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Agnieszka Oliver (Salesforce Certified Senior Platform Lead, Zurich) and Jonny Harris (Salesforce Release Manager, Zurich Insurance Ltd)
Focus on the cultural shift required for a successful DevOps transformation. Discuss breaking down silos between developers and administrators, fostering a collaborative mindset, and managing change resistance within an organisation.
Beech Horn (Technology Engagement Manager and Architect, Banham Patent Locks Ltd)
This talk shares practical lessons from MCD2, Catalyst, and industry expertise highlighting strategies often overlooked in MuleSoft projects. We’ll show how using /alive and /ready boosts Visualiser reliability and deployment confidence, why routing with message queues outperforms excess HTTP API calls in blue/green strategies, and how transitioning from RAML to OAS unlocks reuse in Salesforce’s API Catalog. You’ll also learn how to secure credentials without embedding them in code, apply templating for MCD logging and circuit breakers, and strengthen API governance to ensure design quality. Finally, we’ll explore how Catalyst resources, including GitHub Actions, streamline DevOps and enable consistent, high‑quality API delivery.
Silvia Denaro (Head of Systems and Technology, AdviceUK)
Juggling internal admins, external consultants, and multiple teams can make Salesforce deployments messy—especially when you're a small business relying on manual deployments. In this session, I’ll share how we built a practical, lightweight process that brings structure without slowing us down. From defining clear roles to clear communication , our approach helps us manage customisations and deployments smoothly—both in-house and with consultancy partners. Whether you're struggling with governance or just looking for a more collaborative DevOps process, this talk will offer real-world insights and actionable ideas you can take back to your team.
Matt Bevins (Principal Salesforce Engineer, Payroc)
Discover how Payroc delivers business value fast with our high velocity model. I will talk through the full end-to-end process and how we tackle design, the build, testing, before we deploy to production. Sharing tips and tricks on how to stay agile and avoid scope creep by working deliver a minimum viable product (MVP) that allows teams to deliver fast and affective changes in the world of Salesforce.
Richard Owen (Group Product Manager, Gearset) and Tey Peryie (Senior Product Marketing Manager, Gearset)
As Salesforce teams grow, so do the challenges: more people, more changes, more dependencies — and more pressure to deliver fast without breaking what works. How can large teams continue to succeed at scale? Join Richard Owen, Group Product Manager at Gearset, for a session exploring how high-performing organisations build, deploy, and release with confidence. We’ll look at the cultural and technical practices that enable teams to thrive, from aligning processes to streamlining collaboration. You’ll hear real-world insights from customers who’ve navigated these scaling challenges and found success, and learn how you can too. Richard will also share how Gearset is innovating to anticipate and resolve tomorrow’s roadblocks — helping teams not just keep up with complexity, but stay ahead of it.
Louise Lockie (MVP & Consultant, Tangara Consulting)
It’s got a long title, but is it all alien? - I bet not! Join this session if you are thinking about taking this Salesforce cert. We’ll work through the concepts covered in the exam and set you up for success.
Danait Haile (Marketing Cloud Specialist) and Tracy Bingham (Salesforce Consultant)
A real-life case study of how the DevOps process is transforming the customer experience at Village Hotels & Gyms and how we have set our own team up for success.
Jonny Harris (Salesforce Release Manager, Zurich Insurance Ltd)
DORA metrics have become the industry standard for measuring DevOps performance, but they only tell part of the story. In this talk, we’ll explore how I have managed to take Zurich beyond change failure rate, deployment frequency and lead time to deploy, capturing a more holistic view of our Salesforce delivery lifecycle. From planning and coding to testing, release, operations, and incident response, we’ll examine how to surface meaningful insights at every stage.
Melissa Hill Dees (Serial Innovator, Nonprofit Dreamin)
What if EVERY project you worked on could be successful? Impossible? Maybe not. The key lies in how success is defined, measured, and pursued from the very start. This session will equip you with a simple yet powerful framework to guarantee project success—whether you're working with internal stakeholders or external customers.
Ellie Matthewman (Lead Salesforce Engineer, LendInvest)
Observability is more than a buzzword - it’s about understanding what’s really happening inside your Salesforce org. This session introduces the core concepts of observability and why they matter for DevOps. We’ll explore the three pillars - logs, metrics, and traces - and show how they can transform the way you monitor and troubleshoot Salesforce. You’ll leave with practical steps to start your observability journey, boost release confidence, and reduce time to resolution when things go wrong.
Anna Walach-Dudzic (Senior DevOps Engineer, Aquivalabs)
Salesforce DevOps is challenging, and while your social media feeds promise that Agentic AI will solve all your problems with a magic wand, the reality is far more nuanced. Join me on a practical journey through real-world AI applications in Salesforce DevOps - from automated deployment scripts to intelligent error resolution. I'll share concrete examples of where AI accelerated our processes, where it created unexpected complications, and the valuable lessons learned along the way. Whether you're an AI skeptic or enthusiast, this session will give you actionable insights for making informed decisions about AI adoption in your DevOps practices.
Peter Chittum (Director Technical Content, SalesforceBen)
In this hands-on workshop, you need to bring your laptop. Requirement is to come with the Salesforce CLI installed and a new, fresh, clean Developer Edition org and by the end you'll learn all about how command lines work and get to make your first few calls to Salesforce.
Nicolas Vuillamy (CTO, Cloudity)
There are many solutions in the Salesforce DevOps ecosystem, but do you know that by only using open-source tools you can implement a state of the art click-based CI/CD pipeline for your Salesforce project, accessible to administrators ? Learn how, with a live demo!
