Innovate 2027
Three days in Savannah to learn, connect, and grow, so your team spends less time on the numbers and more on the mission.
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“You have tracks for every skill set and talent that you can imagine.”
Innovate 2026 attendee
Why attend Innovate?
Step into a space created by nonprofit experts for nonprofit experts. The JMT Innovate Conference is where financial leadership, modern technology, and mission-driven purpose come together to spark growth and innovation.
At Innovate, you are not just attending another event. You are joining a community that curates transformation. Every keynote, breakout, and conversation is built to help you think smarter, lead stronger, and bring measurable impact back to your organization.
Who should attend
Innovate is built for nonprofit leaders and the finance teams beside them: executive directors, CFOs, controllers, finance directors, grant managers, accounting staff, and the operations leaders who work alongside them.
What’s new this year
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Expanded programming
42 CPE courses
Choose from 42 CPE-eligible courses and earn up to 13 credits: up to 7 with conference registration and up to 6 more with the pre-conference workshops. Leadership, grants, strategy, and stewardship sit alongside the system training.
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Reduced pricing
Lower 2027 rates
To make it easier for nonprofit teams to attend. See Super Early Bird rates
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Expanded MIP track
Every slot
A MIP session in every breakout slot, plus Essentials and Advanced pre-conference workshops.
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Expanded AI track
Hands-on AI
An AI track on Thursday, plus a hands-on workshop on building your first finance AI agent.
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Expanded Intacct track
Process focus
Sage Intacct sessions focused on process, so your team works better and faster.
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Back by popular demand
5K, Riverboat Cruise, and Yoga
The Innovate 5K on Thursday morning, the Riverboat Cruise on the Savannah River on Thursday evening, and Morning Yoga on Friday. See events
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Perks around town
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Show your Innovate badge for perks at the Savannah Visitors Bureau. See Savannah
What you can expect
- Unmatched thought leadership: Learn directly from industry pioneers and nonprofit finance veterans who understand your challenges and bring practical, actionable insights.
- Future-ready learning: Stay ahead of evolving trends in accounting, technology, and compliance, and walk away ready to implement what’s next.
- Meaningful connections: Network with peers, partners, and technology providers who share your purpose and passion for driving nonprofit success.
- Hands-on workshops: Go further with focused, pre-conference sessions designed to enhance your technical mastery in tools like Sage Intacct, Vena, and more.
- Innovation in action: Discover emerging financial systems, automations, and integrations that make your organization more efficient, agile, and impactful.
Innovate is not just another conference. It is where mission meets mastery. Join us, and return home energized, equipped, and inspired to build a stronger future for your organization and the communities you serve.
Stabilize
We evaluate what isn’t working and get your systems running the way they should.
Optimize
We suggest improvements tailored to your needs.
Innovate
We help you find the best solutions and keep an eye on what’s next.
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Registration rates
Group rates are available. Be sure to ask.
For organizations that are not JMT clients.
RegisterFor JMT clients without a service or support package.
RegisterFor JMT clients enrolled in an EVP or PowerASSIST plan.
RegisterSuper Early Bird rates shown. Struck-through prices are 2026 rates.
Pre-conference workshops
Interactive agenda
Filter by day, track, or CPE, and save the sessions you want to your calendar.
Agenda
Save the sessions you want, then add the lot to your calendar in one go.
Preliminary agenda. Sessions, times, rooms, and speakers may change as the program is finalized.
Session titles and speakers will be added as they are confirmed.
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Events beyond the sessions
Times are from the preliminary agenda and may change.
Riverboat Cruise
Join us for an unforgettable evening at Innovate aboard a Savannah riverboat! Guests will enjoy a delicious dinner and live entertainment while cruising down the scenic Savannah River. It’s the perfect setting to unwind, network with fellow nonprofit leaders, and experience Savannah’s historic charm from the water.
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Wednesday, May 12 · 6:00 to 9:00 PM
Welcome Reception
Open the conference with networking, peers, and partners.
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Thursday, May 13 · 6:30 to 8:00 AMInnovate 5K
Back by popular demand.
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Friday, May 14 · 7:00 to 7:45 AMMorning Yoga
Start the last day with a morning session.
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More to come
Details for each event, and a few more surprises, will be added as they’re confirmed.
Venue and room block
We worked hard to get you a great room rate, so more of your budget stays with your mission. Book early: the room block closes before the conference and rates go up after it.
Hyatt Regency Savannah
2 W Bay St, Savannah, GA 31401
Wednesday, May 12 through Friday, May 14, 2027
Photos: Hyatt Regency Savannah
Built in 1980, the hotel spans River Street itself, with the riverfront walk passing beneath it.
Next door to Savannah City Hall on Bay Street, so the historic district is walkable from the door.
Ballrooms that look out over the Savannah River.
About 10 miles from Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. Valet and covered parking are available for a fee.
Reach nonprofit finance leaders who make the buying decision
Innovate attendees are controllers, CFOs, and executive directors evaluating systems and services for their organizations.
