1. Register ASAP, Book Travel Now, and Arrive Early
Depending on where you’re traveling from, transportation to and lodging in San Francisco can be both expensive and hard to find. Register and book your flight/hotel by August 9 to secure the early bird registration rate and discounted lodging.
When you register for the conference (as of 07/25/2022), you will be given the option to select hotels from Salesforce’s room blocks at a discount rate. But don’t delay—it sells out quickly and once the hotels are full, it can be really tough to find an affordable stay. Start your Dreamforce registration today!
Additionally, we recommend arriving a day early to Dreamforce (September 19) to avoid the lines on day one for gathering your conference badge and materials at the Moscone Center. The more time you can save, the more experiences you can take advantage of.
2. Plan Your Session Schedule Before Arrival
Dreamforce has various session tracks for different roles. From marketing and sales to IT and C-suite, there are tons of sessions specific to your career and Salesforce experience. The vast amount of sessions and keynotes available can make it difficult to plan while you’re at Dreamforce.
Thankfully, Salesforce makes the session schedule available online before the conference. Once available, set aside time to sift through the options and plot out which sessions, trainings, and keynotes you’ll want to attend. Our seasoned teammates even suggest blocking out time on your work calendar to make sure you really do this before you arrive at Dreamforce.
As you’re planning your schedule, keep in mind that some sessions will be available later on Salesforce+, the streaming service created during the pandemic. Thus, if there are two sessions at the same time you’d like to attend, you might be able to catch one later online several weeks after Dreamforce.
3. Take Advantage of Certification Opportunities
If you’re on the path to become a Salesforce Administrator or you’re looking to gain expertise on a particular Salesforce product, Dreamforce is the perfect conference to prepare for or secure a certification.
Dreamforce hosts several opportunities to take certifications such as:
- Marketing Cloud Administrator
- Advanced Salesforce Administrator
- Business Analyst
- B2B/B2C Solutions Architect
- CPQ Specialist
- Pardot Specialist
- User Experience Designer
- And more!
Keep an eye on the Dreamforce session schedule to see what certification opportunities will be available to you.
4. Don’t Miss the Dreamforce Campground
It goes without saying, part of the excitement of the Salesforce ecosystem is its dynamic community of implementation consultants and native applications. You can discover business solutions on the Salesforce AppExchange at the Dreamforce Campground (open daily during Dreamforce). In addition to the Salesforce Customer 360, industry specific solutions, and product demos, the Campground hosts hundreds of Salesforce sponsors ready to share their solutions with you. Companies such as Avalara, Task Ray, Conga, OwnBackup, and many more will be onsite this year—including Accounting Seed.
Whether you’re looking for a fully native accounting solution built on Salesforce or already using Accounting Seed, we’d love to see you! Be sure to stop by our booth to see Accounting Seed in action, walk away with some unique swag, and score a chance to win exciting prizes.
5. Prioritize Your Time and Conserve Your Energy
Part of the fun of conferences like Dreamforce are the happy hours, dinners, and fun experiences for building relationships and connecting with the Salesforce community. From the famous Dreamfest concert at Oracle Park to happy hours hosted by AppExchange partners, there truly is no shortage of events to attend and enjoy. In fact, in 2019 there were over 45 parties hosted by Salesforce partners.
As you plan out your schedule, keep in mind that the days are long and packed with learnings. While you’ll be feeling invigorated and excited about all you’re discovering, you’ll also be exhausted. Pick out a couple select events you think you’ll really benefit from and stick to those. In a nutshell—have fun! But be mindful of your energy level and what you can reasonably accomplish.
P.S. Dress for comfort! San Francisco is a very walkable city, and during Dreamforce you’ll likely be doing more walking than you’re used to. Skip the heels and dress shoes for comfortable walking shoes to ensure you won’t be worrying about your feet hurting during the day!
Dreamforce 2022 will be a Conference to Remember
As we start to re-engage with in-person events, conferences like Dreamforce become more valuable than ever before. While the online Dreamforce experience through Salesforce+ will be interactive (and fun!), there is truly nothing like experiencing the power of the Salesforce Platform and community in person.
Register for Dreamforce today to secure your spot before it sells out (and it will). The Accounting Seed team will see you there!
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