Schedule

Planned Giving Day Schedule

The 2026 conference schedule is now live, check it out below! This year’s PG Day features an exciting lineup of expert speakers, engaging sessions, and valuable networking opportunities designed to connect and inspire. Don’t miss your chance to learn from industry leaders and build meaningful connections with peers. Register here!

Breakout Session Rooms:

  • Donor Engagement – Breakout Room 1 (YT17)

  • Behind the Scenes – Breakout Room 2 (NT08)

  • Getting Technical – Breakout Room 3 (NT07)

PG Day 2026 Floor Plan

Are You a First-Timer?

When planning to attend the conference, here are key items to remember:

  • A breakfast buffet is available from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. close to the registration check-in.

  • A seated buffet luncheon is included in your registration fee.

  • We encourage attendees to connect at the closing reception.

  • Metro’s Red Line to Tenleytown/AU Metro Station is a brisk walk to American University Washington College of Law.

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Transportation and parking information.

Schedule At-A-Glance

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

8:00 am - Registration & Breakfast & Exhibits Open

9:00 am - Opening General Session - Grossman Hall

Round Table Discussions

  • AI
  • Estate Administration
  • Finance and Budget
  • How to balance multiple roles
  • Internal Advocacy and Education
  • Marketing
  • Navigating Career Growth
  • New to Planned Giving
  • People Managers
  • Portfolio Management
  • Stewardship
  • Working at a large organization 50+
  • Working at a small organization <50

10:10 am - Break – Exhibits Open & Networking - The Commons

10:30 am - Concurrent Session One (3 Breakouts)

  • Behind the Scenes
    "Belonging Before Revenue: The Behavioral Science of Donor Loyalty and Legacy Commitments" presented by Paul Yeghiayan, Benefactor Group 

  • Donor Engagement
    "A League of Their Own: Women, Philanthropy and the Great Wealth Transfer" presented by Margaret Battey and Kristen Hatcher, George Washington University

  • Getting Technical
    "Your Next Legacy Donor Has Never Given — Yet!" presented by Austin S. Wrubel, Robin Hood 

11:30 am - Lunch Buffet - Grossman Hall

  • Distinguished Service Award presentation

  • Keynote - “Philanthropy Now and In the Future” presented by Dr. Una Osili, Executive Director, Strategy and Operations, Eli Lilly and Company Foundation

2:00 pm - Break – Exhibits Open & Networking - The Commons

2:30 pm - Concurrent Session Two (3 Breakouts)

  • Behind the Scenes
    “When Bequest Administration Goes Wrong and What to Do About It” presented by Tee Sindler, World Wildlife Fund, and Christian McTarnaghan, Chisholm, Chisholm & Kilpatrick

  • Donor Engagement
    “5 Case Studies in Gift Planning” presented by Geoffrey Close

  • Getting Technical
    “Next Level Charitable Gift Annuities: Uncommon Applications - Focus on the Donor!” presented by Chris McGurn, PNC 

3:30 pm - Break – Exhibits Open & Networking - The Commons

3:45 pm - Concurrent Session Three (3 Breakouts)

  • Behind the Scenes
    "Leveraging AI for PG" presented by West Honeycutt and Jonathan Haybok, National Parks Conservation Association

  • Donor Engagement
    "Moving Beyond the "Thank You": The Latest Research on Donor Stewardship" presented by Lauren Winther-Hansen, Freewill 

  • Getting Technical
    "DAFs in Motion: Trends, Misconceptions, and Practical Strategies" presented by Kim Ledger, Ren Inc. 

4:45 pm - Closing Reception - The Commons

6:00 pm - Conference Closes

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