KindCon 2026 Agenda
KindCon 2026 Agenda

Speaker spotlights

Meet some of the rock stars taking the stage at KindCon 2026!

KindCon - Hemant Kashyap

 Hemant Kashyap

Don’t miss Kindsight’s CPO on the mainstage during our Kindsight Innovation Showcase and in our Product Lounge!

KindCon - Rob Ferre

Rob Ferre

Rob Ferre, CSP, will kick off the mainstage with Teamification with Rob Ferre: Uniting the Kindsight community to elevate impact together.

KindCon - Caroline Chang

Caroline Chang

Kindsight’s VP of Advancement will be sharing her years of expertise at KindCon’s breakouts and networking sessions!

KindCon - Cherian Koshy

Cherian Koshy, CFRE

Don’t miss Kindsight’s VP of Market Insights—and bestselling author!—at KindCon’s breakouts and networking sessions!

KindCon 2026 agenda

Our three-day agenda is more dynamic than ever! This year, get ready for impactful training sessions, thought-provoking breakouts, inspiring mainstage moments, and hands-on workshops—all carefully crafted to empower and energize you at every turn. Agenda is subject to change.

8:00 am

 

KindCon 2026 is officially hitting the high notes! Swing by to pick up your badge, then groove your way through festival row—where sponsors, merch, and games create a symphony of fun. Let the show begin!

8:00 am—9:30 am

10:30 am—11:30 am

 

Our goal with these sessions is simple: help every member of the Kindsight community become a superuser! Join our success, professional services, and product teams for hands-on training sessions that dive deep into the tools and features you rely on daily. Discover new ways to optimize your workflow and unlock untapped potential. More details coming soon!

10:30 pm—4:00 pm

 

The product lounge is your backstage pass to connect with our customer success managers and product team. Whether you’re looking to get hands-on demos of our latest features, learn about powerful new tools, troubleshoot like a pro, or get your burning questions answered, we’ve got you covered. Stop by to explore all the ways we can help you shine—and let’s make some magic happen!

11:30 pm—1:00 pm

1:00 pm—4:00 pm

 

Kindsight partners, get ready to tune in for a half-day summit at KindCon that’s sure to strike a chord! We’ll cover Kindsight’s vision and latest updates, dive into the product strategy and roadmap, explore the customer experience, and share partner enablement plans. This session will be jam-packed with insights, learning, and plenty of opportunities for Q&A with Kindsight’s partner, product, and company leaders. Don’t miss this chance to harmonize with our vision and set the stage for success!

1:00 pm—2:00 pm

 

Our goal with these sessions is simple: help every member of the Kindsight community become a superuser! Join our success, professional services, and product teams for hands-on training sessions that dive deep into the tools and features you rely on daily. Discover new ways to optimize your workflow and unlock untapped potential. More details coming soon!

2:00 pm—2:30 pm

 

Hit pause and strike up a conversation during the networking break! Grab a coffee, find a cozy spot, and connect with Kindsight clients from all corners of the country. This is your moment to share ideas, swap stories, and spark new collaborations!

2:30 pm—3:30 pm

 

Our goal with these sessions is simple: help every member of the Kindsight community become a superuser! Join our success, professional services, and product teams for hands-on training sessions that dive deep into the tools and features you rely on daily. Discover new ways to optimize your workflow and unlock untapped potential. More details coming soon!

3:30 pm—4:00 pm

 

Hit pause and strike up a conversation during the networking break! Grab a coffee, find a cozy spot, and connect with Kindsight clients from all corners of the country. This is your moment to share ideas, swap stories, and spark new collaborations!

4:00 pm—5:00 pm

Mainstage

 

At KindCon, collaboration isn’t just encouraged—it’s the key to success. In this high-energy, interactive keynote, Rob Ferre, CSP, introduces Teamification, a transformative framework designed to unite fundraisers, advancement professionals, and operations leaders into a truly interconnected community. With years of experience working alongside mission-driven organizations like Make-A-Wish and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Rob brings a deep understanding of the fundraising world to the stage.

Drawing on his background with world-renowned brands like Disney, Universal Studios, and Nickelodeon, Rob has mastered the art of turning moments into experiences that captivate and connect. This session, tailored for mission-driven leaders in nonprofit, higher ed, and fundraising, breaks down barriers, fosters meaningful connections, and sets a collective intention to elevate the Kindsight community. Through engaging activities and actionable insights, attendees will leave inspired, aligned, and ready to amplify their impact—together.

Speakers:
Rob Ferre, CSP

6:00 pm—7:30 pm

Bridge Bar

 

Let’s kick off KindCon 2026 with a bang! Join us at the Renaissance Nashville’s Bridge Bar for food, drinks, and great conversations with like-minded peers. See you there!

7:00 am

7:30 am—9:00 am

8:00 am

 

The product lounge is your backstage pass to connect with our customer success managers and product team. Whether you’re looking to get hands-on demos of our latest features, learn about powerful new tools, troubleshoot like a pro, or get your burning questions answered, we’ve got you covered. Stop by to explore all the ways we can help you shine—and let’s make some magic happen!

