• Pre-Conference Training
  • Partner Summit
  • Conference
  • Expo Hall

Partner Summit

Building on the successful launch of ExactTarget's Partner Network, this year's Partner Summit will bring together our Consulting, Reseller, Integrated, and Embedded Partners together to share their expertise and gain even greater insight on how to leverage ExactTarget for success in 2010. But don't just take our word for it - hear what our partners have to say:

"The ExactTarget team is a great partner that helps you take your business to the next level. The Connections Conference is an amazing networking event and a fantastic experience for their partners. I highly recommend Connections for anyone looking for high-quality and high-quantity leads. Quite simply, Connections delivers!"
-Matthew Langie, Senior Director, Product Marketing
Omniture

“Connections is simply a must-attend conference, and we want to use it to educate our own people and inspire our clients”
-Cara Olson, Manager of Targeted E-Marketing
Digital Evolution Group

There is no additional cost for partners in good standing to attend the Partner Summit - it is included in the cost of your Connections '09 registration. However, we encourage you to register today for Connections to guarantee your seat for the Partner Summit.

Suggested attendees might include:

  • Marketing strategists
  • Business development managers
  • Social media specialists
  • Developers
  • Copywriters
  • Designers

Monday, October 12th
7:00 - 9:00pm Partner Network Welcome Reception
Your chance to network with ExactTarget executives, Connections speakers, sponsors, and fellow ExactTarget Partners.

Tuesday, October 13th
7:30 - 8:15am Breakfast & Registration
Breakfast and Registration will be held at The Westin.
All Sessions will be held at the Convention Center
8:30 - 9:00am Welcome and Overview
Jim Kreller, Vice President Channel Sales, ExactTarget
9:00 - 9:30am The Partner Business Imperative
Scott Dorsey, CEO and Co-Founder, ExactTarget
9:30 - 10:00am How to Position ExactTarget to Win More Business
Tim Kopp, CMO, ExactTarget
10 - 10:15am Break
10:15 - 10:45am Social Capital and the Partner Community
Jay Baer, Convince & Convert
10:45 - 11:15am Listening: A New Marketing Imperative
Suresh Vittal, Forrester
11:15 - Noon Partner Program Update
Tom Williams, Channel Operations, ExactTarget
Noon - 12:45pm Lunch

Wednesday, October 14th
8:30 - 9:30am Positioned for Success
Today's economy can be rough, but you can still position yourself for success. Learn how to thrive in a highly competitive market as we cover key differentiators and best practices for positioning ExactTarget.
9:45 - 10:45am ExactTarget In Action
If you’re already a pro when it comes to email, then now’s the time to become an expert on ExactTarget’s one-to-one marketing platform. This hands-on session will feature “ExactTarget In Action” and give you valuable tips on how you can leverage ExactTarget's one-to-one platform to help customers effectively use Email, Text, Voice, and Landing Pages to create more impactful marketing campaigns.
11:00am - Noon Consulting Partners and Services
This session will provide insight into building an ExactTarget practice, establishing competency, and exploring complimentary service areas. You'll also hear the benefits and entitlements available to Resellers and Consulting Partners within the ExactTarget Partner Program.
1:30 - 2:30pm ExactTarget Sales Team & You: 1+1=3
Learn how engaging the ExactTarget Sales Team can help you win new business and grow existing customer relationships. You’ll leave this session with a better understanding of the alignment of goals between Partners and the Sales Team, and how collaborative sales engagements can help you drive better customer solutions and higher returns.