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CATALYST SUMMIT SEATTLE

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

1:00 pm - 6:30 pm PT

BCG Offices
1201 3rd Ave Suite 2400
Seattle, WA 98101

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


The Catalyst Summit Seattle 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 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

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

 

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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Tai Rattigan

Co-Founder & COO

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Speakers

Chris Samila Headshot

Chris Samila

Co-Founder, Chief Partner Officer  

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Tai Rattigan Headshot

Tai Rattigan

Co-Founder & COO

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Debra Droz Headshot

Debra Droz

Asst. Vice President Strategic Partnerships

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Nanditha Ram Headshot

Nanditha Ram

GM & Head AI Ecosystem Partnerships

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Doug Gould Headshot

Doug Gould

RVP, ISV Embedded Partnerships

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Sandeep Kashyap

AVP & Global Head – Alliances and Partnerships

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Melody Brown Headshot

Melody Brown

Investor/C Level Advisor

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Kenneth Rankin Headshot

Kenneth Rankin

Sr. Alliance Lead, Public Cloud Partners

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David Stuart Headshot

David Stuart

Channel Partner Manager (North America)

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Jonathan Yim Headshot

Jonathan Yim

Team Lead, Partnerships

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Ryan Harter Headshot

Ryan Harter

Strategic Alliances Director

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Michele Todd Headshot

Michele Todd

Global Microsoft Alliance Director

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Gaurang Rao Headshot

Gaurang Rao

Director

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