Catalyst Events: Accelerate Growth
Catalyst events unite the brightest minds in partnerships, channels, and business development across regions and industries. Through our Summits and Conferences, leaders share ideas and build what’s next.
Our next Catalyst Conference will take place Aug. 25–27, 2026 in New York City.
What is Catalyst?
Case Studies
Learn from real success stories shared by leading companies. Each session features actionable takeaways you can bring back to your team to spark growth and innovation.
Curated Networking
Make connections that actually move the needle. Whether in 1:1 meetings, roundtables, or Power Circles, Catalyst helps you build relationships that drive real opportunities.
Insights & Knowledge
Hear from world-class speakers sharing real-world strategies, market trends, and expert perspectives. Discover practical frameworks to transform your partnership approach.
Catalyst is the premier global conference series for partnership, ecosystem, and business development professionals.
Hosted by Partnership Leaders: A global community dedicated to advancing the partnerships profession, Catalyst brings together the people shaping the future of business growth through collaboration. Partnership Leaders’ members represent the beating heart of groundbreaking companies, driving innovation and success through strategic relationships.
Catalyst was created by Partnership Leaders’ founders to bring people together in person to foster deeper connection, collaboration, and inspiration.
Coming This Summer
Catalyst 26 Conference, NYC
August 25–27, 2026
Marriott Hotel at the Brooklyn Bridge
New York City
At Catalyst 26, the world’s top partnership and ecosystem leaders will gather to connect, collaborate, and shape the future of growth, under one roof in New York City.
Throughout the Year
Catalyst Summits
Catalyst Summits are half-day events held in cities around the world, designed to bring partnership and ecosystem professionals together for thought leadership, tactical guidance, and meaningful local connections. Each Summit offers an opportunity to learn, share, and build relationships with other leaders driving growth through partnerships.
Catalyst Around the World
Catalyst travels the globe, hosting events that unite ecosystem builders and innovators, from major conferences to local summits and networking experiences. These gatherings connect partnership professionals in key markets across North America, Europe, and beyond.
Our Attendees
If you’re shaping how technology companies grow through partnership, Catalyst is where you belong. We bring together the brightest builders in the business of partnerships:
- Partnership & Channel Leaders
- Business Development & Ecosystem Executives
- C-Level Innovators driving GTM transformation
Representatives join us from leading organizations, including:
Testimonials
"From speakers to workshops, every moment sparked ideas and meaningful conversations about growth through partnerships."
James Stacey
Principal Program Marketing Manager at Redhat
"The insights, energy, and connections from Catalyst Europe 25 will keep driving momentum long after it ended."
Osvaldo Villareal
Sales Representative at JetBrains
"A day of leadership, innovation, and collaboration that reminded us why relationships matter most."
Rishi K
Head of WW Partner Sales Engineering & Solutions: Technology & Innovation Partners at Alteryx
"Catalyst proved that partnerships fuel growth through shared ideas, real strategies, and authentic conversations."
Caroline Chapman
EMEA Field Marketing Manager at Impartner Software
"Catalyst combined quality content with excellent networking. One of the most valuable events of the year."
Jeff Johnston
Head, Global Fraud Partner Team at TransUnion
"I found the woman's lunch super valuable because we were able to each grab a table topic card and give our explanation. I found that it created more conversations and topics started to resonate with others."
Toni Andres
Director, Partnerships at Dynamic Yield by Mastercard
