As a company whose mission is to empower every person and every organization to achieve more, we recognize the potential of AI to help advance almost every corner of society. Microsoft's Global Nonprofit Leaders Summit is a space for nonprofits to go beyond the theoretical and inspirational to see powerful AI tools in action, learn from other nonprofits who are on different points in their AI journey, and build skills so they can help their organizations move forward.

There are many reasons! Here are just a few key benefits of attending:

• Participate in discussions with thought leaders and experts on how to empower your organizations, engage your employees, and expand your impact with AI
• Build your AI skills with interactive deep dives
• Learn how to work with AI tools for your cause with demos of real use-cases from other nonprofits
• Expand your network with nonprofit leaders from around the world

We encourage leaders that are navigating AI and digital technology as technology experts or enthusiasts to attend. Typical titles of those attending include CEO/Executive Director, CIO/Information Technology Director, COO/Operations Director, CMO/Marketing Director, Chief Fundraising Officer/Director of Development, Chief Program Officer. The attendee should be interested in how to influence the AI and tech message within their organization as a leader and tech early adopter or champion.

The attendees should not be early-to-mid career professionals or partnership leads or program coordinators. This is not a grant making conference.

The event will take place at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue (900 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 98004), in the heart of downtown Bellevue.

Absolutely not. We will have sessions about how to get started with AI, evaluating whether it’s viable for your organization, and best practices and learnings from other nonprofits.

No, Microsoft works with nonprofits all over the world as well as partners, grantees, and tech adopters. We welcome all nonprofit leaders who are exploring the use of AI and critical mission-changing technologies.

While this event is not a grantmaking conference specifically, part of the experience will include learning about Microsoft’s skilling offers and technology offers for nonprofits that are both free or discounted available to qualified nonprofits.

Visit the Global Nonprofit Leaders Summit website and select Register now to attend the event in person. When prompted to enter a registration code, please input the code provided in your invitation. Upon completion, you will receive an email confirming your registration within one business day.

If the system prompts you for a registration code and you have not received one previously, please contact the Global Nonprofit Leaders Summit support team at nonprofitsummit@microsoft.regsvc.com. They can assist with providing review and resolution of your registration status.

To update your registration, please contact the Global Nonprofit Leaders Summit support team at nonprofitsummit@microsoft.regsvc.com.

This event is by invitation only. However, you may reach out to our support team at nonprofitsummit@microsoft.regsvc.com and inquire about opportunities for participation on a space available basis.

The event is free to attend. Participants only need to cover travel costs (including flight and hotel). Breakfasts and lunches will be provided on conference days.

As sessions are confirmed, they will be added to the public agenda on the website. In addition, registered attendees will be able to access full details about each of the sessions and build their personal schedule through the Session Builder (authentication required) starting in February.

No, you will not need to register for specific sessions. However, adding sessions to your personal schedule through Session Builder will help us gauge interest and plan the onsite session logistics accordingly.

Yes, select sessions will be recorded for on-demand viewing after the event and will be free on LinkedIn.

Yes, the event will provide complimentary breakfast and lunch during conference days, as well as appetizers and beverages during evening events.

Yes, a block of rooms has been reserved at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue at a discounted rate of $239/night (plus tax). A reservation link to book your room at the Hyatt will be available in the confirmation email and on the confirmation page once you have registered for the event. Note that rooms are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Ground transportation is not provided as part of the event. Taxis as well as rideshare options (Ubers/Lyfts) are easily accessible from the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, and around the city. If you choose to rent a car, the Hyatt Regency Bellevue will be offering overnight parking for guests at a discounted rate of $15/night. Downtown Bellevue is also a very walkable city, offering plenty of restaurants and shopping only steps away from the hotel.

We recommend making your travel arrangements as soon as you receive registration confirmation. We suggest arriving by Tuesday, March 25 in the afternoon, in time to check-in to the event and attend the Welcome Reception starting after 5:00pm PST. The conference will end by 4:30pm PST on Thursday; departures can be planned accordingly.

Yes, there will be an opening Welcome Reception on Tuesday, March 25 at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue after 5:00pm. We will also be hosting another evening reception on Wednesday, March 26. We will communicate more details on time and featured activities soon.