Gather 2026, a Pre-aasp Summit Event Presented by Attain Partners and Kindsight

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.

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.

Readiness for Technology Transformation

Presented by Attain Partners

This session will explore the technical, operational, and process-oriented challenges institutions face when preparing for major technology investments. Attain Partners will share practical guidance on how organizations can assess readiness, overcome common barriers, and align people, processes, and technology for successful transformation.

Roundtable Discussion #1 – Technology Investment in Action: Prioritizing, Integrating, and Measuring What Matters

Choose from three facilitated discussions.

2026 Technology Roadmap

• Explore how organizations can strategically prioritize technology investments, balance innovation with fiscal responsibility, and identify high-impact opportunities.

Solving the Integration Puzzle

• Discuss best practices for connecting CRM systems with enterprise technologies and creating a more connected technology ecosystem.

Measuring Impact, Not Just Activity

• Share approaches for using technology and data to demonstrate value and align performance metrics with broader institutional goals.

The Human Judgment Gap: Leading and Working in the AI Era

Presented by Kindsight

AI doesn’t replace human judgment—it reveals where it was missing. This session explores what happens when AI outpaces the people and structures meant to guide it, from governance and strategy to day-to-day decision-making. Drawing on new research on human judgment in AI, attendees will explore where AI should automate, assist, recommend, or rely on human expertise, with practical frameworks that apply from institutional policy to everyday work.

Roundtable Discussion #2 – AI Strategy and Adoption

Choose from three facilitated discussions.

Ethical AI and Responsible Innovation

• Discuss approaches for implementing AI responsibly while building trust and supporting innovation.

Crafting a Future-Ready AI Strategy

• Explore how organizations are developing AI strategies alongside technology transformation efforts.

From Implementation to Action

• Share practical approaches for overcoming barriers to AI adoption, including data readiness, change management, and identifying meaningful use cases.

Closing Remarks

Presented by Kindsight and Attain Partners

We’ll conclude the afternoon by reflecting on key takeaways, shared challenges, and next steps for advancing technology and AI strategy across the Advancement sector.

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The event will conclude with an evening of networking, dinner, and activities. Details regarding the dinner venue and evening experience will be announced in the coming weeks.