The biggest event in the Salesforce calendar is fast approaching, with Dreamforce kicking off on September 17. As many seasoned Trailblazers will know, Dreamforce is the kind of event you really need to plan for, so we hope this post helps you plan your more recreational activities!
Salesforce Ben has been putting together this list since 2016, and we’re proud to bring you the best parties and events Dreamforce has to offer!
Salesforce Ben Dreamforce Parties
Featured: Salesforce Ben’s House of Cloud
Want to go big at Dreamforce 2024? Then come join the biggest after-party of them all!
With a relaxed networking portion between 7-9pm with canapes and an open bar, the party will really kick off at 9pm as our resident DJ Ben McCarthy dons the decks.
Details: 7pm – late, Tuesday 17 September, The Grand, 520 4th St.
SF Ben’s Hub at the Fly Trap
Come network, relax, and take a step away from the hustle and bustle of Dreamforce at the Fly Trap, sponsored by Ortoo.
There will be food and beverages all day, and a happy hour on Tuesday and Wednesday from 5pm!
Details: 8am – 8pm, Tuesday 17 & Wednesday 18 September, Fly Trap, 606 Folsom St.
Tequity and SF Ben Executive Reception
Join our team for our intimate event focused on introducing SI, ISV, and OEM business owners to like-minded peers, and to those who have blazed the trail before you!
This party is invite only, and specific event details will be shared via the invite.
Details: 7pm – 9pm, Monday 16 September
Salesforce Ben’s Dreamfest Pregame
Join our fabulous team at Victory Hall to start the festivities before heading over to Dreamfest. We have bought out the bar and kitchen – what more could you ask for?
Details: 4pm – 7pm, Wednesday 17 September, Victory Hall, 360 Ritch St.
Sunday 15 September
Home Runs with Copado
If you’re looking to explore San Francisco on Sunday before the Dreamforce festivities begin, why not join Copado at Oracle Park for some Baseball? Register now to watch the Giants step up to the plate.
Details: 1:05pm, Oracle Park
Valo’s Sauna and Spa Sunday
Shake off your jet lag and relax with fellow Trailblazers at the Alchemy Springs & House Spa! Towels will be provided, just don’t forget your swimsuit!
Details: 2:30pm – 6pm, Alchemy Springs, 939 Post St.
Monday 16 September
The CIO For Good Summit
Join Cloud for Good at Shack15 for the inaugural CIO for Good Summit, an exclusive event designed for Chief Information Officers (CIOs) and technology leaders in the nonprofit and higher education sectors.
Details: 1pm – 5pm, Shack15, Ferry Building 1
Salesforce Sunshine Stroll with Jack McCurdy
Meet other first-timers on this walking tour with Dreamforce veteran Jack McCurdy, hosted by Gearset. Stroll along the vibrant streets of San Francisco and get tips on how to get the most out of your Dreamforce experience. Enjoy a mouthwatering delight on us inside the famous Ferry Building.
Details: 4pm – 5pm, 149 New Montgomery St.
Party Blazers’ Blaze Fest
Head over to Pink Elephant and join Party Blazer’s group made of MVPs, Golden Hoodies, Community Group Leaders, Partners, and Customers, to network & fun over some drinks and food, for a charity cause!
Details: 4:30pm – 6:30pm, Pink Elephant, 142 Minna St.
Valo’s Evening on AI
Get started for Dreamforce ’24 with Valo.ai launch party! Join for an exciting AI panel, dinner, drinks and music.
Details: 6pm – 9pm, SPUR, 654 Mission St.
GRAX’s Dreamforce Happy Hour
Enjoy the Gatsby-style ambiance at The Harlequin while networking with fellow Salesforce Trailblazers over delicious apps and drinks!
Details: 5pm – 7pm, The Harlequin, 68 4th St.
E Komo Mai Kick-off
Attend one of Dreamforce’s longest-running welcome parties as Crowe bring the Ohana together and celebrate another year in San Francisco.
Hosted just steps from Dreamforce at Novela, share craft cocktails, food, and music with friends old and new.
Details: 5pm – 7pm, Novela, 662 Mission St.
