Data Horror Stories

Oct 28, 2025, 10:00 PM – Oct 29, 2025, 12:00 AM (UTC)

Salesforce Admin Group, Boston, United States

Join us for a wonderfully chilling evening at our Halloween-themed event, "Data Horror Stories!" at the Microsoft New England Research and Development Center in Cambridge. Our expert panel, including Brooke Monkhern (Redbase Group, LLC), Andrew Fragias (Validity, Inc.), and Doug Bennet (Harvard University), will share spine-tingling tales of data disasters and how they conquered them.

About this event

Join us for a wonderfully chilling evening at our Halloween-themed event, "Data Horror Stories!" at the Microsoft New England Research and Development Center in Cambridge. Our expert panel, including Brooke Monkhern (Redbase Group, LLC), Andrew Fragias (Validity, Inc.), and Doug Bennet (Harvard University), will share spine-tingling tales of data disasters and how they conquered them. With food, drinks, and networking opportunities, it's the perfect chance to connect with fellow Salesforce enthusiasts. Bring your own data horror stories to share and learn from others. Costumes are encouraged! Register now to secure your spot in this hauntingly insightful event!

REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT WILL CLOSE MONDAY 10/27 AT 10:00 AM. RSVP NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT!
Guests must bring a government issued photo I.D. and sign the Microsoft Liability Waiver with building security. The first and last name on your trailblazer profile used for registration will be verified against your I.D.

Parking: There is a parking garage available under the building.

šŸŽƒ Salesforce Halloween Costume Contest Categories šŸŽƒ

Win one of three Salesforce Certification Vouchers by entering our costume contest! Costumes will be judged live at the event, so come dressed and ready to impress.

šŸ† Best Salesforce Costume

Judged on creativity and accuracy.
Bring your favorite part of the Salesforce platform to life! Think:

  • A Flow diagram in human form

  • A Trailblazer Hoodie come to life

  • A report stuck in Classic view forever

The more clever and recognizable, the better!

ā˜ ļø Scariest "Org Horror Story" Come-to-Life

Visualize a real Salesforce nightmare.
This award goes to the most terrifying data or admin disaster in costume form. Examples:

  • A zombie Process Builder that just won’t die

  • A ghost haunted by Duplicate Records

  • A user cursed with 10,000 permission sets

Bring your horror story to life and make us scream (in empathy)!

šŸŽ­ Most Original Salesforce-Halloween Mashup

For the most creative fusion of spooky season and Salesforce.
This category celebrates deep-cut references + Halloween flair. Example mashups:

  • ā€œCount Dedupliaā€ – a vampire that sucks out duplicate records

  • ā€œFrankenstein’s Flowā€ – a stitched-together automation gone wrong

  • ā€œThe Phantom of the Sandboxā€ – mysterious and buggy

  • An Apex Witch or SOQL Sorcerer

Let your imagination run wild. The more unexpected, the better!

šŸ“ How It Works:

  • One winner per category (three total)

  • Winners each receive a Salesforce Certification Voucher

  • Costumes are encouraged, but not required for attendance

Panelists

  • Brooke Mohnkern

    Elements.cloud

    Sr. Partner Success Manager

  • Douglas Bennett

    Harvard University

    Senior Salesforce Platform Manager

  • Andrew Fragias

    Validity Inc.

    Senior Product Manager

When

When

October 28 – 29, 2025
10:00 PM – 12:00 AM (UTC)

Group Leaders

  • Bill Hare

    Fidelity Investments

    Community Group Leader

  • Jon Christensen

    DetecTogether

    Community Group Leader

  • Andrew Fragias

    Validity

    Community Group Leader

  • Stephanie Parretti

    Netscout

    Community Group Leader

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