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After completing the event this year, TrailblazerDX 2025 is all set to welcome Trailblazers worldwide. The 2-day immersive experience will take place on March 5-6, 2025, in San Francisco. If you are a Salesforce Admin, Developer, or Architect, this is a must-attend event for you. With a deep dive into technical topics, demos, and sessions by Salesforce professionals on the latest technologies, there is something for everyone.
But instead of simply registering as an attendee, members of the Trailblazer community can now participate and present at the event. The call for participation is open till November 22, 2024. Read along to learn everything about this exclusive opportunity and how you can seize it.
Key Takeaways
- TrailblazerDX 2025 is a Salesforce event taking place in San Francisco on March 5-6, 2025, focused on technical innovation and community engagement.
- Registrations are open for both attendees and presenters, with a call for participation until November 22, 2024.
- Presenters can submit proposals for breakout, theatre, or community campfire sessions, with topics spanning from Salesforce innovations to deep dives into platform features.
- Attendees gain access to keynotes, workshops, product demos, networking opportunities, and even a free Salesforce certification voucher.
- This event is a prime opportunity to share your expertise, learn from industry leaders, and get ahead in the Salesforce ecosystem.
What is TrailblazerDX 2025?
TrailblazerDX 2025 is an exclusive community event organized by Salesforce at their headquarters in San Francisco annually. It stands for Trailblazer Developer Experience, where people from all over the world gather to share technical information, demos of new technologies, and insights about Salesforce. It is an excellent opportunity for budding developers and architects to participate as presenters and hold sessions with an audience. You can share your experience, advise fellow attendees, or show how they can implement best practices through your presentation.
Attending TrailblazerDX 2025
To attend this Salesforce community event, you need to register as an attendee on the official website and buy a pass. Passes can range from $399 – $799 for all days. It includes access to the main keynote, breakouts and theatre sessions, hands-on workshops, and demos. It also provides access to the Trailblazer Celebration, daily refreshments and lunch, and one free Salesforce certification voucher.
How to Participate as a Presenter?
The call for participants is open to all Salesforce developer community members. To participate, you must submit a session proposal in a form open till November 22, 2024. In the proposal form, every candidate is required to answer the following:
1. Proposed Title (60-character limit)
First, you need to provide a topic that you will present to an audience consisting of admins, developers, and architects. Keep it short and straightforward to convey what the audience will learn through your session.
2. Proposed Abstract (200-character limit)
This is where you will add a brief overview of your topic. Mention what it includes, whether a demo or an interactive session. It is important to write the takeaways of your proposed session to benefit the audience.
3. Why should this session be presented at TrailblazerDX (1000-character limit)
In this part of the proposal, candidates should add the importance of their topics and sessions. You can add details about the presentation and how it will help the attendees.
4. What is the suggested length of time for your proposal (picklist)
There are three different types of sessions available for participation. In this question, you need to choose one type based on your topic to predict the length of your session. The final decision will be made based on the availability of slots. Following are the options to pick from:
- Breakout Sessions: These are 40-minute sessions for a larger audience in a dedicated room. You will get ample time to talk about your topic in depth. These are good for more extended demos, followed by interactive Q&A or guidance.
- Theatre Sessions: The theatre sessions are 20 minutes long and feature technical solutions, product demos, and technical expertise. These are suitable for specific product areas or building a solution across many features.
- Community Campfire Sessions: These sessions are also 20 minutes long and consist of smaller, interactive sessions. As they are held as a community gathering, they focus on skills, expertise, and learnings that can help elevate Trailblazers’ careers in the Salesforce ecosystem.
5. Session level (picklist)
In this question, you need to pick the most relevant level of audience that can attend your session. Think about your target audience for your topic, and then select from beginner, intermediate, and advanced sessions.
6. Who is the primary audience of your content (picklist)
After picking the level of your session, you need to add the category of people who are the most suitable for your session. You will have the following choices:
- “Developer” for content most relevant to developers and attendees who code
- “Administrator” for content most relevant to admins and attendees building with low-code or no-code features
- “Architect” for content that is focused on architecture skills and knowledge
7. What is the primary product that your content speaks to (picklist)
This is an essential section as you need to outline the Salesforce Platform or product you will discuss in your presentation.
8. Add your proposed Primary speaker and Co-speaker(s)
If you have more than one topic you’d like to propose; then you need to complete the submission process separately. There’s a maximum of five submissions allowed per person.
Once you submit the proposal, you’ll receive a notification of your submission status in early December 2024. Your proposal will be reviewed, and selections will be made to ensure the right mix of content is available to our technical audiences. If your session is accepted, the organizers will guide you through the session preparation process, which includes coaching you to prepare your content, reviewing your slide deck, and rehearsing your session. You will also receive a complimentary speaker pass to attend TrailblazerDX 2025. If you’ve already registered to attend, you will receive instructions on refunding your registration or transferring it to someone else.
Now that you know how to participate as a presenter, let’s look at what can be covered in your presentation.
What Topics Can You Present?
The event is centred around Salesforce innovations and the development of the platform. Thus, the organizers seek people who can share their knowledge and skills with the Salesforce Developer community. You can consider the following while deciding your topic:
- Try a technical topic. If you have deep expertise in any specific feature or solution, showcase it in the event.
- The latest innovations by Salesforce, such as Agentforce or Data Cloud, are also considered hot topics for the TrailblazerDX 2025.
- If you have access to a pilot or beta, your insight on upcoming features or updates can also be an excellent pick for a presentation.
- The audience will consist mainly of Admins, Developers, and Architects. Thus, choosing a technology or topic relevant to all is best.
To Sum Up
TrailblazerDX 2025 is coming up, it is an exciting event for the Salesforce community. With its focus on technical innovation and hands-on learning, it offers a unique platform for Salesforce professionals to connect, collaborate, and share their knowledge. People from all over the world gather to engage, participate, and present their expertise to a diverse audience. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of this immersive experience in San Francisco—mark your calendars for March 5-6, 2025, and start preparing your session proposals.
