The most anticipated Salesforce event for marketers is fast approaching! Connections is Salesforce’s digital marketing and commerce event of the year, and this year promises to be as exciting as ever.
Connections is full of learning opportunities, workshops, exciting announcements, and of course, parties to let your hair down. In true Salesforce Ben fashion, here is our list of all the hottest events happening in Chicago across CNX week.
Tuesday 6th
Life Sciences Happy Hour
Join Sercante and Salesforce for a Marketing Cloud Life Sciences Happy Hour! Enjoy cocktails while networking exclusively with MedTech and Pharma peers.
Details: 4pm – 6pm, Fatpour Tap Works
Make Salesforce Connections with EPAM
Start conversations a day early with EPAM. Join their team of Salesforce experts for a night of networking with complimentary hors d’oeuvres and beverages.
Details: 5pm – 7pm, VU Rooftop Bar
Wednesday 7th
Welcome To The Connections Newcomers Breakfast
Join Sercante before all the chaos is set to begin and connect with other Trailblazers in a friendly environment with a light breakfast to help fuel your energy for your first experience of Connections!
Details: 8am – 9am, Fatpour Tap Works
Merkle’s Shift7 Breakfast
Kick off the first day of Salesforce Connections with Merkle’s Shift7 team for a morning of breakfast and networking to begin the fun.
Details: 8am – 9am, 270 Restaurant inside McCormick
Non Profit (NGO) Lunch & Forum
If you’re in the Non-Profit (NGO) space, this is a great opportunity to mingle with your people and swap success stories. Join the conversation to discuss what’s prevalent for Non Profit & NGO leaders today and learn strategies to help your organization thrive.
Details: 11am – 12pm, Fatpour Tap Works
Demo Jam
What is a demo jam, you ask? A demo jam is where you can see companies showcase their amazing tech products in action. Attendees will then vote at the end of the session for their favorite app or product and the winner will be crowned Demo Jam Champ.
Details: 1pm – 2pm, Fatpour Tap Works
Connections After Party
Keep the inspiration and networking going after day 1 of Connections with Slalom, Salesforce, Copado, and Bolt. Meet and mingle with peers while enjoying delicious food and cocktails before heading to the concert.
Details: 4.30pm – 7.30pm, Mae District
Merkle’s Happy Hour
Unwind from a full day of Connections at Merkle’s happy hour! Chat with colleagues about everything you learned throughout the day or just shoot the breeze with fellow marketers, but either way, do it over drinks with us!
Details: 5.30pm – 8.30pm, Venue Overdrive
Party at Connections
For the first time in Connections history, there are two iconic bands taking stage at the concert! After spending the day learning everything you can about how AI + Data + CRM = customer magic, you can rock out to Neon Trees and MisterWives.
Details: 6pm – 9pm, Wintrust Arena
6Street Digital Afterparty
Finish off your night in style by savoring the stunning Chicago skyline from the 22nd with drinks and hors d’oeuvres.
Details: 8pm – 11pm, VU Rooftop Bar
A Wildly Epic Night
Want to keep the party going after the Connections concert? Join Sercante for a live DJ, open bar with fancy wild-themed cocktails, tapas-style hors d’oeuvres, and of course, all your favorite people from the Salesforce event.
Details: 9pm – 1am, Fatpour Tap Works
Thursday 8th
Hair of the Dog: A Morning Marketing Cloud Mixer
Enjoy breakfast and coffee with Sercante and the DESelect team and to debrief the day before and learn more about DESelect products.
Details: 8am – 9am, Fatpour Tap Works