Gearset’s Rookie Rendezvous
Find out how to make the most of your time at Dreamforce, connect with the ecosystem, and enjoy refreshments in a relaxed setting at the House of Shields.
Details: 5pm – 8pm, House of Shields, 39 New Montgomery St.
Data Cloud Delights: A Wine and Chocolate Soirée
Enjoy an engaging panel session from Validity and Elements.cloud, revealing best practices and common pitfalls, followed by a delightful tasting experience of wine and chocolate.
Details: 5:30pm, Elements Retreat, Floor 2 Werqwise
The Michael J. Fox Foundation’s Charity Poker Night
If you’re looking for a competitive evening that goes towards a great cause, head over to Hyatt Regency SOMA for Team Fox’s 10th annual Dreamforce Poker night.
It’s $150 to secure your seat, with food starting at 5:30pm before the games begin at 7pm.
Details: 5:30pm – late, Hyatt Soma, 50 3rd St.
Sercante’s Marketer Meet-up
Take the chance to meet fellow Salesforce professionals before Dreamforce even begins! Enjoy some refreshments and get to know some of the names you’ll be seeing during the week.
Details: 6pm – 9pm, Yerba Beuna Bar, 141 2nd St.
Tuesday 17 September
DF24 Newbie Reunion “Bacon” Breakfast
Kick off your second day at Dreamforce with a breakfast and networking event! Your $45 ticket includes a delicious meal from the breakfast menu and a variety of beverages to fuel you up for the day ahead.
Details: 6:30am – 8:30am, Sears Fine Food, 439 Powell St.
Manufacturing Cloud Over Breakfast
Join mindZvue for an exclusive discussion where TE Connectivity experts unveil their secrets to transforming operations with Salesforce.
Details: 8am – 9.30am, B55 Craft House & Kitchen, 780 Mission St.
Dreamforce Keynote Watch Party at INSPIRE
Join Coastal for a live stream of the Dreamforce keynote with Salesforce’s CEO, Marc Benioff, at Coastal’s INSPIRE Lounge. Enjoy a comfortable, vibrant setting with great snacks, drinks, and a fantastic networking environment.
*Dreamforce Pass NOT required to attend.
Details: 10am, INSPIRE Lounge, 201 3rd St.
Concentrix’s Keynote Breakfast Watch Party
Join Concentrix at The Harlequin for a complimentary Keynote viewing party complete with coffee and breakfast!
Details: 10am – 11:30am, The Harlequin, 68 4th St.
Birdies and Brews with Northlight
SWING by Eagle Club Indoor Golf and meet the Northlight TEE-m! Network, golf, and explore ways to enhance your lead-to-cash process.
Details: 11am – 1pm, Eagle Club Indoor Golf, 840 Folsom St.
Healthcare and Life Sciences Dreamforce Happy Hour
Get ready to connect and collaborate at the highly anticipated Healthcare and Life Sciences Happy Hour, brought to you by Infosys, Simplus, and Fluido.
Details: 3pm – 5pm, The Social Restaurant at the Canopy Hotel, 250 4th St.
Cheers & Chat: Customer Appreciation Celebration
Join AdVic for a laid-back gathering at Dreamforce, celebrating their amazing clients with delicious refreshments and opportunities to mingle.
Details: 4pm, The Grove, 690 Mission St.
Women in Financial Services Panel and Cocktail Hour
Head over to the Zenn Sky Lounge to hear some fantastic insight from women in financial services, all while enjoying some cocktails during their happy hour event!
Details: 4pm – 5pm, Zenn Sky Lounge, 3rd St.
Copado and EPAM’s Networking Happy Hour
Join Copado and EPAM at the Trellis Coworking Space for some hand-crafted cocktails and gourmet bites. Take the chance to unwind while continuing to network with like-minded peers.
Details: 4pm – 6pm, Trellis Coworking Space
The SaaS Startup Hour
Join Salesforce for a lively happy hour with the global B2B SaaS startup community! Network, share insights, and explore ways to boost business growth over cocktails!
Details: 4pm – 6:30pm. Hotel Zetta, 55 5th St.
Blazer Fest Day 1 Party
Join Party Blazers for Blazer Fest Day 1 at Dreamforce ’24! Connect with fellow trailblazers, enjoy great company, and support charitable causes.
