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2026 National Conference

Save the Date for GEO’s 2026 National Conference, from June 1 – 3, 2026 at The Westin Boston Seaport District.

Interested in presenting a session at GEO’s 2026 National Conference?

We’re excited to announce that Request for Proposals for the GEO 2026 National Conference is now open! We invite you to help shape the conversations to transform philanthropic culture and practice.

Submit your proposal for the GEO 2026 National Conference. The deadline is August 1, 2025 at 11:59 pm ET.

Have questions or want to learn more about submitting? Join us for an RFP Info Session on Wednesday, July 16 from 3:00 – 4:00 pm ET. Register to join us here.

Priority Registration

Priority Registration (GEO members, conference supporters, speakers, Philanthropy MA members) 

Tuesday, February  10 – Tuesday, February 24 

  • $1,500 – GEO members, speakers, supporters
  • $1,650 – Philanthropy MA members

Early Registration

All eligible participants

Wednesday, February 25 – Tuesday, March 24 

  • $1,500 – GEO members, speakers, supporters
  • $1,650 – Philanthropy MA members
  • $2,000 – Non-members

Regular Registration

All eligible participants

Wednesday, March 25 – Friday, May 8 

  • $1,800 – GEO members
  • $1,950 – Philanthropy MA members
  • $2,300 – Nonmembers

Late Conference Registration

All eligible participants

Saturday, May 9 – Conference

  • $2,500– Everyone

  • 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. 

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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