Note: product lounge will close during mainstage sessions

9:00 am—10:30 am

Mainstage

 

Get a front-row seat to the future of Kindsight! In this forward-focused session, Kindsight CPO Hemant Kashyap will unveil the next generation of tools and features designed to transform the way you fundraise and connect with your community. From groundbreaking AI advancements to bold new additions on our product roadmap, this showcase is all about what’s coming next—and how it will empower you to drive even greater impact. Be the first to see how Kindsight is shaping the future of philanthropy and setting the stage for what’s possible.

 

Hit pause and strike up a conversation during the networking break! Grab a coffee, find a cozy spot, and connect with Kindsight clients from all corners of the country. This is your moment to share ideas, swap stories, and spark new collaborations!

11:00 am—12:00 pm

 

Learn from the best—your peers! These customer-led breakout sessions will spotlight the innovative ways Kindsight users are solving challenges, streamlining workflows, and driving greater impact for their missions. Packed with real-world insights and actionable takeaways, these sessions are your chance to connect, collaborate, and get inspired by the incredible work happening across the Kindsight community. More details coming soon!

12:00 pm—1:30 pm

1:30 pm—2:30 pm

 

Learn from the best—your peers! These customer-led breakout sessions will spotlight the innovative ways Kindsight users are solving challenges, streamlining workflows, and driving greater impact for their missions. Packed with real-world insights and actionable takeaways, these sessions are your chance to connect, collaborate, and get inspired by the incredible work happening across the Kindsight community. More details coming soon!

2:30 pm—3:15 pm

 

Take a break, grab a bite, and dive into the energy of festival row! This special networking break is more than just a chance to refuel—it’s an opportunity to explore fun activities, meet our amazing sponsors, and connect with your peers. Share ideas, swap stories, and spark collaborations in a vibrant, festival-inspired atmosphere!

3:15 pm—4:15 pm

 

Strike the right chord and connect with peers who truly get it! These facilitated networking sessions are designed to help you build relationships and share experiences with others navigating similar stages of growth. Whether you’re planning for life after go-live, live and looking to optimize, or continuing your innovation trajectory, you’ll join breakout rooms tailored to your unique challenges. Together, you’ll create space for open dialogue, idea exchange, and meaningful connections. This is your chance to find your community, celebrate wins, and spark collaborations that last long after KindCon. More details coming soon!

4:30 pm—5:00 pm

Mainstage

 

Join us as we celebrate the heart and soul of our community at the second annual Kindness Awards! This special event honors the remarkable achievements of our customers—both organizations and individuals—who exemplify impact, innovation, and a commitment to making a difference. Nominees and winners will take center stage at KindCon 2026, receiving the recognition they so richly deserve. Let’s come together to applaud these hall of famers and be inspired by their incredible stories!

6:30 pm—10:00 pm

Brooklyn Bowl

 

Get ready to roll into an unforgettable night at Brooklyn Bowl! This year’s KindCon party promises live music, bowling, and a few exciting surprises you won’t want to miss. Come for the fun, stay for the memories—this is one celebration you’ll be talking about long after the pins have fallen!

We’ll take care of the transportation, with shuttles running between the Renaissance Hotel Nashville and the venue. Busses start at 6:20!

7:30 am—9:00 am

8:00 am

 

The product lounge is your backstage pass to connect with our customer success managers and product team. Whether you’re looking to get hands-on demos of our latest features, learn about powerful new tools, troubleshoot like a pro, or get your burning questions answered, we’ve got you covered. Stop by to explore all the ways we can help you shine—and let’s make some magic happen!

9:00 am—10:00 am

 

Ready to roll up your sleeves and tackle challenges head-on? KindCon Roundtable Discussions bring together like-minded peers for focused, problem-solving conversations. Each table is led by a Kindsight expert and a customer leader, diving deep into specific topics like gift processing, analytics, reporting, frontline enablement—you name it. These fast-paced, solution-driven sessions are designed to leave you with actionable insights and fresh ideas to take back to your team. More details coming soon!

10:00 am—10:30 am

 

Hit pause and strike up a conversation during the networking break! Grab a coffee, find a cozy spot, and connect with Kindsight clients from all corners of the country. This is your moment to share ideas, swap stories, and spark new collaborations!

10:30 am—12:00 pm

 

Get ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into action at our KindCon workshops! Led by experienced customers, these hands-on sessions are designed to equip you with practical tools, frameworks, and approaches you can put to work as soon as you’re back in the office. Whether it’s refining a process, adopting a new strategy, or tackling a specific challenge, you’ll leave each workshop with something tangible, actionable, and ready to deploy. More details coming soon!

12:00 pm—12:30 pm

Don’t miss your moment!

Step into the spotlight, connect with trailblazers, and turn inspiration into action at the ultimate celebration of impact.