How to Get the Most Out of True North Dreamin’ 2026
(Whether It’s Your First or Fifth Time)
Conferences can be exciting.
They can also be overwhelming.
If you’ve already registered for True North Dreamin’ 2026 — or you’re considering it — you might be wondering how to make the most of two full days of sessions, conversations, and community.
Whether this will be your first TND or you’ve joined us before, here are a few thoughts to help you approach it intentionally.
1. Don’t Try to Do Everything
When the agenda is full and the speakers are strong, it’s tempting to maximize every time slot.
But the most valuable moments often happen between sessions.
Leave space.
If a conversation runs long, let it.
If you need a quiet moment to process what you just learned, take it.
You’ll remember the quality of your experience more than the quantity of sessions attended.
2. Choose Sessions Based on Where You Are (Not Where You “Should” Be)
It’s easy to feel pressure to attend the most advanced session, or the topic everyone else is talking about.
Instead, ask yourself:
What challenge am I currently facing?
What skill do I genuinely want to improve?
What would make my day-to-day work easier?
Pick sessions that serve you, not your résumé.
That’s not to say you can’t explore something you’re simply curious about. Conferences are a great place to stretch into new areas.
But one of the real advantages of events like this is walking away with ideas you can implement right away — something practical you can test the following week, or bring back to your team immediately.
A mix of curiosity and immediate applicability usually makes for the most rewarding experience.
3. Introduce Yourself — Even If It Feels Slightly Awkward
Most people at TND are there for the same reason: to learn and connect.
If you’re attending alone, you won’t be the only one.
If you’re early in your Salesforce journey, you won’t be the only one.
A simple:
“Hi, what brought you here this year?” or “Hi, where are you joining from”
can open the door to conversations that last well beyond the event.
If you’re not sure where to start, aim to meet at least one new person in each session block, meal gathering, or networking moment. That’s it — one conversation at a time.
We’re also working on making it easier to connect. There will be some attendees who are happy to offer extra support — especially for first-timers or those who consider themselves more introverted. Keep an eye out for them, and don’t hesitate to say hello.
Community isn’t about knowing everyone. It’s about feeling like you belong in the room.
4. Take Notes You’ll Actually Revisit
Instead of trying to capture every slide, focus on:
One idea you want to test
One person you want to follow up with
One insight that shifted your thinking
That’s more powerful than pages of screenshots.
5. Follow Up Within a Week
After the event:
Connect with the people you met
Try one small thing you learned
Share a takeaway with your team
Momentum fades quickly — a small follow-up action keeps it alive.
6. Remember: It’s a Community Event
True North Dreamin’ isn’t just about content.
It’s about conversation.
It’s about hearing how others are solving similar challenges.
It’s about sharing experience — not just expertise.
It’s about being in a room with people who understand your work.
That’s what makes it different.
And that’s what we’re intentionally building again this May in Toronto.
If you’re planning to join us, we’re looking forward to seeing you.
And if it’s your first time — welcome. You belong here.
A Possible Bonus: Niagara Falls Day Trip?
For those travelling to Toronto a little early, we’re exploring the possibility of organizing an optional day trip to the Niagara Falls region the day before the conference begins.
This would be a relaxed, small-group outing at an additional cost, giving attendees a chance to see a bit more of Ontario while connecting informally with others in the community.
At this stage, we’re simply gauging interest.
If this sounds like something you might consider, keep an eye out for more details — or let us know you’d be interested here.
No commitments yet — just exploring the idea.