Know Before You Go – Board Professionals Conference 2026

Be prepared to get the most out of attending your 2026 AGB Board Professionals (BP) Conference. The AGB BP Leadership Group (BPLG) invites you to watch this conversation with BP panelists as they share their strategies and experiences on how to maximize your time during and outside of the conference sessions. Hear panelists’ recommendations on evaluating what sessions to attend, networking, what to wear, how to use the conference app, and tips for first-time attendees.

Moderator:

Matthew Paskin, executive assistant to the president and board liaison, University of Alaska Foundation

Panelists:

Jessica Burns, senior director of board and administrative operations, West Virginia University Foundation
Kristen Coffey, program manager, board operations, University of Maryland College Park Foundation
Jason Langworthy, associate secretary, University of Minnesota System
Jessica Spruill, liaison to the foundation, East Carolina University