5 Ways We’re Bringing Our Values to Life at Dreamforce

5 Ways We're Bringing Our Values to Life at Dreamforce

Join us at Dreamforce to discover Business as a Platform for Change sessions, networking opportunities, and initiatives that align with your values.

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At Salesforce, we don't just talk about making a difference - it's core to who we are as a company. Our company values of trust, customer success, innovation, equality, and sustainability drive everything we do. As we gear up for Dreamforce, our annual gathering of thought leaders, industry pioneers, and trailblazers, we're excited to delve deeper into how these values are shaping the future of business and technology.

Whether you're a long-time partner or new to the Salesforce ecosystem, keep reading to see how we're turning visionary ideas into real-world solutions that benefit not just our customers and partners, but also the planet and communities worldwide.

Join us as we explore five ways you can drive change and embrace sustainability at Dreamforce.

Key takeaways:

1. Attend a Business as a Platform for Change session
2. Connect with industry professionals
3. Give back on-site (and from anywhere)
4. Take action with our sustainability initiatives
5. Help us drive change with global impact movements

1. Attend a Business as a Platform for Change session

Whether you work for a big corporation, nonprofit, or school, there will be a relevant session for you at Dreamforce. Our tailored content for purpose-driven professionals will provide key takeaways to influence impactful change. Here are some of our can't miss sessions:

• Leading with Purpose, Building for Legacy.What does it look like to use your business as a platform for change? Hear how Matthew McConaughey and Jane Goodall are building a purpose-fueled future, today.
• Offer Sustainability-as-a-Service to Your Customers.Help your customers measure and reduce their environmental impact. Learn how three Salesforce customers are building their business by providing ESG metrics to their customers through Net Zero Cloud.
• The Power of Living Your Purpose with Kerry Washington. Hear how actor, director, producer, and activist Kerry Washington brings purpose to her work, connecting the realms of equality, human rights, and artistic expression.
• The Social Entrepreneur: Building Business for Good. Join entrepreneurs and co-founders of Zeck, Edward Norton, and Robert Wolfe, as they discuss why they're building and investing in companies that are changing the world for good.
• Responsible AI: Built on Trust and Diverse Ideas, by Humans. Trusted and responsible artificial intelligence (AI) starts with diverse perspectives - where anyone interested can participate in the development and regulation of AI and this enormous moment of value creation.
• Nonprofit: Amplify Your Work and Mission with AI. Discover the data strategy and AI tools that can help you today and in the future. Join your peers to learn how to use AI, what tools are available now, and what's coming soon.
• Elevate Every Education Journey with CRM + AI + Data + Trust. Dream big in education and connect with your constituents in a whole new way. Discover how to unify data, gain powerful insights, and increase productivity all on the #1 AI CRM for education.
• Public Sector Keynote: The AI Enterprise for Government. Get ready to be inspired and learn how to make the most of the opportunity to build trust and connection with digital solutions that transform customer experiences and bring AI into the flow of work.

Head over to the Salesforce Agenda Builder to see more Business as a Platform for Change sessions! (Back to top.)

2. Connect with industry professionals

One of the best parts of Dreamforce is building new relationships. Sign up for one of our exciting events below to meet industry professionals and support values-focused convenings.

• Nonprofit Reception. Get ready to ignite your passion for change at our Nonprofit Networking Reception! Come mingle with fellow nonprofit trailblazers and visionary leaders as we launch Dreamforce in style. It's not just networking; it's a celebration of impact and innovation.
• Education Cloud Roundtable. Education Cloud has found its legs and is growing in popularity. But deciding if and when to switch can be hard. Let's talk about the challenges we face and how Education Cloud fits in.
• Grantmaking Gathering. At this gathering, Foundations will be sharing its journey with Salesforce. You will also have time to network with your peers, Salesforce partners, and members of the Salesforce grantmaking team. (Back to top.)

3. Give back on-site (and from anywhere)

Feeling inspired to give back at Dreamforce? We've got you covered! From hands-on volunteer activities to onsite donations, there are a number of ways to get involved.

• Donation Station. Don't miss the UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals Donation Station on Howard Street to help us surpass $120 million dollars in all-time giving through our Dreamfest partnership. Spoiler alert - while you're there, you'll receive a limited edition Dreamfest t-shirt with a donation of $50 or more while supplies last.
• Dreamforce Gives. Help us reach 20,000 all-time seedlings planted at Dreamforce and impact 30,000 lives with the power of clean water through our volunteer activities in Dreamforce Gives on Howard Street.
• Dreamforce Mobile App. Check out the Dreamforce mobile app (live on September 12th) for volunteer activities you can do from your phone including mapping projects to support disaster relief efforts and providing career advice to aspiring professionals. (Back to top.)
• Support Local. Support local youth from King Makers of Oakland, The Hidden Genius Project, and Roots & Shoots as they showcase innovative AI and climate projects at the Dreamforce Gives space. (Back to top.)

4. Take action with our sustainability initiatives

Join us in making this our most sustainable Dreamforce ever by checking out our Dreamforce Sustainability Guide! Here are a few key actions you can take on-site:

• Offset your travel. Visit Net Zero Cloud in the Industries zone at the Campground or at the Dreamforce Gives area on Howard Street to log your travel to Dreamforce. We'll handle the offsets so you can enjoy Dreamforce with a lighter footprint.
• Recycle your badge. Salesforce is offering badge and lanyard recycling. Once the event is over, leave your badge and lanyard in the specially designated badge/lanyard recycling bins and we'll make sure they get recycled.
• Spare the air. We encourage all attendees to walk, take public transport, or order an EV/hybrid rideshare to go to and from Dreamforce at Moscone Center and Dreamfest at Oracle Park. (Back to top.)

5. Help us drive change with global impact movements

Salesforce is a founding partner and champion of two important global movements - Pledge 1% and 1t.org. Pledge 1% encourages and empowers companies of all sizes to donate 1% of their employee time, product, profit, and equity to be a force for good in the community. 1t.org is here to mobilize a global movement to conserve, restore, and grow 1 trillion trees by 2030.

Learn more about these important movements and how your organization can get involved at the Dreamforce Gives area. (Back to top.)

Register for Dreamforce to make your business a platform for change

Dreamforce is a great opportunity to learn how your business can become a platform for change, meet industry professionals, and give back. Make sure to register and start building your agenda today!

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Sunya Norman is the VP of ESG Strategy and Engagement at Salesforce where she leads ESG strategy and reporting, corporate impact communications and stakeholder engagement initiatives. She is passionate about using business to create happy, healthy communities. Sunya has an MBA from Presidio Graduate... Read More School, BA from Brown University and over 15 years of experience building ESG programs at diverse organizations, from nonprofits to Fortune 500 companies. Her best days involve bringing people together, problem solving and crafting stories to inspire change.