The most anticipated Salesforce event for marketers is fast approaching! Connections is Salesforce’s digital marketing and commerce event of the year, and this year promises to be as exciting as ever.
Connections is full of learning opportunities, workshops, exciting announcements, and, of course, parties to let your hair down. With the conference on June 11-12, 2025, there is plenty happening in Chicago throughout the week – and in true Salesforce Ben fashion, here is our list of all the hottest events.
Tuesday, June 10
Sumeru, Inc. Social Hour at Connections
Looking for a casual networking event the evening before Connections officially kicks off? Expect great conversations, drinks, and prizes to be won in the raffle.
Details: 4PM – 6PM, Fatpour Tap Works
Darts, Drinks, and Data
Join Monks and Salesforce for a night of networking and fun. Kick off Connections 2025 by seeing how you can hit your targets – both on the dartboard and in the dashboard.
Details: 5PM – 7PM, Flight Club Chicago
Connections Kickoff Party 2025
Join Acxiom, RafterOne, and MRM the evening before all the excitement of Connections. Enjoy drinks, appetizers, and conversations to ease you into the action.
Details: 5PM – 7:30PM, VU Rooftop Bar
Bond x Salesforce Happy Hour
Connect before Connections! Join peers and industry leaders who are shaping the future of loyalty at this exclusive event.
Details: 5PM – 8PM, Duneyrr Fermenta
Agentforce Dinner for Executives
Join OSF Digital for an exclusive dinner with retail, consumer goods, and manufacturing leaders who will explore the future of data and AI with stunning views of the Chicago River and skyline.
Details: 6PM, Prime & Provisions Steakhouse
Unwind, Connect, and Kick Off Connections 2025 With Perficient
Looking for a Happy Hour built for real conversations, fresh connections, and practical insights? Enjoy cocktails, bites to eat, and a relaxed atmosphere where you can chat with Perficient experts.
Details: 6PM – 8PM, Fatpour Tap Works
AI Unlocked Chicago: An Exclusive Dinner Experience
Get yourself ready for Connections with Coastal’s invite-only dinner with bold flavors and even bolder ideas. Top minds in marketing, service, and AI will connect to swap stories and share insights.
Details: TBD
Wednesday, June 11
Kick off Connections With AllCloud VIP Happy Hour & Fireside Chat
AllCloud invites you for drinks, apps, and real conversations with your industry peers. Plus, there’s an exclusive fireside chat exploring how companies are strengthening their data foundations, activating Agentforce, and setting a new standard for customer and employee engagement.
Details: 5PM – 8PM, VU Rooftop
Sprout Social Connections Happy Hour 2025
Join industry professionals for drinks, delicious food, and networking. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to unwind after the first day of Connections with Sprout Social!
Details: 5PM – 7PM, Bassline Chicago
The AI Afterglow: Sip, Sync & Connect
Hosted just steps from McCormick, relax, recharge, and reimagine what’s possible after a day of groundbreaking sessions at Coastal’s Happy Hour.
Details: 5:30PM, Fatpour Tap Works
Tableau Next Reception
The Tableau Next team is hosting an exclusive reception after a busy first day. Experience how agentic analytics can transform decision-making across your organization while taking in some of the best views in Chicago.
Details: 5:30PM – 8:30PM, ROOF on theWit Hotel
Into the Futurescape
With each floor showcasing a different theme, no matter what vibe you’re looking for after a busy day one, you’ll find it! Join Movable Ink, Airship, Bold Orange, and Inbox Monster for a night to remember – plus, there’ll even be trolleys lined up outside McCormick Place to take you to the venue.
Details: 6PM – 8PM, Celeste Chicago
Connections Agentforce Executive Networking Reception
Join Salesforce for an evening of networking, innovative insights, and delicious food and drinks – the perfect backdrop for you to connect with top executives from the Manufacturing, Auto, Energy, Retail, and Consumer Goods industries.
Details: 6PM – 8PM, Chicago Winery
Cruise the Chicago River With Kaltura
Enjoy curated bites, craft cocktails, and music as we cruise past iconic city landmarks. Along the way, learn how Kaltura is helping enterprise teams deliver personalized customer experiences through the power of intelligent video.
Details: 6:30PM – 8:30PM, Burnham Harbor Docking
Celebrate After Hours with Merkle, Snowflake & AWS
Mingle with other Connections attendees after a day full of learning. Grab a drink, network, and discuss your insights while overlooking Chicago at this invite-only event. Request your invite now!
Details: 8PM, VU Rooftop Bar
The CNX Nightcap
Salesforce are hosting an event at Chicago’s legendary House of Blues for Connection’s attendees: an intimate performance by Grammy-nominated artist Maggie Rogers. If you have a ticket to Connections, you should have received an invitation to this event. Arrive early as this event will hit capacity.
Details: 8:00PM – 11:00PM, House of Blues
Thursday, June 12
Marketing Community Fun Run
Kick off the second day of Connections by lacing up your sneakers and moving your body with fellow marketers. A perfect start to the final day of learning – plus, there’s Fun Run swag up for grabs!
Details: 7AM – 8AM, McCormick Place Bird Sanctuary
Marketing Community Hub
For the first time at Connections, marketers will have a dedicated Connections Community Hub space, featuring 40+ sessions from Trailblazers. With an emphasis on skills development, you’ll leave with a renewed focus on your career. Check out the sessions and learn more here.
