By Matthew Rodgers September 7, 2023
With Splash Berlin just a few short weeks away, I can't help but feel excited about all the incredible events, conversations and connections that are ahead. This year's conference brings together three eventful days to learn, connect and inspire – and, of course, have fun! You can feel the excitement and anticipation building in the OneStream community as we count down the days until Splash Berlin. While we begin to pack our bags and get everything in order, I wanted to take a few moments to reflect on what makes this conference so special and what I'm most looking forward to at this year's event.
Inspiring Innovation
It's an exciting time for technology, especially with the rising buzz and interest in the power of AI. In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, staying at the forefront of the latest technology developments is critical. Splash Berlin offers attendees the opportunity to learn from some of the greatest minds in the world of finance and corporate performance management (CPM). With compelling keynotes from OneStream leadership, attendees will hear about the latest platform developments and our vision for the future of CPM. I'm also looking forward to hearing from British Touring Car Championship racer Nic Hamilton as he shares his inspiring story on how he leads at speed, even in the face of adversity. After each Splash, I always leave feeling inspired and empowered by the powerful stories shared by the OneStream community and seeing firsthand how leaders are pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the platform.
Compelling Customer Stories
One of the most valuable features of each Splash conference is hearing our customer success stories. Splash Berlin has over 35 breakout sessions where you can hear from OneStream customers about their success stories, with real-world use cases and transformation journeys that highlight the tangible impact OneStream has made on their organizaitons. The sessions are designed to bring deeper understanding of the OneStream platform, with best practices, tips and tricks and innovative solutions weaved throughout each conversation. These stories highlight the limitless potential of the platform and the passion our customer community has for OneStream. With presentations from global customers including Marelli, VodafoneZiggo, Menzies Aviation, and more, there's something for everyone.
Hands on Learning
The immersive Hands-On Workshops at Splash Berlin are a critical part of the Splash experience. Attendees are able to roll up their sleeves and dive into the OneStream platform and Solution Exchange. Even the most seasoned OneStream users can gain more exposure to specific concepts and tips and tricks for any OneStream solution. Attendees are able to customize learning options to meet their needs, with the ability to choose from a variety of curated content designed to help conquer complexity and enable confident decision-making.
The Workshops aren't limited to OneStream customers – a Prospect Workshop is available to provide a guided tour and hands-on the keyboard overview of OneStream's key capabilities and workflow concepts. Attendees are introduced to some key OneStream tools to understand what's possible in the platform. The sessions will cover how reports are built, where reports are stored, how reports are used in OneStream and much more. For even more hands-on learning, the Drop-In Demos hosted throughout the conference provide exposure to a range of OneStream solutions from ESG Reporting, to Sensible Machine Learning, Account Reconciliations & Transaction Matching, People Planning and more.
Creating Lasting Connections
Above all else, the most important aspects of Splash are the connections you make within the OneStream community. There are plenty of opportunities to network and have some fun. You'll be sure to find new friends, mentors and industry contacts. There's truly something for everyone to enjoy at Splash!
One of the highlights of Splash Berlin will be the Women in Finance panel, featuring industry experts who will share their experiences and insights on how women can break through barriers in the finance industry, including challenges related to innovation and technology. I look forward to hearing the compelling and powerful stories shared at this event, as well as hearing from game changers as they drive innovation and change in the industry. It's a can't-miss event!
The premier event of Splash is always the Splash Night Out party, and this year's theme is Neon 90s. The event will be hosted at The BRICKS Berlin, with an open bar, music and food throughout the evening – as well as a glowing light to enhance the colors on everyone's costumes. We take costume parties pretty seriously at OneStream and I can't wait to see everyone's colorful outfits! No matter what you choose to do at Splash Berlin, you're bound to have a great time. I look forward to hearing new and innovative ideas, learning from inspiring customer stories, participating in hands-on workshops and, of course, connecting with new and familiar faces along the way. It's an incredible journey that gets better with each year as we come together to help shape the future of finance. If you haven't registered for Splash Berlin, check out the event page with all of the event details and registration information. I hope to see you there!
