Events
2026 National Conference
Priority Registration
Priority Registration (GEO members, conference supporters, speakers, Philanthropy MA members)
Tuesday, February 10 – Tuesday, February 24
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$1,600 – GEO members, supporters
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$1,750 – Philanthropy MA
Early Registration
All eligible participants
Wednesday, February 25 – Tuesday, March 24
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$1,600 – GEO members, supporters
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$1,750 – Philanthropy MA
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$2,100 – Nonmembers
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$2,200 – Consultants
Regular Registration
All eligible participants
Wednesday, March 25 – Friday, May 8
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$1,900 – GEO members, supporters
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$2,050 – Philanthropy MA
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$2,400 – Nonmembers
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$2,600 – Consultants
Late Conference Registration
All eligible participants
Saturday, May 9 – Conference
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$2,500 – All tickets
- 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. | Registration Open
- 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. | First-time Attendee Gathering & Peer Coaching Meetups
- 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. | Early Arriver Social
- 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. | Community Events – Offsite
- 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Registration Open
- 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. | Breakfast Buffet Available
- 9:15 – 10:30 a.m. | Opening Plenary (75 minutes)
- 10:30 – 11:00 a.m. | Break (30 minutes)
- 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | Breakout Sessions Round A (75 minutes)
- 12:15 – 2:00 p.m. | Plenary Luncheon
- 2:00 – 2:45 p.m. | Break (45 minutes)
- 2:45 – 3:4 5p.m. | Breakout Sessions Round B (60 minutes)
- 3:45 – 4:30 p.m. | Break (30 minutes)
- 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. | Community Events & Active Hour/Mindfulness Moment
- 5:30 – 6:00 p.m. | Break
- Shuttles for Welcome Reception begin boarding at 5:45 p.m.
- 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. | Welcome Reception
- 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. | Active Hour & Mindfulness Moment
- 8:00 – 5:00 p.m. | Registration Open
- 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. | Networking Breakfast with Community Events
- Peer Coaching Meetups
- 9:00 – 9:30 a.m. | Break (30 minutes)
- 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. | Workshops (2 hours)
- 11:30 – 1:15 p.m. | Plenary Luncheon
- 1:15 – 1:45 p.m. | Break (30 minutes)
- 1:45 – 3:30 p.m. | Short Talks
- 1:45 – 2:10 p.m. | Round 1 (25 minutes)
- 2:10 – 2:25 p.m. | Transition Break (15 minutes)
- 2:25 – 2:50 p.m. | Round 2 (25 minutes)
- 2:50 – 3:05 p.m. | Transition Break (15 minutes)
- 3:05 – 3:30 p.m. | Round 3 (25 minutes)
- 3:30 – 4:00 p.m. | Break (30 minutes)
- 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. | Active Hour & Mindfulness Moment
- Peer Coaching Meetups
- 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. | CEO & Trustee Reception
- 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. | Community Events
- 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Registration Open
- 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. | Networking Breakfast with Community Events
- Peer Coaching Meetups
- 9:00 – 9:30 a.m. | Break
- 9:30 – 10:45 a.m. | Breakout Sessions Round C (75 minutes)
- 10:45 – 11:45 a.m. | Break (60 minutes)
- 11:45 – 1:30 p.m. | Closing Plenary
- 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. | Community Events
Our conference will take place at the Westin Boston Seaport District, located at 425 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 02210. The Westin Boston Seaport District is located 2 miles from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS). We have a room block available at a rate of $349/night plus applicable state and local taxes.
The link to book your room will be live with conference registration. We ask conference participants NOT to make travel accommodations until you have received your registration verification from GEO. This can take up to 3 business days after registering. Learn more about the Westin Boston Seaport District here.
Looking for more ways to support GEO? Sponsoring the GEO conference is one way to invest in real change for the philanthropic sector. As a conference supporter, you are helping 1,000+ grantmakers on their journeys to transform philanthropic practice and culture in service of thriving nonprofits and communities.
View the 2026 Sponsorship Packet.
If you have a question or would like to learn more, be sure to contact Development Manager, Lauren Gentry at gentry@geofunders.org.
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