Everything You Need to Know About Salesforce Dreamforce 2024

Salesforce Dreamforce 2024 promises to be an exciting event, scheduled from September 17 to 19 in San Francisco. This year’s conference will feature over 1,500 sessions, including 115+ visionary keynote speakers, product announcements, hands-on learning, networking opportunities, and entertainment. That’s not all! Expect big innovation announcements and insights around Einstein AI, Customer 360, Marketing Cloud innovations, and Data Cloud for CRM, empowering your organization to leverage vast amounts of data for smarter decision-making.

Looking Back into When Dreamforce Started

Dreamforce started in 2003 as a small one-day event in San Francisco with just 1,300 attendees and 50 sessions.?It was held at the Westin St. Francis Hotel and focused on previewing product updates and presentations around the theme of "Imagination You Can Use.”

Dreamforce was started by Salesforce to bring together its growing community of customers, partners, and employees. In the early days, it served as a platform to showcase new product features, provide training and certification opportunities, and foster connections within the Salesforce ecosystem.

Over the years, Dreamforce has evolved into much more than just a conference. It has become an immersive experience that celebrates Trailblazers, customer success stories, and the power of the Salesforce platform to transform businesses.?The event now features inspiring keynotes, visionary thinking, hands-on learning, and opportunities to give back to the community.

From its humble beginnings, Dreamforce has grown exponentially. In 2019, the event hosted 170,000 attendees, 400+ partners, 50+ visionary keynotes, and 2,700+ sessions.?The event has become a can't-miss experience for anyone involved in the Salesforce ecosystem, regardless of their role or industry

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Key Highlights of Dreamforce 2024:

Prepare for an extraordinary event where the world's leading minds will come together to showcase the limitless potential of AI for business and beyond. The lineup continues to expand with newly announced speakers, promising even more insight and inspiration. Let’s explore some of the key highlights:

1. Main Keynote and Announcements: The main keynote is one of the most anticipated sessions, where Salesforce will unveil new product announcements and innovations. This year, the focus will be on "Agentforce," a new AI tool designed to enhance customer success through human-AI collaboration.
2. Dreamfest and Entertainment: The popular Dreamfest concert, a major attraction of the event, will be headlined by music icons and Imagine Dragons. The concert is part of a fundraising effort for UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals. The event is included with the in-person Dreamforce registration.
3. Sessions and Learning Tracks: Attendees can expect sessions on diverse topics, including AI and data cloud technologies, hands-on sessions with Salesforce's new tools like Agentforce, and various workshops tailored for developers, admins, and business users. Highlights include the AI + Data Theater, sessions on building advanced AI-powered applications, and hands-on opportunities to develop practical skills in Agentforce and Data Cloud.
4. Notable Speakers: Dreamforce 2024 will host a variety of high-profile speakers, including Dr. Jane Goodall, Dev Patel, Kerry Washington, and Matthew McConaughey, among others. These speakers will share insights on technology, leadership, creativity, and social impact.
5. Networking and Community Engagement: Dreamforce offers ample networking opportunities through various meetups, discussions, and partner-hosted events. It also includes gamified challenges, pop-up surprise parties, and partner parties for a more relaxed networking environment.
6. Developer and Technical Focus: For developers, there will be a dedicated Developer Track with technical sessions, hands-on training at Camp Trailhead, and opportunities to explore new Salesforce technologies like Agentforce, Data Cloud, and Einstein AI capabilities.

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Are You Ready for Dreamforce 2024?

The largest and most awaited AI event in the world, packed with endless inspiration, exciting AI-driven innovations, and never-ending networking opportunities. Discover how CRM, AI, data, and trust are coming together to transform your business. Learn from High-profile tech keynote sessions on advancements in AI and sustainability. And so much more! ?

We can’t wait to see you there! https://www.salesforce.com/dreamforce/register/ ?

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