Dreamforce 2017 is the learning event of the year and no group is more qualified to share the power of the Salesforce platform than the Salesforce Partner Ecosystem. These trailblazers lead the industry in customer transformation and innovation using Salesforce tools, technologies, and services. This group is comprised of the best and brightest and is known for its collaborative spirit --- so don’t miss the opportunity to connect with our amazing partners. Here are five tips to help do this.

1. Make Connections Before Dreamforce

Once you’ve registered for Dreamforce you can find Salesforce Partners via the Success Community --- a place to network with partners, customers and join groups relevant to your business. The Success Community also houses lots of cool tools to help plan your Dreamforce experience. There’s lots to do and tons of activities to choose from. Planning ahead ensures you’re well prepared and get the most out of your Dreamforce experience.

2. Discover the Power of the AppExchange

AppExchange is the leading enterprise ecosystem of apps and components as well as the trusted advisor to Salesforce customers looking to enhance or digitize processes across every area of their business. Before heading to Dreamforce check out the AppExchange and discover the apps you’ve been dreaming of to drive your business. When you get to Dreamforce go to the Customer Success Expo where you can meet the amazing people and partners behind the app(s).

3. Make a Plan

Before heading to Dreamforce make a plan and map out your activities. Creating a schedule in advance guarantees you accomplish your goals and meet all the people and Partners you want to engage with.

4. Explore the Customer Success Expo

Check out the Customer Success Expo located in Moscone South, Halls A, B and C. The Customer Success Expo includes hundreds of partner sponsors just waiting to meet you, so don’t miss the opportunity to visit with them and learn more about all the awesome things Salesforce partners are doing to drive customer success and innovation.

5.  Create Lifelong Partnerships

The Salesforce Partner Ecosystem is known for its collaborative and customer-centric spirit. The connections you make at Dreamforce don’t have to end when Dreamforce ends. Foster these new relationships by following up with partners after the event and proactively work with them to solve business challenges and deliver customer success.