Writing the next chapter

August 22 - 26, 2022
Miami

Successful companies have discovered ecosystems ignite exponential scale and secure category leadership status. Our industry is accelerating faster than ever before. 

750k +

Partnership Professionals 
in Tech Companies

$60 trillion

McKinsey Predicted Ecosystem
Value by 2025

4 out of 5

Top Market Cap Companies
are Ecosystem First

When we connect individuals, the conversations turn into revenue-generating partnerships, insights for growth, and lifelong friendships. We are launching Catalyst to unite the best teams from top companies in tech to set the stage for the next phase of partnerships and ecosystem strategy.

What is Catalyst?

Held in Miami Beach, Catalyst is the leading industry conference where partnerships, ecosystem, and business development teams come to make connections, learn from each other and accelerate growth.

The Catalyst schedule includes a formal conference on Thursday, August 25th,  as well as a week-long series of partner summits, technology showcases, and networking opportunities.  

  • Network with the best teams in partnerships and ecosystems 
  • Access unrivaled speakers, roundtables, and content 
  • Gain actionable takeaways to advance your programs
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Partnership Experts Speaking

Joni Deus
VP of Strategic Partnerships & App Marketplace
Mailchimp
Shay Howe
Senior Vice President of Platform Strategy
ActiveCampaign
Margot Mazur
Manager, GTM Strategic Partnerships
HubSpot
Mary Vue
Head of Partnerships and Alliances
Syncari
Allan Adler
Managing Partner
Digital Bridge Partners
Adam Michalski
Co-Founder & CEO
Partnered
Shawn Li
Vice President of Partnerships
RedRoute
Marco De Paulis
Director Of Partnerships
Whiplash
Brian Jambor
VP, Global Channel Programs
Uberall
Dan Stephen
Director, Global Technology & Solutions Partnerships
Amplitude
Justin Forth
Strategic Partnerships
Mux
Maryam Lahiji
Director of Partner Marketing
Orca Security
Kelly Sarabyn
Marketing Director
Pandium
Brian Naji
Director, Strategic Alliances & Partnerships
Workiva
Eddie Patzsch
CEO
PartnerPortal.io
Cindy Zu
Director of Partner Revenue and Ecosystem
Highspot
Sanjay Mehta
Chief Cloud Officer
Tackle.io
Ron Piovesan
Sr. Director, Business Development
Okta, Inc.

and many more!

How can I join Catalyst?

Register to Attend

Join hundreds of partnership professionals attending Catalyst in Miami. We strongly encourage early registrations to increase the likelihood of securing a ticket.

Sponsor Catalyst

Catalyst wouldn’t be possible without support from industry leaders. If you are looking to communicate with hundreds of partner teams in tech, become an early supporter of Catalyst.

Host a Partner Summit or Team Offsite

Leading companies are hosting their partner summits at Catalyst with the support of Partnership Leaders. Spaces are limited to optimize schedules — act quickly to grab your ideal event time.

Speak at Catalyst

We are looking for speakers who are passionate about partnerships, ecosystems. 


FAQs

What is Catalyst?

Catalyst is the industry event for partnership professionals at modern technology companies. Hosted on August 24th and 25th, Catalyst is a two-day conference full of content designed to help you be a stronger partnerships professional, including training, roundtables, workshops, and keynotes from some of the best and brightest in our space.

Want to host a partner summit or team offsite event in Miami? Get in touch!

Who is behind Catalyst?

Catalyst is hosted by Partnership Leaders, the industry association for Partnership, Channel, Alliances, and Business Development leaders. With 800+ members from top technology companies and a long-standing reputation in the industry, Catalyst is the physical event bringing together this vibrant community.

Why should I come?

250+ of the top Partnerships teams from around the world will meet Miami to build new partnerships, learn from industry experts, and accelerate their partner businesses.

Look forward to a robust agenda including sessions by the most impactful leaders in the space, roundtables to discuss relevant questions with your peers, and workshops to synthesize everything you learn and take action on it when you’re back at your desk.

When and where is this all happening?

We’ll be in Miami Beach, FL August 22-26. Industry organizations are hosting their partner summits and team offsites during the week.


Catalyst is August 24-25 at Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC) in South Beach. On Wednesday (the 24) attendees will enjoy a full day of Partner Manager training. Thursday (the 25) will feature two talk tracks from industry experts on a range of topics including sales alignment, distribution, partnering with agencies, and more.

 

View the Catalyst agenda to explore confirmed events.

When should I fly in and out?

We’ll be there all week! Check the schedule and find the events that are relevant to you and your partner program. We recommend flying in a day before they start and staying through Friday (though we strongly encourage you to stay and enjoy Miami the following weekend).

Where should I stay?

We don’t have an official hotel block, so find any hotel in Miami Beach to be close to the action. The hub will be Miami Beach Convention Center in South Beach.

Who else is coming?

Catalyst attendees represent industry-leading teams from top technology companies, agencies, consultancies, and system integrators around the world, in roles ranging from experienced partner executives to new partner managers.

 

Join partner leaders from Hubspot, Twilio, Tray, Avalara, ActiveCampaign, Syncari, Alteryx, Uberall, and many other orgs setting the standard for partnership best practices. (<-- link once available)

What is COVID protocol?

We strongly recommend that all attendees are vaccinated and boosted in accordance with CDC guidelines. If you do catch COVID within 10 days of Catalyst (or whatever CDC guidance may be in August), we will refund your ticket with a doctor’s note.

What is included with my Catalyst ticket?

Catalyst registration includes access to programming on Wednesday and Thursday as well as any official sponsor parties. Look out for your partners hosting summits, your team hosting an offsite, or other networking and celebration events throughout the week!

What is Partnership Leaders?

Partnership Leaders is the global industry association for Partnership, Channel, Alliances, and Business Development leaders. Partnership Leaders elevates the role of partnership professionals through an engaged community of over 800 professionals and unparalleled resources. The network was founded to remove obstacles that made it difficult for individuals to advance their careers.

Location

Miami Beach Convention Center
Miami Beach, FL 33139

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GCP
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CISCO
Rockwell Automation
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Megaport
 

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USD $449

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