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Thursday, October 9 and Friday, October 10, enjoy two full days of in-person professional development across 40+ Breakout Sessions, two inspiring Keynotes, and intentional spaces to connect with peers.
Schedule is subject to change.
Day 1 | October 9
| 11:30 am | Registration, Refreshments*, Exhibit Hall |
| 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm | Round 1 Breakout Sessions |
| 1:30 pm – 2 pm | Transition Time, Exhibit Hall |
| 2pm – 3:15 pm | Day 1 Welcome & Keynote |
| 3:15 pm – 3:45 pm | Transition Time, Dessert Break, Exhibit Hall |
| 3:45 pm – 4:45 pm | Round 2 Breakout Sessions |
| 4:45 pm – 6 pm | Transition Time, Drinks, Hors D’oeuvers, Quiz Show with Danger Boat Productions |
| 6 pm | Adjourn Day 1 |
*Please note that lunch is not provided Day 1 of the Conference. Restaurants near the venue.
Day 2 | October 10
| 8 am | Registration, Breakfast, Exhibit Hall |
| 8:45 am – 10 am | Day 2 Welcome & Keynote |
| 10 am – 10:30 am | Transition Time, Coffee, Exhibit Hall |
| 10:30 am – 11:30 am | Round 3 Breakout Sessions |
| 11:45 am – 1:15 pm | Nonprofit Mission Awards Ceremony and Luncheon |
| 1:15 pm – 1:45 pm | Transition Time, Dessert Break, Exhibit Hall |
| 1:45 pm – 2:45 pm | Round 4 Breakout Sessions |
| 2:45 pm – 3 pm | Transition Time, Coffee, Exhibit Hall |
| 3 pm – 4 pm | Round 5 Breakout Sessions |
| 4 pm | Adjourn Day 2 |
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Conference Activities
Exhibit Hall
Happening: Throughout entire conference
Visit with over 70 conference sponsors and exhibitors, each providing expertise, services, and/or products designed to help nonprofits advance their missions. From banking, insurance, and accounting services to leadership development, fundraising consulting, and web design (and everything in between), odds are our resources exhibitors can help.
Interested in becoming a conference sponsor or exhibitor?
2025 Nonprofit Mission Awards
Happening: Friday, October 10 @ 11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
While you get to know your nonprofit colleagues over lunch, you will be treated to the goosebump-inducing presentation of the 2025 Minnesota Nonprofit Mission Awards. These awards emphasize the importance of inspiring nonprofits to the quality of life in Minnesota by recognizing achievements that make a significant impact in the categories of:
- Advocacy
- Anti-Racism Initiative
- Innovation
Quiz Show with Danger Boat Productions
Happening: Thursday, October 9 @ 4:45 pm – 6pm
Description coming soon.
Wellness Activities
Happening: Throughout entire conference
Description coming soon.