Frequently Asked Questions

The 2026 DAF Giving Summit will take place September 23–25, 2026, at the Fairmont Austin in Austin, Texas.

The DAF Giving Summit is designed for professionals and organizations across the DAF and philanthropic ecosystem, including:

• Wealth management leaders
• Philanthropic advisors
• Charities and nonprofits
• Financial institutions and investment firms
• DAF sponsors and program leaders
• Researchers and policy leaders
• Family offices and philanthropic strategists

Attendees can expect a full agenda at the DAF Giving Summit, including keynote presentations, breakout sessions, interactive workshops, networking receptions, roundtable discussions, collaborative working sessions, and peer-to-peer learning opportunities. The Summit is designed to foster meaningful conversations, strategic collaborations, and actionable insights.

The full agenda for the DAF Giving Summit will be posted close to event date. Expected session topics may include:

• Philanthropic strategy
• Donor-advised fund innovation
• AI and fintech
• Public policy and regulation
• Generational shifts in giving
• Non-cash assets
• Impact reporting and storytelling
• Advisor and nonprofit engagement strategies

Conference registration includes access to DAF Giving Summit sessions, networking opportunities, receptions, and interactive learning experiences.

Group discounts are not currently available for the 2026 DAF Giving Summit. Prospective attendees can contact the DAF Giving Summit team for inquiries about registration, sponsorships, and more.

Discounted early bird registration for the DAF Giving Summit is available through June 20, 2026. Nonprofit-specific pricing is not available at this time.

Select elements of the 2026 DAF Giving Summit will be made available as exclusive webinars that are accessible on demand with registration. Please check back for more information.

The 2026 DAF Giving Summit is currently promoted as an in-person event in Austin, Texas. Those looking for virtual options are encouraged to explore our webinar series and sign up for our newsletter for updates.

Keep an eye on the agenda page for updates as we finalize the schedule for the 2026 DAF Giving Summit. We encourage participants to stay in Austin, TX for the entire Summit, from the day-one welcome activities on September 23 through the closing keynote on September 25.

Fairmont Austin has a block of rooms available for the 2026 DAF Giving Summit. You can view prices when making a reservation.

Attendees should fly into Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, the nearest airport to Fairmont Austin where the 2026 DAF Giving Summit is being held.

The recommended hotel is Fairmont Austin, which is also the venue where the 2026 DAF Giving Summit is being held. Therefore, no transportation is necessary. Attendees who choose to stay elsewhere will be responsible for their transportation.

The recommended dress code is business casual. Attendees are also encouraged to bring layers and comfortable shoes for receptions and networking events.

Yes. All agenda details for the 2026 DAF Giving Summit will be announced closer to the event.

2026 DAF Giving Summit attendees can view full accessibility details on the Fairmont Austin website, including information on ADA-compliant rooms and accessible areas.

• The DAF Giving Summit offers two main types of sessions for speakers:
  • Keynotes – Big topics appropriate to the entire DAF Giving Summit audience.
  • Breakouts – In-depth sessions with content for specific audiences.
• These can be presented to audiences in a variety of formats, including:
  • Presentations
  • Fireside chats
  • Panel discussions

Current topics of interest noted by the DAF Giving Summit audience include, but are not limited to:

• The Next Chapter of DAF Growth
• Activating Dormant DAF Assets
• The Future of Charitable Payments
• Interoperability and Open Architecture in Philanthropy
• The Role of Family Offices in the DAF Ecosystem
• Engaging the Next-Generation Donor Before the Wealth Transfer
• Impact Investing Inside DAFs: Hype vs. Reality
• AI for Donors, Advisors, and DAF Operators
• The Regulatory Road Ahead for DAFs
• DAFs as Infrastructure for the Broader Giving Economy
• Complex and Non-Cash Assets at Scale
• Advisor Enablement: From Tax Tool to Values-Based Planning
• International and Disaster Grantmaking at Speed
• Consolidation in the DAF
• Storytelling That Moves Money
• Stewards of Shared Donors

Submissions to speak at the DAF Giving Summit are reviewed on an ongoing basis and applicants will be notified when a decision is made.

Yes. The DAF Giving Summit welcomes experts and stakeholders from across philanthropy, wealth management, fintech, and the DAF ecosystem to apply to speak.

Speaker submissions are evaluated based on:

• Actionable audience takeaways
• Speaker quality and expertise
• Relevance to current DAF industry priorities
• Originality and uniqueness of the topic

Current sponsorship packages for the 2026 DAF Giving Summit include:

• Summit Sponsor
• Trailblazer Sponsor
• Visionary Sponsor
• Influencer Sponsor
• Impact Sponsor

There are also sponsorship tiers for nonprofits, speaking sponsorship opportunities, social sponsorship opportunities, and more. Please see the 2026 DAF Giving Summit Sponsorship Prospectus for complete details.

Depending on sponsorship level, benefits may include:

• Conference registrations
• Main stage visibility
• Event signage
• Branded activation
• Sponsor spotlight emails
• Welcome bag inserts

Review the 2026 DAF Giving Summit Sponsorship Prospectus for more details.

Yes. Select sponsorship packages include exhibit space opportunities, and booths are available as engagement add-ons. See the 2026 DAF Giving Summit Sponsorship Prospectus for all options.

Attendees include nonprofit leaders, philanthropic advisors, DAF sponsors, wealth managers, financial institutions, policy leaders, and philanthropic innovators.

Yes. Some sponsorship packages include opportunities to host keynote sessions, webinars, and breakfast roundtables.

Interested organizations can check out sponsorship opportunities on the DAF Giving Summit website and contact uswith questions.

Yes. Please keep an eye on the DAF Giving Summit agenda page for updates on the full event list as the date approaches.

Full accessibility details are on the Fairmont Austin website, including information on ADA-compliant rooms and accessible areas.

Use the DAF Giving Summit website to contact us with any questions you have, and feel free to sign up for our newsletter to stay in touch.