Ever since it was announced at last year’s Dreamforce conference, Salesforce’s upcoming Education Summit 2025 event is shaping up to be one of the most impactful and transformative gatherings of the year that will bring higher education leaders, technology experts, and innovators together to explore the future of digital transformation. With a dynamic lineup of thought-provoking sessions, cutting-edge insights, hands-on learning experiences, and even more exciting updates from Salesforce on AI, Agentforce, Education Cloud, and more, Education Summit is a must-attend event for those looking to elevate their institution’s digital strategy and stay ahead of emerging trends.
Cloud for Good is a proud sponsor of Education Summit 2025, and our team of experts will be present to showcase and discuss our tailored approach, digital strategies, and innovative solutions designed specifically for educational institutions. If meeting and connecting with Cloud for Good at Education Summit is a top priority on your agenda, here are all the industry events, customer sessions, and exclusive socials we will be at during the week.
Pre-Day Activities
This year, Cloud for Good is spearheading four pre-day activities ahead of the main programming of events at Education Summit to provide valuable opportunities for networking and discussions with our team.
Advancement & Alumni Relations Leadership Forum
March 10, 2025 | 12:00 – 4:00 pm CT | McCormick Place | Chicago, IL
This event brought to you by Cloud for Good and Salesforce strives to foster collaboration within the Education Advancement Community across those who have the goal of deepening constituent relationships with your institution, personalizing experiences, improving staff efficiency, and creating a more unified picture of donor relationships.
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Digital Leaders Forum: Shaping the Future of Engagement
March 10, 2025 | 12:00 – 4:00 pm CT | Salesforce Tower | Chicago, IL
To kick off the Education Summit, technology leaders in the engagement space are invited to join us at an exclusive, invitation-only forum hosted by Cloud for Good and Salesforce. We’ll discuss digital strategy, leveraging AI to enhance personalization and drive meaningful conversations in higher education, and more.
Blackthorn Community Event
March 10, 2025 | 8:00 am – 4:00 pm CT | McCormick Place | Chicago, IL
We love collaborating with Blackthorn and are thrilled to sponsor Blackthorn’s Community Event. This event aims to build on the momentum of Education Summit and on industry trends to create a thoughtfully curated experience for the education community with sessions on new Salesforce technologies, Blackthorn’s customer innovations, and highly engaging speakers.
Kick off Education Summit with Cloud for Good: Dinner
March 10, 2025 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm CT | Pizano’s | Chicago, IL
Cloud for Good is thrilled to be united with so many of our customers, prospects, partners, and friends at Education Summit, and we can’t wait to celebrate, learn, and grow together as a community. Following the Welcome Reception, please join us for a sit-down dinner, where we’ll get the chance to continue networking and get ready for two days of impact.
Cloud for Good Customer Sessions at Education Summit
We love opportunities where we can partner with our customers, amplify how they are using technology to drive success and impact at their organization, and share how you can achieve similar results. At Education Summit, we are excited to team up with some of our clients for these engaging customer sessions:
Salesforce Evolution: Migrating from EDA to Education Cloud
Tuesday, March 11 | 8:30 – 8:50 am
Wednesday, March 12 | 3:00 – 3:20 pm
Considering migrating from EDA to Education Cloud? The solution covers all EDA use cases and more. Learn when to make the move and what the process entails for this transformative shift.
Casey Hines: Managing Director, Cloud for Good
Tom Bueno: Associate Director – IT, LSU
Advancement Unleashed: Connecting Multicampus Systems
Tuesday, March 11 | 9:00 – 9:20 am
Learn how Education Cloud and MuleSoft are empowering the UMass Foundation team to enhance advancement and alumni relations with an unified experience and cohesive, data-driven reporting across multiple campuses.
David Sicoli: Vice President – Education Industry, Cloud for Good
Kate Targett: CIO, UMass Foundation
Grab Your Roadmap for EDA to Education Cloud Migration
Tuesday, March 11 | 9:00 – 9:20 am
Embarking on a technical transformation requires more than technical know-how – it starts with a comprehensive plan. Join this session to explore the first steps of a migration.
