Our bbcon 2025 keynote speaker is...

Jessica McRae

We couldn’t wait any longer to share our bbcon 2025 keynote speaker with you! Keep reading to see what’s in store.Hi Blackbaud Community!



We’re very excited to welcome Adam Grant—#1 New York Times bestselling author and organizational psychologist—to the bbcon mainstage this year!



This is a much-anticipated keynote that will challenge and inspire you to aim higher, think bigger, and lead smarter.



Adam Grant has been a frequently requested bbcon speaker by attendees. We’ve been listening! And we’re thrilled to connect Adam’s powerful insights with this incredible community this year!



If you’re already a fan of his, you know that Adam Grant has empowered purpose-driven leaders worldwide to redefine success and unleash their full potential. He has been Wharton’s top-rated professor for seven consecutive years and is celebrated as one of the world’s most influential management thinkers.



You may know him as the bestselling author of six books that have sold millions of copies and been translated into 45 languages, including Hidden Potential, Think Again, Give and Take, Originals, Option B, and Power Moves.



Or perhaps you’ve engaged with his TED podcasts and talks, which have been downloaded over 90 million times!



At bbcon, you can expect Adam to bring insights from his book Hidden Potential to life. He will show you how to energize your teams, build smarter strategies, and foster a culture that fuels unstoppable social impact. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable keynote! Register now!



Plus, we’ve got 100 more reasons for you to be excited about this year’s event! bbcon’s full session lineup is available now! Discover what’s new in this year’s session lineup to help you fuel your passion, sharpen your skills, and overcome challenges.



If don’t already have your passes, register today and join us in Philadelphia on October 6–8.



Not able to make it to Philly? You can still livestream mainstage moments and get access to select session content with a free bbcon virtual pass.



Don't wait—register now to save your spot. Do you have a favorite book, lesson, or quote from Adam Grant? Share it in the comments below!

Elizabeth Johnson

I subscribed to his podcasts and downloaded the book when I heard (was on the bbcon website this morning!) I'm so ready!

Carlene Johnson

This is great! Really looking forward to hearing him speak. I'd love it if Champions made one of his books available as a “reward” in the shop! Or maybe added the option of selecting a gift card to some independent booksellers so folks have an option besides Amazon to purchase his book(s).

Meredith Friedman

Hi Jessica. Thanks for posting this. Can you speak to how this process works to apply as a speaker? I submitted a proposal for the first time this year and never received a single email or follow up from Blackbaud. I also could never get back into the portal to “check on status.” Could you share some info for those of us who might be new on how this process should work? (I'm assuming I was not selected, since I never heard.)

Angel Lawrence

Looking forward to this year! Also checked out his podcast when I saw this news!

Jessica McRae

Hi Meredith thanks for the question. I've reached out to our conference team with your question/concerns. They'll reach out to you directly shortly.

Kristin Mosley

I'm excited about this year! I also gave his podcast a listen after hearing the news about poor bunny!

Nicholaus Skiles

Yes, as expected, Adam Grant will become a strong point in the future Poor Bunny.