Best events for sales & revenue leaders in H1 2025

2024 marked a year of significant shifts and exciting comebacks. While virtual events have their advantages, the last year reaffirmed that nothing compares to the power of in-person connections – shaking hands, exchanging ideas, and building relationships face-to-face. It was a powerful reminder of how impactful being in the same room can be. Flagship events like Dreamforce saw their largest year-over-year attendance growth since 2019, proving that, for sales leaders, in-person networking remains unmatched in effectiveness.

As we settle into 2025, it’s time to prepare for the challenges and opportunities ahead. For CROs and sales leaders, this is the ideal moment to fine-tune your strategies and pinpoint events that will bring real value to your role and network. 

In this blog, we’ve compiled a list of must-attend events for sales and revenue professionals in the first half of 2025. These events offer invaluable insights into the latest AI in sales trends, cutting-edge sales tactics, and proven strategies from industry experts.

6 events to keep in mind as CROs plan for 2025

1. Chief Revenue Officer Summit

Dates: March 12, 2025

Venue: Convene 360 Madison, New York

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The Chief Revenue Officer Summit unites top revenue leaders to discuss key industry challenges and share insights, to drive sustainable revenue growth. This is a great platform to network with C-suite revenue leaders in New York and incorporate impactful revenue acceleration tactics into your 2025 sales strategy. Speakers include leaders from Microsoft, Bank of America, Vimeo, and more. 

Why attend?

1. Attend panel discussions and interactive sessions on future-proofing your revenue strategy.
2. Discover the latest trends and gain a strategic edge on emerging tech for sales leaders.

2. Sales Enablement Summit

Dates: March 13-14, 2025

Venue: Convene 360 Madison, New York

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The Sales Enablement Summit is a recurring two-day event that brings together the brightest minds in sales enablement. Designed to equip attendees with impactful enablement tactics, it offers valuable insights from industry leaders to enhance your business strategy.

This summit is an excellent opportunity to showcase the strategic importance of sales enablement to your organization's leadership.

Why attend?

1. Stay ahead of the curve by uncovering the latest sales trends and leveraging innovations to showcase your product's value in competitive markets.
2. Exchange insights and forge meaningful connections with enablement professionals from around the globe.
3. Build your expertise, advance your career, and learn how to effectively demonstrate your strategic value to senior leadership.

3. Forrester's B2B Summit North America

Dates: March 31, 2025

Venue: 100 North Third Street, Phoenix, Arizona

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Forrester’s B2B Summit is one of the top events for sales professionals to connect with B2B leaders. Over the course of four days, the summit gathers cross-functional teams to share best practices that ensure growth and lead transformation. 

With its cutting-edge research and deep industry expertise, Forrester has built a strong reputation as a trusted authority in driving business innovation. This makes it a must-attend for presales and sales leaders who want to stay ahead of industry trends and fuel strategic growth.  

Why attend?

1. Attend workshops led by industry experts to advance your skills and give yourself a career boost
2. Engage in breakout sessions on transforming sales strategy  and get your questions answered in real-time 
3. See the latest products and innovations in the B2B industry at the Forrester marketplace. 

4. Revenue Summit '25

Dates: April 15-17, 2025

Venue: Sheraton Downtown, Denver, Colorado

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The Revenue Summit is a premier event dedicated to empowering revenue leaders with the latest strategies, tools, and insights to drive growth. Whether you're looking to boost pipeline health, develop adaptive sales strategies, or lead a high-performing team pushed to its limits, Revenue Summit '25 offers the perfect platform to learn, connect, and innovate.

Why attend?

1. Gain valuable knowledge from top professionals who will share their experiences and best practices in revenue generation.
2. Connect with fellow revenue leaders to exchange ideas, discuss challenges, and build meaningful professional relationships.
3. Explore technologies designed to enhance your revenue operations and stay ahead of the competition.

5. Gartner CSO & Sales Leader Conference

Dates: May 20-21, 2025

Venue: Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada

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The Gartner CSO & Sales Leader Conference is a premier gathering of sales professionals, bringing together data-driven research, insights from sales leaders, and expertise from Gartner analysts, empowering attendees to develop actionable strategies and create a winning game plan for sales success. 

Known for comprehensive market analysis and trusted insights, Gartner events are essential destinations for sales leaders looking to leverage cutting-edge strategies and stay ahead of the curve in today’s competitive landscape.

Why attend?

1. Gain access to research-backed content and expert analysis tailored to the challenges and opportunities faced by sales leaders today.
2. Engage in sessions designed to refine your sales strategies, leveraging research and tools to enhance your organization's performance.
3. Connect with diverse CSOs and sales executives, fostering meaningful interactions and building powerful professional relationships.

6. CRO Summit 2025

Dates: June 3, 2025

Venue: Denver Art Museum, Denver, Colorado

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The Chief Revenue Officer Summit is an event tailored for revenue leaders seeking to refine their strategies, leverage innovative tools, and stay ahead in an ever-evolving market. This exclusive gathering brings together CROs, VPs, and senior sales executives to share insights, explore best practices, and collaborate on solutions to the most pressing challenges in revenue generation.

‍Why attend?

1. Engage in discussions tailored for VP+ and C-Suite revenue leaders.
2. Gain insights from industry leaders on critical topics data-driven storytelling, and compensation negotiation, equipping you with actionable strategies to drive growth.

The future of sales begins here

These are our top picks for events that promise to deliver unparalleled value to sales and revenue leaders in the first half of 2025. From game-changing strategies to unmatched networking opportunities, these gatherings are where the future of sales takes shape.

But the year doesn’t stop here – stay tuned for our next blog, where we’ll spotlight the must-attend events for the second half of 2025. Get ready to network like never before in 2025!