Schedule at a Glance
Designed to provide a leading educational experience, the CGP Conference schedule continues to evolve to further support professionals in every aspect of their careers.
Plan your travel to arrive for a full day of programming on October 14 and depart following the final breakout sessions on October 16.
View the schedule at a glance below to discover sessions, events and opportunities you won't want to miss.
Stay tuned for additional events, extracurricular activities and opportunities in the coming months.
Schedule details and times are subject to change.
Registration Desk Hours
Day 1, Wednesday: 8 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Day 2, Thursday: 7 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Day 3, Friday: 7 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Day 1, October 14
- 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMLead from Where You Are: Voice, Confidence and What Gets in the WayAn additional fee and registration are required.
- 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMAI Governance and Innovation: Policy, Standards, and Strategy for Gift PlanningAn additional fee and registration are required.
- 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMFrom Policy to Practice: Operationalizing Your Gift Planning Program for Long‑Term SuccessAn additional fee and registration are required.
- 9:00 AM - 12:30 PMGift Planning Fundamentals: Tools & TechniquesAn additional fee and registration are required.
Wednesday Workshops offer additional opportunities for attendees to gain new strategies and insights from experts.
Each workshop requires an additional fee, which can be added during the registration process. Already registered attendees may add a program by modifying their registration with their confirmation number.
Workshops will be held on the morning of October 14. We recommend arriving on Tuesday evening to ensure that you arrive on time and are settled by the start of the workshop.
- 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMAttendee Networking OpportunitiesAdditional details to be announced
- 1:00 PM - 2:30 PMCase Study Sessions
- 3:00 PM - 4:00 PMHall of Fame Panel, hosted by CGP Leadership Institute
- 5:00 PM - 6:00 PMWelcome Reception
- 6:30 PM - 8:15 PMOpening Dinner & Keynote
Evening Reception, hosted by CGP Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
8:30 PM — 10:00 PM
Close out your evening by connecting with colleagues, sharing experiences and getting inspired for the days ahead.
Day 2, October 15
- 7:30 AM - 8:30 AMBreakfast in Solutions Center
- 8:30 AM - 9:30 AMOrganizational Affinity Groups
- 9:30 AM - 10:00 AMNetworking Break in Solutions Center
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMBreakout Sessions
- 11:00 AM - 11:30 AMNetworking Break in Solutions Center
- 11:30 AM - 12:30 PMBreakout Sessions
- 12:45 PM - 2:15 PMAdvocacy Update Plenary and LunchAll 2026 awardees will be recognized.
- 2:45 PM - 3:45 PMBreakout Sessions
- 3:45 PM - 4:15 PMNetworking Break in Solutions Center
- 4:15 PM - 5:15 PMBreakout Sessions
Happy Hour, hosted by CGP Emerging Professionals Committee
5:30 PM — 6:30 PM
Find your peers with CGP's Emerging Professionals. Stop by this reception to mix, mingle, and meet IRL.
Day 3, October 16
- 7:30 AM — 8:30 AMBreakfast in Solutions Center
- 8:30 AM — 9:30 AMDay Three Plenary
- 9:30 AM — 10:00 AMNetworking Break in Solutions Center
- 10:00 AM — 11:00 AMBreakout Sessions
- 11:00 AM — 11:30 AMFinal Networking Break in Solutions Center
- 11:30 AM — 12:30 PMBreakout Sessions