Summit

CATALYST SUMMIT ATLANTA

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

1:00 PM - 6:30 PM ET

Sage Offices
619 Ponce de Leon Ave NE #400
Atlanta, GA 30308

Join partnership leaders from Atlanta for a half day of insights, networking, and hands-on learning at the Sage Offices.


The Catalyst Summit Atlanta is your opportunity to connect with top partnership, alliance, channel, and GTM leaders who are building the next generation of ecosystems for their companies. Share strategies, exchange ideas, and explore what it takes to build modern, high-impact partner programs. Whether you're focused on ecosystem growth, co-selling, or unlocking new channels, you'll find valuable perspectives from peers and pioneers in the field.


Leave with more than just ideas—walk away with real strategies, actionable takeaways, and new relationships to fuel your work in 2026 and beyond.

Event Agenda

1:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Registration and Networking
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Catalyst Summit Keynote

A high-energy opening session designed to kick off the Summit with the latest insights and trends from the Partnership Leaders team and a special guest speaker.

2:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Thought Leadership

These presentation sessions offers the latest insights and best practices from carefully selected top leaders in our industry. Themes might include AI, partner programs, ecosystem strategy, marketplaces, partner marketing, and other relevant topics to maximize the impact on our respective companies and careers.

2:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Power Circles

Hosted by industry leaders, Power Circles are deep-dive group discussions focused on a specific topic. Participants can ask questions, share real challenges, and exchange practical insights with peers and leaders.

Sarah Jackson - Cloud Marketplaces
Alyssa Ozer - Best Practices for SI & ISV Partnerships
Elliot Smith - Using AI Within Your Partner Program
Edmund Ovington - Building an Ecosystem-First Culture and Company Strategy
Julia Fare - The Executive Blind Spots That Keep Partnerships From Thriving
Joni Deus - When and How to Partner with Frenemies

3:00 pm – 3:15 pm
Networking Break

Take a moment to recharge and connect with peers during these dedicated networking breaks.

 
3:15 pm – 3:45 pm
Thought Leadership

These presentation sessions offers the latest insights and best practices from carefully selected top leaders in our industry. Themes might include AI, partner programs, ecosystem strategy, marketplaces, partner marketing, and other relevant topics to maximize the impact on our respective companies and careers.

3:45 pm – 4:15 pm
Power Circles

Bill Winans - Zero to One - Launching and Scaling Your Partner Program
Mark Sandefur - Co-Selling Best Practices
Kevin Crow - Building Partner Sourced Pipeline
Cal Harris - Driving Successful SI & GSI Partnerships
Jon Bieler - Managing a Diversity of Partner Types Effectively
Al Irizarry - Role and Future of the Chief Partner Officer
Chaim Frenkel

4:15 pm – 4:30 pm
Networking Break

Take a moment to recharge and connect with peers during these dedicated networking breaks.

4:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Thought Leadership

These presentation sessions offers the latest insights and best practices from carefully selected top leaders in our industry. Themes might include AI, partner programs, ecosystem strategy, marketplaces, partner marketing, and other relevant topics to maximize the impact on our respective companies and careers.

5:00 pm – 5:15 pm
Closing Reception
5:15 pm – 6:30 pm
Catalyst Mixer

Finish the day with a celebratory happy hour.  Spend time with the community, meet our wonderful sponsors, and keep the energy going over delicious food and drinks.

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Speakers

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Chaim Frenkel

Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)

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Julia Fare Headshot

Julia Fare

Vice President, Global Partner Ecosystem

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Edmund Ovington Headshot

Edmund Ovington

VP, Global Partnerships & Ecosystem

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Joni Deus

Joni Deus

SVP, Partnerships
 

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Nikki Ewing

Head of Cloud & Technology GTM Partnerships
 

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Mark J. Sandefur Headshot

Mark Sandefur

Sr. Alliance Manager, Global Alliances

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Alyssa Ozer

Alyssa Ozer

Head of Partnerships and Alliances

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Bill Winans

Head of Partnerships - Americas
 

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Cal Harris Headshot

Cal Harris

Principal
 

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Elliot Smith Headshot

Elliot Smith

Strategic Partnerships

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Sarah Jackson Headshot

Sarah Jackson

Strategic Alliance Director - AWS

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Jon Bieler

Strategic Partnerships & Alliances

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Kevin Crow Headshot

Kevin Crow

Global Head of Partnerships and Alliances

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Al Irizarry Headshot

Al Irizarry

Chief Partner Officer
 

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Power Circle Hosts

Power Circles are deep-dive group discussions hosted by industry experts

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