How do we create an incredible conference year after year? The secret is you, our community! We are now accepting session proposals to begin to shape the agenda for 27NTC.
Thinking about proposing a 27NTC session? Read on for information about the session selection process, categories, and formats.
Community input is now open
We're thrilled to have received more than 625 session proposals—and now we need you. Favorite the sessions that catch your eye; your choices guide what the Session Advisory Committee includes in the final schedule. Everyone with an NTEN account can join, and you can keep adding favorites until 12 pm ET on October 5, 2026. Let's build the best possible NTC agenda together!
Session selection process
The NTC is community-driven from the start. NTEN staff work with our volunteer committees to shape learning content, develop programming, and make sure the conference is beneficial to you.
Proposals
September 1–21, 2026
Anyone from the nonprofit technology community is welcome to propose a session for consideration.
Community input
September 22–October 5, 2026, 10 AM ET
The community and Session Advisory Committee review sessions and tell us which ones they like best.
Review
October 5–6, 2026
We identify missing topics and either look for session proposals to fill the gaps or contact potential speakers.
Notification
October 13, 2026
We notify session proposers and add sessions to the agenda. If yours isn't accepted, there may be other ways to participate.
Nonprofit Technology Conference
March 23–26, 2027
Join us in Portland or attend virtually — whichever is right for you.
Community call
View a recording of the community call that takes you through the session proposal submission process
Access slide deckAccess event transcriptSession categories
We invite proposals in six session categories, across both in-person and virtual formats. You may use AI to make minor edits to your session description, but please do not submit a proposal developed or entirely written by AI.
Browse list of accepted NTC sessions from the past 2 years
Equity
Address the inequities that are created or exacerbated by technology. You might feature deep reflections on digital inclusion and social justice, highlight programs or practices shown to alleviate inequity, or share analysis of existing and proposed policy changes.
Fundraising and development
Help participants learn about development, grant-seeking, and fundraising topics. You might cover fundraising tech that works (and doesn't), evaluating and selecting fundraising tools and databases, best practices for using fundraising technology, or trends and new ideas.
Leadership
Examine the role technology has in our organizations. What frameworks can help participants make smart decisions and manage change toward the organization’s vision? Participants will be in or aspiring to leadership roles, and ready to grapple with challenges.
Communications and marketing
Spread the word about nonprofit programs and strengthen community relationships. Help participants learn about successful (and failed) ways to integrate new communications technologies and tactics through tangible guidance and inspiration.
Operations and information technology
Share IT resources and best practices with participants, especially those who manage and support tech infrastructure. Participants will want to share success stories and challenges, voice concerns, and hear wisdom from one another, no matter how they arrived at their roles.
Program and service delivery
Explore how technology can increase the efficiency and effectiveness of people on the front lines serving their communities. Introduce these participants to cutting-edge applications or methodologies, and share how to use them successfully.
Session formats
We are accepting proposals for both the in-person program in Portland, March 23–26, and the virtual program on Tuesday, March 23. We assign the format while building the agenda, and if you cannot travel we will place your session virtually. Being scheduled virtually does not mean attending virtually — you are welcome in Portland either way.
We have three session formats with varying durations and speaker requirements. You may wait to hear if your session is selected before recruiting additional speakers.
30-minute session
One to two speakers
Provide an energizing, fast-paced opportunity for participants to hear expertise on a specific topic. Got a hot take about meeting facilitation? A must-do list for project managers? Top tips for email conversion? Propose a tight session focused on practical application and tangible takeaways.
60-minute session
Two to four speakers from at least two organizations, one of which must be a nonprofit
Think beyond the panel to better engage participants and send them off with new ways to approach their work. Speakers determine the format and distribution of time. They may collaborate on a single experience or divide the time on different perspectives.
60-minute workshop
One to three speakers
Help participants think through the big questions and organizing principles for successfully kicking off a significant project. Build the workshop around a template (strategy guide, project plan, pitch, or other tool) so people can play along. There should be high engagement between speakers and participants.
