SalesWings is proud to be part of the Salesforce Connections community and an official ISV partner.
Salesforce Connections is the world’s largest marketing focused conference for Salesforce marketing professionals, and this year it will be ALL about Marketing Cloud NEXT, Data 360, and Agentforce for marketing. Whether you’re running Salesforce Marketing Cloud, a strategic technology executive looking into Data 360, or a marketing operations manager looking to gain fresh new knowledge – Connections is the place to be.
Here are our top 3 session picks!
🎙️ The Agentforce Marketing Keynote – As always, the place to learn about where marketing tech is headed. You may or may not use Salesforce Marketing Cloud, but here you’ll learn the art of the possible and how Salesforce sees marketing moving. Thursday, Jun 4 // 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM CDT
🎙️ How to Prove ROI and Unlock Bigger Data Budgets – Justifying marketing spend is a top concern of marketers, but so is it now for data teams when it comes to spending on AI. This session promises to be extra useful, check it out! Thursday, Jun 48:30 AM – 9:30 AM CDT
🎙️ Build Agentic B2B Campaigns with Marketing Cloud Next – Check whether Marketing Cloud Next is for you, and demistify it a little bit. Salesforce has made so many changes, that this session may be a good idea to clear things up. And hey if you need easy-to-use B2B personalization on top, check out SalesWings Interactions. Thursday, Jun 4 // 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM CDT
Quick conference lead generation tips
🚀 Connect, Connect, Connect
The name of the event is “Connections” after all. Connect with as many people as you humanly can. Get to know the sessions and booths that you want to visit and attend.
🚀 Book Meetings Beforehand
Book one-on-ones beforehand and get to know your new (and old) connections. Schedule a quick chat over a cup of coffee or an hour conversation over lunch. Build long lasting professional relationships for the years to come.
🚀 Launch Your Follow-Up Campaign
Reach out to everyone you met and missed with a follow-up campaign. Keep generating leads well after the event is over.
Want to talk lead tracking and scoring for your Connections follow-up? Book a call with our team.
Chicago tips & sights to see
Getting Around
Chicago is often ranked as one of the top cities in the US for its public transport. With its “L” train and great walkability, you don’t even need to consider renting a car. Instead, rent a bike using a service like Divvy. Having a late night out? Don’t fret — the “L” train is 24-hours.
Getting a Bite
Chicago is home to over 7,000 restaurants (23 of which are Michelin-starred), so you are bound to find some good eats. Here are our top must-eat stops:
Pizza Pick 🍕
No Chicago restaurant list is complete without pizza. Specifically, Chicago-style deep dish pizza. Our pizza pick? Pequod’s Pizza. Pequod’s has been serving pies since the 1970s — you don’t serve pies for over forty years without them being excellent.
Classic Choice 🍴
Our classic choice? Manny’s Cafeteria & Delicatessen. Manny’s has been around since 1942. With its classic deli feel and no-frills cafeteria-like setting, you know you’re in a piece of Chicago’s history. We highly recommend the Reuben.
Fancy Feast 🍸
Chicago is home to over twenty Michelin Star restaurants, so picking just one isn’t easy. Our fancy pick? Boka. Boka stands out with its unique menu, gorgeous atmosphere, and high ratings. Their whole roasted dry-aged duck is otherworldly.
Sights to See
Parks & Gardens 🌱
Whether you’re a green thumb or just love gardens, Garfield Park Conservatory is a must. One of the largest conservatories in the country — a two-acre enclosed greenhouse. The best part? It is completely free.
Entertainment 🎡
The Navy Pier is a must see for anyone visiting Chicago. With its bright lights and quick bites, the Navy Pier has a little of everything for everyone. Grab a churro from Xurro. You’ll thank us later.
Views 🔭
Want to get a great view of all of Chicago? Most people would say the Skydeck at the Willis Tower is the place to be, but because of its longer lines and slightly higher price, we recommend 360 Chicago at the John Hancock Center (now known simply as “875 North Michigan Avenue”). Really rolls off the tongue. Beat the crowds at 360 Chicago.