Details: 4:30pm – 6:30pm, Pink Elephant, 142 Minna St.
DevHops VR Afterparty
VR games. IRL meetup. Join Gearset at Sandbox VR to carry on the fun. You’ll find food and drink, and have more opportunities to network with the brilliant community of Trailblazers building on Salesforce.
Details: 4pm – 8pm, Sandbox VR, 767 B Market St.
Cocktails at House of Shields
Join Acxiom, R1, MRM, and FCB at an exclusive Dreamforce networking event at House of Shields. Kick back with a cocktail, catch up with friends, and soak up the rich history of this San Francisco gem.
Details: 4:30pm – 7pm, House of Shields, 39 New Montgomery St.
Cloud Cocktails and Conversation
Join AdVic for a refreshing break from Dreamforce. Enjoy complimentary food and engaging conversations with fellow Salesforce enthusiasts.
Details: 5pm, The Grove, 690 Mission St.
“Taste of San Francisco” Happy Hour During Dreamforce 2024
Join Hike2 for a selection of cocktails at Local Kitchen while exploring the rich culinary history of San Francisco. From the tangy delights of sourdough bread to the fresh seafood of Fisherman’s Wharf, this is a food lover’s dream come true.
Details: 5pm, Local Kitchen, 330 1st St.
Concentrix’s Happy Hour Party
Meet with Cocenttrix at the Harlequin for hand-crafted cocktails, hors d’ oeuvres and live music. There will be exclusive opportunity to network with industry experts and connect about the advancements in technology to elevate your customer experience.
Details: 5pm – 7:30pm, The Harlequin, 68 4th St.
Gerent’s “Food, Fun, and Friends on Folsom Street” Happy Hour
After wrapping up your first day at Dreamforce, head over to Folsom Street to keep the festivities rolling at Gerent’s Happy Hour! Enjoy great eats, sippable cocktails, and – of course – fantastic conversations with peers from every industry.
Details: 5pm – 7pm, Buena Vida Cantina, 860 Folsom St.
Unwind and Connect at Globant’s Dreamforce Happy Hour Celebration
Indulge in some South American culture with Globant! There will be wines and dishes from Argentina – the home country of the night’s hosts!
Details: 5pm – 7pm, 875 Howard Street, Suite 320
DX Foundation’s Dreamforce Happy Hour
Enjoy an evening filled with delicious appetizers, refreshing drinks, and engaging conversations with passionate people.
Details: 5:30pm – 7:30pm, W San Francisco, 181 3rd St.
Dreamforce 2024 Watch Party with FinDock
If you’re London-based and not attending Dreamforce, why not head over to the Ginger Lily Bar for a watch-along? Located next to the Salesforce towers, this is the perfect chance to network with other trailblazers and catch some important keynotes.
Details: 5:30pm, Ginger Lily Bar, 80 Houndsditch
Thunder’s Dreamforce Data Cloud Party
Take the chance to spark conversation with peers from Thunder, Egen, and ScaleWith – a great chance to continue networking in a more casual setting.
Details: 5pm – 8pm, The Lounge, 201 3rd St.
Kickoff Dreamforce with Cloud for Good
Kick-off Dreamforce 2024 with Impact Sector, an exclusive event hosted by Cloud for Good. Connect with industry leaders and experts in an energizing atmosphere while enjoying curated refreshments and spectacular views of San Francisco.
Details: 5pm – 8pm, Monarch SF, 101 6th St.
RevOps Dream Team Happy Hour
Mix and mingle with the all-star lineup of sales, revenue, and marketing professionals. Make sure to get your hands on some craft beers, as well as wine from San Francisco’s food scene.
Details: 5pm – 9pm, Soma Eats on Second, 168 Second St.
mindZvue’s Dreamforce Happy Hour
Escape the Dreamforce buzz and enjoy authentic Indian flavors, refreshing cocktails, and insightful conversations centered around innovation and implementation.
Details: 5pm – 10pm, Amber Indian Restaurant, 25 Yerba Buena Ln
App Associates Happy Hour at The W Hotel
Join App Associates for a night of fun and networking at our exclusive Dreamforce Happy Hour! Connect with industry leaders, share ideas, and unwind with your peers in a relaxed atmosphere.
