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Why Attend Catalyst?
Case Studies
Learn from real success stories shared by leading companies. Each session features actionable takeaways you can bring back to your team to spark growth and innovation.
Curated Networking
Make connections that actually move the needle. Whether in 1:1 meetings, roundtables, or Power Circles, Catalyst helps you build relationships that drive real opportunities.
Insights & Knowledge
Hear from world-class speakers sharing real-world strategies, market trends, and expert perspectives. Discover practical frameworks to transform your partnership approach.
Catalyst is the premier global conference series for partnership, ecosystem, and business development professionals.
Hosted by Partnership Leaders: A global community dedicated to advancing the partnerships profession, Catalyst brings together the people shaping the future of business growth through collaboration. Partnership Leaders’ members represent the beating heart of groundbreaking companies, driving innovation and success through strategic relationships.
Catalyst was created by Partnership Leaders’ founders to bring people together in person to foster deeper connection, collaboration, and inspiration.
Testimonials
"A day of leadership, innovation, and collaboration that reminded us why relationships matter most."
Rishi K
Head of WW Partner Sales Engineering & Solutions: Technology & Innovation Partners at Alteryx
"Catalyst combined quality content with excellent networking. One of the most valuable events of the year."
Jeff Johnston
Head, Global Fraud Partner Team at TransUnion
"I found the woman's lunch super valuable because we were able to each grab a table topic card and give our explanation. I found that it created more conversations and topics started to resonate with others."
Toni Andres
Director, Partnerships at Dynamic Yield by Mastercard
"From speakers to workshops, every moment sparked ideas and meaningful conversations about growth through partnerships."
James Stacey
Principal Program Marketing Manager at Redhat
"The insights, energy, and connections from Catalyst will keep driving momentum long after it ended."
Osvaldo Villareal
Sales Representative at JetBrains
"Catalyst is the one rare opportunity each year where a large number of partnership leaders get to meet with people who really understand them. I go each year to laugh, commiserate, get ideas, share ideas, and create new partner motions while at the conference."
Trent Mortensen
VP of Partnerships (97th Floor)
"Partnership Leaders' Catalyst event has been the nexus for the most concentrated, valuable conversations and thought leadership in the partnerships field that propel my programs forward. I wouldn't miss it."
Tim Greve
Head of Partner Marketing (Hydrolix)
Need to convince your boss?
Your manager wants to know the ROI. We put together a 3-page brief with the numbers: certifications included with the ticket, frameworks your team implements the week you get back, and two days with leaders from Google, HubSpot, AWS, Snowflake, and hundreds of other ecosystem-driven companies.
Everything your program needs to move faster is in New York this August. Download the brief and get there.
Throughout the Year
Catalyst Summits
Catalyst Summits are half-day events held in cities around the world, designed to bring partnership and ecosystem professionals together for thought leadership, tactical guidance, and meaningful local connections. Each Summit offers an opportunity to learn, share, and build relationships with other leaders driving growth through partnerships.
