Tony and Grammy Award-Winning Leslie Odom, Jr. to Headline Blackbaud's bbcon 2026 Social Impact Tech Conference
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Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) announced that Tony and Grammy Award-winning performer Leslie Odom, Jr. will headline its bbcon 2026 social impact tech conference.
The event runs Sept. 29–Oct. 1, 2026, featuring Odom’s closing keynote fireside chat and exclusive live performance for thousands of social impact and education professionals.
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In the May 21 session, BLKB declined 4.64%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction. Our momentum scanner triggered 8 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility.
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Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19 | Impact report, ESG/AI | Positive | -1.8% | 2025 Impact Report detailing responsible AI progress and ESG performance. |
| May 15 | AI product updates | Positive | -1.1% | New AI-powered product innovations embedded across social impact solutions. |
| May 4 | Strategic investment | Positive | +0.1% | Strategic investment in Student First to expand Connected Campus offering. |
| Apr 29 | Q1 2026 earnings | Positive | +4.1% | Q1 2026 results with higher revenue, margins, and reaffirmed full-year guidance. |
| Apr 27 | AI fundraising tools | Positive | -0.8% | Showcased AI tools for fundraising and highlighted Microsoft non‑profit AI designation. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent news has generally been positive, yet the stock has more often traded lower or only modestly higher following these announcements.
Over the past few months, Blackbaud has highlighted AI capabilities, strategic investments, ESG progress, and solid Q1 2026 financial results. Notable updates included reaffirmed 2026 guidance and the launch of its Development Agent AI product on Apr 29, 2026. Despite these constructive developments, three of the last five news events saw the stock down the next day, suggesting a tendency for muted or negative short-term reactions even to favorable news. Today’s bbcon keynote news fits into this ongoing brand-building and ecosystem narrative.
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Appearance to Include a Fireside Chat and an Exclusive Live Performance
Widely recognized for his breakout role as Aaron Burr in Broadway's "
"We're thrilled to welcome Leslie Odom, Jr. to bbcon 2026," said Todd Lant, chief customer officer, Blackbaud. "Our audience at bbcon spends every day on the frontlines of changing the world. We want them to leave inspired, refreshed and celebrated—and there's no one better to do that than Leslie. He's a singularly captivating voice. The way he connects storytelling, leadership and purpose is sure to resonate with our community, and we know attendees will be captivated by his exclusive live performance."
Odom is a Tony and Grammy Award winner, a three-time Emmy nominee and a two-time Academy Award-nominated songwriter and actor whose work challenges and uplifts audiences. In addition to "
Beyond the stage and screen, Odom is a
This year's bbcon event will welcome thousands of social impact and education professionals, learners and leaders seeking to build skills, connect with peers and advance their missions. Attendees can expect inspiring mainstage moments, practical breakout sessions, and meaningful insights from Blackbaud leaders on the future of technology and responsible AI for the sector.
For more information about bbcon 2026 and to register, visit bbconference.com.
About Blackbaud
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) is the world's leading provider of AI-powered solutions for social impact. Serving nonprofits, educational institutions, companies committed to corporate social responsibility, and individual change makers, Blackbaud propels impact at scale with the sector's most intelligent solutions for fundraising and engagement, education solutions, financial management and CSR and grantmaking. With the deepest expertise powered by the world's largest philanthropic data set, the most connected workflows, and the most powerful impact network, Blackbaud's solutions are building a future where resources are unleashed at the speed of need. Blackbaud has been recognized by Fast Company, Newsweek, Quartz, Forbes and more for AI innovation, responsible leadership and workplace excellence. Blackbaud has operations in
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