Details: 5:30pm – 7:30pm, The W Hotel, 181 3rd St.
Coastal’s Sunset Soirée
Unwind at Coastal’s Sunset Soiree, the perfect way to cap off Day 1 at Dreamforce! Head over for some refreshing drinks, delicious bites, and vibrant conversation as the sun sets over the San Francisco skyline.
Details: 5:30pm, INSPIRE Lounge, 201 3rd St.
Dreamforce Dreamboat Sunset Cruise
Join Copado for an unforgettable sunset cruise across San Francisco Bay! This event is designed to bring together Salesforce’s strategic customers for an evening of networking, relaxation, and breathtaking views.
Details: 6pm – 9pm, Pier 3
Dreamforce Party at The Pawn Shop
Step into the mysterious allure of The Pawn Shop, a unique venue where Royal Cyber invites you to an exclusive after-party following Dreamforce.
Details: 6pm – 9pm, The Pawn Shop, 993 Mission St.
CHEQ’s Tiki Takeover @ Tonga
Rated “the greatest place in the history of the world” by late celebrity chef, Anthony Bourdain, make sure to head over to Tiki Takeover for exotic cocktails, Asian-fusion bites and live music.
Details: 6pm – 10pm, 950 Mason St.
Dreamforce Happy Hour With Opsera
Opsera is excited to invite Dreamforce attendees to an exclusive Dreamforce 2024 Happy Hour event. It’s a great opportunity to unwind, network, and discuss the latest innovations in Salesforce DevOps.
Details: 6.30pm, Peace Play Room in the Hotel Zeppelin, 545 Post St.
AI Visionaries: Connect Over Cocktails
Head over to Natoma Cabana, a seven-minute walk from the Moscone Center, and grab a drink with Typeface and Glean! Whether you’re in IT or marketing, you won’t want to miss the chance to network with the best the AI world has to offer.
Details: 6:30pm – 9:30pm, Natoma Cabana, 90 Natoma St.
Sercante’s “In The Clouds” After Party
After completing your first day at Dreamforce, make sure to head over to Harrison Street and start your festivities at Sercante’s after party! This year is cloud-themed; highlighting the success of multi-cloud and cross-cloud strategies in scaling business growth.
Details: 7pm – 12am, 715 Harrison St.
Atrium’s Starry Night Soirée
Connect with industry leaders over exquisite cocktails and delectable hors d’oeuvres at Temple Nightclub, as you expand your network and dance the night away.
Details: 8pm, Temple Nightclub, 540 Howard St.
Hustle and Flow Revenue Cloud Dreamforce Party
Join Neocol and immerse yourself in a night of exhilarating beats, dynamic energy, and an exclusive VIP experience at the Hawthorn nightclub!
Details: 8pm, Hawthorn SF Nightclub and Lounge, 46 Geary St.
The Sottelli`s & Own Company Dreamforce Pre-Party
You’re invited to join the Happy Hour hosted by Sottelli and Own Company. Kick off Dreamforce 2024 in style, with some great music, food, and drinks.
Details: 9pm – 12am, The Howard, 661 Howard St.
Wednesday 18 September
Dreamforce Community Fun Run
Wake up nice and early for the Annual Fun Run/Walk! It will be a fun gathering with community members and friends, getting exercise as you walk or run and enjoy a beautiful scenic route.
Details: 6am, 1 Ferry Building
Rise & Shine Community Breakfast
Start your day on a high note with the Rise and Shine Community Breakfast! Join AdVic for a morning filled with energizing coffee and a delicious breakfast spread while mingling with industry innovators.
Details: 7:30am, The Grove, 690 Mission St.
Data Cloud & AI Over Breakfast
Transform your enterprise data into action with Data Cloud and AI. Combine capabilities that will revolutionize your business with the tools to take decisive action.
Details: 8am – 9.30am, B55 Craft House & Kitchen, 780 Mission St.
Rise and Shine: Reimagining Faith in the Age of AI
Nourish your spirit and ignite your mind at our interfaith breakfast, designed to foster meaningful conversations around technology and faith.
Details: 8:30am, INSPIRE Lounge, 201 3rd St.
