AFP ICON 2026

Foundational sessions help build core skills like donor research, ethical practice, and relationship-building.

Applied tracks dive into CRM tools, campaign design, recurring giving, and team management.

Strategic discussions explore sector trends, leadership frameworks, board dynamics, DEI, and data integration.

Great opportunity to network with decision-makers, showcase offerings in the Exhibit Hall, and stay ahead of industry needs.

AFP ICON is the world’s largest fundraising conference, offering 100+ educational sessions on topics like major gifts, digital campaigns, donor retention, and equity in philanthropy. Whether you're just starting out or leading a team, you'll find content that matches your experience level.

Meet 3,000+ fundraisers from around the world. Build meaningful relationships, exchange ideas, and create partnerships that can expand your network—and your impact.

Explore the Exhibit Hall to discover cutting-edge fundraising software, CRM systems, and donor engagement platforms. Get hands-on demos and talk directly with vendors.

Keynote speakers and expert panelists share real-world lessons, emerging trends, and bold ideas that can help you lead with confidence and stay ahead of the curve.

The skills, strategies, and connections you gain at AFP ICON can directly strengthen your organization’s fundraising results—and help you grow as a fundraising professional.

AFP ICON offers 100+ sessions led by top fundraising practitioners, covering topics from donor strategy to emerging technology. The focus is on practical, real-world ideas you can take back and apply immediately.

The conference brings together thousands of professionals, with both structured events and organic opportunities to connect. Many attendees find the relationships they build here are just as valuable as the sessions themselves.

High-profile speakers deliver big-picture insights on leadership, innovation, and the future of philanthropy. These sessions are designed to inspire new ways of thinking beyond day-to-day fundraising work.

The AFP Exchange exhibit hall features a wide range of fundraising platforms, consultants, and service providers. It’s a hands-on environment where you can explore and compare solutions in one place.

Sessions span all experience levels and often qualify for continuing education credits like CFRE. There are also deeper learning opportunities through pre-conference workshops and coaching.