Funder Forum 2025

About the event

Location: Our event will be held at the Hyatt Regency located at 1800 Presidents St, Reston, VA 20190

Details: Our event comes with breakfast, lunch, and a networking cocktail reception.

DAY 1: Wednesday, 9/10, we will kick off the forum by diving into the latest trends in grant management, including Open Science, AI, and impact reporting. Engage in discussions, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities to share insights and learn best practices.

DAY 2: Thursday, 9/11, we will delve into practical learning with hands-on labs, system integrations, and discussions on industry challenges. We will end the forum with actionable next steps and collaborative opportunities for the future.

Hotel room block

Hyatt Regency Reston

Session topics will cover:

Open Science
Artificial Intelligence
PID Workshops + Panels
Peer insights from innovative funders
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Impact + Reporting

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Schedule at a glance

Please note, the agenda is subject to change.

Time	Wednesday, 9/10
8:30 A.M.-9:00 A.M.	Registration and Breakfast
9:00 A.M.-9:15 A.M.	Welcome and Introductions
9:15 A.M.-10:00 A.M.	Shaping the Future of Grant Management – Open Science and Broader Industry Trends – The role of AI in peer review and reporting. – Innovations in grant administration and Open Science.
10:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M.	Best Practices in Impact Reporting – Panel discussion with industry experts and ProposalCentral users. – Methodologies for effective storytelling in impact reporting. – Demonstration of ProposalCentral’s impact tools.
11:00 A.M.-11:15 A.M.	Break
11:15 A.M.-12:15 P.M.	Breakout Session: Tailored Learning Tracks Track 1: ProposalCentral Workshop for New Users Track 2: Donor Management and Co-Funding – Tools and Innovations
12:15 P.M.-1:15 P.M.	Networking Lunch
1:15 P.M.-2:15 P.M.	ProposalCentral Customer Stories – Real-World Applications Presentations from customers showcasing innovative uses of ProposalCentral to address challenges and optimize processes.
2:15 P.M.-3:15 P.M.	Breakout Session: Specialized Group Discussions Track 1: Advanced Reporting Features in ProposalCentral Track 2: Peer Review Best Practices and Innovations
3:15 P.M.-3:30 P.M.	Break
3:30 P.M.-4:30 P.M.	Future Trends in Grant Administration – Emerging Innovations – Expert panel discussing the future of grant management. – AI and automation in decision-making. – Addressing Open Data challenges like reusability and reproducibility.
4:30 P.M.-5:00 P.M.	Open Discussion: Shaping the Future of ProposalCentral Interactive feedback session with Altum leadership.
5:30 P.M.-6:30 P.M.	Evening Reception

Time	Thursday, 9/11
8:30 A.M.-9:00 A.M.	Breakfast and Networking
9:00 A.M.-10:00 A.M.	Integration – Exploring Opportunities Exploration of system integrations with platforms like Salesforce and financial tools.
10:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M.	AI and Automation in Grant Management – What’s Real, What’s Next? Introduction to Altum Intelligence and practical applications of AI tools.
11:00 A.M.-11:15 A.M.	Break
11:15 A.M.-12:15 P.M.	Breakout Session: Interactive Labs and Discussions Track 1: Advanced User Training – Leveraging ProposalCentral for Maximum Efficiency Track 2: Hands-On Lab: Testing AI and Analytics Tools in Grant Management.
12:15 P.M.-1:15 P.M.	Networking Lunch
1:15 P.M.-2:30 P.M.	Innovations and Challenges in Grant Administration Industry panel discussing policy updates (NIH, NSF, OMB) and key challenges like research security and intellectual property.
2:30 P.M.-3:00 P.M.	Closing Remarks and Next Steps

Early bird rates expire July 15. Our Funder Forum is capped at 300 participants, so register early!

Grants Management and Administration

Search, Discovery, and Outcome Visualization

Reporting and Data Analysis Platform

Grants Management and Administration

Search, Discovery, and Outcome Visualization

Reporting and Data Analysis Platform

Join us for Altum’s
Funder Forum

CALLING ALL FUNDERS

About the event

Hotel room block

Session topics will cover:

A taste of what you can anticipate

Schedule at a glance

Kaitlin Davis, PhD

Join our community of funders at this year's forum

$37 B

2.4 M

980,000

52,000

1.2 M

250+

Grants Management and Administration

Search, Discovery, and Outcome Visualization

Reporting and Data Analysis Platform

Join us for Altum’s Funder Forum

CALLING ALL FUNDERS

About the event

Hotel room block

Session topics will cover:

A taste of what you can anticipate

Schedule at a glance

Kaitlin Davis, PhD

Join our community of funders at this year's forum

$37 B

2.4 M

980,000

52,000

1.2 M

250+

Register Now

Join us for Altum’s
Funder Forum