CATALYST SUMMIT SEATTLE

A high-energy opening session designed to kick off the Summit with the latest insights and trends from the Partnership Leaders team and Dina Apostolou, CMO, Sales Cloud of Saleforce.

Reagan Koryozo - Inside AWS Marketplace: New Features, Programs, and Direction

AWS Marketplace has evolved from a procurement channel into a strategic commerce platform processing billions in annual software transactions. In this session, Reagan Koryozo, AWS Marketplace's 3PI Category Leader, walks through the latest platform capabilities, including multi-product solutions, Partner Central's move into the AWS Console, AI-powered discovery, and new co-sell workflows. He'll cover recent program updates designed to help partners scale faster, from enhanced channel incentives to new partner growth initiatives. The session closes with a look at where Marketplace is heading and what partnership leaders should be thinking about now to stay ahead of the curve.

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.

Sandeep Kashyap - Scaling and Structuring Partner Programs: Guidance on Scaling Partner Programs and Structuring Them Effectively
Bryan Smoltz - Can AI Do Your Job Better Than You Can
Kyle Richardson - Growing your Microsoft partnership with tailored benefits
Eva Schoenleitner - Hiring and Developing High Impact Partnership Team Talent
Michele Todd - Influenced vs Sourced Revenue with Hyperscalers
Kenneth Rankin & Melody Brown - Co-Selling that Actually Sells: Scaling Revenue Across All Partner Types—with Hyperscalers in Focus
Kate Gibbons-Savage - Prompt Engineering for Partners

Take a moment to recharge and connect with peers during these dedicated networking breaks.

David Stuart - You Can’t Win Alone: Making Internal Teams Your Greatest Asset
Nanditha Ram - Monetizing AI at scale
Fabian Eckstrom-French - Proving Partner-Sourced Pipeline to Leadership
Jonathan Yim - Partner Priority: Begin, Build, Boom
Kelly Colman - Ecosystem Without Borders: Building High-Impact Partner Programs in Emerging and Global Markets

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.