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CATALYST SUMMIT AUSTIN

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

1:00 pm - 6:30 pm CT

Atlassian Offices
1401 E 5th St, Building 2,
Austin, TX 78702

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Join partnership leaders from Austin for a half day of insights, networking, and hands-on learning at the Atlassian 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 Christopher Smith.

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

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

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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Speaker Lineup

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Keynote Speaker

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Chris Samila

Co-Founder, Chief Partner Officer  

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Speakers

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Chris Samila

Co-Founder, Chief Partner Officer

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Nelson Wang

Founder

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Eric Goldstein 

Vice President of Channel, North America

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Forest Donovan

Senior Director of Strategic Alliances

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Elijah Tramble

Elijah Tramble

Head of Strategy, Partner Solution Architecture

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Slava Balter

Strategic Partnerships

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Kyle Croyle 

Director Channel Partnerships

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Dipo Odelowo

Senior Director, Strategic Business Development

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Matt Irving

Head of Channel

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