Event
Event Details
Where:
Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee, WI
When:
September 22, 2026
September 22, 2026
Gather 2026 – Hosted by Attain Partners and Kindsight
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Milwaukee, WI
Programming: 1p – 5p CT
Networking Dinner: 6:15p – 8:15p CT
Join Attain Partners and Kindsight for Gather 2026, an exclusive pre-aasp Summit event designed for Advancement leaders, technology decision-makers, and CRM stakeholders preparing for the next generation of Advancement technology.
Through expert-led sessions and interactive peer discussions, attendees will explore approaches to technology planning, CRM and integration strategy, and AI adoption. Sessions will address topics including technology investment readiness, system modernization, impact measurement, AI governance, and organizational planning for emerging technologies.
Attendees will learn from peer experiences on technology planning, software migration readiness, data strategy, AI adoption, and organizational change management while connecting with peers facing similar challenges and opportunities across the Advancement sector.
“Really worthwhile experience and valuable insights.”
—Gather 2025 attendee
Gather 2026 offers a unique opportunity to learn from industry experts, share experiences with peers, and explore approaches that can help your organization navigate change with confidence. Discussions will focus on CRM transformation, future technology investments, and AI strategy development, with practical perspectives that support informed decision-making and long-term success.
Agenda at-a-Glance
Welcome and Kickoff
Presented by Kindsight and Attain Partners
Join Kindsight and Attain Partners as we open the afternoon with a look at the opportunities, challenges, and conversations shaping Advancement technology today.
Session #1 – Tech Investment Readiness
Presented by Attain Partners
A session centred around technical and process-oriented challenges and how to overcome them
Roundtable Discussion #1 – Tech Investment
Choose from three facilitated discussions.
2026 Technology Roadmap
Explore how organizations can strategically prioritize their technology investments in a rapidly changing financial and technical landscape.
Participants will share insights on balancing innovation with fiscal responsibility, identifying high-impact opportunities, and navigating budget constraints.
Solving the Integration Puzzle
A deep dive into the technical and operational challenges of connecting CRM systems with other technologies.
Discuss best practices for achieving seamless integration and unlocking the full potential of their tech ecosystems
Measuring Impact, Not Just Activity
How Advancement teams are redefining “success” and measuring meaningful impact.
A peer-to-peer discussion around leveraging technology to gain deeper insights, demonstrate value, and align metrics with organizational objectives
Session #2 – Creating an AI Strategy for a Changing Technology Landscape
Presented by Kindsight
AI-focused session that reflects recent industry and technology changes and how to create an AI strategy that works for your organization.
- Help organizations understand what their AI strategy should be—where to focus, what to deprioritize
- Overview of Kindsight Agentic strategy and roadmap
Roundtable Discussion #2 – AI
Choose from three facilitated discussions.
Ethical AI and Responsible Innovation
Explore how organizations can implement AI solutions that align with ethical standards and build trust with stakeholders.
Discuss frameworks for responsible AI governance and how to balance innovation with accountability.
Crafting a Future-Ready AI Strategy
Discuss how organizations have approached the process of building a robust AI strategy, and when is the best time to do it.
Discuss how to tackle an AI strategy during a migration (when you’re already doing the hard work of mapping processes, data, stakeholders, etc.), identify high-impact opportunities, and create a roadmap for sustainable AI adoption.
Implementation to Action
Discuss what successful implementation looks like and how to overcome barriers such as data silos, change management, and aligning AI projects with business goals.
Discuss tools relevant to specific use cases and how to scale AI across an organization.
Closing Remarks
Presented by Kindsight and Attain Partners
Networking Dinner and River Cruise
Wrap up the day with dinner, networking, and an evening on the Milwaukee River alongside fellow Advancement leaders.
