Why We’re Excited for bbcon 2024 (And Hope You Are Too)

Seattle is home to Dr. Meredith Grey, grunge music, Starbucks, and from September 24-26 this year, the data integration experts at Omatic! This fall, thousands of social impact organizations will be convening at bbcon 2024 to learn about the latest news in nonprofit technology and share ideas for making the most of Blackbaud products.

As one of Blackbaud’s premium partners, our team at Omatic is thrilled for the opportunity to get some face-to-face time with our customers, hear updates from Blackbaud leaders, and talk about all things data with nonprofit professionals.

There will be three days’ worth of networking opportunities, informative sessions, outstanding speakers, and information sharing. There’s so much to be excited about, we’re sleepless just thinking about Seattle. Here are seven reasons to be jazzed for bbcon 2024.

1. Building personal connections, IRL

Helping nonprofits get more out of their data is our specialty. More than half of Omatic customers use at least one Blackbaud product, so we make it a priority to keep up with the latest from the company to build best-in-class integration solutions that meet our customers’ needs. We know many of our customers will be attending bbcon, and are thrilled for the opportunity to catch up with nonprofit professionals and hear how their data flows are functioning.

Stop by our booth, #417, right off the main walking path from the expo hall. You’ll have the opportunity to catch up with our staff, get advice from our experts, and meet other nonprofit professionals who have made data integration a priority. Stop by to say hello, share feedback, network with other Omatic customers, see a demo, and—of course—get one of our famous “Talk nerdy to me” t-shirts.

If you’re attending bbcon this year, let us know! We have slots available for meeting our team or you can drop by our booth anytime.

2. Omatic’s expert-led speaking sessions

Omatic has been in the business of helping nonprofits connect their systems with Blackbaud products for more than 20 years. Throughout that time, we have learned a lot about moving data efficiently without compromising integrity, even when there are many systems at play. We are ready to share some insights with you. Be sure to watch our sessions:

Best Practices for Building an Integration Strategy

Hear expert advice on building a plan to get all your fundraising, event, marketing, and other valuable constituent data into your CRM.

Tuesday, September 24
2:30pm – 3:15pm PT
Room: 343-344
Save your seat

Omatic Cloud & Raiser’s Edge NXT: Let Web View Work for You!

Learn to take full advantage of the cutting-edge features in Raiser’s Edge NXT Web View, including the SKY API. No prior tech knowledge necessary.

Wednesday, September 25, 2024
1:45pm – 3:30pm PT
Room: 347-348
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3. Hearing the latest updates from Blackbaud

Each year, Blackbaud shares news about the latest innovations they are cooking up to advance the mission of nonprofits. We know attendees love going to bbcon to hear what’s coming and get the chance to ask questions about the products they use daily. As premier partners, we develop our strategy at Omatic to make sure all our solutions complement the Blackbaud products our customers use.

At last year’s conference, some popular topics were leveraging AI in nonprofit fundraising, connecting disparate fundraising systems, and creating flexible data ecosystems, which align with Omatic’s mission to help nonprofits prioritize their data management strategy and make the most of their tech ecosystem. This year, we expect to see continued discussion of Blackbaud’s announcement to move all critical workflows to web view by the end of 2025. We can’t wait to learn more about Blackbaud’s vision for the future and talk through solutions with nonprofit professionals.

4. Getting inspiration from top-notch speakers

If Omatic had to grade bbcon’s featured speaker selection, we’d give it an A+! The mainstage presentation by Emmy-award winning actor from Abbott Elementary and HIV/AIDS activist Sheryl Lee Ralph is sure to inspire. We just hope no one makes the mistake of playing “Baby Shark” anywhere on the premises.

We will also be eager to hear from the leaders at Blackbaud, including the President, Chief Product Officer, Chief Data Officer, and other innovators who shape the products that drive nonprofit success.

Finally, it wouldn’t be bbcon without some amazing sessions from nonprofit professionals on how they have used technology to advance their organization’s mission. We love to hear about the organizations making an impact on their communities. These speaking sessions are the heart of the conference, if you’re attending be sure to catch a session from a nonprofit professional in an industry like yours, whether that’s healthcare, cause and cure, higher education, K12, or another field.

5. Surveying the nonprofit tech scene

Looking through the sponsors list is like looking through a Saturday Night Live cast list—it’s a star-studded group. This conference is a perfect time to think strategically about your investment in Blackbaud and learn about tools that will help you get the most out of your tech stack. We hope you will get the chance to mingle with our partners at Constant Contact, Double the Donation, GiveCampus, Microsoft, Npact, Volunteerhub, and others making products designed to help nonprofits succeed.

6. Swag, swag, and more swag

If you return from a conference without a suitcase full of swag, did you even go? Omatic will have tons of great freebies, from t-shirts to pickleball paddles. We will even have some special flair for your conference badge. Mention that you are an “Omatic Fanatic” and share a quote about using our solutions to get some goodies.

7. Spending time in Seattle

It’s called the Emerald City for a reason. Seattle’s frequent rainfall pays off with lush vegetation and greenery-packed views. We hope that you will get a chance to take in the iconic skyline, grab a perfectly roasted cup of coffee, or even make the trip to enjoy the flowers, fish, and fun of Pike Place Market.

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Can’t make it to bbcon this year? Don’t miss out on all the fun. Sign up for our webinar recaps to hear our expert-led sessions.