 – 4:30 | Jason Brock, Eaglecom |
| 4:30 – 5:00 | Kishshana Palmer, Author |
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Everything you need to explore, plan, and personalize your experience at Bridge 2026.
Meet the Changemakers
Discover the voices leading the future of fundraising, direct marketing, technology, and nonprofit innovation. Connect with industry experts and thought leaders sharing ideas that inspire action and impact.
Discover
What's Next
Explore 125+ educational sessions covering fundraising strategy, digital marketing, leadership, AI, analytics, storytelling, membership growth, donor engagement, and emreging trends shaping the nonprofit sector.
Pre-Conference Workshops
Expand your learning experience with in-depth workshops designed to provide practical insights, hands-on strategies, and real-world applications before the main conference begins.
Faith & Fundraising Forum
Engage with faith-based fundraising professionals for meaningful conversations focused on stewardship, mission-driven storytelling, donor engagement, leadership and community impact.
Experience BridgeTECH
Step into the future of nonprofit technology through programming focused on AI, automation, digital transformation, analytics, innovation, and technology-driven engagement strategies. Technology drives growth, efficiency, and mission impact.
Go Beyond the Sessions
Expand your Bridge experience through networking opportunities designed to build meaningful connections with attendees, speakers, and industry leaders. Connect at the reception, First-Timers Networking Breakfast, and in the Networking Hub.
Solutions
Showcase
Connect with exhibitors, agencies, consultants, technology providers, and strategic partners showcasing solutions that help organizations strengthen engagement, operations, fundraising, and growth. Real conversations begin on the floor of the Solutions Showcase!
Reserve Your
Room
Access hotel information, venue details, and special hotel rates just for Bridge Conference attendees. Reserve your room at the Gaylord National Hotel & Resort, Residence Inn National Harbor, or AC Hotel National Harbor through links provided.
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