Mike Gianoni, the CEO of cloud computing provider Blackbaud, is leading the company’s preparations for its annual bbcon, set for September 24- 26, 2024.

The three-day convention in Seattle, Washington is a top-tier event with over 1,000 social impact and non-profit professionals in attendance, in person and remotely. This year, bbcon will welcome Emmy award-winning actress and nonprofit leader, Sheryl Lee Ralph as its keynote speaker.

Gianoni explained that Ralph embodies the same commitment to social impact that bbcon and Blackbaud promote. “As a fierce advocate for HIV/AIDS awareness and action, Sheryl Lee Ralph has so much to share about translating personal passions for impact, motivating for change, and leveraging her own influence and network for positive results,” Gianoni said.

In an ever-changing technological landscape, Blackbaud is the leading provider of software powering social impact.  As CEO, Gianoni has been steering the company at the intersection of technology and social impact by building essential software that accelerates impact through integrated expertise and powerful data intelligence. Throughout his career, Gianoni has brought strong operational expertise and leadership to the tech community, driving value for customers while advancing corporate cultures that encourage teams to thrive.

That is why Gianoni is particularly excited about bbcon 2024 and the list of inspiring keynote speakers that Sheryl Lee Ralph joins from recent years, which has included America Ferrera, Chaunte Lowe, and Simu Liu. “We serve the entire social impact community operating across the globe—nonprofits, foundations, corporations, education institutions, healthcare institutions, and the individual change agents who support them,” he says. “Ralph’s leadership and insights are sure to inspire and catalyze their work driving forward a better future for all.”

Mike Gianoni is a veteran IT service executive. What began in a high school engineering class, Gianoni’s interest in technology has evolved to a full-time career spanning industries and many decades. He earned degrees in both engineering and business, and received an MBA and Honorary Doctorate from the University of New Haven.