Networking Opportunities

The SIIA has a strong reputation for enabling business connections and supporting its members in their deal making. In fact, this is such a priority that this year's conference centers around helping you Make Contacts, Form Partnerships, and Close Deals.
Networking events incorporated throughout our agenda will be supplemented by sessions that address best practices and innovative ideas for leveraging your partner / channel / customer ecosystem to grow your business.
Register now and plan to take advantage of these networking opportunities:
Speed Networking, Tuesday, May 8, 5:00-6:00PM – Kick off the conference with this session designed to introduce you to a large number of attendees in an efficient and relaxed way. These brief meetings are the starting point for conversation and networking throughout the conference. Make the most of your conference investment and plan to attend this unique session. (Be sure to check “Speed Networking” when you register for the conference.)
Welcome Reception & Cloud Showcase, Tuesday, May 8, 6:00-8:00PM – Following the Speed Networking Event, join us for our welcome reception taking place in the Cloud Showcase. (Participation is free; sign-up during your conference registration.)
SIIA Member's Breakfast with Software Division Board of Directors (Members Only) - SIIA members are invited to to an exclusive breakfast to meet and network with the newly elected Software Division Board of Directors.
Networking Extravaganza, Wednesday, May 9, 6:30 - 9:30PM – This is one of the industry's premier annual networking events, sponsored by Dell Boomi. NOT TO BE MISSED! (Participation is free; sign-up during your conference registration.)
CODiE Awards Presentation, Thursday, May 10, 3:30-5:00PM -- Meet the software companies selected as having the year's best products and services during our 27th annual CODiE Awards presentations--we'll be serving beverages and snacks. (Participation is free; sign-up during your conference registration.)
You'll also find ample networking opportunities during our many conference breaks and meals. And don't forget to visit the Cloud Showcase to learn how you can benefit from the many products and services of our sponsors.
- Speed Networking, Tuesday, May 7, 5:00-6:00PM – Make the most of your conference investment by participating in a series of 3-minute meetings with fellow attendees. We know of companies that have closed deals based on discussions that started during Speed Networking. (Participation is free; sign-up during your conference registration.)
- Welcome Reception in the Partner Pavilion, Tuesday, May 7, 6:00-7:30PM – Reconnect with colleagues and make new contacts Following the Speed Networking Event, join us for our welcome reception taking place in the Cloud Showcase. (Participation is free; sign-up during your conference registration.)
- SIIA Member Breakfast: Meet the Software Division Board of Directors (For Members Only), Wednesday, May 8, 7:30-8:15AM - Meet the newly-elected SIIA Software Division Board of Directors as well as the division's leadershihp team. You'll learn how your peers leverage their membership investment to meet their individual marketplace objectives.
- Offsite Networking Extravaganza, Wednesday, May 8, 6:30 - 9:30PM (location to be announced) – This is one of the industry's premier annual networking events, sponsored by Dell Boomi. NOT TO BE MISSED! (Participation is free; sign-up during your conference registration.)
- CODiE Awards Luncheon, Thursday, May 9, 1:30-3:30PM -- Meet the software companies selected as having the year's best products and services during our 28th annual CODiE Awards presentations. (Participation is free; sign-up during your conference registration.)
- Partner Pavilion & Networking Lounge, Tuesday evening, all-dayWednesday & Thursday, May 7-9 - Learn how you can benefit from the products, services, partner/platform programs of our sponsors. Hold impromtu meetings, check email, and charge your devices in the Networking Lounge located in the Pavilion.


