Conference 2026: Tech Fair
The 2026 Tech Fair showcased technology offerings in the areas of marketing, data management and CRM, ticketing, online program notes, audience engagement apps, in-hall concert technologies, and more.
Conference 2026: The Reality of a Cyber Incident and Why Cyber Insurance Isn’t Enough
In today’s threat landscape, cultural nonprofits face a level of cyber risk unlike anything seen before. Cyber insurance will not save you from operational chaos, financial loss, or reputational damage.
Conference 2026: Permission to Wonder in the Age of AI for Orchestra Marketing
This session explored the ethical tensions and creative possibilities AI brings to our campaigns and visitor experiences, rethinking what marketing strategy really means at this moment
Conference 2026: Orchestras Deepening Relevance, Connection, and Public Value
Learn how to surface internal expertise, strengthen existing programs, and align strategy, storytelling, and operations to deepen public value.
Conference 2026: Orchestras at the Epicenter—A Plan for Sustainability
Learn how the BSO reshaped its operating model into an integrated revenue system that aligns marketing, loyalty, philanthropy, and experiences around growing relationships and partnerships, not just selling tickets.
Conference 2026: The New Landscape for Charitable Giving Incentives
This practical session walks through the adjustments in tax policy that are likely to shape giving at the individual, corporate, and foundation levels in the coming years and what to expect from donors going forward.
Conference 2026: Making Audience Development Everyone’s Business
In this session, we reframe “audience expansion” as an organizational mindset, not a marketing tactic. Aligning product, programming, partnerships, and patron experiences around shared audience goals strengthens financial sustainability, deepens community engagement, and advances equity and inclusion.
Conference 2026: A Guide to Spotting Financial Risks in Orchestras
In this session, participants learned how to identify red flags in financial management, including financial statements, audits, and policies, that may indicate underlying risks.
Conference 2026: Establishing Your Own AI Policy and Protocols
Your team is probably already using AI, and the tools keep evolving at lightning speed. This workshop explored how to build an AI framework for your orchestra that will support innovation while providing clear guidelines for navigating an ever-changing tech landscape.
Conference 2026: Creating Healthy Orchestral Work Environments
This session explored the cultural roots of the challenges orchestras face and presents practical tools to address them.