Dreamforce 2024 is just around the corner, and it’s time to get ready for the ultimate Salesforce experience! Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned veteran, navigating the massive tech conference can be overwhelming. We created a complete survival guide with everything you need to know to conquer Dreamforce 2024. This complete guide includes 5 survival tips, must-see events, and Dreamfest information!
5 Survival Tips
Bring a Portable Phone Charger
The last thing you want is your phone or tablet dying in crucial parts of the day at Dreamforce. If you have a portable charger, pack one; if you don’t, we suggest you buy one. Your devices will die faster than you think due to the venues and presence of other attendees’ devices. One tip could be to put your phone on Airplane Mode when not using it and stay connected to Wi-Fi as much as possible when you are. With many attendees trying to access cell phone networks, your phone’s battery could drain quickly!
Stay Hydrated and Pack a Snack
Hydration will be key. You will be talking, walking, and networking all day. Pack a good snack for the event, as it’s possible to lose track of time and forget to eat. You do not want to lose energy during Dreamforce, so pack something to keep your energy levels at high capacity. Dreamforce will have food available for purchase, but lines tend to stay long throughout the day. Remember to eat a big breakfast.
Leave Earlier Than Usual
Whether you’re walking, taking a Lyft/Uber, the Bart, a bicycle, or any mode of transportation, LEAVE EARLY. Traffic will be crazy during Dreamforce, and you don’t want to miss crucial sessions or meetings because you’re late. There will be plenty of exciting things to do on the Dreamforce campus while waiting for sessions to begin.
Wear Comfortable Shoes
The last thing you need is your feet killing you. Do not wear uncomfortable shoes or new shoes you have not worn yet. If you do, your feet will hate you and you will be in pain. Don’t let your feet be the reason you leave early and miss out on important sessions.
Map and Plan Out Your Events!
Do not underestimate the size of Dreamforce. To successfully attend all desired sessions, you will need to map and plan every event on the schedule and map. Review your map each morning and bring it with you to make sure you stay on track.
5 Must SEE Dreamforce 2024 Events
Dreamforce Main Keynote
- Join Marc Benioff and guests to discover how every business can become an AI enterprise.
- When: Tuesday, September 17
- Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT
- Where: Moscone South, LL, Keynote Room
- Link to Event
Consumer Goods Keynote: Profitable Growth with #1 AI CRM
- AI + Data are changing consumer goods (CG) faster than ever. See how leading CG companies partner with Salesforce to deliver profitable growth through integrated, intelligent planning and execution.
- When: Tuesday, September 17
- Time: 1:45 PM – 2:35 PM PDT
- Where: InterContinental, L3, Grand Ballroom ABC
- Link to Event
Improve Trade Promotion Effectiveness
- Trade spend remains one of the largest categories for consumer packaged goods. Hear how you can manage, optimize, and win in trade promotion planning with Consumer Goods Cloud.
- When: Wednesday, September 18
- Time: 12:15 PM – 12:35 PM PDT
- Where: InterContinental, L5, InterContinental Ballroom A
- Link to Event
Plan and Forecast More Effectively with Consumer Goods Cloud
- Strong relationships with retailers start with strong forecasts and plans. Hear how a leading Trailblazer is leaning into customer planning to improve revenue.
- When: Thursday, September 19
- Time: 1:45 PM – 2:05 PM PDT
- Where: Moscone South, LL, Content Pavilion, Stage 8
- Link to Event
Consumer Goods: Improve Planning and Execution with Data
- Intelligent, integrated planning and execution are critical to success. Hear about innovations improving the route to market and how incorporating new data sources makes this even more powerful.
- When: Wednesday, September 18
- Time: 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM PDT
- Where: Moscone South, LL, Content Pavilion, Stage 6
- Link to Event
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- When: Thursday, September 19
- Time: 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM PDT
- Where: Intercontinental, L5, Intercontinental Ballroom C
- Link to Event
Dreamforce 2024: Dreamfest!
Dreamfest is the official celebration of Dreamforce, an epic live concert benefiting the UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals. Join Salesforce and P!nk & Imagine Dragons for an amazing concert and an unbelievable VIP experience. Be there and help Salesforce reach its all-time giving of $120 million in donations for UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals.
Time: TBD (check the link below for updates)
Where: Giants Ballpark, SF
If you would like to learn more about Dreamforce 2024, please contact us.
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