FIA Conference 2026 offers 9 specialised tracks across 2 days, outlined below. Delegates can choose to attend sessions across all tracks or spend their time focussing in on a particular area.
Community Impact: Peer-to-peer and Events (Thursday and Friday) – Sponsored by: Pebl
Fundraising starts with community. This track highlights peer-to-peer campaigns, event-based fundraising, and grassroots initiatives that mobilise supporters and amplify local impact. Learn how to turn your cause into a movement, build authentic engagement, and create fundraising experiences that resonate deeply with your community.
Corporate Partnerships (Thursday Only)
Explore how strategic partnerships with businesses and government can drive social change. This one-day track covers data-driven collaboration, values-aligned storytelling, and innovative models that go beyond sponsorship. Ideal for fundraisers looking to build impactful, long-term relationships with corporate and cross-sector partners.
Fundraising 101 (Friday Only)
Perfect for early-career fundraisers or those new to the sector, this track covers the essentials—from campaign planning and donor communication to acquisition strategies and data basics. Build your confidence, sharpen your skills, and walk away with actionable tools to kickstart your fundraising journey.
Gifts in Wills (Thursday and Friday) – Sponsored by: Safewill
Legacy giving is one of the most powerful ways donors can support your cause. This track explores acquisition techniques, emotional branding, and stewardship strategies that resonate with supporters considering leaving a bequest. Whether you’re building a new program or scaling an existing one, you’ll gain insights into how to make Gifts in Wills a core part of your fundraising mix.
Individual Giving (Thursday and Friday) – Sponsored by: Robejohn
This track focuses on the heart of fundraising—engaging everyday donors. Sessions explore acquisition strategies, donor journeys, emotional storytelling, and data-informed approaches to build loyalty and long-term support. Whether you’re refining your appeals or reimagining donor engagement, this track offers practical insights and real-world examples for growing individual giving programs.
Innovation (Friday Only) – Sponsored by: Call To Action
Step into the future of fundraising. This track showcases bold experiments, digital transformation, and emerging technologies like AI and data analytics. Learn from real-world successes and failures, and discover frameworks for testing, scaling, and embedding innovation in your organisation.
Mid-value, Major Donors, and Trusts & Foundations (Thursday and Friday) – Sponsored by: FR&C
Designed for fundraisers working with high-value supporters, this track dives into prospecting, relationship-building, and stewardship strategies. Learn how to engage major donors, secure transformational gifts, and navigate the expectations of philanthropic trusts and foundations. Sessions also explore how to align donor motivations with mission-driven impact.
Leadership and Emerging Issues (Thursday and Friday) Sponsored by: Gembridge
This track is for sector leaders and those shaping the future of fundraising. Sessions address big-picture themes like intergenerational wealth transfer, DEI in fundraising, governance, and the evolving role of executive leadership. It’s a space for bold ideas, strategic thinking, and conversations that challenge the status quo.
Small Charities (Thursday Only)
Small teams, big dreams. This track is tailored for small organisations navigating fundraising with limited resources. Sessions offer practical tools, inspiring case studies, and insights into attracting major gifts, leveraging AI, and making best practice fundraising achievable—no matter your size.