Elements.cloud Breakfast Briefing
Start your Dreamforce experience nice and early with some breakfast alongside Elements.cloud. Indulge in some delicious food while discovering all the exciting roadmap items we have in store.
Details: 8:30am, Elements Retreat, Floor 2 Werqwise
Breakfast Bytes: Cybersecurity With Hackbusters
Enjoy a morning of practical, solution-oriented conversations and networking opportunities, all while savoring a delicious breakfast with the AdVic team!
Details: 8.30am, The Grove, 690 Mission St.
Financial Services Community Appreciation Cocktail Hour
Join Zennify in raising a toast to those working in financial services! Enjoy some drinks and wind down before you head to Dreamfest.
Details: 4pm – 5pm, Zenn Sky Lounge, 3rd St.
Raise Your Glass: The Pink Pre-Concert Happy Hour
Get ready to rock and roll! Join AdVic for a pre-concert happy hour at Dreamforce. Enjoy complimentary food and beverages before heading to the show.
Details: 4pm – 5pm, The Grove, 690 Mission St.
Copado’s Coworking Happy Hour
Head over to Trellis Working Space after a busy day at Dreamforce to continue some light networking while unwinding with some drinks and food.
Details: 4pm – 6pm, Trellis Coworking Space
The Outreachella Happy Hour
Join Outreachella for a unique Happy Hour experience that blends networking, innovation, and celebration in a boho-chic atmosphere.
Details: 4pm – 6pm, Joyride Pizza, Yerba Buena Gardens
The Nespon Pitstop Happy Hour
Before making your way to Dreamfest, why not make a Pitstop at Nespon’s happy hour? Speak to industry leaders while enjoying some delicious food and drinks.
This party is invite only, and specific event details will be shared via the invite.
Details: 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Vonage Dreamfest Pre-Party: Raise Your Glass
Who’s excited for food, drinks, and a party? Channel your inner-rocker and grab your PINK and sparkly best at Vonage’s happy hour.
Details: 4.30pm – 6.30pm
AI Power Happy Hour with Salesforce, SoftServe and Certinia
Indulge in the delectable cuisine of Fogo de Chão whilst networking with industry peers about the transformative power of Data and AI in sales and marketing.
Details: 4:30pm – 6:30pm, Fogo de Chão, 201 3rd St.
Fullcast’s Happy Hour Celebration
Don’t miss Fullcast’s happy hour celebration at The Harlequin, an upscale tavern located just steps away from the Moscone Center. Join leaders from Fullcast, SalesHood, Provar, and more!
Details: 4:30pm – 6:30pm, The Harlequin, 68 4th St.
Copado’s Dreamfest Shuttle Adventure
Are you ready for an adventure around San Francisco? Join Copado on a free shuttle bus from Trellis to Oracle Park and take in the sights of the city along the way.
Details: 5pm – 6:30pm, Trellis Coworking 981 Mission St.
ENOSIX’s VIP Happy Hour
Join ENOSIX for an exclusive evening of relaxation and refreshments at one of San Francisco’s most iconic venues, The Box SF.
Details: 5pm – 7pm, The Box SF, 1069 Howard St.
Get the Party Started: Pre-Conference Happy Hour
Kick off your Dreamfest experience with Coastal’s Get the Party Started: Pre-Concert Happy Hour, a can’t-miss time filled with delicious drinks, vibrant conversation, and an iconic pre-show playlist.
Details: 5pm, INSPIRE Lounge, 201 3rd St.
Operatus’ Wizards of Dreamforce Happy Hour
Make your way to Tequila Mockingbird and enjoy some hand-crafted cocktails, hosted by Operatus.
Details: 5pm – 7pm, Tequila Mockingbird, 86 2nd St.
Dreamfest!
Get ready to rock at Dreamforce with two very special guests! P!nk and Imagine Dragons are headlining this year’s event to light up the stage.
Idealist Consulting’s Engagement Party
The longest-running nonprofit Dreamforce party returns for another year of fundraising and partying! This event is the perfect Dreamfest after-party and a great space for the nonprofit community to come together and connect.
Details: 8pm – late, Monarch Night Club, 101 6th St.
Thursday 19 September
Nonprofit Cloud Over Breakfast
Join mindZvue and The Mission Continues team for an inspiring look at how Salesforce is empowering nonprofits to create lasting change.
