We have our Dreamforce speakers! From AI innovators to environmental activists, this year’s event is really taking shape.
Here are a handful of the Dreamforce speakers set to share their wisdom at Dreamforce 2023 – with more big names expected to join what is already a very impressive list. Here we go!
Sam Altman
CEO, OpenAI | AI Innovator and Expert | Entrepreneur, Investor, Programmer | Former President of Y Combinator
Oh hi, AI – we didn’t see you there… Of course we did! It’s the ‘Summer of AI’ after all, and there will be plenty of artificial intelligence insights to sink our teeth into throughout Dreamforce. Who better to hear from than the CEO of OpenAI himself?
Ayanna Howard, Ph.D.
Roboticist | Entrepreneur | Educator
Not many people can include NASA on their resume! With a background in human-centered tech development, engineering, and computing, Ayanna Howard has been at the center of robotics innovation for decades. Perfect for this year’s AI-focused event!
Matthew McConaughey
Academy Award-Winning Actor | NY Times Bestselling Author | Salesforce Brand Partner
This guy is becoming a regular face in the Salesforce realm! As a brand partner and spokesperson, it’s no surprise that everyone’s favorite academy award winning Texan will be taking to the Dreamforce stage.
Alright, alright, alright… There, we said it!
Dr Fei-Fei Li
Sequoia Professor of Computer Science | Co-Director, Institute for Human-Centered AI, Stanford University
Dr Fei-Fei Li is a true pioneer in the world of computer science. As the co-founder of the nonprofit, AI4ALL, she has been at the forefront of technological innovations, while helping to democratize AI and promote the importance of diversity in STEM on a global scale.
Dr Alondra Nelson
Harold F. Linder Professor, Institute for Advanced Study | Researcher, Writer, and Professor | Former Deputy Assistant to President Joe Biden | Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress
Science, technology, politics… Dr Alondra Nelson could be a one-woman orchestra with all of the strings to her bow! From the Institute of Advanced Study to the White House, we are in for one inspiring talk.
Dario Amodei
Co-Founder & CEO, Anthropic | Entrepreneur and ML researcher
With so many artificial intelligence advancements taking the world by storm, you’ll be pleased to hear that Dario Amodei has been focusing on building AI systems that are helpful, harmless, and honest. Dario also co-invented Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback (RLHF) and scaling laws – all in a day’s work!
Rainn Wilson
Award-Winning Actor | Comedian & NY Times Bestselling Author | Climate Activist and Board Member, Arctic Basecamp
Whether you know him as Dwight Shrute from The Office or as a bestselling author and activist, Rainn Wilson’s Dreamforce delivery is sure to be packed with fascinating anecdotes and insights, as well as his unique brand of humor. Perfectenschlag!
Dr Jane Goodall, DBE
Founder, Jane Goodall Institute | U.N. Messenger of Peace
Known for her groundbreaking environmental work, Jane Goodall is also the world’s leading expert on chimpanzees. We are very much looking forward to hearing some of her inspiring stories, as well as learning more about the challenges of conservation in today’s world.
Final Thoughts
What a lineup! And there’s plenty more where that came from – whether you’re attending in person or watching via Salesforce+, make sure you keep an eye on the official Dreamforce Speakers page for more updates.
