OREANDA-NEWS. August 11, 2015. IT professionals across the board face unprecedented pressure to introduce the most innovative technology to their organizations. Dreamforce is the largest cloud software event on the planet and the place to discover the latest in app development, integration, security, connected devices, and so much more.

We’ve done the work for you and laid out the sessions that most pertain to your role. Read some highlights in the following paragraphs and check out the full recommended schedule by visiting the “Sessions” tab on the Dreamforce Web site and sorting by “IT Professional.” As a registered attendee, you can click “Save to Favorites” to add each individual session to your personal agenda.
 

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH
 

Build Apps Tightly Integrated with Salesforce Data with Heroku Connect
11:30 AM
Metreon AMC Theaters, Metreon Theater 5

You want to deliver the best application experiences for your customers and spend more time on what differentiates your app, not on building integration code. Join us as we show you how Chartio was able to use Heroku Connect to offer their customers a charting solution on top of Salesforce data, without writing a line of integration code.

Salesforce Shield: How to Deliver a New Level of Trust and Security in the Cloud
4:30 PM
InterContinental San Francisco Hotel, Grand Ballroom A-B

As companies put more sensitive data into the cloud, the demands on security become more complex. Salesforce has always listed trust and security as our #1 value. And as we continue to invest in our core trust platform, we also introduce Salesforce Shield, a new set of premium services for an additional level of compliance and security. Join us to get an overview of our new offering and how it can help you up your security and compliance game.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH
 

CIO/CTO Panel: Key Trends for Innovation
9:00 AM
San Francisco Marriott Marquis Hotel, Golden Gate A

Join us to hear from leading CIOs and CTOs as they discuss how they manage application innovation and portfolio management, plus how the role of the CIO and CTO is changing as part of the app revolution.

Lightning App Builder: Build Apps Visually
10:00 AM
InterContinental San Francisco Hotel, InterContinental Ballroom C

Transform any app with a sleek, modern UI using the Salesforce Design System and align with the new Lightning Experience. Use Salesforce Design System to build faster with a collection of design patterns, visual components, and best practices for Visualforce or any JavaScript framework. Join us to learn how to transform your app and get started using Salesforce Design System.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH
 

Unlock the Power of Connected Devices and Products with Salesforce: For IT
11:30 AM
Palace Hotel, Grand Ballroom Concert

The rapidly expanding "Internet of Things" is creating an unparalleled volume of data. Join us to learn about Salesforce's newest technology and plans on how companies can turn this data into actionable insight in real-time.

Salesforce1 Platform Keynote: Experience a New Way to Build Apps
2:00 PM
Moscone South, Moscone South, Halls ABC

The app revolution is here. What are you doing about it? Join Salesforce executives and special guests to learn how IT leaders can take advantage of the world's #1 Application Platform as a Service to transform their companies by delivering engaging and secure enterprise applications for every part of the business. See updates on the latest product innovations from Force.com, Heroku, Lightning, and more. And learn how you can deliver apps at the speed of business with the Salesforce1 Platform.