Conferences

AFP offers several conferences as part of its professional development programming, with most sessions are eligible for continuing education credit toward the CFRE and ACFRE credentials.
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Grow your network and your knowledge at our annual conferences

Every year AFP holds the largest gathering of fundraising professionals in the world—AFP ICON—plus other important events like AFP LEAD, not to mention a number of new, exciting virtual components to each. AFP conferences and events offer not just an opportunity to learn, but also to network, engage, share ideas, and connect with fundraisers from across the globe.

 

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AFP ICON 2026: San Diego - April 26-28

Thank you for making AFP ICON 2026 a great success!! 
Save the date for AFP ICON 2027, April 11-13 in Baltimore, Maryland. 

 

AFP ICON

Session Selection Process

Learn more about the process of selecting education sessions for AFP ICON.

AFP ICON 2025 Recap

Last ICON took the AFP community to Seattle! Explore the speakers and sessions from our 2025 conference.

CE Trackers & Future Dates
Looking for the CE trackers from current and past AFP Conferences? You'll find them here as well as dates for our future ICON and LEAD events.

LEAD 2026: New Orleans, LA - Oct. 22-24

Save the date for LEAD 2026 and join us in New Orleans, October 22-24!
Stay tuned for more information.  Registration will open in Spring 2026. 

Learn more about AFP LEAD

More Opportunities to Get Involved

AFP Chapter Conferences
Many AFP chapters offer their own conferences at various times around the year. Please consult the Upcoming Events page or individual chapter websites for details.

Hemispheric Congresso
AFP partners with the Junta de Asistencia Privada and Tec de Monterrey in Mexico to offer the Hemispheric Congreso every few years for individuals and organizations focused on developing fundraising capacity in Latin America.

Events
AFP offers a wide range of professional development opportunities—tailored to your needs, location, and schedule.

Volunteer with AFP

There are many ways to offer your time, expertise, or money to help support AFP's mission and gain meaningful experience at the same time.

Immersive Programs
Explore our more intensive, multi-day professional development workshops and courses.

Short-Form Learning

Explore our webinars, learning videos, and E-courses to expand your skill set without a large time commitment.

Conference Recordings

Couldn't get to all the sessions available at AFP ICON or LEAD? Conference sessions are on-demand and ready for you to download and enjoy!

Enjoy our On-Demand Conference Sessions

Discounts for AFP Members

When you become a member, you can enjoy a discounted rate to attend AFP ICON, the largest fundraising conference in the world. 

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