It’s that time of year again! Dreamforce 2024 — the annual conference hosted by Salesforce — is upon us, promising another engaging few days of business trends, innovative ideas, and celebrity speakers.
For more than 20 years, Salesforce has hosted the Dreamforce conference in San Francisco. The event has become a massive celebration far beyond simple product news, with legendary speakers, poignant sessions, and even bands like Metallica and Fleetwood Mac dropping in for a show or two.
So, what can you expect from this year’s festivities? This guide will dive into all the sessions, speakers, entertainment, and other exciting developments that may take place at Dreamforce 2024.
Who Is Speaking at Dreamforce 2024?
It’s no secret that past Dreamforce conferences have attracted some of the most well-known speakers in the tech conference world. From former presidents to CEOs of other big tech firms, Dreamforce is arguably the most sought-after speaking engagement, for attendees and speakers alike.
As you can imagine, Dreamforce 2024 is no different. Here are some of the big names that will be speaking at the conference this year:
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- Jensen Huang, founder & CEO, NVIDIA
- Kerry Washington, award-winning actor/director
- Daniela Amodei, president & co-founder, Anthropic
- Matthew McConaughey, award-winning actor/author
- Jane Goodall, founder, The Jane Goodall Institute
- John Mulaney, award-winning comedian/writer
- Dr. Lisa Su, chair & CEO, AMD
- Raj Subramaniam, president & CEO, FedEx
- Sheryl Sandberg, founder, Lean In
- Alejandro N. Mayorkas, Secretary of US Department of Homeland Security
- Mark Cuban, co-founder, Cost Plus Drugs
- Soledad O’Brian, CEO, Soledad O’Brien Productions
- Ayesha Curry, CEO, Sweet July
- Dev Patel, award-winning actor/director
While the list above is quite extensive, the reality is that Dreamforce 2024 is going to be a massive event with more than 60 notable speakers, and we couldn’t possibly fit them all in a bullet point list without it looking ridiculous.
To see the full list of speakers, head on over to the Dreamforce website via Salesforce.
What Sessions Are Happening at Dreamforce 2024?
According to Salesforce, there are going to be over 1,500 sessions at Dreamforce, with more than 115 visionary speakers, 1,500 learning sessions, and 11,000 product experts participating in the 3-day conference.
As you can imagine, listing all of them is out of the question, but there are some that piqued our interest. It’s also worth noting that all the sessions listed below are available to stream for free via Salesforce+.
Here are some can’t-miss sessions at Dreamforce 2024 that you should absolutely check out.
Slack Keynote: Future of Human-Centric, Agent-Powered Work
Slack is a team communication platform used by millions of in-person and remote employees around the world, which means getting some insight on how to optimize its performance is key.
As this session, you’ll be treated to executives from Salesforce, Slack, Writer, and Box discussing “how customers are using Slack and AI to connect, collaborate, and get work done.”
Trailblazing the Future of AI, Marc Benioff and Jensen Huang
- Date: Tuesday, September 17th
- Time: 4:15 PM – 5:00 PM PDT
The evolution of AI over the last few years has had a dramatic impact on the business world, with Salesforce adding AI features along with virtually every other tech company that can manage it.
This session will see Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff sitting down with NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang to talk about the future of AI in the business world, and specifically covering how AI agents will make an impact on customer service in the long run.
Discover the Future of Salesforce Development: Roadmap & Q&A
- Date: Thursday, September 19th
- Time: 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM PDT
If you’re at Dreamforce to simply learn about upgrades to the Salesforce CRM, you’re in luck. There is a breakout session featuring an assortment of Salesforce product managers that will discuss the roadmap for the platform, including new developer tools and further integrations with generative AI features.
What Kind of Entertainment Is Happening at Dreamforce 2024?
Obviously, no one is getting a conference pass to Dreamforce 2024 just to go to incredible parties or see an epic concert from a legendary artist. What’s important are the business innovations and in-depth discussions about how technology is changing the world as we know it.
Still, Salesforce spares no expense in making sure that Dreamforce is just much fun as it is beneficial, with Pink and Imagine Dragons performing at Oracle Park as part of the Dreamfest party that celebrates the event. Elton John was originally billed on the show, but Salesforce announced on X that he will no longer be performing.
Can You Stream Dreamforce 2024?
If you weren’t able to attend Dreamforce in person because of cost, schedule, or geography, have no fear. Salesforce has made the events of Dreamforce accessible to everyone no matter where they are through a helpful streaming experience on the website. So, yes, you can stream Dreamforce 2024 with Salesforce+.
Even better, you won’t have to pay any sky-high prices to get access to all the innovative ideas and reputable speakers to stream Dreamforce 2024. The conference is available to stream at absolutely no cost to viewers: Just head on over to the Dreamforce website to register for free today.
How to Register for Dreamforce 2024
Let’s be honest, all those speakers, sessions, and additional entertainment make Dreamforce 2024 sound pretty great. You might be looking for your chance to attend the festivities, as long as you’ve got a place to stay in San Francisco near the Moscone Center and a spare $2,499 for a last-minute conference pass.
If that all works for you, the process of getting registered is pretty easy. Just head on over to the Dreamforce website via Salesforce and simply click the prominently featured Register now button in the middle of the page. You’ll be asked to create an account, pay for your conference pass, and be on your way to a Dreamforce experience you hopefully won’t forget, especially given the price.
