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If you’re heading to Dreamforce 2025, you’re already in for an incredible experience, world-class speakers, cutting-edge innovations, and sessions that will reshape how you think about technology. But let’s be honest: the real magic of Dreamforce isn’t just in the sessions. It’s in the people you meet.
It’s not your average tech event. It’s a city within a city, tens of thousands of people, hundreds of sessions, endless energy, and somehow, a DJ playing in the middle of it all.
Dreamforce brings together thousands of professionals, from tech founders and Salesforce experts to marketers, developers, and C-suite executives, all in one place. The challenge? Turning that massive crowd into meaningful connections that actually last beyond the event.
Whether it’s your first Dreamforce or your fifth, here are some smart, actionable networking hacks to help you meet the right people, the ones who’ll inspire you, challenge you, and maybe even become your next big collaborator.
1. Forget Networking. Start Connecting.
Nobody enjoys the word networking. It feels transactional, even rehearsed. But Dreamforce? It’s built for connection.
You’re surrounded by people who genuinely care about solving similar problems, chasing similar outcomes, or geeking out about the same piece of AI magic you saw on stage. So, instead of leading with your title or company, start with curiosity.
Ask:
“What’s the most exciting thing you’ve seen today?”
“Which session surprised you the most?”
People remember the interest more than the introduction. And that’s where the real conversations start.
2. Play the Long Game
Dreamforce isn’t a race to collect business cards (or QR codes). It’s the start of professional relationships that might grow over months or years.
The best networkers don’t sprint from one conversation to the next; they slow down. They listen. They look for alignment.
Maybe you meet a marketer who’s experimenting with AI-driven personalization, or a founder solving the same scaling challenge your client faced last quarter. Those are the threads worth pulling.
The quick hello is fine, but the follow-up is where the gold is.
3. The Best Rooms Aren’t Always the Biggest Ones
The main keynotes are exciting; you’ll want to be there. But some of the best conversations happen in smaller breakout sessions, lounges, and coffee corners.
It’s where people drop the pitch decks and start talking about ideas.
If you’re new, pick a few niche sessions around your area of expertise, that’s where like-minded people gather. If you’ve been before, venture outside your lane this year. You’ll be surprised how often innovation happens at the edges of your comfort zone.
Dreamforce isn’t just about learning something new; it’s about meeting someone who makes you see things differently.
4. Have a Point of View (and Share It)
Here’s an underrated networking hack: people remember people with opinions.
When someone asks what you do, don’t give them your job description; give them your perspective.
Instead of “I work in enterprise app development,” try:
“I’m obsessed with helping businesses build apps that actually get used, not just built.”
That small shift turns a label into a conversation.
And don’t be afraid to share your takeaways on LinkedIn during Dreamforce 2025. Tag people, share your thoughts, react to sessions. Being visible online makes it easier for others to approach you in person.
5. Find the Right Kind of Noise
Dreamforce has energy, a lot of it. It’s easy to get pulled into the chaos, jumping from booth to booth, trying to see everything.
You don’t need to.
Pick a few key areas where you want to go deeper, maybe it’s AI for customer engagement, automation for scaling, or sustainable tech. Focus your time and conversations there.
That clarity helps you meet people who actually matter to your goals, instead of spreading yourself too thin chasing every shiny object.
6. Don’t Just Follow Up; Follow Through
Everyone says they’ll follow up. Very few actually do it well.
The secret? Make your follow-up about them, not you.
“I really enjoyed your take on AI-driven analytics. Here’s that report I mentioned during our chat.”
“You mentioned you’re hiring Salesforce consultants. I know someone who might be a great fit.”
That’s how relationships move from “nice meeting you” to “let’s keep talking.”
And if you post on LinkedIn after Dreamforce 2025, tag a few people you met and highlight what you learned from them. It’s generous, authentic, and memorable.
7. Say Yes to Serendipity
Some of the best connections at Dreamforce 2025 will happen completely by accident, in line for coffee, walking out of a session, or sharing an umbrella during one of San Francisco’s mood swings.
Leave room for that. Don’t overbook yourself so tightly that you miss spontaneous opportunities.
One conversation, one shared idea, one “Hey, are you going to that session?” can lead to something you didn’t plan, but needed.
8. The Real Secret? Be Real.
At big events, it’s easy to slip into what we think “professional” should sound like: polished, perfect, a little too scripted. But people don’t connect with perfection. They connect with personality.
Be curious. Be helpful. Be a little human.
If you’re excited, say so. If you don’t know something, ask. If you’re inspired, tell the person who inspired you.
Dreamforce is full of impressive resumes, but it’s the real conversations that stand out long after the event ends.
One Last Thought
Dreamforce 2025 is more than a conference. It’s a playground for ideas, innovation, and human connection.
The one thing that still moves business forward in this “automated” world is relationships, the kind built on curiosity, generosity, and genuine conversation.
So this year, don’t just attend Dreamforce.
Show up. Listen. Engage. Ask. Share.
Because the right people aren’t found by luck; they’re met through intention.
And if you do it right, you’ll leave Dreamforce 2025 with something more valuable than leads or contacts. You’ll leave with a community.
See You There
We’ll be at Dreamforce 2025, chasing ideas, conversations, and maybe the best coffee in San Francisco.
If you’re attending too, come find us. Let’s swap stories, talk tech, and maybe build something bold together.
See you there.
— Team WildnetEdge
Nitin Agarwal is a veteran in custom software development. He is fascinated by how software can turn ideas into real-world solutions. With extensive experience designing scalable and efficient systems, he focuses on creating software that delivers tangible results. Nitin enjoys exploring emerging technologies, taking on challenging projects, and mentoring teams to bring ideas to life. He believes that good software is not just about code; it’s about understanding problems and creating value for users. For him, great software combines thoughtful design, clever engineering, and a clear understanding of the problems it’s meant to solve.
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