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CATALYST SUMMIT
NEW YORK

Thursday, April 2, 2026

1:00 pm - 6:30 pm ET

ServiceNow Offices
50 Hudson Yard, 74th floor
New York, NY 10001

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Join partnership leaders from New York for a half day of insights, networking, and hands-on learning at the ServiceNow HQ.


The Catalyst Summit New York 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 special guest speaker, Dorothy Copeland.

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.

Christi Williams - Partner Marketing
Kelly Sarabyn - Tech Partnerships
Tom Balanda - Agency Partnerships
David Winter - Partnering with AI Companies
Travis Bradley - PE / VC Partnerships
Bill Kenney - Activating Channel Partners
Michael Jed Lantis - Activating and Enabling Partners
Corrine Bartow - Compensation Models and Org Structure
Aiasha Khalid - Partner Ecosystem Orchestration

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

Jonathan Bensimon - Partner Directories
Alex Richards - System Integrator Partnerships
Brian Power - Orchestrating Multi Partner Offers - Unlocking Secrets to Success
Avi Ishofsky - Cross-Functional Collaboration & Operating in Matrixed Orgs
Andrew Beckmann - Co-Selling Best Practices
Danielle McNamee - Partner Success & Prioritization
Emily McLellan - Activating and Enabling Partners
Ian Cugniere - Betting on Growth & Long Tail Partners

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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Asher Matthew

Co-Founder & CEO

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Dorothy Copeland

Chief Partner Officer

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Speakers

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Asher Matthew

Co-Founder & CEO

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Dorothy Copeland Headshot

Dorothy Copeland

Chief Partner Officer

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David Winter

Chief Cloud & Strategic Partnerships Officer

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Kelly Sarabyn

Director, Technology Partner Programs

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Brian Power

Global Vice President, Strategic Alliances

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Emily McLellan

Emily McLellan

VP, Partner and Customer Experience

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Alex Richards

Regional Vice President of Partnerships

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Bill Kenney

Founder & Client Advocate

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Corinne Bartow

Head of Channel Partnerships

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Jared Epstein

Global Head of Channel Partnerships

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Danielle McNamee

Head of ERP Channel Partnerships

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Tom Balanda

Head of Brand & Agency Partnerships

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Andrew Beckmann

Travel & Hospitality Industry GTM Lead

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Jonathan Bensimon

Partnership Lead
 

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Christi Williams

Principal Marketing Manager, Partner GTM

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Aiasha Khalid

Partner Marketing Manager
 

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Travis Bradley

Senior Manager, Alliances
 

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Ian Cugniere

Partnerships Lead

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Michael Jed Lantis

Alliance Partnerships Manager - Associations, PE/VC

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Avi Ishofsky

Senior Director of Partnerships

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Power Circle Hosts

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

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