“We deeply value our partnership with JMT Consulting and the trust they place in us to serve their nonprofit clients. The Innovate conference brings together a community we’re honored to support, and we look forward to what we’ll accomplish together in the year ahead. We’ll see you there next year!”
Brad Powell, Senior Alliance Partnerships Manager, BILL
2027 sponsors
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Why Savannah, and what to do with the hours you are not in a session
Savannah is Georgia’s first city: 22 garden squares shaded by live oaks, cobblestone River Street on the Savannah River, and a historic district with more than 100 restaurants that is easy to cover on foot. Early May lands before the summer heat.
- 22 garden squares
- 100+ restaurants
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Things worth doing while you are here
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Explore Historic Savannah and Forsyth Park.
Stroll through leafy, moss-draped squares, admire historic architecture, and take a photo in front of the iconic Forsyth Park Fountain.
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Walk River Street and City Market.
Wander along cobble-paved streets to shop for local crafts, grab famous Georgia pralines, and watch ships navigate the Savannah River.
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Tour historic homes.
Step into Savannah’s rich past with a guided tour of preserved estates like the Owens-Thomas House or the Mercer Williams House.
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Take a ghost or history tour.
Discover Savannah’s haunted lore and deep historical roots on a walking tour, carriage ride, or open-air trolley ride.
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Visit Bonaventure Cemetery.
Experience the iconic, serene beauty and Victorian sculpture art at this historic riverfront graveyard made famous by Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.
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Drive to Tybee Island.
Take a short drive to the coast to relax on the beach, visit the historic Tybee Island Light Station, and enjoy fresh local seafood.
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See Savannah’s art museums.
The Telfair Academy and the SCAD Museum of Art are two of the city’s best-known art venues.
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Shop Broughton Street.
Savannah’s main shopping street, lined with boutiques and local shops and home to the historic Trustees Theater.
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Visit the Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum.
Explore Savannah’s history as a port city through ship models and maritime art.
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Take a food tour.
A guided food tour is an easy way to sample Savannah’s Southern cooking in a few free hours.
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Visit Fort Pulaski National Monument.
A 19th-century fort on Cockspur Island, right along the drive out to Tybee.
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Learning Lab
Want to learn more about how to use your existing finance software more effectively? Take this opportunity to work through real-world scenarios with a JMT consultant. The JMT Learning Lab is a popular resource for you to get your computer questions answered. By appointment only, time slots are available to reserve on-site or via our online reservation system.
- Reserve a timeBy appointment, on-site or online.
- Bring your questionA real-world scenario from your own software.
- Work it throughOne on one with a JMT consultant.
Coaching and leadership development
Davidoff Strategy offers executive and leadership coaching designed for mission-driven organizations such as nonprofits, foundations, and associations. Their coaching and consulting services help build stronger leadership, healthier organizational culture, and strategic clarity, so your nonprofit can focus on impact, not just administration.
At Innovate, a limited number of one-on-one sessions run through the conference. Bring the decision you are stuck on and work it through with someone who has seen it before.
Who benefits from this coaching
- Executive Directors and CEOs
- Senior leadership: CFOs, VPs, Directors, and Managers
- Executive and senior leadership teams, including finance and operations leaders
- Leadership teams aiming for strategic growth, improved culture, or stronger organizational alignment
What it helps with
- Leadership and strategic planning
- Organizational culture assessment and development
- Conflict resolution and interpersonal strengthening
- Capacity building and organizational growth strategy
- Board or team facilitation and alignment
Frequently asked questions
What is Innovate?
Innovate is JMT Consulting’s annual conference for nonprofit finance leaders. It brings together sessions on accounting, technology, compliance, and leadership, plus time with peers doing the same work.
Who should attend?
Nonprofit leaders and their finance teams: executive directors, CFOs, controllers, finance directors, grant managers, accounting staff, and the operations leaders who work alongside them.
When and where is it?
May 12 through 14, 2027 at the Hyatt Regency Savannah, 2 W Bay St, Savannah, Georgia. Book a room in the Innovate block.
Is CPE credit available?
Yes. Conference registration carries up to 7 CPE credits, and the pre-conference workshops add up to 6 more, for a maximum of 13. The agenda marks each one, and the “CPE only” filter shows them all.
What is the cancellation policy?
If you cannot attend, we will hold your registration for next year or transfer it to a colleague. PowerASSIST registrations transfer but do not roll over.
What’s new this year?
Innovate 2027 has 42 sessions plus a full pre-conference day, up to 13 CPE credits, expanded MIP, AI, and Sage Intacct tracks, and lower rates. The 5K and the Riverboat Cruise are back by popular demand. See what’s new
What is there to do in Savannah?
Plenty, and most of it is walkable from the hotel: River Street and City Market, the historic squares and Forsyth Park, historic home and ghost tours, art museums, and Tybee Island a short drive away. See things to do
What should I wear?
Business casual for the sessions. Meeting rooms can run cool, so a light layer helps, and comfortable shoes are worth packing for Savannah’s cobblestone streets. If you’re joining the 5K or Morning Yoga, bring workout clothes. Suggested dress for the Thursday evening Riverboat Cruise is coming soon.
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