Catalyst Summit Chicago

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

The Catalyst Summit Chicago 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.

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.

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

3:45 pm – 4:15 pm

Power Circles

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

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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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.

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Event Agenda

1:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Registration and Networking

1:30 pm – 2:00 pm

Catalyst Summit Keynote

2:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Thought Leadership

2:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Power Circles

3:00 pm – 3:15 pm

Networking Break

3:15 pm – 3:45 pm

Thought Leadership

3:45 pm – 4:15 pm

Power Circles

4:15 pm – 4:30 pm

Networking Break

4:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Thought Leadership

5:00 pm – 5:15 pm

Closing Reception

5:15 pm – 6:30 pm

Catalyst Mixer

Speaker Lineup

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