Dreamforce 2022 Kicks Off in San Francisco with 43K Attendees, Star Speakers and $90M Economic Boost

Dreamforce conference kicks off in San Francisco with 43,000 attendees expected
Guest speakers include Matthew McConaughey and the Foo Fighters
200,000 additional people registered for online attendance
Event will bring estimated $90 million boost to local economy
City increasing police patrols amid ongoing concerns about crime and homelessness

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8/30/2023

Marc Benioff warns he may pull Salesforce conference from San Fran over rampant homelessness and drug use

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff has warned that this year's "Dreamforce" conference in San Francisco may be the last held in the city due to issues with homelessness, drug use, and crime.

8/31/2023

Salesforce CEO threatens to pull next year’s Dreamforce from SF

Salesforce CEO and city leaders in San Francisco are prioritizing the safety of attendees at the upcoming Dreamforce conference, as the success of the event is crucial for the city's ability to host future conferences and maintain its economic prosperity.

9/11/2023

Salesforce Launches New Trailhead Content to Educate on Generative AI as Survey Shows Skills Gap

Salesforce's annual software conference, Dreamforce, is centered around artificial intelligence (AI) this year, with more than 30 sessions dedicated to the topic, reflecting the growing embrace of AI by companies and industry leaders, and Salesforce's commitment to training the next generation of AI skills through its online skills training program, Trailhead.

9/13/2023

Benioff Urges San Francisco to Keep 'Clean and Safe' Conditions Beyond Just Dreamforce Event

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff has been pressuring San Francisco to address issues such as homelessness and open-air drug use in preparation for the Dreamforce conference, urging the city to enforce laws and hire more police officers.

9/13/2023

Salesforce Unveils New AI Offerings, But Monetization and Maturity Remain Challenges

Salesforce announced new AI initiatives at its Dreamforce conference, but analysts predict that it will take until 2024/2025 for these AI solutions to drive significant revenue growth for the company.

9/16/2023

San Francisco Bills Salesforce Nearly $500K for City Services During 2019 Dreamforce Conference

Salesforce's Dreamforce conference, held at San Francisco's Moscone Center, cost the city $490,000 in expenses for traffic control, street closures, and police security in 2019.

9/16/2023

Dreamforce brings big bucks to SF, but homelessness and drug crisis spark warning for city action

San Francisco worked hard to clean up the city for the Dreamforce Convention, but questions remain about the city's plans to address homelessness and drug use in the long term.