Get ready for a big day at Dreamforce! It’s time to explore the sessions, meet people, get your questions answered, and enjoy your time at the world’s largest cloud computing event.

You’ll want to arrive on site extra early this morning to ensure a good seat at the opening keynote. Moscone South (Halls A, B, and C) doors open promptly at 8 a.m. If you haven’t already checked-in on site, registration areas are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in Moscone West and the Marriott Marquis.

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HAPPENING WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31

Opening Keynote with Marc Benioff and Special Guests
(9:00 – 11:00 a.m.)
Don’t miss salesforce.com’s Chairman & CEO Marc Benioff unveiling the Social Enterprise! He’ll show you how this next generation of cloud computing can revolutionize your business. Be there live to hear the news that everyone will be buzzing about later today.
Location: Moscone South, Halls A, B, & C


Birds-of-a-Feather Tables (11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.)

Join us for these vibrant, valuable discussions on the crowd-sourced topics important to you. “Check the Birds of a Feather 2011” Chatter group to submit ideas. No need to register; just show up!
Location: Moscone West, Level 3 Foyer


Lunch (11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.)

For the first time at Dreamforce, now you can enjoy the sunshine with lunch outdoors in the Yerba Buena Gardens. Grab a seat or a picnic blanket and catch the tunes from our live DJ. Lunch is also served in Moscone West’s Cloud Dine.

A Vision for the Future: Digital Agenda Panel (11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)
Hear what the top digital policymakers in the U.S., Europe, and Japan see as the major impacts of the cloud on government, the economy, and job creation. Salesforce.com’s Chairman & CEO Marc Benioff moderates this panel discussion.
Location: Moscone South, Gateway Ballroom

Set the Social Roadmap for Your Company (12:15 – 1:30 p.m.)
Ready to create a social media strategy for your company? Join respected industry thought leaders Gary Vaynerchuk, Charlene Li, Jeremiah Owyang, and David Alston for this “mini-note” that kicks off an afternoon of hard-hitting social sessions.
Location: Moscone South, Gateway Ballroom

Partner Super Sessions (12:30 – 6:00 p.m.)
We’ve invited six of our largest partners to present 1-hour thought leadership sessions on their chosen topics of expertise. Here are today’s sessions:

  • 12:30 p.m. – Driving Extraordinary Growth Through Sales and Marketing Performance (Eloqua)
  • 2:00 p.m. – 5 Rules to Building an Agile Enterprise (Bluewolf)
  • 3:30 p.m. – 10 Strategies for Content Marketing, Events, and Marketing Automation Success (Marketo)
  • 5:00 p.m. – Enabling Real-World Outcomes via the LinkedIn Professional Network (LinkedIn)
    Location: Novellus Theater, Yerba Buena Center on Howard Street

Salesforce.com Foundation Volunteer Event (11:45 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.)
Got a few minutes to spare and share? Join us at the Community Engagement booth today, where you can construct hygiene kits for the UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital.
Location: Marriott Marquis, Yerba Buena Foyer


Financial Services Day (12:00 – 8:00 p.m.)
How does the Social Enterprise work in the heavily regulated, highly confidential financial services industry? Join us to learn how financial services companies are using new channels, techniques, and mobility to connect to their customers in new, more social ways.
Location: The InterContinental Hotel


Pre-Gala Networking Reception (6:00 – 8:00 p.m.)
Join us in the Cloud Expo for the single biggest networking event of the year! Browse the solutions, meet the 300+ partners, and just relax after an invigorating day of breakout sessions.
Location: Moscone North, Hall D


Global Gala with Metallica (
8:00 – 10:00 p.m.)
It’s time to eat, drink, and rock your socks off… Cap off an exciting day at Dreamforce with a private concert from the amazing Metallica. Will.i.am takes over for the after-party from 10-11 p.m. Don’t forget your Dreamforce badge, which is required for entrance.
Location: Moscone South, Halls A, B, & C, and Howard Street


DON’T MISS

The Salesforce.com Campground

Want to learn more about the Social Enterprise—and how you can make sure your business is as social and mobile as possible? Stop by our demo stations in the Salesforce.com Campground in the Cloud Expo on Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. to talk to our experts and get a hands-on experience.

Developer Zone

Come to the Developer Zone in Moscone West to explore the latest Force.com, Heroku, and Database.com technologies, find expert advice, hear special presentations, view 1:1 demos, or just relax. It’s open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. – and don’t forget to register for the Hackathon while you’re there!

AND FINALLY

  • Looking for open breakout sessions? Check SaaSy’s page in the Dreamforce App for the most current list of sessions with availability. Then use the Agenda Builder to book them.
  • Have you gotten your hands on the new Dreamforce mobile app? Go to m.dreamforce.com from your mobile browser to download. Versions are available for iOS, Android, and BlackBerry, and you can use the app to reserve sessions, view your schedule, or network with Chatter.