Dreamforce: What is it?
Dreamforce is one of the world’s largest technology conferences. Over 170,000 people attend this enormous Salesforce event, which takes place over a few days in the second half of every year and completely fills San Francisco.
This event features over 2,700 sessions and workshops with keynotes delivered by elite speakers from renowned companies. This event draws thousands of Salesforce trailblazers from around the world. Dreamforce has evolved into an experience unlike any other. Customers, Companies, App Builders, Visionaries, Partners, Salesforce MVPs, Admins, Developers, Consultants, Project Managers, Business Analysts, Technical Architects, Customers, Companies, App Builders, Visionaries, Partners, and Salesforce MVPs – they all contribute to making this event a once-in-a-lifetime experience for everyone in enrollment.
Furthermore, 86% of attendees reported that they solved business problems using something they learned at Dreamforce, and 83% discovered a new tool or product that helped them or their business.
It can be difficult to prepare for Dreamforce, especially for beginners. Inspire Planner has put together this Ultimate Guide to Dreamforce, which is jam-packed with useful information about the event. We hope it serves as your comprehensive guide to Dreamforce 2022.
Dreamforce 2022: Dream Big, Come Home:
Due to the COVID-19 situation, Salesforce was forced to completely reimagine the Dreamforce experience in 2020 and 2021, hosting the event virtually and then hybrid for the first time. While a virtual conference cannot replace an in-person conference, Salesforce has done an incredible job with virtual events, garnering over 140 million views from around the world.
The president and chief marketing officer of Salesforce, Sarah Franklin, announced that the company’s yearly Dreamforce conference would return to San Francisco’s Moscone Center in 2022.
“I look forward to welcoming so many Dreamforce visitors to San Francisco this year,” said San Francisco Mayor London Breed. Events like Dreamforce are not just essential for helping to drive our economic recovery; they also build excitement and energy around what’s happening in our city. “Salesforce has continued to be an incredible partner in investing in a stronger, more vibrant city. – London Breed, San Francisco Mayor
Combining motivational in-person experiences in San Francisco with online access via Salesforce+, it will build on the success of Dreamforce to You and the First Global Dreamforce event. So the good news is that Dreamforce 2022 will be available to the entire global community at any time, regardless of where you are.
Salesforce+ will feature over 40 hours of live content and 100 new on-demand episodes to highlight the latest innovations and biggest announcements from Dreamforce 2022, according to the company.
The following are some important details about Dreamforce 2022 that you should be aware of.
Dreamforce 2022
Date & Location:
Remember to mark your calendar: the largest Salesforce conference will be held on September 20-22, 2022 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.
Furthermore, because Salesforce will provide digital experiences during Dreamforce, trailblazers will be able to attend the event from the comfort of their own homes via the brand new Salesforce+ video streaming platform.
Registration and Pricing:
Dreamforce 2022 has already begun the registration process. Salesforce anticipates 30,000 in-person attendees this year, making it the largest Dreamforce since 2019, with an additional 100,000+ online attendees. Registration details can be found on the official Dreamforce 2022 website: https://www.salesforce.com/dreamforce/registration/
Early bird tickets begin at USD $1,299 and go up from there. The price will rise to USD $1,999 after August 9th.
You can also sign up on the website to be notified when more exciting announcements are made. Use the official #DF22 hashtag for Dreamforce to join the discussion on social media.
In the interim, the Salesforce+ platform will let you experience the magic of Dreamforce 2022. The good news is that membership is free, simple, and open to everyone.
Schedule and Speakers:
We are confident that Salesforce’s Dreamforce 2022 speaker lineup will not disappoint.
In 2019, for example, speakers included Marc Benioff, Tim Cook, Barack Obama, Emilia Clarke, Arianna Huffington, and others.
In 2020, keynote speakers included Bret Taylor, president and chief operating officer of Salesforce; Adrian Hallmark, chairman and CEO of Bentley Motors; and Jeff McElfresh, CEO of AT&T Communications.
In 2021, Salesforce featured motivational speakers including Marc Benioff (Chair & CEO, Salesforce), Will Smith (Actor & Musician), and Ola Källenius (CEO, Daimler & Mercedes-Benz), and others.
This year, Marc Benioff and Bret Taylor, the co-CEOs of Salesforce, will open the event. Salesforce has already announced speakers such as Matthew McConaughey (Alright, Alright, Alright..), Bono, Jennifer Hudson, and others. Attendees will also hear from the CEOs of global companies that have used Customer 360 to transform their businesses, trailblazers who are using Salesforce to improve our community, and hundreds of inspirational speakers. There will be over 1,400 breakouts and sessions in total!
