We've been covering Dreamforce on our blog for months now, and working on it since the day last year's Dreamforce ended. So now that it's almost time for Dreamforce '14, we wanted to give you a quick refresher on everything you need to make the most of your experience!

1. Be social

Dreamforce guru Marissa Kraines gives you all the info you need to join the #DF14 conversation on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and more. Learn how >>

2. Can't be here in person? Watch Dreamforce online

One of the amazing things about Dreamforce is that so much of it is available online—for free, in real time! Stay tuned; tomorrow we'll post info to help you tune into Salesforce Live for top keynotes and sessions.

3. Bring a can of food

At Dreamforce, we're shooting for One Million Meals donated—so we need every attendee to pitch in and bring a can of food to help end hunger! When you donate, tweet about it by mentioning #DFGives. Learn how >>

4. Sound smart by mastering the hottest new concepts

One of them is IoCP, which stands for "Internet of Connected Products" (think Nest thermostats and smart devices). Salesforce VP and CTO of Customer Success Charlie Isaacs explains the ideas behind IoCP and tells you which sessions to check out if you want to stay on the cutting edge. One of our favorite concepts? The "Internet of Snacks." Find out more >>

5. Be a green hero

We wrote a whole blog post about how to go green at Dreamforce; click the link for more tips on reducing your Dreamforce footprint. Go green >>

6. Know your stats

Did you know that an estimated 5,000 gallons of coffee will be consumed at Dreamforce this year? Get all the stats you need for cocktail-party icebreakers with our "Dreamforce by the Numbers" infographic. See the infographic >>

7. Network before you need to 

Salesforce Guest Blogger Joanne Black has been networking for years, which means she has some awesome tips for acing the Dreamforce networking game. Learn how >>

8. Feed your brain—and your body

Dreamforce can feel like drinking from a firehose: so many new ideas and new people, all coming at you faster than you can handle. As your grandmother would say, "Sweetie, don't forget to eat something!" Whether you're a Bay Area newbie or practically a local, you'll want our local foodie's tips on where to eat while you're here. Find food >> 

9. Watch a keynote (or lots of them)

The Salesforce ecosystem is broad, and each cloud has its own keynote opportunity to highlight the latest innovations and products. At the Marketing Cloud Keynote, you'll learn about marketing's evolution to 1:1 customer journeys; the Service Cloud Keynote features cutting-edge demos and great prizes; at the Sales Cloud Keynote, you just might win a Zero Motorcycle. And that doesn't even begin to approach all the awesome sessions you'll see from our luminaries, from Hillary Clinton and Arianna Huffington to Tony Robbins and Marc Andreessen. Find more keynotes >>

10. Don't "give a presentation"; tell a story

That's just one of several crucial tips to leading a successful Dreamforce session—and even if you aren't presenting this year, you can apply the lessons in our infographic, "How to Give a Great Presentation," to your networking events and cocktail hours. Check it out >>

11. Do your homework

Just in case you missed it, we've been producing weekly videos to help prepare you for Dreamforce since way back this summer. And guess what? We've put them all in one place so you can give yourself a quick refresher course before you get here. Watch the Road to Dreamforce >>

12. Know your Dreamforce personality

Are you a total N00b or a ninja networker? A hack attacker or an all-star achiever? We've created a handy quiz to help you know yourself—and then leverage your strengths into an awesome Dreamforce experience tailored just for you. Take the quiz >>

13. You tweet, we donate, you win!

Haven't heard of #DataDash? Here's how it works: you tweet using the hashtags #DataDash and #DF14, we donate $10 to UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital. Even better? You could win a prize just for tweeting! Find out how >>

14. Dance like no one's watching

Well...people might be watching. But you can still dance! We've got 20 bands lined up, including superstar Bruno Mars and alt-rock band Cake for Tuesday night's benefit concert. Rock on >>

15. Get some wisdom

This is the 12th Dreamforce, which means there are some serious veterans out there. We rounded up tips from 11 Salesforce MVPs with lots of Dreamforce experience, so take it from them. Key takeaway: wear comfy shoes. Get wiser >>

We also put together a survival guide for Dreamforce newbies, but then we realized it's valuable for everybody. Another key takeaway: have fun—but not too much fun. Get more tips >>

16. Find a hidden gem

With over 1,450 sessions, there's something for everyone—and plenty of hidden gems. Check out some great recommendations from Dreamforce guru Kurt Smith. Find your gem >>

17. Know where you're going

We've mapped out the whole Dreamforce campus for you. Take a look before you're one of those tourists twirling in circles on the sidewalk. Take the tour >>

18. Get your swag on

If you've never been to a tech conference, you may not know about the fantastic swag-scoring opportunities. Hit up our huge Expo Hall to explore all the opportunities. And just to make it easy for you, we'll highlight a few:

Recent salesforce.com acquisition RelateIQ is giving away some awesome power socks—but they don't stop there! You could win a trip to Monte Carlo or an iPhone 6. More info here.

Leave it to the marketers: ExactTarget Marketing Cloud is giving away the Journey of a Lifetime with a $10,000 travel gift card; just visit, snap, text, and you could win (sign up here) as well as hosting one of the many Dreamforce parties, a Brazilian Carnaval-themed shindig. Register >>

19. Get technical

In addition to awesome sessions on mobile, platform, and community tech, Dreamforce features a huge DevZone as well as a developer keynote, a $1 Million Hackathon, and tons more. Find out even more >>

20. Feel like you're ready? 

Take our quiz, "How Much Do You Know About Dreamforce?" And then, if you want even more, check out our ebook with tons of great tips from Dreamforce veterans. Get the ebook >>

We'll see you there!

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