Global Nonprofit Leaders Summit

Seeking to understand and implement AI solutions to advance their missions.

Looking to explore the latest tools and strategies for digital transformation in the nonprofit space.

Interested in leveraging technology to enhance program delivery and fundraising efforts.

Aiming to collaborate on innovative solutions to global challenges.

This summit is one of the leading global forums focused on how nonprofits can use artificial intelligence, cloud platforms, and data analytics to: Make better decisions, Automate repetitive tasks, Personalize donor and supporter engagement, Predict needs and trends in service delivery. You'll learn directly from Microsoft experts, nonprofit case studies, and innovation labs.

Network with a hand-picked audience of:Nonprofit CEOs and CIOs, Chief Technology and Innovation Officers, Funders and grantmakers, Social impact strategists and data scientists.The event attracts a high-level, international audience focused on collaborative problem-solving and scalable impact.

The Hack4Good 3.0 event runs alongside the summit and allows attendees to:Co-design and test real AI-powered solutions, Work with Microsoft engineers and sector experts, Prototype new tools or approaches to bring back to your organization. It’s a rare opportunity to build and test tech-driven solutions in a nonprofit-specific environment.

Sessions are tailored to high-level decision-makers: Governance and ethics in AI, Digital strategy planning, Future-proofing your organization’s infrastructure, Scaling mission outcomes with cloud-based systems.You’ll leave with a strategic roadmap, not just tech demos.

As a Microsoft-hosted event, participants often gain early access to: Nonprofit-focused Microsoft tools and AI capabilities, Grant or licensing opportunities through the Microsoft for Nonprofits program, Expert support for digital transformation

The 2025 event offered both in-person and virtual participation, ensuring wider accessibility, especially for nonprofits with limited travel budgets.

The summit emphasized the transformative potential of AI in the nonprofit sector. Attendees engaged in discussions on responsible AI, participated in interactive deep dives to build AI skills, and learned from real-world nonprofit use cases.

Running concurrently with the summit from March 24–27, Hack4Good 3.0 was an innovation-driven hackathon that brought together nonprofit leaders, Microsoft experts, and partners. Participants collaborated to develop AI and data-driven solutions addressing global challenges.

The event was held in-person in Bellevue, WA, with select sessions available virtually, allowing for broader participation from nonprofit professionals worldwide.

Attendees had the chance to connect with peers, tech innovators, and thought leaders, fostering collaborations and sharing insights to drive greater impact in the nonprofit sector.