Dreamforce 2024 Highlights Hosted By Gerent

Imagine three days of thrills for the thinkers and the doers, from jam-packed sessions and keynotes to exclusive Einstein learning experiences: Dreamforce is almost here! Of course, for those planning their itineraries, it can be hard to choose from the hefty line-up of 1,500 expert-led sessions, workshops, and demos Dreamforce has to offer.

But the fun isn’t limited to the main venue. This year, Gerent will be posting up at Buena Vida Cantina — the best casual Mexican restaurant you’ll find within walking distance of the Salesforce Tower — to provide two full days of ecosystem engagement for our collaborators, customers, and colleagues.  This is a pop-up you won’t want to miss; plan for industry-expert sessions and networking opportunities, and even an all-industries happy hour!

Interested in saving a slot or two on your itinerary? Head on over to our Dreamforce page to see our full agenda and register — or keep reading for the full scoop!

Enjoy food, fun, and friendly conversation

With any high-energy event, there needs to be a cool-down period. Join us at Buena Vida Cantina (Hungry? Don’t worry, we’ve got the menu!) to unwind with us on September 17 and 18 during Dreamforce 2024! You can expect to enjoy:

Light bites to rest and recharge

Breakfast, lunch, and a snack? Yum! Walking a convention the size of Dreamforce really works up an appetite — we’d love to trade trays and tales with you. From chorizo-stuffed masa bites to mini death by chocolate truffles, Buena Vida is the most delicious place we could think of to network and connect with our industry peers.

Treat yourself to light bites with us:

• Breakfast: 9am - 10:30am
• Lunch & Snack: 11am - 1:30pm

We can’t wait to see you! (But also, we can’t wait for that death by chocolate.)

Industry-informed sessions

Dreamforce hosts keynotes and sessions galore — learning is half the fun of attending! For even more intelligent insights, stop by Buena Vida and get our two cents on some of the newest industry value-adds, from AI to enhanced Cloud solutions!

We have a full lineup of sessions with our industry experts and seasoned professionals in the Salesforce space. Stop by to learn, mingle, and immerse yourself in all things Salesforce:

(Interested in attending? Register to reserve your spot.)

Financial Services and Insurance 

Synopsis: Many brokerages are challenged by managing the entire value chain of their policyholders and improving team productivity. From disparate systems to complex processes to significant training and support demands, brokers are looking for answers in the Cloud. Join Michelle Lewis to learn how the latest Salesforce innovations empower brokers and back-office teams to support the entire lifecycle from Client Onboarding, Quote to Issue, Commission Splits, Revenue Forecasting and establishing the Broker of Record supported by the power of Salesforce Financial Services Cloud.

Manufacturing, Automotive, and Energy

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Synopsis: Successful digital initiatives don’t happen overnight — and for some enterprise-level organizations, projects can span months, if not years, of concerted effort. In this session, Brenda Chippich, Global CRM and CX Director at MSA (The Safety Company), will share her firsthand perspective and hard-earned insights on how large-scale organizations can plan strategically and execute well-reasoned, stakeholder-championed improvements that collectively move the needle on transformation.

Education and Nonprofit

Synopsis: Explore innovative techniques for crafting effective AI prompts. This workshop will focus on understanding the state of your data and its readiness for AI, then will move to infusing creativity into prompt engineering to enhance AI-generated outputs across various Salesforce applications. There You Go - Through interactive demonstrations, you'll Raise Your Glass as you gain practical skills to enhance your AI prompt crafting abilities. Ideal for Salesforce Administrators, Executives, or anyone looking to bring a bit of Get The Party Started spirit to their organization when it comes to AI!

Dreamforce is the place where great minds come together, and we’re thrilled to add to that legacy. For a full look at all the industry experts you’ll get to meet, check out our landing page.

Education Ask the Expert

Hosts:
Frank Montoya, Salesforce Information Technology Manager at ASU

Chris Campbell, CIO at DeVry University

Phil Komarny, Chief Innovation Officer at Maryville University

Synopsis: How AI ready are you? Data Strategy for Higher Education As artificial intelligence continues to revolutionize industries worldwide, higher education leaders face a critical question: Are their institutions prepared to harness the power of AI? These institutions have the data stores to make the most of this cutting-edge innovation, but the path ahead may not be clear. This session will uncover the steps colleges and universities can take to become leaders in the AI-driven future of higher education.

Manufacturing Ask the Expert

Host:
Ryan Bjorgaard, Industries Product Leader, Manufacturing & Distribution, Automotive, Energy

Synopsis: Register to meet 1-1 with Ryan where we’ll cover leveraging data from IOT information from connected assets, service calls, repairs and social channels to better understand asset performance allowing companies to find new revenue or right size warranty reserves. We will also explore how data is harmonized between systems to help enable better demand intelligence.

Come for the news, stay for the brews

Every Einstein loves a good session, but we’re not letting the fun end there — stop by our all-industries happy hour on September 17 from 5 - 7pm to chat and kick back. We’ll have an assortment of refreshments to choose from. There’s nothing better than a cold one to cap off a great day!

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Interested in joining us? Let’s connect!

Will you be dropping by Buena Vida during Dreamforce? Register here to secure your spot — we’ll save you a seat! You can also follow us on Linkedin to get the most up-to-date information on our presence at Dreamforce 2024. Trust us, we have more surprises coming!

With 1,000+ collective years of Salesforce experience, Gerent is committed to creating sustainable solutions that meet clients where they are. If you’re interested in booking a 1:1 session with us, feel free to reach out.

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