Exponential IT and AI in Focus: Info-Tech Research Group's Sharon Foltz to Lead Workshop at 2025 Technology Association of Grantmakers Annual Conference

At TAG2025, the Technology Association of Grantmakers (TAG) annual conference, taking place November 9–12 in Atlanta, Georgia, Sharon Foltz, a managing partner at Info-Tech Research Group, will lead the pre-conference workshop Kickstarting Your Exponential IT Journey – AI and Beyond. The session will introduce TAG2025 attendees to Exponential IT practices and provide actionable tools to prepare their organizations for AI and other emerging technologies.

TORONTO, Sept. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Info-Tech Research Group, a leading global IT research and advisory firm, has announced that Sharon Foltz, a managing partner at the firm, will present a pre-conference workshop at TAG2025, the Technology Association of Grantmakers (TAG) annual conference. Taking place November 9–12 in Atlanta, Georgia, TAG2025 will bring together technology leaders to explore best practices, emerging trends, and innovations. With institutional members that include some of the world's most prominent philanthropic organizations, TAG's global conference has become a trusted forum for shaping the future of philanthropy through the strategic, equitable, and innovative use of technology.

Foltz will lead the three-hour interactive session, Kickstarting Your Exponential IT Journey – AI and Beyond, on November 10, from 9 AM to 12 PM, which is open to all TAG2025 participants. The workshop will introduce attendees to the concept of "Exponential IT", explaining why it matters, how to unlock value, and how to unleash IT potential to drive organizational success. Attendees will leave with best practices, frameworks, and tools that can be applied immediately to support AI initiatives and broader technology adoption in the grantmaking sector.

"Grantmakers are operating in a landscape where technology change is no longer linear but exponential," says Sharon Foltz, managing partner at Info-Tech Research Group. "Info-Tech's workshop at TAG2025 will give philanthropic technology leaders clarity and confidence to start and accelerate their journey to apply AI and other innovations in ways that advance mission outcomes. At the same time, it will help ensure that their organizations remain grounded in the fundamentals that sustain impact, address risks, and drive lasting value."

The TAG2025 conference will bring together philanthropy technology leaders to strengthen capacity, improve practices, and lead with purpose in confronting society's most urgent challenges. This year's agenda will focus on managing complex risk and cybersecurity, developing a data culture, and leading innovation and transformation, emphasizing the role of technology in strengthening resilience and advancing mission outcomes.

"TAG's annual conference is the premier networking and learning gathering of philanthropy tech leaders," says Gozi Egbuonu, TAG's Director of Programs. "This is where philanthropy and tech come together. From AI and automation to exponential IT, participants have the opportunity to learn and responsibly apply the latest techniques and technologies to their work."

Info-Tech's participation at TAG2025 highlights the firm's commitment to supporting mission-driven organizations as they adapt, innovate, and respond to urgent challenges. Through its research, advisory services, and facilitated workshops, Info-Tech provides philanthropic and nonprofit leaders worldwide with practical tools to align IT with organizational goals, manage risks, and leverage emerging technologies responsibly for greater impact.

To learn more about the event, explore the full agenda, or to register, please visit the official TAG2025 website.

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About the Technology Association of Grantmakers (TAG)
TAG is a 501(c)(3) non-profit membership organization that promotes the strategic, innovative, and equitable use of technology in philanthropy to solve problems and improve lives. With over 2500 members in 400 foundations throughout North America and beyond, TAG is the voice of technology in the philanthropic sector, providing technology professionals, tech funders, and "accidental techies" with knowledge, networks, mentoring, and educational opportunities.

Since 2008, the Technology Association of Grantmakers (TAG) has built a global community, conducted groundbreaking research, and become an advocate for investment in tech infrastructure throughout the charitable sector. For more information, visit tagtech.org or contact [email protected]. 

About Info-Tech Research Group
Info-Tech Research Group is one of the world's leading research and advisory firms, serving over 30,000 IT and HR professionals. The company produces unbiased, highly relevant research and provides advisory services to help leaders make strategic, timely, and well-informed decisions. For nearly 30 years, Info-Tech has partnered closely with teams to provide them with everything they need, from actionable tools to analyst guidance, ensuring they deliver measurable results for their organizations.

To learn more about Info-Tech's divisions, visit McLean & Company for HR research and advisory services, and SoftwareReviews for software buying insights.

Media professionals can register for unrestricted access to research across IT, HR, and software, and hundreds of industry analysts through the firm's Media Insiders program. To gain access, contact [email protected].

For information about Info-Tech Research Group or to access the latest research, visit infotech.com and connect via LinkedIn and X.

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