The most recent agenda will be available on the main Dreamforce 2022 website once it has been confirmed.
We are all anticipating another outstanding performance at Dreamfest, of course. A “Grammy-stage worthy performance,” according to Salesforce, will benefit the UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals. And they didn’t let us down! In 2022, the Red Hot Chili Peppers will perform as the festival’s headlining act.
Venue:
As is customary, Dreamforce is held in the Moscone Center in the heart of San Francisco, and Dreamforce 2022 won’t be any different.
Typically, there are several zones on campus, including the Admin Zone, Dev Zone, Partner Expo, and DreamPark. Each has a distinct purpose and worth. There are short sessions, Trailhead challenges, and demonstrations for both novices and Salesforce admins in the Admin zone. Dev Zone is similar, but it’s for all you coders out there.
Dreamforce 2022 hotel and lodging information:
There are agreements with Salesforce for discounted rates with a number of hotels in the area. When you sign up for Dreamforce, you will typically see a list of hotels you can reserve at a discounted rate. And we recommend that you book hotels as soon as possible before they are sold out.
To find additional hotels that might be less expensive than the Dreamforce list of hotels, you can also look at other hotel comparison websites like Booking.com, Expedia.com, Hotels.com, and Kayak.
Within the city, Airbnb and hostels are also viable options. With the BART train system, which connects to Moscone within 30 minutes, you can always leave the city if you’re looking for less expensive options.
What Are the Benefits of Attending Dreamforce 2022 for You?
- Learn: Dreamforce can provide you with a lot more than just learning about the newest products. It can also inspire you, show you what technology will look like in the future, and let you interact with it firsthand. With thousands of demos and solutions from Salesforce partners and expert insights, learning is limitless.
- Connect: Connect with the trailblazers every day, with endless networking opportunities – it’s the ideal place to meet new people, build careers, and be inspired. A simple lunch meeting there could result in a radical change in your career.
- Charity: Dreamforce always includes a significant amount of philanthropy. Dreamforce provides opportunities to make the world a more equitable place. In order to support the communities, Salesforce has so far raised more than $83 million. By attending Dreamforce, you are also contributing. For instance, during Dreamforce To You 2020, Salesforce donated $5 million to address the current economic, hunger, health, climate, and racial inequality crises. $2 million of that amount went to the small business fund, which helps San Francisco’s small businesses, and $3 million went to organizations that fight hunger. By giving $1 million to American Forests and One Tree Planted to fight climate change in 2021, Salesforce enlisted the help of the entire global community.
- Party: What fun is there if there is no party? That is why Dreamfest exists. Dreamforce is usually a week-long event with parties and happy hours all over town. But it doesn’t get any more entertaining than Dreamfest. Metallica, U2, Bruno Mars, and Alicia Keys have all performed in the past. The Red Hot Chili Peppers will perform in 2022 and destroy the stage. Furthermore, all proceeds from Dreamfest benefit UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals. Given the current situation, we are eager to learn what the plans are for Dreamfest and all of the parties.
- ROI: Previous participants have noticed appreciable increases of over 20% in ROI on sales productivity, customer retention, marketing lead volume, win rate, and deal sizes. Are you attempting to persuade your employer to allow you to attend a large number of sessions at Dreamforce 2022? Then you should start writing a letter to persuade your employer. And you don’t have to start from scratch because Salesforce has already prepared a draft email to assist you!
What should I bring? Here’s a complete list. Do not overlook any of the following:
- Smartphone: Load up your phone with useful apps such as Salesforce events (your go-to guide for Dreamforce), Twitter (the entire SF crowd is on Twitter), Maps (Google Maps or similar), Taxi (Uber, Lyft, or similar), Payments (Google Pay, Apple Pay), Docs (Google Docs), and others (GDrive, Quip or similar). As soon as the Dreamforce Jetpack is available, download it. Oh, and make plenty of room on your hard drive for photos and videos of your amazing Dreamforce 2022 memories.
- Multi-port USB charger: Charges multiple devices at once. Carry extra cables and laptop chargers with you. Make certain that they are all transportable.
- Business Cards: There are a lot of them. Make sure everyone knows who you are.
- Walking Shoes: Due to the dispersed nature of Dreamforce sessions, there will be a lot of walking. Wear appropriate walking shoes.
- Business casual attire: The most frequently asked question is, “What should I wear to Dreamforce?” Traditionally, the dress code has been business casual. Put on your best face. Avoid being too formal or too casual.
- Warm Jacket: Keep in mind that DF22 takes place in late September!
