CATALYST SUMMIT AUSTIN
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
1:00 pm - 6:30 pm CT
Oracle Offices
2300 Oracle Wy
Austin, TX 78741

Join partnership leaders from Austin for a half day of insights, networking, and hands-on learning at the Oracle Offices.
The Catalyst Summit Austin 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 keynote 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.
Nelson Wang - AI, Emerging Technologies, and Tools
Elijah Tramble - AI Strategy & Partnerships
Michael Haswell - Career Development and Leadership Skills
Cindi Johnson - Where Partner Experience Breaks—and How AI Can (or Can’t) Fix It
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
Eric Goldstein - Hyperscalers and the Channel. Friends not foes
Forest Donovan - AI as a Force Multiplier in Partnerships
Slava Balter - Navigating Coopetition
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 – 6:30 pm
Closing Reception and 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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Keynote Speaker
Chris Samila
Co-Founder, Chief Partner Officer
Partnership Leaders
Speakers
Chris Samila
Co-Founder, Chief Partner Officer
Partnership Leaders
Caleb McLain
Strategic Partner Growth
Oracle
Nelson Wang
Founder
Partner Principles
Michael Haswell
Vice President, Global Partnerships
Auctane
Eric Goldstein
Vice President of Channel, North America
Upwind Security
Charla Session-Reed
Session-Reed Consulting
Forest Donovan
Senior Director of Strategic Alliances
Fullstory
Elijah Tramble
Head of Strategy, Partner Solution Architecture
AWS
Matt Irving
Head of Channel
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Mickey Davis
Director
Trusted Internet
Cindi Johnson
Senior Director, WW Partner Strategy & Program
Fivetran
Interested in Becoming a Speaker or Power Circle Host?
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Many Thanks to Our Event Sponsors
Premier Sponsors
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Sponsors
Sponsors
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Adobe
Hubspot
Snowflake
Atlassian
Cerebras
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