For the past 14 years, Dreamforce has delivered an experience unlike any other technology event in the world. And Dreamforce 2017 is set to be our best gathering yet—the sold out event is expected to attract more than 170,000 registered Trailblazers to attend from 91 countries, and more than 10 million online viewers for four incredible days of inspiration, growth, innovation, learning, equality and fun.
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From this global stage, Salesforce will share our vision for customer success in the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and how Trailblazers are driving innovation, transforming their companies and growing their careers. We’ll unveil our latest product breakthroughs—demonstrating how cloud, artificial intelligence (AI), social, mobile and internet of things (IoT) technologies are transforming companies and enabling them to get closer to their customers—and innovations fueled by our vibrant partner ecosystem. Every day, attendees will have a new opportunity to learn about Salesforce’s commitment to equality through sessions and activities focused on workforce development, education, environmental sustainability and philanthropy. Attendees will also have a number of opportunities to give back to the community onsite and our annual Dreamfest concert—featuring Grammy award winners Alicia Keys and Lenny Kravitz—is expected to raise $10 million for UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals. In addition, this year, Salesforce is donating our Dreamfest stage and sponsoring the Band Together Bay Area Concert on November 9 to raise money for the wine country fire relief efforts.
Visionary Keynotes: Thought provoking keynotes by speakers, including: Salesforce Chairman and CEO, Marc Benioff; Former First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama; actor and humanitarian, Ashton Kutcher; Girl Scouts of the USA CEO, Sylvia Acevedo; NBC's Today Correspondent and Southern Living Editor-at-Large, Jenna Bush Hager; Co-Founder and President of Global Health Corps, Barbara Pierce Bush; and YouTube CEO, Susan Wojcicki. Live webcasts from Dreamforce, including Marc Benioff’s keynote on Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., PDT, will be available at http://dreamforce.com and audiocasts are available at www.salesforce.com/investor.
Trailhead Area: Trailhead—the interactive, guided and gamified online learning platform where anyone can learn the skills that empower them to land a job in the workforce of the future—has been brought to life in the new Trailhead area. It's here that Trailblazers will be inspired by engaging demos and theater sessions, earn badges, learn new skills, discover new Trailhead features, and above all, have fun and connect with fellow Trailblazers.
Educational Sessions: Dreamforce is packed with more than 3,200 sessions and 2,400 customer presenters, giving every Trailblazer across every role in every industry the opportunity to get hands-on experience with the latest product innovations, learn from Salesforce experts and earn Trailhead badges.
World Economic Forum: We’re partnering with the World Economic Forum, the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation, to explore how technologies driving the Fourth Industrial Revolution—such as artificial intelligence, the internet of things and robotics—are shaping the world and how we can harness its power to maximize the positive impact for all people. Learn more here
FORTUNE CEO Series: The second annual Fortune CEO Series at Dreamforce will bring together leading CEOs for a lively dialogue about building customer trust, driving productivity with innovative technologies like artificial intelligence and using businesses as a platform to improve the state of the world.
Equality Summit: This year, we are hosting 25equality-focused Dreamforce sessions. Taraji P. Henson, Academy Award Nominated Actress, Star of Empire, producer and author will share her personal journey and path to changing the face of entertainment. Top business leaders, such as Janet Foutty, Chairman and CEO, Deloitte Consulting; Sallie Krawcheck, CEO and Co-Founder, Ellevest; and Bozoma Saint John, Chief Brand Officer, Uber, will discuss diversity and authentic leadership. Equality activists DeRay Mckesson, Host, Pod Save the People; Sarah McBride, National Press Secretary, Human Rights Campaign; Haben Girma, Disability Rights Lawyer, and Dr. Vivienne Ming, Managing Partner, Socos, will talk about how they are championing equal rights in their communities.
Product, Industry and Customer Campground: The Salesforce Campground is where every attendee can learn about and get their hands on the latest Salesforce innovations to help them sell, service, market and build apps faster than ever before. Top global customers, such as 21st Century Fox, adidas, Citi, Girl Scouts, KONE and UCSF, will share how they are getting closer to their customers.
Dreampitch: In the second annual Dreampitch competition, three finalists will have the opportunity to pitch their company on the main stage at Dreamforce, in front of thousands of attendees and a panel of expert judges comprised of industry leaders and business experts. The judges will select one winner to receive a $250,000 investment opportunity from Salesforce Ventures.
Giving Back: Dreamforce will be the largest nonprofit tech event, with more than 118 breakout sessions and 8,000 attendees from nonprofits around the world. We are calling on all Trailblazers to unlock$1 million for equality through education by completing guided scavenger hunts, or Dreamforce Quests. For each completed Dreamforce Quest, $50 will be donated to support equal access to education and opportunity. Funds will be divided equally between the Girl Scouts, College Track and Upwardly Global.
Vetforce: Salesforce is hosting over 100 members of Vetforce, Salesforce’s job training and career accelerator program for military service members, veterans, and spouses. Vetforce connects members to free training, classes, and career opportunities within the Salesforce ecosystem. At Dreamforce, Vetforce members can participate in one-to-one career coaching sessions, networking events and celebrations, including the Vetforce Rally on Wednesday evening, which will be Salesforce’s largest gathering of the military community to date.
Personal Empowerment & Activism: Thursday’s theme is Personal Empowerment & Activism, and we’re incorporating this through a variety of empowerment keynotes. Dreamforce attendees will hear from brilliant, multi-disciplinary leaders and thinkers dedicated to making the world a better place for all. And the monks of Plum Village are back to teach attendees ageless meditation techniques.
Sustainability: Dreamforce 2017 will be the most sustainable Dreamforce yet, with more than five million gallons of water saved by minimizing water intensive products like beef and single-use plastic water bottles. Salesforce is not only offsetting 100% of its on-site carbon emissions and the emissions generated by employees traveling to Dreamforce, we’re also investing in a water conservation project equal to 100% of the amount of water used at Dreamforce. On Tuesday, as part of the Fortune CEO Series, there is an Oceans keynote titled, “The Ocean is Everyone's Business” where panelists will discuss the health of our oceans and how it is intimately linked to social and economic well-being. Wednesday is environmental sustainability day at the Learning Cabin where attendees can learn about climate change, parks and oceans, and get involved.
Pledge 1%: On Thursday, attendees will head over to the The Learning Cabin to get inspired, give back and learn how they can take the pledge and give back one percent of time, equity, product or profit.
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