Details: 8am – 9.30am, B55 Craft House & Kitchen, 780 Mission St.
Copado’s Closing Happy Hour
As your Dreamforce experience comes to a close, make sure to head over to the Trellis Coworking Space and enjoy some food and drinks before heading home.
Details: 2pm – 4pm, Trellis Coworking Space
Elements.cloud Wine Down
Join Elements.cloud to “wine down” after three action-packed days of Dreamforce. Catch up with old friends, make new contacts, and celebrate that you made it through.
Details: 5pm – 9pm, Elements.cloud Retreat, 149 New Montgomery St.
12th Annual michaelforce.org Cigar Shindig
As the keynotes wrap up and the Dreamforce excitement settles, why not digest in some drinks and cigars with michaelforce.org? Don’t miss out on this highly-anticipated event that has become a staple in the Dreamforce community.
Details: 6pm – late, Cigar Bar and Grill, 850 Montgomery St.
Hangout Zones
Astound Digital’s A-List
Astound Digital encourages you to join their exclusive a-list to gain an inside track to amenities and experiences that will allow you to Dreamforce in true VIP fashion. They will be hosting keynotes at Marriott Marquis, a stone’s throw away from the Moscone Center. More details here.
Chat and Unwind With the Own Team
Head over to 661 Howard St. to visit Own’s offsite meeting space to interact with the team and connect with some data experts. More details here.
Coastal’s INSPIRE Lounge
INSPIRE is your go-to space for connection, conversation, and collaboration. Make the most of a variety of sessions tailored to different industries, as well as events and campground activations. More details here.
The Crowe Lounge
Only a short walk from Moscone, the Crowe Lounge is a space to learn, network, and relax. Head over for daily breakfast, afternoon refreshments, learning sessions, and roundtables, or request time with experts on the latest in Data Cloud, AI, RLM, and MDM. More details here.
Flosum Fun at Dreamforce
Visit us at Booth #9 in the Trailblazer Forest, Campground Booth #514, or unwind at Mariposas with Peruvian delicacies and refreshing beverages. Enjoy hourly raffles, live quizzes, and a relaxation station with a professional masseuse. More details here.
Gerent’s Rest and Recharge
Gerent will be taking over the Buena Vida Cantina restaurant across the first two days of Dreamforce, with breakfast, lunch, and a happy hour all taking place at the venue. Alongside this, there will be guest speakers sharing some key business insights. More details here.
The PagerDuty Lodge
Discover the ultimate sanctuary at Dreamforce with The PagerDuty Lodge, a unique hangout zone designed for relaxation, networking, and industry insights. More details here.
Neocol Dreamforce Revenue Cloud Lounge
Join Neocol at the SPUR to discuss all things Revenue Cloud and Product to Revenue, with engaging sessions held every day with their fellow co-sponsors. More details here.
Spend Quality Time With the Egen Team
Visit Egen at The Lounge near Moscone (201 3rd Street) to connect, learn, and accelerate your data and AI journey. Details can be found here.
Sercante’s Growth Lounge
The Growth Lounge is the marketers’ destination at Dreamforce for learning about truly seamless customer experiences at Yerba Buena Bar. More details here.
Zennify’s Zenn Sky Lounge
Head over to Zenn’s dedicated financial services lounge to connect, learn, and unwind with like-minded peers. More details here.
Blackthorn.io’s Dreamforce VIP Impact Hub
Become a VIP at 149 New Montgomery St. and gain access to special events (including a karaoke party), plus be entered to win one of the many giveaways. More details here.
The Vonage Hub
Your place for details and delights at Dreamforce. Stop by for product sessions, thought leadership presentations, product demos, AI and contact center chatter … and a little rest and relaxation too. More details here.
Dreamforce Oasis: Valo.ai Lounge
A space to relax and partake in healthy activities, Valo’s Oasis lounge is the to relax in the middle of the fast paced conference. More details here.
The Nespon Lounge
Head over to The Nespon Lounge for a chance to speak to the Nespon team. They’ll be offering personalized advice from industry experts, as well as a premium private meeting space. Access to The Nespon Lounge is invite only. More details here.
