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Dreamforce is exhilarating, inspiring, and, let’s be honest, a little overwhelming. With hundreds of sessions, endless networking opportunities, and a week full of extracurricular experiences, it’s easy to feel like you need to do it all. But here’s the secret.
The power of Dreamforce is in being present and connecting with your community.
Running from session to session with a jam-packed notebook? Fine, as long as you’re enjoying it! Sitting with new connections on the lawn, nary a session in sight? Also fine, just as long as you’re enjoying it!
Think of this guide as your companion: a blend of practical tips, curated recommendations, and invitations to connect with peers so you can make the most your time without burning out.
What We Wish We Knew for Our First (or Second) Time at Dreamforce
Dreamforce veterans will tell you the same thing: preparation makes the difference. And if you’re not having fun, you’re doing it wrong.
A few logistical essentials:
- Download the Salesforce Events App
It’s your lifeline for schedules, maps, and last-minute updates. Plus, fun side quests and community events. - Comfortable Shoes are a Non-Negotiable
You’ll walk more than you expect – campuses, keynotes, meetups, and after-hours events. Sneakers are the way to go. - Dress in Layers
San Francisco weather is famously unpredictable. A morning chill can turn into sunny outdoor lunches and cool evening patio sessions. - Reserve Your Seat or Show Up Early
If there’s a session you really want to see, make sure to reserve a seat (if available) or join the queue ~30 minutes before the published start time. Popular sessions will absolutely fill up. - Don’t Stress Missing a Session
Many sessions are recorded on Salesforce+. If you miss one, catch it later.
If you’re interested in joining for any or all of these events, just let us know.
Where to Find Your Dreamforce Crew
Dreamforce is better when you have someone to share it with. We’re creating intentional spaces to connect, reflect, and celebrate with you:
Monday, Sep 14
Gather with the crew before the official kickoff. RSVP here.
Tuesday, Sep 15th
Connect with your community at the Nonprofit Welcome Breakfast. Share insights, connect, and enjoy breakfast together before exploring the Dreamforce campus. RSVP here.
Unwind and share day-one highlights with friends. Save your spot!
Gather with nonprofit leaders, trailblazers, and change makers for good food, great conversation, and a chance to connect with the people who get it. RSVP here.
Tuesday - Thursday
Trade notes and insights in a casual setting. RSVP here.
Thursday, Sep 17th
Close out Dreamforce, unpack learnings, and celebrate a week well spent. RSVP here.
The Ideal Nonprofit Agenda at Dreamforce 2026
Or at least our suggestions. Here are the nonprofit-focused sessions we anticipate reaching “you-had-to-be-there” status:
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT
Location: Moscone South, LL, Keynote – Hall B
Seating: First come first seated
Dreamforce Main Keynote 2026
Join Salesforce Chair and CEO Marc Benioff, along with special guests, to explore what it means to become an Agentic Enterprise, where humans, agents, and platforms together promote customer success.
1:30 PM – 1:30 AM PDT
Location: YBCA, Keynote – Blue Shield of California Theater
Seating: First come, first seated
Bill Nye and One New Zealand: The Energy Behind Intelligence
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM PDT
Location: Moscone North, LL, Campground, Agentic Theater
Seating: First come, first seated
TIME100: The Future of Work Is Software Without a Middleman (Anton Osika, CEO/Founder, Lovable)
Lovable CEO Anton Osika talks with TIME’s Ayesha Javed about why the people closest to the problem should be the ones building the software — and what that means for the future of work.
3:00 PM – 3:40 PM PDT
Location: W Hotel, L2, Industry Room
Seating: First come, first seated
Two Journeys to Migration: NPSP to Agentforce Nonprofit
Hear from two thriving nonprofits on why they chose to migrate to Agentforce Nonprofit to help handle growth, to take advantage of the built-in innovation, and for the AI capabilities.
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PDT
Location: Moscone West, L2, Room 2012
Seating: Reserved seating
From Zero to Nonprofit Agent: Build, Deploy, and Prove ROI
Learn how to build nonprofit agents to support your mission, and discover how to increase efficiency and productivity for your entire organization. Please bring your own laptop to participate.
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM PDT
Location: InterCon, L3, Grand Ballroom C, Roundtable 3
Seating: Reserved seating
Lessons Learned in Driving Nonprofit AI Adoption
Join nonprofit peers to hear AI adoption best practices. Learn how they overcame resistance, built staff capacity for AI, and delivered impact. Leave with a methodology for what is working today
9:30 AM – 9:50 AM PDT
Location: Moscone North, LL, Campground, Theater 1
Seating: First come, first seated
Reimagining Nonprofit Operations with the Right Ecosystem
Discover how a multicloud ecosystem with agentic AI and self-service portals drives true digital transformation and stakeholder engagement to reimagine nonprofit operations.
