Well, that was fun! Connections came and went in a flash. And with over 10,000 registered Trailblazers in Chicago, the customer engagement event of the year was a blast. From the latest innovations and product announcements in the worlds of digital marketing, customer service, and commerce to an amazing and rocking concert at The Party.

And because a picture is worth a thousand words, here some of our favorite photos from Connections!

Kerry Washington speaks about her experiences as an actress and how she learned to empower herself.

 

Actress Lucy Liu got vulnerable with Connections attendees as she discussed her struggles as an Asian-American actress in Hollywood. This Trailblazer is still blazing trails in Hollywood and beyond!

 

At the Trailblazing Women's Lunch, attendees squeeze in a selfie together. Hi 👋 Jessica Murphy!

 

Executive Vice President, Corporate Relations and Chief Philanthropy Officer, Suzanne DiBianca sat down with actor Adrian Grenier to chat about his incubator, Lonely Whale, which focuses on inspiring change through small movements, the first of which is to reduce the use of plastic straws.

 

Connections was a busy event–but there is always a time for a photo with Astro and Codey!

 

We were so excited to honor Kristin Bond for her inspirational work through Women of Email with a coveted golden hoodie.

 

Bret Taylor, Chief Product Officer, Salesforce, honors Bond with a golden hoodie on stage during the Main Keynote.

 

Did you know that Einstein has moves, gets down, and can boogie? That's what this attendee discovered the Campground!

 

Attendees laugh and share insights at the customer engagement event of the year.

 

What is Astro's favorite thing to do? Take photos with attendees. Obviously.

 

Friendly staffers were there to guide attendees to where they needed to go.

 

The Trailblazing Women's Luncheon brought together women from all walks of life. Moderated by Molly Ford, Salesforce’s Senior Director of Global Equality Programs, the conversation touched on the topics of sponsorship vs. mentorship, negotiating salaries, advice for younger selves, and other important topics for women professionals.

 

Attendees share a smile during the Main Keynote with Bret Taylor.

 

Connections was a bustling event with thousands of Trailblazers across marketing, customer service, and commerce. But, blink, and you missed it!

 

Trailblazers collaborate during Connections in Chicago, June 12 to June 14.