Summit

CATALYST SUMMIT BERLIN

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

1:00 pm - 6:30 pm CET

Zalando Offices
Hedwig-Wachenheim-Straße 7,
10243 Berlin, Germany

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


The Catalyst Summit Berlin 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.

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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.

Mikel Mangold - Partner Programs and Enablement
Caryn Jervis - Partner Lifecycle Management
Jonas Fraeulin - Cross-Functional Collaboration

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

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.

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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Chris Samila

Co-Founder, Chief Partner Officer

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Mike Mangold

Team Lead BD & Channel Partnerships

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Caryn Jervis

Principal, Ecosystem Partnerships

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Jonas Fraeulin

Team Lead, Partnerships & Strategic Alliances

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Many Thanks to Our Event Sponsors

Premier Sponsors

15 years operating across 25 countries taught Zalando many things. Europe is complex. One market on paper. Many unique markets in practice. 

Over the years, Zalando developed a proprietary technology stack, built a logistics infrastructure, and amassed unrivaled expertise to unlock Europe’s potential. All tailored to fashion and lifestyle. It powered Zalando’s growth as a retailer and opened up new possibilities for brands who onboarded on Zalando’s direct-to-consumer platform.

 

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Impartner

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Impartner is the fastest-growing, most award-winning provider of partner and channel management technology, helping the world’s leading companies turn their ecosystems into engines of growth. Our Partner Relationship Management (PRM) and Partner Marketing Automation (PMA) solutions empower organizations to onboard, enable, co-sell, and measure partner success with speed and precision. 

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