Register your interest to join us at ConnectForGood 2026, the annual event dedicated to helping charities and non-profit organisations harness the power of modern technology to drive impact, deliver better services, and strengthen supporter engagement.
The King’s Fund, London
17 September 2026
09:30–17:00
We’re excited to review your interest, places will be confirmed based on alignment with the event criteria to ensure the best experience for all attendees.
Discover how smarter, connected systems can help non-profits build stronger financial visibility, streamline operations, and free up valuable time for mission-focused work.
With tools like Dynamics 365 Business Central, charities can move towards more efficient, automated processes that support transparency, accountability, and long-term sustainability.
Explore modern engagement strategies that help deepen relationships with donors, volunteers, and beneficiaries.
Technologies such as Dynamics 365 CRM play a role in enabling more personalised journeys, consistent communication, and meaningful data insights – all of which help nurture trust and build lasting community connections.
Learn how data and AI can help non-profits make more informed decisions, enhance service delivery, and expand their capacity.
From predictive insights to everyday productivity tools, the latest advancements empower teams to work smarter, respond faster, and scale impact responsibly.
Connect ForGood 2026 brings together voices from across both the Microsoft ecosystem and the non-profit world. Expect insights from:
You’ll gain real-world examples, best practices, and strategic guidance you can take back to your teams.
Paul Faulkner is the CEO of ForGood.Tech, where he leads the organisation’s mission to help charities and non‑profits implement finance and fundraising technology that increases efficiency and amplifies impact. As a Microsoft partner dedicated exclusively to the non‑profit sector, ForGood.Tech combines deep sector expertise with a strong values‑led approach.
With over 30 years’ experience in the IT industry, Paul has grown and merged software businesses, built high‑performing delivery teams, and managed global service delivery for multinational organisations. Today, he applies this experience to building long‑term partnerships that enable non‑profits to overcome their technology challenges and focus on what matters most – their mission.
Ian Drew is the Scale and Channel Director for Microsoft Elevate, where he works closely with partners to help non-profits access the technology and support they need to deliver greater social impact.
Passionate about the vital role non-profits play in society, particularly where government and markets fall short, Ian focuses on enabling Microsoft partners to understand what they can offer and how they can help. Through this work, he supports partners to better serve non-profits worldwide, strengthening the sector and the communities they support.
We’re excited to hear Ian’s insights on the role of partnerships in driving social impact.
Nick Hodder is an AI transformation specialist and public speaker. He runs an organisation dedicated to helping organisations navigate the profound impacts of artificial intelligence. With over twenty five years of experience in the technology sector—including pivotal roles at Google, Sun Microsystems and several charities – Nick endeavours to bridge the gap between complex emerging technology and practical, human centred strategy.He previously spent over five years as the Director of Digital Engagement and Transformation at the Imperial War Museums (IWM), where he led large-scale AI developments, digital evolution, accessibility initiatives, and modern stewardship strategies. A seasoned public speaker and TEDx presenter, Nick is also a commissioned author currently writing AI + Culture (Facet Publishing, forthcoming), exploring how generative AI is reshaping the cultural landscape
Nicole Hill is the Business Central Product Specialist at ForGood.Tech, where she leads presales and product strategy for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. She specialises in supporting complex finance processes and works closely with charities, SMEs, and mid-market organisations to deliver tailored solutions that simplify compliance and improve efficiency. Nicole is passionate about helping non-profits leverage technology to achieve more, and she regularly shares her expertise through webinars, conferences, and training sessions. Her deep knowledge of fund accounting, VAT considerations, and integrated finance solutions ensures organisations can streamline operations and focus on their mission.
Adam is the CRM Consultancy Team Manager at ForGood.Tech, with over a decade of experience working across the Dynamics 365 platform. He has played a key role in the delivery of Dynamics 365 and Power Platform-based CRM solutions, supporting charities and non‑profit organisations to extend and maximise their use of Microsoft technology.
As part of his role, Adam provides strategic input into ForGood.Tech’s technical committee, contributing to the adoption of new products and shaping the development roadmap for features delivered directly by ForGood.Tech. Alongside this, he is passionate about developing people, delivering training and support to colleagues across both consultancy and managed service teams.
When it Clicks helps organisations make innovation feel simple, practical and human. At Connect ForGood, they’ll be running an interactive Innovation Away Day–style session, designed to help teams step back, explore fresh ways of thinking and move ideas into action.
Their approach is jargon‑free, collaborative and action‑oriented, using creative thinking, good questions and everyday language to bring people together across roles and perspectives. This is a hands‑on session where participants will build practical skills, make real decisions and leave with clear next steps – and the energy to put them into practice.
More details – including breakout topics and the full agenda will be released soon. Register your place now and receive updates as they’re announced.
You can view the roundup video from last year’s event by clicking here