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. 25–26, 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.
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.
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 25–26, 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
"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 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
"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
FAQ
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What's the difference between Catalyst Conferences and Catalyst Summits?
Catalyst Summits are free, half-day local gatherings designed for partnership and ecosystem professionals to connect, learn, and collaborate. They're intimate, high-energy events, which are essentially mini Catalysts that bring the community together in cities around the world.
Catalyst Conferences, like Catalyst 2026 in New York, take that same energy and scale it into a multi-day, premium experience. With more speakers, sponsors, and sessions, the full conference offers deeper insights, broader networking, and a bigger stage for exploring what's next in partnerships.
Both share one goal: to unite the partnership community, spark new ideas, and shape the future of growth through collaboration.
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How can I become a speaker?
We’re always looking for practitioners, innovators, and ecosystem leaders with stories and strategies worth sharing.
If you’ve led transformative partnerships or have insights that push the industry forward, we’d love to hear from you.
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How can I sponsor a Catalyst event?
Catalyst sponsors are at the center of the partnership conversation. Sponsoring gives your brand visibility with senior partnership, channel, and ecosystem leaders, and positions you as a driver of industry innovation.
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Who can attend a Catalyst Summit, and what does it cost?
Catalyst Summits are open to partnership, ecosystem, business development, and go-to-market professionals from across the industry.
Thanks to the support of our incredible sponsors, these events are completely free for attendees. Partner technology and service companies interested in engaging with this audience can do so through sponsorship opportunities.
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I’m a partner vendor or partner tech company. Can I attend?
Catalyst welcomes partner technology and service companies to engage as event sponsors. Sponsorship offers a powerful platform to showcase your solutions, connect with ecosystem leaders, and play an active role in shaping the conversation.