Sajid Nadeem (Senior Technical Architect, Salesforce)
Session description coming soon!
Patrick Mueller (Senior Consultant, Digitall)
AI delivers value only when it can rely on solid configuration and high-quality data. In reality, many Salesforce Orgs aren’t ready - poor setup and inconsistent data make it impossible for agents to act effectively, leading to bad outcomes. With the help of Clayton, we’ve built an “AI Health Check” that helps evaluate if a Salesforce Org is truly AI-ready. In this session, we’ll share why AI-readiness matters, common pitfalls we see in the field, and how our framework helps customers unlock the full potential of Agentforce.
John Olukunle Ajayi (Salesforce Developer & Integration Specialist, Valon Consulting Group)
As Salesforce implementations mature, the need for structured change management and DevOps practices becomes essential. This session bridges the gap between point-and-click configuration and automated deployments — empowering Salesforce Admins to step confidently into the DevOps world. I will break down key concepts like version control, CI/CD pipelines, and change tracking using tools such as Gearset, GitHub, and Salesforce CLI. Attendees will leave with a clear roadmap to evolve from declarative configuration to scalable DevOps practices — reducing deployment risks, improving collaboration, and boosting release velocity.
Jack McCurdy (DevOps Advocate, Gearset)
Dissect the DevOps lifecycle with Jack and discover how following DevOps practices encourages the fundamental traits of happy, high-performing Salesforce teams. Backed by findings from independent research and Google's Project Aristotle, this presentation will be packed with useful tips and insight that will help you foster great cultures in your organization.
Sunny Matharu (Chief Technology Officer, ThirdEye Consulting)
Join this session from one of our exhibitors, ThirdEye Consulting
Dave Rant (AI Engineering Lead , Gearset)
This is a 45-mins workshop and provides a practical overview of Salesforce’s autonomous AI solution. You’ll explore how Agentforce works, what sets it apart from traditional automation tools, and how to implement it effectively. Through learning modules, quizzes, and real-world examples, you’ll gain a solid understanding of how Agentforce’s agents can enhance efficiency, improve customer experiences, and scale business operations. Whether you’re new to AI in Salesforce or looking to understand the latest innovations, this course has you covered.
Sebastiano Schwarz (Salesforce Solution Architect, Capgemini) and Christopher Ramm (Salesforce CTO Germany & Salesforce CTA, Capgemini)
Let’s discover how to enable cross-functional Salesforce teams to work faster and smarter using Scratch Orgs. This session explores scalable self-service models, Org Shapes, Snapshots, and automated test data provisioning. Learn how to reduce bottlenecks, foster collaboration, and accelerate delivery by giving developers, admins, and testers the tools they need to spin up tailored environments on demand.
Ben Coleman (Founder and CEO, Performa)
AI in Salesforce can only be as good as the DevOps practices behind it. In this session, we’ll explore how we can build, test, and deploy the latest technologies to make meaningful gains without losing trust - tackling messy testing, multiple agent iterations, and data drift. Expect practical solutions to challenges, plus our thoughts on how Salesforce can leverage DevOps to secure a future of user and consumer trust.
Alex Louderback (Salesforce DevOps Engineer, National Philanthropic Trust)
DevOps shouldn’t just be handled by a team’s “deployment person”, it’s an iterative cycle that can be developed, coached, and executed with everyone playing a critical part of the process. Whether you're a dedicated DevOps Engineer, or you’re just the teammate who handles deployments, this session will explore how to develop a playbook for DevOps, coach your team through changes, and socialize your DevOps responsibilities (and wins!) with your whole team!
Edith Valencia-Martinez (Senior Salesforce Developer, Mixtli Consulting Ltd)
In this talk, I’ll share lessons from five real-world teams navigating DevOps with varying tools, roles, and maturity. From automated releases with only devs to manual change sets managed by admins and tech leads, we’ll explore how team composition shapes success—and where misalignment causes friction. You’ll leave with practical insights to assess readiness, adapt processes for mixed teams, and scale from manual to automated releases.
Geraint Walters (Co-Founder and Chief Evangelist, Provar)
Learn how Salesforce teams deliver secure, scalable, and resilient releases by combining DevOps and Quality. Join this session to see how continuous testing and quality checks provide feedback loops that guide planning, building, releasing, and monitoring. With Gearset powering your DevOps pipeline and Provar ensuring end-to-end quality, you will learn how to accelerate delivery, reduce risk, and invigorate your team with confidence in every release
Nadeem Mohammed (Salesforce DevOps Lead, Qlik)
What we learned while putting Gearset Pipeline into action at Qlik, and how it really changed the way our team ships changes to production with total confidence.
Francis Pindar (CTO, NetStronghold / AdminToArchitect.com)
Everyone’s talking about copilots, this session shows the next step: practical AI agents embedded across a real Salesforce DevOps flow. I’ll show the agents I use today for requirements capture, user story creation, architecture reviews, build, test generation, and security/compliance checks, then show how they’re governed with guardrails, audit trails, and metrics. You’ll leave with reusable patterns, a reference blueprint of ideas for orchestration, and clear anti-patterns to avoid. Zero vendor pitch and honest lessons learned.
Chris Payne (Founder, OrgFlow)
Join us on this interactive workshop that makes no assumptions about your current (or lack of) DevOps knowledge. By the end of the session you'll have your Salesforce metadata committed to your very own Git repository, set up some basic automation, and ran some Apex tests. Your boss will think you've become a DevOps expert overnight. And if you already are a DevOps expert? You'll get some fresh ideas that will keep you at the top of your game. You bring the curiosity, we'll bring the answers. Devices and Salesforce orgs provided if required.