Presented by Amazon Web Services (AWS), AWS Imagine for Nonprofits brings together mission-driven leaders, technologists, and changemakers dedicated to advancing social and environmental impact. This in-person event combines thought leadership talks, interactive sessions, technical workshops, and networking opportunities designed to create an educational and collaborative experience.
Join AWS to learn more about how the purposeful application of technology can accelerate positive change and inspire action to benefit communities worldwide.
Navigating the future
Learn how to cultivate a data-first mindset among your team, establish a robust cloud strategy, and implement responsible AI frameworks to amplify your nonprofit's mission in the digital era. Hear from nonprofit leaders who are embracing technology transformation, navigating change, and driving innovation within local and global communities.
Enhancing your capacity
Explore how a strong data foundation will empower your nonprofit to harness advanced technologies like generative AI. Discover how this groundwork enables you to use capabilities such as generative AI to increase productivity and unlock data-driven insights to accelerate innovation.
Broadening your impact
Connect with peers, partners, and AWS experts to explore cloud solutions for nonprofits of all sizes and mission areas. Whether you're brand new to the cloud or ready to take the next big step, AWS has nonprofit programs for organizations at all stages of their cloud journey, including AWS Imagine Grant, and the global Nonprofit Credits Program that provide funding and capacity-enhancing resources.
Nonprofits of all sizes and mission areas are creating high-value solutions and redesigning operating models that disrupt current systems, paving the way for greater impact through the adoption of cloud technology. Hear from organizations that are delivering on their missions with greater speed, savings, and precision using tools like generative AI to bring positive change to communities around the world.
2026 marks 20 years of AWS, 10 years of UK region, and 10 years of Imagine for Nonprofits
Leanne Hurrell, Head of Regional Public Sector, AWS
Dr Lilian Pintea, Vice President of Conservation Science, Jane Goodall Institute
A strong data foundation and secure technology environment are the backbone of long-term organisational stability, innovation, and growth. With sessions designed for non-technical and technical leaders, you will learn from peer organisations on how they aligned around a shared strategy and vision, seized opportunities at key inflection points, overcame challenges, and designed solutions that deliver results. AWS experts will also share how cloud services are evolving and what that means for your mission.
Featured sessions:
Human + AI: Which?'s Approach to Responsible Consumer Advice at Scale
Matthew Denner, Principal Engineer, Which?
Data in the field: The HALO Trust journey to AI-powered humanitarian impact
Dan Dickinson, Global Director of Information Systems, The HALO Trust
Matt Abercrombie, Head of Research and Development, The HALO Trust
Sasha Rubel, Head of AI/GenAI Policy, AWS
Dancing into the Future: Preserving Culture, Expanding Access
Anthony Fontivero, Head of Information Technology, Royal Academy of Dance
From big ideas to big impact: Success stories from AWS Imagine Grant winners
James Maltby, Principal Engineer, Save The Children
Stuart Pearson - Head of Innovation, Citizens Advice Sort Group
Hasmik Gyozalan, Project Manager, Royal Academy of Dance
Mudiwa Dutiro, NPO Account Manager, AWS
The shift to cloud-based solutions represents more than a technological upgrade for nonprofits: it's a pathway to expanded reach, revenue, and resilience. By migrating to AWS, organisations can scale operations to meet fluctuating demands, whether responding to sudden crises or managing seasonal fundraising campaigns. This agility, combined with cost savings and increased security controls, allows nonprofits to pursue AI and machine learning innovation while redirecting more resources to their core mission work.
Featured sessions:
The journey of AI adoption for impact creation
Simon Stride, Principal Data Architect, Merlin Network
Fay Oetegenn, Head of AI Implementation and Enablement, Cancer Research UK
Dr Lilian Pintea, Vice President of Conservation Science, Jane Goodall Institute
Brittany Roush, Public Sector GenAI Strategist, AWS
Closing the gap: How AI is connecting humanitarian talent where it's needed most
James Maltby, Head of Global Engagement Platforms and Communication, Save the Children
Cloud for Good: How AWS customers are solving the world's toughest challenges
Laura Kirsop, Chief Technology & Product Officer, Raspberry Pi Foundation
Richard Thanki, Managing Director, Jangala
Aanya Niaz, Education Lead Social Responsibility and Impact, AWS
Many nonprofits face decision-making bottlenecks that slow critical work and delay community impact. This session draws on Amazon's proven approaches to high-velocity decision-making, giving nonprofit leaders practical frameworks they can apply immediately.
Learn the distinction between one-way and two-way door decisions, explore how small, focused teams break down organizational silos, and discover mechanisms that keep innovation moving. Through interactive exercises, you'll apply these concepts to your real challenges and build stakeholder communications that drive buy-in. Leave with a concrete toolkit to accelerate mission delivery for the communities you serve.
Featured sessions:
Mission-driven velocity: Making decisions that drive innovation
Lars Schmitz, Head of Innovation Programs, AWS