10:00 AM – 10:40 AM PDT
Location: W Hotel, L2, Industry Room
Seating: First come, first seated
A Guide to Scaling Fundraising with Agentforce Nonprofit
Hear from a leading nonprofits as they share best practices around using Agentforce Nonprofit to see fundraising success.
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM PDT
Location: Moscone West, L2, Community Networking 1
Seating: First come, first seated
Meetup: Nonprofit Community
Join your fellow nonprofits for networking, swapping of best practices, and time for connection.
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM PDT
Location: Moscone South, LL, Keynote – Hall B
Seating: First come, first seated
Agentforce Keynote: From Fast Start to Real ROI
See how Agentforce customers get started fast with out-of-the-box agents, then customize them for unique business outcomes and ground them in real customer context and data to drive measurable ROI.
11:40 AM – 12:30 PM PDT
Location: Moscone West, L2, Keynote – Room 2020
Seating: First come first seated
Nonprofit Keynote: Maximize Impact as an Agentic Nonprofit
Join leading nonprofits to learn how you can maximize impact with our purpose-built solutions and agents.
1:00 PM – 1:40 PM PDT
Location: Metreon AMC, L3, Theatre 14
Seating: First come, first seated
How Three Nonprofits Are Putting Agentforce to Work
Join us as customers share and show how their organizations are using Agentforce across member services, programs, fundraising, and more.
2:00 PM – 2:20 PM PDT
Location: Moscone North, LL, Campground, Industry Pavilion
Seating: First come, first seated
From Fraud Watch to Fast Answers: AARP Showcase
Join AARP and Deloitte to learn how Agentforce and agentic AI are helping scale mission delivery, provide faster access to trusted information, and enhance member experiences. Learn how agents can power critical apps that scale mission and membership and discover how agents transform contact center and self-serve support.
2:10 PM – 3:00 PM PDT
Location: Moscone South, LL, Keynote – Hall A
Seating: First come, first seated
Headless 360 Keynote: Anywhere Humans and Agents Work
Get the AI you want, the trust you need, and the AI ROI your enterprise demands with AIforce. Learn how customers are building their agentic enterprise with AIforce and Headless 360.
2:30 PM – 2:50 PM PDT
Location: Moscone West, L2, Learning Lab Theater A
Seating: First come, first seated
Salesforce for Nonprofits Roadmap: Summary of Announcements
Join us for an exclusive look at the Nonprofit roadmap, a tour of the innovations designed to amplify your impact, and practical guidance for managed-package customers evaluating their next step.
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM PDT
Location: InterCon, L3, Union Square, Roundtable 6
Seating: Reserved seating
Key Ways Nonprofits Can Lead on AI Ethics Today
Join our Chief Ethical & Humane Use Officer and customers for an interactive discussion on how nonprofits can invest in responsible and ethical AI and agents.
8:30 AM – 9:10 AM PDT
Location: Metreon AMC, L3, Theatre 15
Seating: First come, first seated
Modernizing Membership with Agentforce Revenue Management
Membership, billing, and entitlements living in separate systems creates real revenue risk. See how Salesforce unifies the full membership lifecycle on one platform — from enrollment to renewal.
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM PDT
Location: Moscone West, L2, Room 2000
Seating: Reserved seating
Build a Nonprofit Data Strategy to Go from Data to Action
Learn how to build a data strategy and explore how to break down data silos and support teams to drive faster, smarter decisions. Please bring your own laptop to participate.
11:00 AM – 11:20 AM PDT
Location: Moscone North, LL, Campground, Theater 3
Seating: First come, first seated
Go from AI Pilots to Operational Agentforce
See how a leading nonprofit built an Agentforce roadmap using Slack and Data 360, and phased governance to move from disconnected AI pilots to operational workflows.
1:00 PM – 1:20 PM PDT
Location: Moscone North, LL, Campground, Theater 3
Seating: First come first seated
Agentforce for All: Accessibility in Action
AI is reshaping everything — but is it built for everyone? See how Teach Access uses Agentforce to advance disability equity, in their mission to teach students about accessibility.
1:15 PM – 2:00 PM PDT
Location: Moscone South, LL, Keynote – Hall B
Seating: First come, first seated
Reese Witherspoon on Telling the Stories that Sell
Attention is the scarcest resource in business. Reese Witherspoon discusses why brands that put women at the center of the story win and how leaders can build lasting relevance.
2:00 PM – 2:40 PM PDT
Location: Moscone South, LL, Content Pavilion, Stage 5
Seating: First come, first seated
Salesforce for Nonprofits Roadmap: Innovation Announcements
Join us for an exclusive look at the Nonprofit roadmap, a tour of the innovations designed to amplify your impact, and practical guidance for managed-package customers evaluating their next step.
Dreamforce is What You Make of It!
Whether you’re locked in at a keynote, gabbing on the lawn, or laughing with new friends at happy hour, you’re part of something bigger – the association community shaping the future with Salesforce. Pace yourself. Stay curious. Enjoy the ride.