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Blackbaud Developers' Conference is the only Blackbaud learning event that brings together all levels of developers and technology enthusiasts to share best practices, exchange great ideas, build relationships with peers, and learn from and collaborate with Blackbaud product experts. 

#bbdevdays Developer Drop-in will be held 

November 9, 2021

10:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. EDT

7:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. PDT; 2:30–8:00 p.m. GMT

Access to content is available through December 10, 2021, for registered live attendees and post-conference On-Demand pass purchasers.

No. Developers' Conference will take place as a global virtual experience November 9, 2021.

Sessions are displayed in U.S. Eastern Time (ET) with additional time zones referenced. Sessions will be available on-demand for viewing after the conference ends. Please note that the agenda is subject to change.

Developers' Conference, and affiliated #bbdevdays events, are the only Blackbaud learning gatherings that bring together all levels of developers and technology enthusiasts to share best practices, exchange great ideas, build relationships with peers, and learn from and collaborate with Blackbaud product experts and partners.

At this year’s events, we will deliver a strong focus on BBCRM and the Infinity Platform but also expand to include technology experts and enthusiasts who build solutions for the SKY Developer Platform, low-code solutions (such as automations and applications built on the Microsoft Power Platform), and experts on other Blackbaud solutions. 

Program elements include:

• A lightning round of fast-paced teachable moments from your peers and Blackbaud product experts 

• Hands-on skills labs with Microsoft Power Platform® for beginners and pros 

• SKY Developer updates and partner innovation releases you don’t want to miss 

• Developer meet-ups for Blackbaud CRM®, Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT®, Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT®, Blackbaud Luminate Online®, Blackbaud TeamRaiser®, SKY API™, and partners 

If you have additional questions about the conference, please email us at bbdevdays@blackbaud.com.

Our drop-in on November 9, 2021, is FREE to attend.

All attendees must register in order to gain access to our virtual event. Register here.

Your registration ticket grants you an all-access pass to the virtual experience, including all Main Stage, Track Sessions, On-demand Content, Code Sharing Community, Skills Labs, and sponsored showcases.

Expand your toolkit with special training sessions. Stay tuned for more details as we promote session information.

The customer stories and real-life use cases that we celebrate are what make the experience.  Started in 2014 as a conference for and by Blackbaud CRM™ (BBCRM) developers only, this year's conference will expand to include technology experts and enthusiasts who build solutions for the SKY Developer Platform, low-code solutions (such as automations and applications built on the Microsoft Power Platform), and experts on other Blackbaud solutions (in addition to a continued strong focus on BBCRM and infinity Platform).  

Blackbaud will provide a discount code and registration instructions to all approved speakers. Email us at bbdevdays@blackbaud.com if you do not receive this information.

This event is a global virtual experience. We have optimized the conference time to best accommodate multiple geographies.

Sessions are displayed in U.S. Eastern Time (ET) with additional time zones referenced. Sessions will be available on-demand for viewing after the conference ends. Please note that the agenda is subject to change.

All sessions are available on demand through December 10, 2021.

Registered attendees will receive details on how to select sessions and Skills Labs as we get closer to the drop-in. Your login credentials will be the same as your registration profile. We’ll share additional tips & tricks to help you navigate your way through the full experience and provide instructions to help you build a personal schedule. More to come!

Blackbaud will adjust registration and resend a confirmation email with your new speaker registration type. If you need help with this request, email us at bbdevdays@blackbaud.com.

Yes! Blackbaud provides inspiration and learning opportunities throughout the year. We are continually releasing content through digital channels, including webinars, meet-ups, and more. Visit Blackbaud’s website for more information.

All sessions are available on demand through December 10, 2021.

Sponsors are welcome and we are interested in talking to you more about the event! 

Submit a topic to speak during our Lightning Round! Deliver your flash of knowledge with peers. Speaking requires a pre-recorded video with content that is 5–10 minutes in length. 

Contact us at bbdevdays@blackbaud.com to learn more about other ways to get more involved to make this event a success.

Yes, in addition to developer-focused content throughout the conference, there will also be partner-to-partner sessions and workshops on the third day of our event. Learn more when session details are released.

Registered attendees will receive details on how to access the conference and select sessions soon. Your login credentials will be the same as your registration profile. We’ll share additional tips & tricks to help you navigate your way through the full conference experience and provide instructions to help you build a personal schedule. More to come!

We hope you will join us during the live event date, November 9, 2021, so that you can participate in live chat during sessions, take part in the networking events, and connect with other attendees. 

If you can’t make it for live dates, please still register to access content on demand! Sessions are available on demand through December 10, 2021.

Blackbaud will continue to explore and analyze our options for future decisions on virtual and hybrid events. At this time, we plan to host Developers' Conference in person again for 2022 and will consider the virtual experience as well.

By registering for the drop-in, conference attendees, speakers, sponsors, and staff consent to the collection and storage of data on the registration form. Additionally, please review the following—

• Registration and participation in sessions and other activities constitutes an agreement by the registrant to Blackbaud’s use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant's or attendee's image or voice in photographs, videotapes, electronic reproductions, or audiotapes of such.
• Participants who opt-in to connect with sponsors at registration permit Blackbaud to provide contact information to sponsors for pre, during, and post communications. Note that attendees who decline this option during registration but who actively engage with a sponsor during the event may also lead to shared details with exhibitors (at the discretion of the attendee).
• You can request access, correction, updates, or deletion of your personal information at any time once the conference ends.
• You can object to processing of your personal information, ask us to restrict processing of your personal information or request portability of your personal information.
• If we have collected and process your personal information with your consent, then you can withdraw your consent at any time. Withdrawing your consent will not affect the lawfulness of any processing we conducted prior to your withdrawal,
• Blackbaud requires all Developers' Conference participants–Blackbaud employees, attendees, speakers, sponsors, vendors, and guests–to agree to the Blackbaud Event Code of Conduct as part of registration.

Review the Code of Conduct and other event policies.

If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being treated poorly, or have additional concerns, please contact any member of the Blackbaud team. For virtual event participants, please contact designated support staff or session moderators.

Contact bbdevdays@blackbaud.com to report incidents at any time of the day.