Mission-Driven & Outcome-Focused. Built for You.

The TechSmart programme is about making technology deliver measurable improvements, smarter working, and real progress toward your mission.

Every session is grounded in the realities of not-for-profit life. You’ll hear from leaders across charities, membership bodies, associations and unions who’ve made tech work with limited budgets, small teams and big ambitions.

You’ll leave with relevant, ready-to-use ideas, technology-led solutions you can apply straight away.

We are already underway working on the 2026 programme, but in the meantime, here are some of the highlights from 2025.

Real experience from real people
NFP leaders and practitioners share how they delivered real change
Candid, honest stories
What worked, what didn’t, and what they’d do differently
Practical, solution-focused sessions
Learn from the tools and tactics driving real outcomes
Over 60 expert speakers
Charities, membership bodies, associations and unions
Three powerful themes
Data, Change, and Tech Innovation in action
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2025 Speakers

Air Ambulance Service
AIUK
Associated Press
British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association
British Dietic Association
David Shepard
Epilepsy Action
GS1
Institute of Physics
Irish Heart Foundation
ISE
NHS Confederation
Parkinsons
Phyllis Tuckwell
Prospect Union
RNIB
Save the Children
Scope
Scouts
Special Effect
St Pauls Cathederal
Suicide&Co
Air Ambulance Service
AIUK
Associated Press
British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association
British Dietic Association
David Shepard
Epilepsy Action
GS1
Institute of Physics
Irish Heart Foundation
ISE
NHS Confederation
Parkinsons
Phyllis Tuckwell
Prospect Union
RNIB
Save the Children
Scope
Scouts
Special Effect
St Pauls Cathederal
Suicide&Co
Air Ambulance Service
AIUK
Associated Press
British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association
British Dietic Association
David Shepard
Epilepsy Action
GS1
Institute of Physics
Irish Heart Foundation
ISE
NHS Confederation
Parkinsons
Phyllis Tuckwell
Prospect Union
RNIB
Save the Children
Scope
Scouts
Special Effect
St Pauls Cathederal
Suicide&Co

2025 streams

The Data Driven Non-Profit

Overview

Organisations are increasingly recognising the value in adopting data driven decision-making. However, understanding the pathway to becoming data driven and being able to use your data to describe what is happening, why it is happening, and predicting what will happen next isn’t straightforward.

Summary

Explores how to harness the power of your data and transform your raw data into actionable insights.

Tech-Driven Change

Overview

In a rapidly evolving world, organisations must evaluate their current and future technologies to ensure they can continue delivering services and thriving. While technology is critical to success, people are the foundation and should be central to all digital transformation efforts.

Summary

Explores how to lead technology driven change projects, how to ensure your tech is delivering/supporting you in light of external influencing factors out of your control.

Driving Success Through Tech Innovation

Overview

New and emerging technologies are everywhere – from digital tools that streamline communication and empower teams through automation, to online communities that connect people, and growing requirements to keep organisations cyber safe. The pace of innovation isn’t slowing.

Summary

Explores how innovation and technologies can provide intelligent solutions to help deliver your organisation’s ambitions and propel your growth.