Dreamforce '12 Gathers Impressive List of Speakers

Dreamforce '12 is set to provide a host of opportunities for MSPs to learn the latest developments in cloud computing. The event also intends to show how social enterprises are changing the business world. This could be particularly useful for any IT service provider who wants to enter the social enterprise market.

Salesforce

Salesforce.com, Inc. runs Dreamforce '12. The company sells cloud-based software for areas such as sales, customer service, web services, and mobile support.

Speakers

This year, salesforce.com has recruited some of the world's most sought-after speakers to address the conference delegates. The speakers include:

• Sir Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Group

• Colin Powell, a retired United States four-star general and former Secretary of State

• Jeff Immelt, chairman of General Electric since 2001

• Anthony Robbins, strategist, author, and entrepreneur

Breakout Sessions

The diversity of the breakout sessions complements the quality of the speakers at Dreamforce '12. Delegates have more than 650 sessions to choose from.

The session topics come under broad headings. Among these are:

• Best practice

• Education

• Expert panels

• Case studies

The actual topics for the breakout sessions will cover areas such as:

• Building secure apps for the cloud

• Designing an app for commercial success

• Supporting customers

• Mobile data

• The visions and values of social enterprises

• Winning with channels

• Social media ROI

Impressive

With such an array of speakers and breakout sessions at Dreamforce '12, "impressive" is a word that springs straight to mind. Any IT service provider with an interest in cloud computing may wish to think seriously about attending.

Dreamforce '12 is at the Moscone Center, San Francisco, from September 18th to 21st.

Are you planning to go to Dreamforce '12? If so, please share your COMMENTS below.

And to learn about more events specific to IT channel resellers, VARs, and MSPs, be sure to download your free copy of the quick reference guide to the Top 7 Computer Consulting Conferences and Trade Shows for Building Great Relationships and Forming Strategic Partnerships.

Creative Commons Image Source: flickr photologue_np