WRAP UP

Thanks for joining us at Datacom for an excellent event.

Please see below for even more dates and links for upcoming events. Photos and slide decks will be added in coming days.

*Mel's slide deck coming soon....*

Net Zero Links

Net Zero marketplace: https://trailhead.salesforce.com/content/learn/modules/net-zero-marketplace-quick-look

Net Zero Cloud: https://trailhead.salesforce.com/content/learn/modules/sustainability-cloud-quick-look

Trail: https://trailhead.salesforce.com/content/learn/trails/create-a-sustainable-future 

Genie Links

Badge: https://trailhead.salesforce.com/content/learn/modules/salesforce-genie-quick-look 

Some Dreamforce 2022 related blogs 

https://www.deloittedigital.com/us/en/blog-list/2022/dreamforce-2022.html 

https://www.salesforceben.com/dreamforce-highlights-for-salesforce-architects/ 

https://www.salesforceben.com/dreamforce-2022-in-review-a-recap-of-the-key-announcements/ (note - many more also from Dreamforce 2022 at Salesforce Ben)

LUNCH AT DATACOM & WINTER 23 & DREAMFORCE HIGHLIGHTS

Join us in person, at Datacom's waterfront location in Jervois Quay, Thurs Oct 27, from 12 noon, for lunch kindly hosted by Datacom, along with Mel Macdonald's take on the best bits of the upcoming Winter 23 Salesforce release - that will land in production instances in early October.... And hear about Dreamforce from local attendees.

Enjoy a light lunch, plenty of networking, and hear about the release highlights and Dreamforce. 

**There is plenty of swag to be won, to be eligible for the swag prize draws you must be registered officially by 5pm Tuesday 25th October.**

All welcome, please register early so we can get the catering accurate, and please keep your RSVP accurate. If your work colleagues wish to attend, please encourage them to register so that Datacom can adequately cater for everyone.

Please note that the agenda timings are approximate, and may be updated. This is an in-person meeting, and will not be live-streamed or recorded. Keep an eye out for upcoming virtual sessions, we will continue to host a mix of in person and virtual sessions, while NZ Covid-19 Alert Levels allow us to meet in person safely.

Please do not attend if you are unwell. 

You may notice a different login experience while registering as the community meetings platform has been merged into access via via your Salesforce Trailblazer identity.

If you have any issues / queries, please email: Anna.Loughnan@trailblazercgl.com

UPCOMING EVENTS - MORE DATES ADDED!

Digital Health Transformation Breakfast - Tues 1st Nov (morning)

Please join us for “Digital Health Transformation Breakfast” hosted by Salesforce. As we embark on our journey to build the future of Health in Aotearoa, we are bringing in global Healthcare leaders and frontline transformation experts to speak about their experiences globally.

8.30-11 am, will include Breakfast, Tea & Coffee.

Register here: https://forms.gle/QUug649yRvzdHowv5 (Note that this event will also be hosted in Auckland on November 2nd - registration form covers both events.)

Net Zero Special Event - Tues 1st Nov (afternoon) - Wellington

Please join us for “Path to Net Zero for Aotearoa New Zealand” hosted by Salesforce. With a growing focus on climate impact, increased regulations and market expectation worldwide, we are honoured to bring together experts in the community who can inspire and inform how you can be a part of this change.

Hear from these fantastic speakers:

Dr Rod Carr - Chair of the Climate Change Commission, “Why Net Zero, Why Now?”

Kate Wilson Butler - Head of Climate Action at the Sustainable Business Council, “Trends in the private sector and how that influences the public sector.”

Toitu Envirocare - How we are “Better Together”

Anita Hedges - Social Impact Lead at Merkle and Net Zero Cloud Trailblazer at Dreamforce 2022

Chris Peddie-Burch - Lead Sustainability Consultant at Datacom

PwC Partner for Sustainability & Climate Change

1-3:30 pm, lunch and beverages provided.

Register here: https://forms.gle/BZx9CdNeTUVRfC7i6

Salesforce Ecosystem Career Fair Australia & NZ - Wed Nov 2nd (virtual)

Sign up now for the Salesforce Ecosystem Career Fair and secure your 'First' or 'Next' job in the Salesforce ecosystem!! 🌟

Date: Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022

Time: 2.30-5.30 pm (NZDT)

There will be over 10+ employers to meet with + it's free to attend + 100% virtual. Enjoy networking and engagement opportunities with multiple Salesforce Partners at the same time and come along for career guidance from the Salesforce recruitment team.

Register (and more info) here: https://lnkd.in/gkQgcR5B (Also, see below for more career related information.)

Slack Frontiers Sydney (but virtual also) - Tue Nov 8th

Sign up here https://www.slackfrontiers.com/sydney-22 

Salesforce Live - Tues 22nd November (morning) - Auckland (now fully subscribed!)

The biggest annual Salesforce event in Aotearoa New Zealand has been renamed to Salesforce Live from Basecamp - and it's back in person for 2022!

Do not miss this event, it will be a great occasion to get together with fellow Trailblazers from around the motu (as well as some visiting Aussies too, rumour has it!). Please be aware it's a morning event this time and plan accordingly 😃

Register here: https://www.salesforce.com/au/events/sfl22/auckland/

Salesforce Live Asia (virtual) - Thurs 24th November (3-5pm NZT) 

Virtual event - be sure to sign up if you cannot make the Auckland event!

Register here https://www.salesforce.com/ap/form/event/3970992/

SF Welly Xmas Party - Tues Dec 6th (hold the date....)

Keep this date free for the annual SF Welly Xmas drinks - it's pencilled in, but not yet fully confirmed, so keep an eye out for updates in November!

Salesforce Career Building

Amplify your digital skills and employability in the Information Technology sector. With various top notch programs live now, it’s time to round out your resume with the Salesforce, tech, business, and soft skills employers want. Land a top job in the thriving Salesforce Ecosystem.

Includes details of the official Salesforce Aotearoa NZ training collaboration partners TupuToa and Mission Ready.

Info here: https://www.salesforce.com/au/campaign/career-building/

Trailhead Virtual Bootcamps

Listed below are the links to the different virtual bootcamps offered by Salesforce. You will find a list of class times in a variety of time zones listed. Take careful note of the time zone that's offered...

https://trailheadacademy.salesforce.com/classes/tvb101-trailhead-virtual-bootcamp-for-salesforce-associates ($75 USD **new**)

https://trailheadacademy.salesforce.com/classes/tvb301-trailhead-virtual-bootcamp-for-new-marketers ($225 USD ** new**)

https://trailheadacademy.salesforce.com/classes/tvb201-trailhead-virtual-bootcamp-for-new-admins ($450 USD before discount - see terms and conditions below for discount code)

https://trailheadacademy.salesforce.com/classes/tvb450-trailhead-virtual-bootcamp-for-platform-developer-i ($450 USD before discount - see terms and conditions below for discount code)

https://trailheadacademy.salesforce.com/classes/tvb403-trailhead-virtual-bootcamp-for-platform-app-builder ($450 USD before discount - see terms and conditions below for discount code)

Virtual Bootcamp Discount Code - Special Offer for NEW ZEALAND based members

Discount code (for a cost of $250 USD): TVB250NZ

Terms and conditions

Due to promotion code policy restrictions this is only valid for APAC courses, however if any one wants to join any TVB workshop that is outside of the APAC timezone, they can reach out to me (Anna) and I will pass on details for a special code to register with outside of the region (or can organise to register manually).

Applicable to Admin, PD1, Platform App Builder virtual bootcamps, for APAC courses - these will be in APAC friendly times. Keep checking if you cannot see any APAC options, as more are likely to be listed.