Dreamforce season is finally here—and for everyone who won’t be on the ground this year, the top of mind questions are: which sessions do I want to watch via Salesforce+ ? And, how do I access them?
If you are anything like most Salesforce’ enthusiasts worldwide, you are keeping your thumb on the pulse of what’s next with Salesforce. What big announcement are they making this year that will change the technology, AI, and business landscapes for years to come? The best way to find the answer to that question is either by attending or tuning into Dreamforce. For many, the cost of attendance may be a challenge, limiting access to news and updates for teams and businesses. But with Dreamforce streaming live via Salesforce+, this is no longer a barrier and individuals and teams can join in on the excitement right from their own devices.Â
At Vectr Solutions, we spend our days helping organizations implement, integrate, and optimize Salesforce so it actually delivers on its promise. Our team of Salesforce consultants, experts, and enthusiasts know the ecosystem, and Dreamforce, inside and out. And just like we guide clients to focus on what matters most, we are here to help you cut through the noise and pick the right Dreamforce sessions for you.
Our guide for selecting the best Dreamforce sessions will take you step-by-step through how to access the Dreamforce sessions catalogue and identify the best sessions for your role, so that you are ready to attend and enjoy!
Step 1: Get Familiar with Salesforce+ Beforehand
If Dreamforce is your concert, Salesforce+ is the front-row livestream. But just like showing up to a new platform or streaming service, the experience is better when you know your way around before the main event.
Spend a few minutes exploring the Salesforce+ site or app ahead of time. Create an account if you don’t already have one, bookmark the Dreamforce hub, and test how sessions will play on your device (laptop, mobile, or even casting to a TV). This small prep step eliminates the scramble of resetting passwords or fumbling through menus right before a keynote kicks off.
Once you’re in, think strategically:
- Add sessions to your watchlist. This keeps your top picks easy to find.
- Check time zones. Dreamforce runs on Pacific Time—knowing when your “can’t miss” sessions start helps you block your calendar.
- Plan for on-demand. Not everything needs to be watched live; bookmark sessions you’ll circle back to later.
The key here is to make Salesforce+ work for you, not the other way around. By setting it up ahead of time, you can focus on the content itself—not troubleshooting access—once Dreamforce kicks off.
Step 2: Start With Your North Star
Before you start bookmarking everything that looks shiny (we’ve all been there), pause and ask:
- What are my organization’s biggest Salesforce challenges right now? Is it Data? Integrations? Analytics? AI? Or user adoption to name a few.
- What am I hoping to bring back to my team? Determine if your team is likely to be more interested or benefit from technical advancements–like Agentforce or Mulesoft developments; or if building out best practices and gaining insight for future opportunities is a goal. This will help you narrow your focus.
- Am I looking to learn something technical, strategic, or cultural? This question is for you to guide your exploration as a professional or enthusiast.
This is the Dreamforce equivalent of defining project requirements before building out your org. If you don’t define your goals, you’ll walk out of Dreamforce with a notebook full of disconnected ideas that never get applied.
At Vectr Solutions, we often advise clients to prioritize business outcomes over features. The same principle applies here. You don’t need to attend 50 sessions. You need to attend the right 5–7 sessions that align to your goals.
Step 3: Mix Inspiration With Implementation
Dreamforce has a beautiful mix of high-energy keynotes, customer success stories, and deep-dive technical breakouts. If you only pick one type, you’ll miss the full experience. Think of it like balancing a Salesforce implementation: strategy, design, and execution all matter.
- Inspiration Sessions: Keynotes, big-picture talks, thought leadership. These light a fire and help you connect the dots to broader trends.
- How-To Sessions: Breakouts, demos, and hands-on workshops. These show you the practical steps you can take Monday morning.
- Customer Stories: Panels with real-world examples. These help you see what works (and what doesn’t) in organizations like yours.
The trick here is balance. At Vectr Solutions, we say: don’t just get inspired, get actionable. Bring home ideas that you can implement—not just a tote bag full of swag.
Step 4: Watch for the Hidden Gems
Yes, the Marc Benioff or VIP keynote is a must-see, but some of the most valuable sessions at Dreamforce happen in smaller rooms or under less flashy titles.
Look for:
- Industry-specific tracks. If you’re in Government, Public Sector, or Nonprofit, there are sessions designed just for your world.
- Integration and data topics. These often provide practical insights for complex integrations and data management. Also, you are likely to learn more about the future of AI in integrations and data.
- Customer spotlights. These sessions are goldmines for seeing how organizations actually implemented solutions, including the outcomes, and what they learned to better enhance their Salesforce solution and its impact .
We call these sessions with “lessons learned.” At Dreamforce, they’re the nuggets that can save your next project months of rethinking and rework. If you are finding it tough to identify which small sessions are best for you, check out our Linkedin to see which sessions we are most excited about viewing.
Step 5: Plan for Conversations, Not Just Content
The one thing most first time virtual attendees don’t consider is that Dreamforce is as much about meeting of the minds as it is what you hear.
Through Salesforce+ chat features, community groups, LinkedIn discussions, or even follow-up watch parties with your team, you’ll often come across the most unfiltered, practical insights from peers. These conversations are where the real challenges surface things like adoption struggles, integration pain points, or compliance concerns that don’t always make it into polished session decks.
So don’t pack your agenda too tightly. Leave space to engage in those digital discussions, share your takeaways, and learn from the perspectives of others tuning in alongside you.
Step 6: Bring It Home
Dreamforce is exciting, but the value only sticks if you translate it into action back at the office. After you attend:
- Summarize your top 3 takeaways for yourself and your team. Think about what excited you the most and what you see can apply to your organization or clients.
- Share session recordings with colleagues who couldn’t attend. Make recommendations for what they can watch via Salesforce+ especially if you attended the session. This will also support additional excitement and alignment on potential next steps.
- Connect new ideas to your roadmap. Think of what your organization’s business goals are long term. You want to be able to identify opportunities where new or updated features can fit into the long term growth and enhancement of your organizations technology and practices. For example, if a session introduces a solution for your data integration struggles, that’s something to surface for your team to consider immediately.
Our clients often lean on us after Dreamforce to help interpret what they learned and prioritize next steps. Because let’s be real: hearing about twenty-plus new Salesforce features is great, but deciding which ones matter or have impact to your business is where the real work begins.
Final Thought: Pace Yourself, Focus Where It Counts
Dreamforce is designed to inspire. You won’t attend every session, and you don’t need to. Pick sessions that align with your goals, mix inspiration with implementation, and leave room for conversations.
And if you’re still overwhelmed? That’s what consulting partners like Vectr Solutions are here for—we help organizations cut through the noise, make sense of Salesforce, and focus on what drives impact.
So grab your coffee, choose and bookmark a few sessions, and remember: the right Dreamforce schedule is the one that actually helps you (and your team) take the next step forward.
Connect with us on Linkedin to learn more about which sessions we are looking forward to attending both on the ground and virtually.
