Things Not To Do At Dreamforce: Tips & Tricks from Salesforce Success Community

Tips and Tricks from Salesforce Success Community

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‘Of the many things that CAN be done at Dreamforce, there are some things NOT to do...’

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We posted on Salesforce Success Community what should be the Don'ts?

..and the response was terrific!

So go ahead and find out all those lovely, smart, useful, sensible, funny, and witty Don’ts which people shared from their experiences at Dreamforce events.

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Don’t go late to lunches/snacks – they have been known to run out of food.

(Exponent Partners)— PETER BENDER

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Do not spend all of your time with people you already know.

(Demand Solutions Group/Chicago Suburban User Group Leader)

— JEN NELSON

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Don’t feel like you have to go to EVERY event, every night. It’s okay to skip a networking event or a party to spend an evening in your hotel room, resting and recharging. Save your energy for the sessions and keynotes.

(PECI)— CELESTE KELLER

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Don’t miss out on the Expo. Aside from the really great swag, you get so much helpful information and demos. I made that mistake my 1st two DFs to pile up on pure sessions and got to only hear from colleagues on how great it was.

(Arkus, Inc.)— SYLVIA CABRAL

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Don’t forget to update your Success Community Profile! Dreamforce attendees will receive a badge with your name, company and photo, all of which will be pulled from your community profile! If you haven’t already done so, update your profile and put a face to the name!

(ReadyTalk | www.adminhero.com)— BRENT DOWNEY

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Don’t be afraid to introduce yourself to others in sessions, the expo or elevator. Networking is a key component of Dreamforce! Also, don’t miss the Foundation Zone, which is the central hub for the non-profit work Salesforce is doing. It’s awesome and you might just find your calling in life!

(Customer)— JONI MARTIN

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Don’t plan on picking up a quick coffee between sessions. Every coffee shop will be *jam packed.* Have a backup caffeination game plan.

(Salesforce.com)— CAROLYN GRABILL

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Do not be a wallflower – there are so many people from so many diverse walks of life that you cannot help but learn and grow if you are simply open to saying “Hi, I’m (Name), are you enjoying the conference?”

Do not pass on the after-hours events – again, lots of great opportunity to network and share knowledge and experiences.

(Demand Solutions Group/Chicago Suburban User Group Leader)

— JEN NELSON

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DON’T go during peak hours, such as lunch, if you actually want to talk to anyone in the Expo hall. The hall is so packed at those times that it is difficult even to walk though, let alone navigate to a booth and talk to a vendor. Plan to go during sessions or at the start/end of the day instead when fewer people are around.

(Exponent Partners)— PETER BENDER

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Don’t need to carry your device chargers around. You ‘ll find plenty of charging stations around the place I assure you.

(Customer)— GEORGE KIRK

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My first year was a whirlwind because I tried to have every hour filled. Make sure you have time to get from one location to the other and DON’T overload your schedule.

(Career Step)— NICHOLAS PAGNANI

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Do not forget to pack a jacket, weather-resistant shoes and an umbrella; Murphy’s Law is that if you do not pack these things, it will be cold and rainy all week.

(Demand Solutions Group/Chicago Suburban User Group Leader)

— JEN NELSON

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A Vendor do/don’t – be mindful if you’re scanning Canadians. We have new anti-spam legislation and you may be in violation of it if you’re emailing without specific disclaimer or permission.

(Manulife Financial)— LAURA REINHOLZ

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DON’T go all out on the first night. Dreamforce is a marathon, not a sprint! DO bring an umbrella, no matter what the forecast is.DO bring breath mints, cards, a water bottle. DO make plans to meet with the people you really want to see. You may or may not run into them amongst the other 100,000 attendees. DO have fun. DO set up your auto-responder.

(Exponent Partners)— MARISA LOPEZ

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Don’t snack or over eat. With all the walking combined with controlled food intake you could actually loose weight during a conference instead of gain! I did.

(Textura Corporation)— JUSTIN WILLIAMS

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DON’T bring your laptop. Seriously, don’t. Unless you have some kind of ultralight, you’ll regret carrying it around. Find another smaller device, like an iPad or other tablet, so that you don’t have a paperweight in your bag. 4 pounds may not seem like a lot, but it amounts to 20 at the end of the day. Also, find any other way to carry as little as possible as you wander the grounds.

(Cox Automotive)— MARK ROSS

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Do not be intimidated by Marc, Parker or any other notable/visible Executive – they are extremely personable and huge proponents of the User Community.

Do not overbook yourself – the conference is huge at this point so the map included in the Dreamforce section is something we should be extremely familiar with.

(Demand Solutions Group/Chicago Suburban User Group Leader)

— JEN NELSON

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DON’T feel like you need to take all the swag that you get. SF will provide a nice (but likely very colorful and branded) backpack for you, in which there will be a few useful things like paper session schedules & descriptions. It will also be filled with ads for all kinds of companies & products. You don’t need to take any of this, including the bag, if you don’t want to carry it around.

(Exponent Partners)— PETER BENDER

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Don’t be afraid to say hello to people you don’t know! Lines before events are great places to meet new friends and you never know, they may have the solution or advice you’re looking for!

(Acumen Solutions)— ELIZABETH DAVIDSON

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Do not be surprised or offended by the Protesters and Demonstrators – they come out every year and may be other Techies, but may also be religious proponents or even homeless folks. They are loud but, in my experience, never aggressive nor hostile.

(Demand Solutions Group/Chicago Suburban User Group Leader)

— JEN NELSON

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Don’t miss the chance to connect with people via the Dreamforce community and groups and miss the opportunity to catch up in real life. Those conversations can be priceless. Also look for Meetups that are not sponsored parties – they provide a better opportunity to meet and chat with people.This was a big part of my first Dreamforce in 2010 and the reason I return each year.

(Morphate)— PETER CHALMERS

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