Your Guide to bbdevdays: Agenda Builder, Braindates, and More!

Emily Didier

There are two weeks left until bbdevdays, the Blackbaud developer’s conference that brings together tech enthusiasts of all skill levels to share ideas and build solutions for social impact. 

Over just three days, bbdevdays helps you:  

• Save time through smarter automation and integrations 
• Learn practical skills you can apply immediately 
• See how peers are solving the same challenges you face 
• Build confidence—whether you’re brand new to the developer community or experienced 

What is bbdevdays? 

bbdevdays offers peer- and expert-led demos, panels, and Skills Labs focused on automation, integration, and extensibility using Blackbaud solutions. Sessions span all levels—from beginner and low-code to advanced pro-code.    

Is bbdevdays right for you?  

If you automate processes, customize Blackbaud solutions, or work with data—even if you don’t call yourself a developer—bbdevdays is built for you. Choose from the free Explorer Pass or the paid Developer and Skills Lab Passes. 

“I’ve never really seen myself as a developer, but as I have attended bbdevdays, I’ve found that there are so many different people that are doing the same thing that I’m doing, trying to accomplish the same goals and objectives. I really felt part of that community.”  

-David Hecht, Senior Director of Data and Information Systems, South Dakota State University Alumni & Foundation 

Build Your Own Experience 

With over 100 dynamic sessions, the agenda builder lets you filter by date, session type, solution, and competency—so you can focus on topics that matter most to your work. 

Want a sneak peek? Here are some of the hot topics:  

• Making Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT® Your Own: A Hands‑On Demo of SKY Add-in Customizations 
• AI Inside Blackbaud CRM™: Conversational Intelligence Over Your Report Data 
• So… What Is Power Automate Actually Useful For? 
• Extending Online Giving: Building Flexible, Campaign‑Ready Donation Experiences 

For those seeking a more immersive experience, the Skills Lab Pass offers access to limited-capacity, hands-on labs that dive deeper into practical applications. Skills Labs fill quickly due to limited capacity. 

Take Your Experience to the Next Level with Braindates 

For Developer and Skills Pass holders, Braindates offer a unique way to connect through 1-on-1 or small-group conversations.  

You can host or simply join—there's no pressure to lead. Join a conversation, swap ideas, learn alongside peers, and have fun! Check out our FAQ Guide for more.   

Responsible Innovation in an AI-Era 

Two keynote speakers. Twice the inspiration. 

Rhea Saxena (Responsible AI Institute) will explore big ideas to drive real-world outcomes, and Richie Cotton (DataCamp) will demystify vibe coding to help you unlock its possibilities.  

Together, these keynotes will explore how emerging technologies can be applied responsibly and practically in your day-to-day, no matter your technical background. 

Ready to Build Your bbdevdays Experience?  

Register now and start exploring the agenda to save your spot in sessions, Skills Labs, and Braindates. 

Questions? 

Please reach out to bbdevdays@blackbaud.com. We’ll be happy to assist you! 

We hope to see you at bbdevdays! Together, let's unlock new strategies and drive the future of social impact tech. 

Julie Michaelson

Hi,
I am registered for the June 4-6 bbdevdays event and am trying to sign up for the labs in the AGENDA tab, but I don't see any of the sessions listed. Am I missing something?

Your assistance would be appreciated.