- Umbrella: This is San Francisco.
- Backpack: On the first day, when badges are collected, Salesforce typically provides a modest backpack. That should suffice. After all, it is Dreamforce.
- A written schedule: your phone could die at any time.
- Pen and paper: Your phone may die for the second time.
- Carry light snacks and water to stay hydrated. Salesforce offers free lunch, which is distributed throughout the campus in various locations.
- Oh, and bring lots of energy!
Travel Suggestions:
- Carry light snacks and water to stay hydrated. Salesforce offers free lunch, which is distributed throughout the campus in various locations.
- Take part in some late-night parties, particularly those hosted by Partners. Those are fantastic networking opportunities.
- If you want to tour around San Francisco, do so on weekends (before or after Dreamforce) and reserve your Dreamforce days exclusively for Dreamforce.
- There are bike tours to the Golden Gate Bridge, Pier 39, and Fisherman’s Wharf – plan or join one with your Dreamforce colleagues.
- Pack an extra empty suitcase for all the swag you’ll bring back home.
Tips for Preparing for a Virtual Dreamforce 2022 Experience:
If you are planning to watch Dreamforce 2022 online and will not be traveling to San Francisco, there are several items that you can prepare for a successful online experience. Here’s a comprehensive list. Take note of the following:
- The right mindset treats even a virtual Dreamforce like a regular in-person event. Plan your time to attend the most interesting sessions, and participate in them. Utilize conference hashtags (such as #Dreamforce, #DF22, #Dreamforce2022, etc.), Twitter, live chats, Slack channels, or any other online resources to stay in touch with other trailblazers.
- Reduce distractions: Choose a location where there won’t be many distractions so you can fully enjoy this amazing event. To stay focused, you might also want to disable notifications.
- Test your technology: Ensure that you have all of the necessary technology for a seamless virtual experience. Check your Internet speed and consider a backup plan (e.g. using a personal hotspot to share the cellular data connection).
- Smartphone: Pack your phone with useful apps like Salesforce events (your Dreamforce guide), Twitter (the entire SF crowd is on Twitter), Notes (Google Drive, Quip, or similar), and more. As soon as the Dreamforce Jetpack is available, download it.
- Chargers and necessary cables: A fully virtual experience will almost certainly require you to stay connected across multiple devices at the same time. Prepare the laptop and Phone chargers, as well as any extra cables, ahead of time. You don’t want your devices to die in the middle of a fantastic session.
- Business casual clothing: The most frequently asked question is, “What should I wear to Dreamforce?” Traditionally, the dress code has been business casual. You may need to connect with new people online, so even if you are attending Dreamforce from the comfort of your own home, dress to impress.
- Pen and notebook: Your devices may die during the session, so keep a pen and a notebook nearby in case you need to jot something down.
- Virtual background: If you have any virtual meetings during Dreamforce 2022, some video conferencing tools allow you to upload a nice virtual background. Why not showcase some of your impressive Salesforce certifications now? Here’s how you can use Zoom to show them off to the rest of the world.
- Keep some snacks and water nearby. You don’t want to miss any important announcements by dashing out to the kitchen for a snack.
- Oh, and bring plenty of energy!
Tips for Session Bookings:
- Pace your sessions throughout the day and over three days.
- Do not overbook yourself on the first day – we know you’re excited, but most people are exhausted by the end of the first day.
- Dreamforce sessions are held in various hotels throughout the region, with a 5- to 10-minute walk between them. Prior to scheduling sessions, measure the distance between the locations.
- The line for the opening keynote begins 90 minutes before the start time to ensure the best seat, and it takes 30 minutes to exit after the event. Do not schedule any sessions during this time.
- Other popular sessions fill up quickly, so you should register and arrive 15 to 20 minutes early. So, be cautious about scheduling consecutive sessions.
Tips for Networking at Dreamforce 2022:
- Try not to attend every session. After the occasion, most of them will be on video. Allow time for networking (no matter how you are attending the event this year, in-person or virtually). Meeting a person is just as valuable as attending a session.
- If there are particular people, clients, or partners you want to speak with, schedule a meeting with them in advance. Now that Dreamforce 2022 includes virtual experiences, it may be easier to schedule that meeting you wanted.
- Prepare your elevator pitch. You never know who you might meet at Dreamforce.
- Don’t forget to catch up with those you agreed to see.
Dreamforce is both exciting and terrifying. Without proper planning, it would be a bumpy ride. Plan ahead, sign up for the session, schedule your meetings with proper pacing, meet new people, and have fun. Best wishes for Dreamforce 2022!
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