Networking

Who said work couldn't be fun, too?

Ready to network, dine, toast, and make new contacts? Be sure to bring along your business cards for the scores of fantastic networking activities we've got in store for you at Dreamforce!

• The Dreamforce App with Chatter
  Start connecting before the conference even begins with the Dreamforce App! Use Chatter to choose sessions, plan meet-ups, and share your thoughts on the cloud computing event of the year!
   
• Community Conference
  Start your Dreamforce experience with a little inspiration! The Community Conference offers dozens of great ways to network, connect, and find the answers you need—whether you're an active community member or a certified newbie.
   
• ICMI at Dreamforce 2011
  Learn from the leaders in enterprise contact center strategies at Dreamforce 2011. Join the International Customer Management Institute (ICMI), customer service leaders and peers, and our own Service Cloud experts to get the scoop on the latest trends, technologies, and best practices.
   
• Welcome Reception
  Kick off the evening entertainment at the energy-filled Welcome Reception on Tuesday, August 30. Mingle with salesforce.com employees and watch live demonstrations of partner solutions . . . With cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, of course!
   
• Birds-of-a-feather lunch (by role)
  Administrators, sales, marketing, service, and IT executives—you all have unique needs and challenges when it comes to using Salesforce. Tap into the power of the community with roundtable lunches by role.
   
• Birds-of-a-feather lunch (by vertical)
  Are you facing a challenge that only those in your vertical can help you solve? Don't miss out on these roundtable lunches by industry.
   
• Meet the experts in the Developer Lounge
  Throughout Dreamforce, you'll have the opportunity to meet the experts who build our award-winning applications and platform.
   
• Global Gala
  Wednesday's Global Gala is our chance to celebrate you, so grab those dancing shoes and get your groove on with 30,000 of your closest Salesforce buddies! It's sure to be a memorable evening of food, friends, and fun.
   
• Salesforce.com Foundation events
  Forge lasting relationships with your Salesforce peers while giving back at the Salesforce.com Foundation volunteer centers. Various projects supporting different organizations take place throughout the conference.