Marc Brousseau: Account Director, Cloud for Good
Ann Tuttle: IT Product Manager, University of Michigan
Mission Possible: Get Started with Agents in Advancement
Tuesday, March 11 | 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Explore the foundational use cases of Agentforce within the context of fundraising. Learn how to put existing data and business flows to work to support fundraising efforts and improve productivity in this workshop.
Jordan Sites: Account Executive, Cloud for Good
Ryan Blake: Solution Engineer Team Director, Cloud for Good
Hart Larew: Lead Solution Engineer, Salesforce
Alex Fuks: Lead Strategic Solution Engineer, Advancement, Salesforce
AI in Advancement: Put Einstein to Work on Your Online Gifts
Wednesday, March 12 | 3:00 – 3:20 pm
See how Indiana University Foundation uses Einstein to optimize online giving and maximize the constituent experience.
Jordan Sites: Account Executive, Cloud for Good
Akhilesh Gowda: Full Stack Developer, Indiana University Foundation
Data Cloud: The Dropout Detective You Didn’t Know You Needed
Wednesday, March 12 | 3:30 – 3:50 pm
Consolidating student data is helping DePaul identify trends in student retention and intervene early. Join this session to learn how you can maximize student retention with Data Cloud and MuleSoft.
Ryan Blake: Solution Engineer Team Director, Cloud for Good
Bob McCormick: Vice President for Information Services, DePaul University
From Launch to Legacy: Supporting Salesforce Long-Term
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You’ve implemented Salesforce—now what? Join our panel with UMass Amherst, Old Dominion University, and Western Michigan University to explore expert tips and strategies for sustaining, optimizing, and maximizing the value of Salesforce post-implementation.
Wendy Hamstra-Smith: Lead, Enterprise Managed Services, Cloud for Good
Chris Pilsner: University Relations Chief Relationship Officer, UMass Amherst
Matt Newton: Assistant VP for Business Optimization and CRM Architect, Digital Transformation and Technology, Old Dominion University
Bryon Glock: Director of Enterprise Application Success, Western Michigan University
Roundtables: Curated Conversations with Cloud for Good
Request an invitation to attend one or more of our curated Roundtable conversations at Education Summit! Our Roundtable sessions are opportunities for like-minded attendees to gather and discuss a particular topic, network, and share best practices and common challenges within the Salesforce education community. This year, Cloud for Good has five dynamic Roundtable sessions planned:
Advancement User Group Meeting
March 11, 2025 | 10:00 am CT
This invite-only event is aimed to bring together technology leaders in advancement to discuss:
- Trends impacting advancement
- Innovation in the advancement space
- How to overcome common challenges that modern fundraisers face
AI Readiness
March 11, 2025 | 1:00 pm CT
Register below to attend this curated discussion that covers:
- What is AI, and how are those in the education space using it
- What you need to know to prepare for AI
- Workshop use cases for your institution
Salesforce for HBCUs
March 11, 2025 | 3:00 pm CT
Register below to attend this curated discussion covering:
- How Salesforce is helping HBCUs through the recruitment and admission process
- Use cases, like athletic recruiting, where Salesforce can help create a competitive advantage
Power Up Your Recruitment + Admission on Salesforce
March 12, 2025 | 9:00 am CT
Register below to attend this curated discussion covering:
- Recent advancements in Education Cloud for Recruitment + Admission
- How Salesforce helps streamline your process
- The efficiencies Education Cloud gives staff
Superior Student Success on Education Cloud
March 12, 2025 | 12:00 pm CT
Register below to attend this curated discussion covering:
- How your peers in the student success space are taking advantage of Education Cloud
- What’s coming next for Student Success
- Steps to leverage the new technology
Education Summit with Cloud for Good
As an Education Summit event sponsor, Cloud for Good will have a booth at the event campground where you can stop by and meet our experts in-person. We encourage attendees from all areas of higher education, including administrators, IT professionals, and department leaders, to stop by and discover how our solutions can positively impact their organization. Let’s make this the best Education Summit yet – visit cloud4good.com/education-summit/ to request to connect with us at Education Summit 2025.
