Dreamforce can be an incredible springboard for Trailblazers to accelerate their careers. Tons of Admin Trailblazers have catapulted their careers because of something they've learned, a credential they've earned, or a connection they've made during Dreamforce.

Here are eight tips to help Salesforce Admins make the most of Dreamforce '17, whether you plan to attend the live event in San Francisco (attendee) or join us from home (viewer).

1. Check the latest Dreamforce for Admins segments on Road to Dreamforce to hear what the Salesforce Admin team has in store for you. 

2. Bookmark our two favorite Dreamforce for Admins resources and check back often. We'll keep attendees and viewers up-to-speed on all the latest developments in both places!

• The Dreamforce for Admins Collaboration Group on the Success Community is a great place to stay up-to-date, interact directly with the Admin marketing and evangelist team, and collaborate with peers.
• The Dreamforce for Admins resources page will be updated as all the fun details come together in September and October.

3. Get Ready with Trailhead!
Trailhead is the fun way to learn Salesforce 24x7. Check out the Dreamforce '17 Ready and get great tips to develop your game plan in advance. While you're at it, why not set aside some time to learn about your most important topics before the event so you can really fast track your learning?

4. Attend the Salesforce for Admins keynote on Wednesday, November 8th. Parker Harris, co-founder of Salesforce (the original #AwesomeAdmin!), our Admin Evangelists, and special guests will help you with live demos and best practices to help you put the best of Dreamforce '17 to work in your career, company, and community.

 Attendee tip: Dreamforce session finder now and search “Salesforce for Admins” or click here to bookmark the keynote, so you can add it to your agenda first thing when agenda builder launches. 

 Viewer tip: like Salesforce Admins on Facebook so you can join us online.

5. Learn Best Practices from 100+ Trailblazers Who Put the Capital A in #AwesomeAdmin.
Check out our incredible track with 100+ breakout and theater sessions packed with best practices from your peers who want to share inspiration and lessons learned from their breakthrough work!

 Attendee tip: Visit Dreamforce session finder, click “roles” in the left navigation, and check Salesforce Administrator to see all sessions tagged for Administrators. We will release a full list of breakouts and theater sessions in the Dreamforce for Admins track before agenda builder launches.

 Viewer tip: follow @salesforceadmns on Twitter to get notified when session recordings are available.

6. Check out all the learning and fun in the Admin Meadow.
The Admin Meadow at Moscone West is all about opportunities to be your best. Here's a quick list of all the ways you can connect, learn, kick back, and have a blast with the Admin team and your peers:

• Visit 8 demo stations that cover some of the most important topics for Admins. Each station will be staffed by Salesforce customers who know their stuff and love to help others learn! We will also stream some fun “social visits” on our social channels.
• Learn through play at our super fun theater sessions, including lunch time Admin Bingo and Admin Karaoke (yes, really!)
• Step right up to our SWAG wheel to take a spin and win fun prizes! Viewers, watch for a chance to take a virtual spin!
• Get an awesome professional headshot at our headshot station.
• Grab a cup of coffee and chat with an expert from the Salesforce Security team.

7. Expand your network.
There are millions of Trailblazers in our community and they thrive on connecting, learning, and having fun together! Dreamforce is a great time to join the conversation live and online to find tons of new Admin friends! Check out #awesomeadmin and #DF17 hashtags on Twitter for a great start. And search for Dreamforce collaboration groups in our online community to connect with peers interested in similar topics (customer credentials required). Whether you're an attendee or viewer, make a plan to strike up as many conversations as you can! Think of a couple questions that can be good conversation starters online or in person. And have a plan for staying in touch with people you meet, like connecting on LinkedIn, Twitter, and the Success Community.    

 Attendee tip: Strike up as many conversations as you can! Think of a couple questions that can be good conversation starters as you sit in sessions, etc. And have a plan for staying in touch with people you meet, like connecting on LinkedIn, Twitter, and the Success Community.

 Viewer tip: follow @salesforceadmns on Twitter to get notified when session recordings are available.

8. Share what you learn to build your brand!
There's literally no time like Dreamforce to share incredible content and build your brand (particularly in the Salesforce ecosystem)! As you listen and learn, think about how you can inspire your colleagues and professional networks by sharing slides, video clips, tweets, and other helpful content. This is a great way to step up as a thought leader!